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Light bulbs are everywhere, from under the pavement on your high street to the tiny lights in you LED televisions, you would be hard pressed to find anything which has not been embossed with an encrustment of shiny twinkling bulbs. You don't have to wait for Christmas to marvel at the power of specialised light bulbs either. Many industries have utilised the power of these little gems to the extent that bulbs are now created especially for a particular job in a particular situation. Here are some of the most obscure:
Dentist Lamps
Did you know that the lamp your dentist uses is super special? A typical lamp would be the XBOR181W/45C, otherwise known as a Xenon Short Arc Reflector Lamp. These lamps slot into the big alien arm units that loom over your open mouth as you say 'Ahh'. These lamps have the benefit of being tailored for maximum accuracy (so they can get the light right behind your gums) and also of a frequency that gives the best view of your mouth without blinding you or your dentist.
Fishermen Lights
Working on the high seas is one of the hardest jobs in the world. The treacherous waves and tides and winds which batter our trusty fishermen day in and day out would be lost with a good reliable set of lights, especially as they often work through the night. Lights such as the S84224005RED need to be extremely reliable and be able to take a physical battering and be waterproof as well of course. This sort of bulb is not only used to help fishermen on deck see if they've caught a cod or a mermaid, they also act as a beacon to let other ships know they are there. These lights come in all different colours and are usually found strung around the deck and from the front to the back of the ship.
Medical Bulb
If you have never heard of medical lamps such as those used in endoscopes you may be surprised to hear that bulbs such as the Perkin Elmer Pe300BF are used for examining inside your body. An endoscope is used to insert into your body through an orifice to explore what's going on inside. The bulb in this situation stays outside the body and shines down a specialist tube which is then swallowed by a patient or inserted (!) by a doctor. The light shines down the tube to allow a camera to operate inside your body. Doctors can also use this for keyhole surgery. There are a variety of specialist lamps used in medicine.
There are of course a vast array of light and bulb manufacturers, and by providing specialist lighting they can make a great deal of profit in a niche.
Sam Qam is a specialist lamps designer who loves everything bright and electrical. He has worked using a massive range of bulbs including the 60W bayonet a variety of medical lamps.
Lighting Fixture Types – Basic 101 for Beginners
We will begin our discussion of lighting fixtures with trends and ideas related to the primary types of indoor lighting used today in most contemporary settings. Please keep in mind that these are just the authors’ opinions and there are a wide variety of other considerations when selecting lighting fixtures for your home or for your office.
Ceiling Fixtures
Remember that when we speak of Wattage we are talking about a measure of the amount of energy a bulb actually uses. This should not be confused with the brightness that the fixture generates. If increased brightness were a prime consideration it would be best to choose a bulb with higher lumens. If you do this, you will satisfy your need for adequate brightness for the area being considered.
Among the most popular areas for ceiling fixtures is in the bathroom.
Wall Fixtures
Wall fixtures are frequently used as accent pieces and to illuminate areas that aren’t brightened enough by larger fixtures such as chandeliers, etc. A wall fixture in a foyer or hallway or even on a stairway can add just the right amount of illumination to promote safety as well as a nice decorating touch. One of the things to consider is the wide variety and styles available today in these fixtures. The goal is to not draw attention to the wall fixture but rather to make it fit in to the overall decorating scheme. In other words, you want it to look like it belongs there.
If you have a fairly small area that is used primarily as a living room and if this area has lighter walls, to make the space look more spacious, less ambient light will be needed in contrast to a living area that is fairly large or which has darker wall covering or wood. Wall fixtures strategically placed in various sizes and styles offer the discriminating homeowner the perfect way to create tasteful ambient lighting.
If a bathroom area is large enough, tasteful, understated wall fixtures will go a long way to increase the attractiveness of the area.
Hanging Fixtures
It is important to give considerable thought to the style and type of hanging fixtures, such as chandeliers and pendants, to use and particularly where to use them. Hanging fixtures can easily overpower a room, which may leave the impression that you are trying hard to impress your guest. This should be avoided at all costs. One of the most common areas that a chandelier or pendant is used for general lighting is in the dining room or large foyer. A guideline to consider is to make sure that the fixture is 7” to 13” smaller than the narrowest side of the table. The bottom of the fixture should be at least 32” above the table. Be sure that the lamps used in the ceiling fixture fully illuminate the eating area without making it too bright. Eating should be an intimate activity and the illumination
should accent the both the food and the guests.
Hanging fixtures are sometimes very attractive when hung in transitional areas and can often become a conversation piece if tastefully done. The goal in these areas is to create more decorative appeal than illumination. Therefore, understatement is more desirable. A pendant fixture will often serve this purpose particularly if it is simply designed with a great deal of eye appeal.
If your home has a foyer or entryway, it will clearly present a first impression that will carry through the rest of the home. Of all the locations, a carefully selected hanging fixture is of critical importance. Remember, besides providing basic illumination, you want the fixture to be a welcoming beacon for your guests. It is important that the chandelier or pendant fits the size requirements of the foyer or entryway. I’m suggesting that you take pains not to either under or over size the fixture. In some cases, you may have a stairway to the second level that overlooks the area where the chandelier or pendant is hung. Make sure that the fixture has good eye appeal from the second story perspective.
If your hanging fixture is being hung from an 8-foot ceiling, it should be positioned at least 6 ½’ to 7’ above the floor. When hanging your fixture from cathedral ceilings it should be suspended 3 inches higher for every additional foot over the standard 8-foot ceiling height.
An important decorating tip is to consider accent lighting such as wall sconces to complement the hanging fixtures particularly in large areas. Make sure that the styles match and that the wall sconce is mounted above eye level which will typically be 66” to 70”. It is important that the lamp is not visible when walking through the area.
Floor and Table Lamps
Strategic positioning of floor and table lamps is essential. While you want every part of your home adequately illuminated, less is better than more when it comes to floor and table lamps. The use of these fixtures should generally be reserved to areas used for visiting, reading and general socializing. Most of these fixtures are relatively inexpensive and good taste should prevail when buying these fixtures.
Floor and table lamps should be placed to create a triangle of light that does away with undesirable, shadowy nooks in sitting areas. Remember to keep lampshades just below eye level to avoid glare.
In future articles I’ll talk about recessed lighting, fluorescents, and novelty lighting
One last word: A fixture's glass significantly affects the overall feel. For example, hammered glass lends a weathered, old-fashioned feel to a fixture while alabaster evokes modern, high-end fashion.
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Reading this poem, what do you think was the faith of the person who wrote it?
Can you even tell?
Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles.
From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.
“"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!"” cries she
With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”
Emma was Jewish.
Bonner County GOP celebrates in English - Thu, 08 Jul 2010 PST
Republican leaders in Sandpoint don’t want their participation in the “Fiesta at the Fair” theme for this year’s Bonner County Fair to be mistaken for a weakening of their resolve that English should be the primary U.S. language, or their support for cracking down on illegal immigration. So they plan to decorate the GOP central committee booths with license plates from Arizona, ground zero in ...
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