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What is the difference between damp and wet location rated light
fixtures?
The difference between damp and wet locations is:
Damp locations: fixtures that may be used outside provided that
they will not get rained on directly.
Wet locations: fixtures that may take direct rain are rated for wet locations.
Example: Our ceiling mount fixture is rated for damp locations and if
being used outside needs to be mounted under something protective
from direct rain such as a porch overhang so water will
not enter the top.
How much light do I need for a room? (bulbs,
wattage)
For general lighting levels using incandescent bulbs here's a easy to use rule of
thumb...
1. Get the square footage of your room (length x width = total square
footage)
2. Take the total square footage and multiply it by 2 watts per square foot for most rooms
and 4 watts for kitchens and baths.
This will give you the approximate total incandescent wattage needed to
illuminate your room adequately.
Example:
1. A 10 x 10 room = 100 square feet
2. Times 2 watts per square foot = 200 watts needed to illuminate an average
room (400 watts if the room is a kitchen or bath)
Please note: A light bulb's light output or lumens vary from manufacturer to manufacturer for
a given wattage and more light may
be needed for some tasks and individuals.
How can I save on my electric bill ?
With the way
utilities have doubled in California, many have been switching to compact
fluorescent bulbs. They give you 4 times the light output or lumens per watt as regular
incandescent bulbs, last about 4 times longer and the reduced heat prolongs the
life of the light fixture socket and wiring etc. In
other words you can use a lower wattage bulb to get the same light output.
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