Electric light

UL Warns of Potential Hazard With LED Lamp and Magnetic Ballast Combinations (Release 18PN-17)

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Dienstag, Mai 15, 2018
Gas discharge lamps, Electromagnetism, Equipment, Electrical engineering, Fluorescent lamp, Electrical ballast, Electric light, LED lamp, Light fixture, Fluorescence, T5 retrofit conversion, Tanning lamp

Recent UL testing confirms that luminaires with magnetic ballasts intended for F40T12 fluorescent lamps may pose a risk of electric shock during installation of LED lamps intended for direct substitution of a fluorescent lamp while the circuit is energized.

Key Points: 
  • Recent UL testing confirms that luminaires with magnetic ballasts intended for F40T12 fluorescent lamps may pose a risk of electric shock during installation of LED lamps intended for direct substitution of a fluorescent lamp while the circuit is energized.
  • To date, UL has not received any reports of persons receiving an electric shock while replacing lamps on these older magnetic 40 watt ballasts.
  • Magnetic ballasts intended for F40T12 fluorescent lamps have not been available in the marketplace for many years.
  • However, given their prior widespread use, these magnetic ballasts may still be in service in some older installations.To enhance safety, UL always recommends that all luminaires be deenergized during lamp installation or replacement.

UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous Direct Replacement LED Tube Lamps (Release 18PN-01)

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Dienstag, Mai 15, 2018
Gas discharge lamps, Electromagnetism, Electrical engineering, Equipment, Fluorescent lamp, Electrical ballast, LED tube, Electric light, Electrodeless lamp, Lighting, Light-emitting diode, UL

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The following is a notification from UL that the Archipelago Lighting and LifeBulb direct replacement LED tube lamps, identified below, are identified for applications not certified by UL LLC and may pose a fire hazard.

Key Points: 
  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The following is a notification from UL that the Archipelago Lighting and LifeBulb direct replacement LED tube lamps, identified below, are identified for applications not certified by UL LLC and may pose a fire hazard.
  • If the direct replacement LED tube lamps, identified below, are installed in a direct power/line voltage application, in accordance with their markings, they may overheat posing a potential fire hazard.
  • UL has certified the Archipelago Lighting and LifeBulb direct replacement LED tube lamps, identified below, for Type A applications (direct replacement for electronic ballasts) only.
  • Direct Replacement LED tube Lamps:
    The products bear a UL Mark and the following:

North America Smart Lighting Market Analysis 2017-2023: Market is Expected to Witness Market Growth of 19.9% CAGR

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Montag, April 30, 2018
Lighting, Light, Electromagnetism, Energy-saving lighting, Gas discharge lamps, Architecture, Light-emitting diodes, Smart lighting, Electric light, Fluorescent lamp, Light fixture, High-intensity discharge lamp

The "North America Smart Lighting Market Analysis (2017-2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "North America Smart Lighting Market Analysis (2017-2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The lights and luminaries are lighting components which are broadly classified into smart bulbs such as fluorescent lights, light emitting diodes (LEDs), and high-intensity discharge lamps (HIDs).
  • Based on Component, the Smart Lighting market segments the market into Hardware, Software, and Services.
  • Based on Application, the market report segments the market into Commercial, Industrial, Highways & Roadways, Public Places, Residential, and Others.

Lowe's and GE Lighting Expand Partnership to Differentiate Light Bulb Offering

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Dienstag, April 24, 2018
Energy-saving lighting, Light, Construction, Thomas Edison, Lighting, Fairfield, Connecticut, General Electric, RCA, Electric light, Light-emitting diode, Lowe's, Phase-out of incandescent light bulbs

As a part of this expanded partnership, Lowe's will become the only nationwide home center to offer industry-leading GE light bulbs.

Key Points: 
  • As a part of this expanded partnership, Lowe's will become the only nationwide home center to offer industry-leading GE light bulbs.
  • Additionally, GE Lighting will become the only nationwide supplier to Lowe's U.S. consumer retail outlets for light bulbs, including GE's popular, proprietary light bulb line, reveal.
  • "We are thrilled to expand our partnership and make purchasing a light bulb easier than ever before."
  • The new light bulb offering includes an expanded assortment of energy-efficient options, with more than half of the selection dedicated to LED solutions.