Christmas Lighting News

A corner tree is a full-size Christmas tree (usually artificial) with branches that are arranged in such a way that they fit perfectly into a corner of the room.

Tubes of light with LED bulbs arranged in a cascading pattern create an eye-catching effect, resembling the illusion of falling lights. As the individual bulbs blink on and off, it creates a mesmerizing display that is perfect for adding ambiance…

Bulb voltage is a measure of the potential difference existing between two points in a circuit. Put simply, it’s the “pressure” of electric current that allows it to flow through a circuit. Voltage is usually expressed in volts (V), and…

An amp (or ampere) is the unit of measurement used for electrical current. It describes the rate at which electric charge flows through a circuit, and is equal to one coulomb of charge per second.

A 5mm is a mini LED bulb usually features a wide-angle, concave lens that measures roughly 5 millimeters in diameter. The lens concentrates the light from the miniature bulb and helps to evenly distribute it in a wider range than…

A wire nut is an electrical connector used to fasten two or more wires together. They are made from plastic and are designed to securely hold the multiple single-strands of wire in place, preventing them from coming into contact with…

Wattage is a measure of electrical power, expressed in watts. It’s the product of one ampere (1A) of current multiplied by one volt (1V) across an electrical circuit, and is used to calculate the total amount of energy being supplied…

A watt is the SI unit of power, which measures the rate of energy conversion. It’s equal to one joule (1J) per second, or it can be defined as the amount of power used by an electric circuit when one…

Wall washing is a lighting technique that uses fixtures to project light over a large surface area with even brightness. It’s often used in outdoor environments such as walkways, building facades and driveways to evenly illuminate large areas while maintaining…

Wall grazing is a lighting technique that uses light fixtures to graze surfaces of vertical walls in order to produce a dramatic effect. It’s an effective method for accentuating architectural features and drawing attention towards artwork, sculptures or other objects…

Voltage, also known as electrical potential difference or potential difference, is an electrical quantity that measures the potential energy per unit charge in an electrical circuit. Voltage can be measured using a voltmeter and is expressed in volts (V).

Usable Light Hours, also referred to as photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), is the amount of light that is available for a photo-synthesizing organism such as a plant to absorb and use. PAR ranges from 400-700 nanometers (nm) in wavelength, which…