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Light Logic aims to help consumers learn about residential lighting best practices, design, energy efficiency and all topics regarding lighting a home.
The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting ControlsThe Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting Controls
Adding lighting controls in your home, from simple wall switch dimmers to programmable control systems add adjustable voltage to your light fixtures, will provide multiple benefits.
• Flexibility for the use of lighting in each room
The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting ControlsThe Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting Controls
Controls add flexibility to the use of lighting in each room; for example, dimming to a lower level when the activity in a room changes during a social gathering or while watching a movie.
Having the capability to lower lighting levels in any room allows you to save energy and money.
The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting ControlsThe Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting Controls
Commonly called “wallbox” dimmers because they mount in the box for a wall switch these simple manual control devices are available in different types as well as appearance to match other switches in the same room.
The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting ControlsThe Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting Controls
Four examples of dimmers:
• Integrated: Integrated dimming systems are very versatile. You can use them to create multiple lighting presets for one room. Then, a button on the wall or a wireless control is used to select the settings.
• Touch: Touch dimmers also allow change in lighting with just one button. You can use one-touch recall to switch back to the prior level of light, and some touch dimmers use a lighted indicator to show the current setting.
The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting ControlsThe Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting Controls
Four examples of dimmers:
• Slide: Slide dimmers provide manual control of your lighting. Some slide dimmers also have a button to easily switch back to the prior setting.
• Rotary: Rotary dimmers are also manual, and they operate on a dial. Many also have push-button control that allows you to turn off the light and retain the current setting.
The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting ControlsThe Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting Controls
Scene Controls
More sophisticated programmable control systems enable switching and dimming of groups of lights in a space to create preset configuration or scenes in a space recalled at the touch of a button.
These systems are more expensive than manual dimmers and switches but offer greater flexibility.
The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting ControlsThe Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting Controls
Save Energy & Money
Dimmer switches and other controls systems are a great additions to your lighting because they save energy. For example dimming a halogen bulb by 20% saves about 18% of the energy costs to operate it. Dimmer switches also make your light bulbs last longer.
The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting ControlsThe Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting Controls
Save Energy & Money
A halogen light bulb normally lasting 5-6 months can last up to 3 or 4 years. Unlike incandescent it will increase bulb life. Dimming fluorescent sources will provide savings in electricity and the convenience of controlling light levels.
Light Logic aims to help consumers learn about residential lighting best practices, design, energy efficiency and all topics regarding lighting a home.