Christmas Lighting Glossary

Spill Light

Spill light is a commonly used term in the lighting industry that refers to any light that escapes from luminaries…

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Recessed Downlight

A recessed downlight, also known as a can light or potlight, is a type of lighting fixture that is designed…

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Rated Average Life

The rated average life of a lighting source is an important measure that designates how long a light source is…

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Spacing Criterion

The spacing criterion, also known as the luminance uniformity criteria, is an important factor in lighting design. It is used…

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Quick Connector

Quick connectors are an essential component of many lighting applications, especially those that require frequent movement and setup, because they…

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Polyethylene (PE) Christmas Tree

A Polyethylene (PE) artificial Christmas tree is a type of synthetic tree that is made to look like the traditional…

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SSL

Solid State Lighting (SSL) is a technology that relies on LED devices to produce light, as opposed to traditional lighting…

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Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate is a thermoplastic material commonly used in lighting applications due to its high impact strength and light transmission properties.…

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Socket

A socket is an electrical fixture that a lamp or light source can be connected to. Simply put, a socket…

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Photometry

Photometry is a branch of optics and lighting science that deals with the measurement of light intensity and other characteristics.…

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