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A reference companion to the museum — the lamps and bulbs, fixtures and design, the science of light and color, and LED installation and efficiency. Every entry, image, and fact is drawn from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.
Lamps & Bulbs
The light sources — LED, incandescent, fluorescent and halogen bulbs, their bases and shapes, and how to choose the right bulb for the job.
14 entriesFixtures & Design
Lighting a space — chandeliers and pendants, downlights and track, LED strips and smart lighting, and the layered design of a well-lit room.
13 entriesLight & Color
The measures of light — lumens and lux, watts and efficacy, color temperature and the color rendering index, and dimming and control.
13 entriesInstall & Efficiency
Getting it right — wiring and drivers, retrofitting to LED, energy savings and rebates, and the safety and standards of home lighting.
13 entries