Having an indoor grow facility has its pros and cons. One of the most difficult decisions to make is choosing the correct type of grow lights. Gone are the days of relying on mother nature to nurture and grow our plants, with the introduction of state of the art greenhouses or indoor grow facilities and innovative lighting systems that mimic sunlight, indoor gardening is next level. Trying to decide on...

Germicidal lamps are used for very specific needs. A germicidal lamp is a special type of lamp that produces ultraviolet (UVC) light. Germicidal lamps deactivate the DNA of bacteria, viruses and other pathogens and destroy their ability to multiply and cause disease. It can also be used to produce ozone for water disinfection. This article aims to pinpoint exactly what germicidal lamps are, what they're used for and any risks...

Fluorescent lamps generate more than 70% of all the artificial light in the world but consume only 50% of the energy needed for lighting. Applications include retail displays, refrigeration cabinets, sports halls, food displays, prisons, hotels, restaurants, shopping centres and many other applications. Fluorescent lamps use 25% - 35% of the energy used by incandescent lamps to provide the same amount of illumination (lamp efficiency of 30 - 110 lumens...

When searching for the best indoor lighting systems for your plant growth facility, the various metrics used by companies can make it difficult to know which lighting solutions are the best fit. Growing plants indoors without having a solarium or a greenhouse doesn't need to be a difficult task. With the correct equipment, plant growth and stimulation can happen at a rapid rate. While there is a variety of lighting...

From linear applications such as in restaurants or used as a heating apparatus to medical use, Infrared lighting offers a plethora of solutions for various industries. This article will outline what infrared lighting is, how it can be used and the benefits of it. Firstly, we're briefly going to define what exactly infrared is. What is Infrared? Infrared radiation (IR), sometimes called infrared light, is electromagnetic radiation (EMR) with longer...

SUMMARY Name of Institution : OR Tambo International Airport Project Description : LED Panel Lighting Products used : LED Backlit 1200x600 panels LED Backlit 600x600 panels OptiValu 16W downlighters Date of project : June 2016 Background : Replacement of existing fluorescent and compact fluorescent fittings Project co-ordinators : ACSA appointed electrical team Project Developer : Airports Company South Africa OBJECTIVE AND SOLUTION | Airports Company requested proposals for LED lighting...

SUMMARY Name of Institution : Mediclinic International plc Project Description : Refurbishment of new HQ, Stellenbosch Products used : LED 600x600 panels Date of project : November 2016 Background : Client wanted to invest in LED technology to replace existing fluorescent lighting Project co-ordinators : Client appointed electrical contractor OBJECTIVE AND SOLUTION Mediclinic took over the existing BAT building in Stellenbosch. Brief was to upgrade existing fluorescent lighting to LED during...

Greenhouses, green facades, indoor greening of commercial buildings, airports and conference centers or urban farming, the opportunities for horticulture lighting systems are expanding from year to year. As a result, the range of requirements is also increasingly diverse with the specifics for the various fields of application, such as light intensities, wavelengths or color spectra, beam angles, control options and much more. LED-based systems give developers the opportunity to tailor...

Learn more about the LED Grow-Line and LED Grow-Tower. See their benefits, applications and descriptions. GROW-LINE Description: 85w LED grow light with special spectrum, emphasizing the Blue and the Red wavelengths. The wavelengths are adjustable by power switch. Benefits: | 3 spectrum switch control with memory. | Nonvolatile program memory. | Light spectrum is efficiently absorbed by plants. | UL/CE listed for wet locations, IP65 | Long lasting, expected LED...

SUMMARY Name of Institution : Werksmans Attorneys Project Description : Underground parking Products used : IP65 44W, 5ft, 6500K Date of project : June 2017 Background : New installation Project Engineers : Client appointed OBJECTIVE AND SOLUTION This was a new development in Sandton for Werksmans Attorneys. The building has 5 levels of underground parking, lighting usage is 24hours per day. The existing design was for standard surface mounted 2x58W...

SUMMARY Name of Institution : BP Southern Africa Project Description : Complete conversion of all light sources to LED Date of project: August 2017 Products used : LED Panels 1200x600 LED Panels 600x600 LED Bulkheads LED IP65 Fittings LED GU10 Downlighters Background: Client (owner) required upgrade to offices Project co-ordinators: Owner appointed electrical contractor OBJECTIVE AND SOLUTION Client is a large institutional owner and investor of investment properties. Brief was...

Ultraviolet (UV) is that part of electromagnetic light bounded by the lower wavelength extreme of the visible spectrum and the X-ray radiation band. The spectral range of UV light is, by definition between 100 and 400 nm (1 nm=10-9m) and is invisible to human eyes. Using the CIE classification the UV spectrum is subdivided into three bands: UVA (long-wave) from 315 to 400 nm UVB (medium-wave) from 280 to 315...

These components bring maximum reliability to your lighting systems. The Lamphouse officially stock a wide variety of electronic control gear. ECGs for LED modules and Dimmers indoor and outdoor ECGs for Traditional lighting Compact Fluorescents, Fluorescents, High Intensity Discharge lamps and Halogen ECGs for Speciality Lighting Light Managements Systems ECGs for traditional lighting Suitable for any scenario ECGs for traditional lighting Whether dimmable or not dimmable, fluorescent, HID or halogen...

The Lamphouse will be officially stocking the following products: Stands  Stands consists of several product families which differ in design and materials depending both on the application they are intended for and on the light type they have to support. These supports can be distinguished by the materials they are made of (aluminium or steel) and the two tubing technologies (electrowelding or extrusion). The existing versions allow for extensions between...

Infra-red light has many valuable uses. Learn more about its various applications. Applications - Linear | Outdoor comfort heating, restaurant and cafe terraces and other outdoor seating | Space heating in factories, sports halls, exhibition halls, work areas, churches, large halls, warehouses and storage areas | Domestic heating in bathrooms and living rooms | Blowing of plastic bottles | Plastics thermoforming | Paint drying in tunnels and body shops |...

Greenhouses, green facades, indoor greening of commercial buildings, airports and conference centers or urban farming, the opportunities for horticulture lighting systems are expanding from year to year. As a result, the range of requirements is also increasingly diverse with the specifics for the various fields of application, such as light intensities, wavelengths or color spectra, beam angles, control options and much more. LED-based systems give developers the opportunity to tailor...

Experience GE's LED Bright Stik illuminate spaces with white light instantly. Its sleek cylindrical shape fits more sockets than any other bulb before, in place of a 40, 60, 75, 100-watt incandescent, halogen, and CFL. It is an excellent longer life, lower energy alternative to CFL with many additional benefits. Long Life: 15,000 Hour Rated Life Wide Range Low-Cost Operation, Saves Energy Environmentally Conscious With No Mercury Colour Rendering Colour...

The Lamphouse has officially taken over the Manfrotto agency from Calite. We like to work hand-in hand with our customers and with the assurance that we hold buffer stocks for their convenience. We source directly from the manufacturer, we are able to offer best competitive pricing. With our growth we have also adjusted ourselves spatially to fulfil storage and logistics requirements. We have a modern storage and despatch system that...

New LED Mercury lamps from GE offer safe, reliable and affordable energy saving alternative to low efficiency 80W and 125W HID Mercury installations.  LED Mercury lamp provides 2x the life of an average HID Mercury lamp and consumes only 35W to deliver up to 75% less energy saving. With the classic shape and optimized light distribution customers can experience high quality LED solution for their existing fixtures. The LED Mercury...

Experience GE's LED Bright Stik illuminate spaces with white light instantly. Its sleek cylindrical shape fits more sockets than any other bulb before, in place of a 40, 60, 75, 100-watt incandescent, halogen, and CFL. It is an excellent longer life, lower energy alternative to CFL with many additional benefits. Long Life: 15,000 Hour Rated Life Wide Range Low-Cost Operation, Saves Energy Environmentally Conscious With No Mercury Colour Rendering Colour...