We received the Sun Portal system just in time for a storm power outage! We installed it in a few hours. The installation process was straightforward. Once installed and charged it functioned perfectly.

It was fabulous to have this bright light in our kitchen/family room during those dark nights. It was easy to read, work and cook by this light, even after many hours of use. It recharges completely during the day, even on cloudy days. It was a great comfort with the power out. The Sun Portal casts such a nice light we use it often, on a daily basis, now that the power is back on.

The system was complete as shipped. It was packaged very well for safe transit, with all of the necessary parts and with clear and precise instructions. It even came with a long drill bit to make the small hole in the outside wall, which is needed to connect the outdoor solar panel to the indoor light and storage battery unit, and with clear silicone sealant. That was a very thoughtful and nice touch. The installation instructions guided us step by step. The location of the solar panel on the outside wall is not too critical, since the panel has a very high output capacity for charging the battery. The location of the light on the inside wall is somewhat more critical, since you want the light to be in spot that can reach and fill the entire space - very handy in a power outage! We put the light above the TV on our southeast wall. The light was bright enough to reach our stove, sink and countertops more than 20 feet away. It does not interfere with viewing the TV. The integral shade does a nice job of diffusing the light.

Once installed and charged, the light worked very well. We love it! It is an attractive fixture and the very high efficiency LEDs throw a lot of light into the room. We have been enjoying this new addition to our home, especially knowing that we are using energy directly from the sun in our own backyard!

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The new PDA015N constant current waterproof LED drivers are compatible with virtually all leading edge, trailing edge, & smart dimmers, eliminating flicker, shimmer, & reduced dimming ranges in both indoor & outdoor lighting fixtures

Fremont, CA-- Phihong USA, a leading global supplier of energy efficient OEM power and lighting solutions, has introduced a new series of 15W TRIAC-dimmable constant current LED drivers for residential lighting applications. Compatible with virtually all leading edge, trailing edge, and smart dimmer technologies, the PDA015N Series LED drivers provide energy efficient, flicker- and shimmer-free performance for a wide range of residential LED fixtures, including indoor and outdoor downlights and area lights.

Rated for 15W output power, PDA015N Series LED drivers are available with three constant current outputs (350mA, 700mA, and 1000mA), and are designed to operate using 108132VAC and 0.3A input power to deliver 80% efficiency at 120VAC with a power factor of> 0.9 and total harmonic distortion (THD) of less than 20%.

"Designed to work with all types of residential dimmers, our newest series of TRIAC-dimmable drivers features a proprietary design that eliminates many of the problems lighting designers experience when using conventional LED drivers, such as flickering, shimmering, and reduced dimming range," said Keith Hopwood, vice president of Phihong. "Compatible dimmers for the new series include: Lutron's Diva, Skylark, Nova, Glider, Maestro, and Radiora2 products, as well as Leviton's Diva, Rotary, Sureslide, and Illumatech series."

Covered by a three-year warranty, PDA015N Series LED drivers feature over-voltage, over-current, overload, and short-circuit protection, and are certified to Class 2 UL1310 safety specifications. Exhibiting both high performance and energy efficiency standards, the series is approved for use in Energy Star products and qualifies for a variety of state energy department and utility company rebates.

PDA015N Series LED drivers measure 80mm x 78mm x 25.2mm (3.15in x 3.07in x 0.99in) and weigh 165g (5.82oz). Operating temperatures for the series span 0C to +85C, and pricing for single unit quantities starts at $22.79 through Phihong distributors.

For more information about Phihong's new PDA015N Series 15W TRIAC-dimmable LED drivers, please visit http://www.phihong.com/assets/pdf/PDA015N.pdf to access the datasheet. For all other inquiries, please visit http://www.phihong.com/LED, email sales@phihongusa.com, call 510-445-0100, or write to Phihong USA at 47800 Fremont Blvd., Fremont CA 94538.

About Phihong Phihong is a global leader in the development of world-class power solutions, with annual revenue of $500 Million. A leading supplier of LED drivers, lighting controllers, and power OEM lighting solutions, Phihong serves both the residential and commercial lighting markets and has a global reach, with design labs, manufacturing facilities, and sales support centers in California, New York, The Netherlands, China, Japan, and Taiwan.

For more information, contact: Allen Tsao Distribution Sales Manager, Phihong USA (510) 445-0100 allent@phihongusa.com

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Harbor City, CA (PRWEB) February 24, 2015

Noribachi, a leading U.S.-based custom LED manufacturer for high output commercial and industrial solutions, scores with its custom indoor sports LED lighting solution for the new Outbreak Soccer Center in Signal Hill, CA (http://www.outbreaksoccercenters.com).

The facility was a former industrial warehouse that was converted to an indoor soccer center. After we bought the building, the first thing we did was upgrade the lighting, said Trent Bryson, Owner, Outbreak Soccer Center. We offer soccer training, pickup games and speed and agility sessions. Our goal is to provide an environment that encourages fun and soccer skill building, and proper lighting is key to that. With the installation of the new lighting, we have functional LED lighting for soccer that looks cool and will provide a long-term reduction in our fixed costs.

For the project, Noribachi applied its Bespoke Engineered and Specifically Tailored manufacturing methodology to engineer 16 custom indoor LED lighting fixtures to replace the existing warehouse metal halide lighting. Each proprietary Highbay.N indoor fixture has full dimming controls and features an uplight, with a 3,129 lumen output and a downlight with a 35,448 lumen output. The fixture design also complements the modern feel of the soccer center with a layered square design, aluminum housing, hanging chain attachments and durable acrylic lenses.

We have engineered indoor sports LED lighting for a variety of facilities and know how to build to specific requirements to ensure proper illumination and safety, said Troy Hesselgesser, VP of Business Development, Noribachi. This was an exciting project for us because it gave us the opportunity to design the indoor LED lighting fixtures as well as engineer the LED light engines to provide the perfect lighting solution for the Outbreak Soccer Center and their members.

About Noribachi: U.S.-based Noribachi is a leading custom LED manufacturer for high output commercial and industrial solutions. Noribachi applies a Bespoke Engineered & Specifically Tailored (BEST) methodology to deliver unlimited LED lighting applications.

Noribachi is dedicated to improving the lighting industry by incorporating design and technology to our BEST lighting solutions. For more information, visit http://www.noribachi.com

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HID Hut is a provider of indoor gardening supplies and high quality natural gardening solutions in Florida that aims at providing the best products for each grower to maximize their yields on a budget. Our products include indoor HPS and LED grow lights, centrifugal fans, environmental controls including CO2 supplementation, harvesting gear including drying racks as well as high quality nutrients to assist in the healthy development of plants.

Grow Lights HID Huts wide range of grow lights include HPS, MH, LED, and Fluorescent grow light kits. You can learn more about the quality of the products we offer and their features by reading through the LED grow light reviews. You can use grow lights to grow plants that are far more superior to what just sunlight produces through the maximization of light cycles.

Gardening Solutions HID Hut offers a huge inventory of gardening products including UFO grow lights as well as solid advice on how to perfect your garden. You can get everything from cloning kits, nutrients, gardening books, harvesting gear, and safety equipment to complete hydroponic kits including deep water culture and ebb flow to help you set up your own hydroponic garden! Browse through our website now to learn more about complete hydroponic solutions designed specifically for you. And, as always, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask our experts for superior growing advice!

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I have to admit, one of the things I find most annoying about the Aerogarden is that the grow bulbs seem to blow out on a regular basis, and worse, the only way to get replacements is to go to Aerogarden's store.

Here's the problem--just one of these light bulbs easily cost upwards of $10-13. It's a clever way for Aerogarden to get themselves a regular source of revenue, sort of like the way Gillette never made money on its razors but on the razor blades. But for someone like me who wanted to get into indoor gardening partially to save money, it really doesn't make sense for me to be raving about how I save money by not buying fresh herbs, but end up paying triple the amount I would have paid in electricity and replacement bulbs.

Now for years I've been fastidiously buying from the Aerogarden Store, but when one of my grow lights decided to fail lately, I decided to bite the bullet and try one of these adapters I've been seeing on eBay. They look like this:

Here's how it works. You take a regular CFL or LED light bulb, the same kind you use around the house, and screw it into the adapter.

Then, you plug the adapter right into the Aerogarden. Note that certain light bulbs are going to be too big to fit, but the ones I happened to have lying around fit perfectly.

For your reference, Aerogarden replacement lights typically produce 1450 lumens of light and use 26 watts, so you'll want your CFL or LED bulb to output about the same.

One thing to keep in mind is that depending on what model of Aerogarden you have, you'll need to choose between two types of light bulb sockets.

Most Aerogardens that have three lights except for the Ultra, including the original Aerogarden Extra (not the "Miracle Gro" branded Aerogarden Extra), Aerogarden Extra Elite, VeggiePro, Elite+, Pro200, Deluxe, and Deluxe Upgrade Kit) use a light bulb that has more of a flat end, with two metal prongs coming out of it parallel to the shape of the light (model #100633).

Now obviously this isn't sanctioned by Aerogarden, so chances are if you have a warranty on your product using one of these would probably invalidate it if they were to find out. On the other hand, if you're like me and have already sent hundreds of dollars of your hard-earned money to them, these little adapters are a great way to keep your gardens running.

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PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. Power management company Eaton announces that its Metalux Encounter and SkyRidge light-emitting diode (LED) luminaire families are now available with an optional integrated sensor control system, optimized to meet energy codes for occupancy sensing and daylight harvesting. The system is one of the most cost-effective solutions, saving installation time and money in enclosed smaller ambient spaces.

The luminaire-integrated sensor control system reduces the design time and complexity of meeting energy codes for both lighting and controls, said Mark Eubanks, president, Eatons Cooper Lighting Division. The sensor system is designed to guarantee occupancy and daylight harvesting coverage from within the footprint of Metalux ambient luminaires, so the lighting design is the control design. The system achieves the lowest installed cost in small spaces compared to traditional control products.

Designed to meet todays energy code demands, the Metalux Encounter and SkyRidge luminaires with the integrated sensor system are ideal for new construction or retrofits in enclosed rooms with one to six luminaires, where both occupancy detection and daylight harvesting control are required. The innovative control system is factory-wired to the luminaires, switching on or off based on occupancy and dimming the light when enough daylight is available.

When compared to the cost of furnishing and installing traditional occupancy and daylight sensors, in addition to the cost of the luminaire, installing the Metalux integrated-sensor fixtures require only a single product to mount and a single electrical connection to make no additional wiring or special installation requirements saving customers time and money on the total installation cost.

The sensor system offers out-of-the-box operation using thoughtful default settings, but when the application demands more, the sensor system has the option to make changes to one or more fixtures using a remote control. The remote allows changes to the default settings for occupancy, target light level, preset lighting levels and more.

For more information on Eatons lighting solutions, visit http://www.eaton.com/lighting.

Eaton delivers a range of innovative and reliable indoor and outdoor lighting solutions, as well as controls products specifically designed to maximize performance, energy efficiency and cost savings. Eaton lighting solutions serve customers in the commercial, industrial, retail, institutional, residential, utility and other markets.

Eatons electrical business is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer todays most critical electrical power management challenges.

Eaton is a power management company with 2014 sales of $22.6 billion. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 102,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit http://www.eaton.com.

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Feb 20, 2015 The new high-voltage resonant controller ICL5101 provides a high level of integration which translates to a reduction in system cost.

With the ICL5101, Infineon Technologies AG extends its portfolio of lighting control ICs, addressing lighting systems in the range of 40W to 300W. The new high-voltage resonant controller IC provides a high level of integration which translates to a reduction in system cost. Typical applications which benefit from these features include indoor and outdoor LED lighting, high-bay and low-bay lighting, street lighting, parking garage and canopy lighting, office lighting, retail and shop lighting. Since the total cost of ownership is an important aspect for industrial lighting, customers prefer to use resonant topologies supported by the new ICL5101 due to its high efficiency up to 95%.

The highly integrated ICL5101 allows for advanced LED driver designs with approximately 25% less components compared to similar solutions which require separate PFC and resonant ICs. This leads to smaller form factors with more reliable designs, less complex PCB layouts and reduced costs. The ICL5101 integrates the half-bridge and the PFC gate drivers. All operation parameters of the IC are adjustable by simple resistors, enabling cost effective but reliable and stable parameter-settings.The chip supports outdoor use by an extended junction temperature ranging from -40C to +125C.

The LED controller ICL5101 is designed to control resonant converter topologies such as LLC. The integrated digital PFC stage operates both in critical conduction mode (CrCM) and discontinuous conduction mode (DCM), which allows an extremely stable regulation in low load conditions, occurring for e.g. when the device is dimmed. The LED lighting can be dimmed down over an extremely wide range from 100% to 0.1% of its nominal load. State of the art dimming today typically ranges from 100% to 5%. In addition, the ICL5101 enables an ultra-fast time to light under any conditions with less than 200ms.

The adjustable PFC stage of the ICL5101 delivers high power quality, providing a low total harmonic distortion (THD) of less than 10% and a high power factor of more than 0.99 over wide line input voltage range. This enables lighting manufacturers to comply with energy efficiency standards. Furthermore the output of the ICL5101 is extremely stable over line voltage variations. A comprehensive set of protection features including external over temperature protection and capacitive load protection ensure the detection of fault conditions and increase system safety.

With the introduction of ICL5101 Infineon once again demonstrates its technology leadership for highly efficient driver solutions. Just recently, the ILD6150 step-down driver IC was nominated as finalists in the product category "ICs and electronic components" for the 2015 LEDs Magazine Sapphire Awards . Infineon will showcase the new ICL5101 at the tradeshow Strategies in Light (booth #1426) from February 24 to 26, 2015, in Las Vegas.

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More information: Further information on Infineon's energy-efficient semiconductor solutions for lighting is available at http://www.infineon.com/lighting

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Cape Town, South Africa (PRWEB UK) 20 February 2015

On the 16th February 2015 Ambius South Africa launched a brand new indoor plants catalogue on their website, ambius.co.za to showcase their wide range of top quality indoor plants. The catalogue was developed to offer clients the option of choosing their preferred plants from a selection best suited to thrive in their interior spaces, says Ivana Sain, Technical Manager for Ambius South Africa.

Ambius indoor plants are disease and insect free, uniformly full, with healthy deep green foliage and a well-developed root system. Each specimen is carefully grown to our specifications and then adapted for an indoor environment before installation takes place at clients premises, says Sain. The new plants catalogue allows clients to choose from two ranges: African and Indigenous plants and Exotic plants (these plants have international origins).

Ambius' plants catalogue comprises a carousel that allows the website visitor to select their plant of choice by clicking on the carousel image. By navigating through the carousel visitors are able to learn more about each plant by viewing the individual plant pages. These include a full length plant image and information - such as appropriate light levels, water consumption and optimal temperature - that one requires in order for that specific indoor plant to thrive.

As the experts in interior landscaping, Ambius colleagues are always on hand to ensure that the plants selected are best suited to thrive in interior environments. The most important factor to take into account well before the selection of plant size, shape, colour and texture - is lighting levels. Trained Ambius experts measure indoor light levels (measured in Lux; the international unit for measuring the brightness of light) to determine which plants will flourish in specific areas of a building or office.

For a more information on the Ambius plant catalogue, or to arrange a free survey by an Ambius consultant, contact Ambius on 0800 77 77 88 or visit their website.

Ambius is a division of Rentokil Initial. The Rentokil Initial group specialises in pest control, hygiene services and interior landscaping for businesses across the globe. Ambius is a division of Rentokil Initial internationally, and is the global leader at enriching workplaces through the use of indoor plants.

Enquiries can be directed to: Nathalie Leblond: nathalie(dot)leblond(at)rentokil-initial(dot)com T: +27 (0)21 670 4704

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Low Glare for Indoor Use, IP66 Rugged Design for the Outdoors

Taipei, Taiwan -- GlacialLight, the lighting division of GlacialTech Inc., announces a new bay light series, the GL-BL100, featuring 10,000 to 10,700 lumen output using just 96W. With a Unified Glare Rating (UGR) of less than 19, these bay lights are bright without being harsh, making them suitable for indoor applications. Additionally, the rugged IP66 rated design, -40C to 50C operating temperature range, and outdoor bracket mounts translates to the GL-BL100 also being well suited for outdoor spot lighting and lighting tower use.

High Output, Low Glare The new bay lights from GlacialLight use under 100 watts to produce 10,000 lumens or more of low glare LED light. With UGR under 19, these powerful LED luminaries produce light soft enough for hospital use, and bright enough for high bay warehouse lighting. The GL-BL100 offers lens in 70 degree beam angle lens for spot lighting and a 125 degree beam angle for flood lighting and area illumination. Optional lampshades at 60 degree and 120 beam angles are available to suit indoor aesthetics.

Cost Efficient GlacialLight has leveraged the latest LED driver technology and efficient thermal design to make bay lights with 111 Lumens per Watt lighting efficiency. These LED bay lights are not just brighter than metal halide lighting of the same wattage but last twice as long.

Outdoor Capable Bright enough for outdoor use and strong enough as well, the GL-BL100 series is rated a rugged and weatherproof IP66 and works from -40C to 50C. An outdoor mounting bracket adds easy 180 degree adjustability.

Features Highly efficient Metal-Halide replacement at 111lm/W. 10,000 lumen output for high bay lighting and outdoor lighting. CCT: 3000K, 4000K and 5000K available. IP66 rated rugged for outdoor use. 70 degree Lens standard for spot lighting. 125 degree Lens available for flood lighting and area illumination. Lampshades available for 60 degree and 120 degree. (optional accessory) Outdoor-ready rotating mounting bracket available. (optional accessory)

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About GlacialLight GlacialLight, the lighting division of GlacialTech, manufactures LED lighting solutions for indoor/outdoor applications and both residential and commercial uses. As well as having a wide range of finished LED lighting products, GlacialLight also offers its clients the option of customizing products for specific needs. Please visit the company homepage at http://www.GlacialLight.com

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WORCESTER, Mass. -- Access Fixtures, a leader in commercial and sports lighting, has announced the production of a new 158w LED high bay that uses 66% less energy than a 400 watt metal halide (MH) high bay, yet has equivalent light output. The LEDs in the high bay are rated LM70 at 100,000 hours. Over the course of 10 years, the LED high bay is expected to reduce operating cost by $2,385.86. In many instances, the payback is less than 2 years. The 158w LED high bay is ideal for illuminating large indoor areas such as large retail applications, warehouses and sports facilities such as high school gyms.

"LED light sources now provide superior lumen output in many of Access Fixtures' most popular luminaires, enabling an energy-efficient and long-lasting alternative to even metal halide," said Access Fixtures CEO, Steven Rothschild. "The new LED high bay uses only 34% of the energy as its metal halide equivalent while providing all the benefits of LED."

Compared to metal halide, LED is long-lasting, energy-efficient, requires minimal maintenance, and has a higher color rendering (CRI) of 70+. With higher CRI, Kelvin and directed light, the LED high bay luminaire will appear to emit more light than the 400w metal halide. The LED will emit more light than the MH after 40% of the metal halide lamp life. Also, this LED luminaire has instant on/off capabilities, enabling it to be compatible with occupancy sensors. Dimming for applications such as daylight harvesting is available as an option. Access Fixtures LED high bay luminaires are assembled in USA with USA and imported parts.

About Access Fixtures Access Fixtures offers commercial and sports lighting for less, and features light fixtures with LED, induction, eHID, PS-MH and CFL light sources that are long lasting and energy saving. With custom manufacturing capabilities, Access Fixtures can competitively build and custom finish luminaires and poles to the performance specifications required. Access Fixtures' extensive lineup of interior and exterior lighting fixtures includes products for sports, commercial, industrial, residential and hospitality applications. Luminaire types include wall packs, area lights, bollards, garage lighters, vandal resistant, exit and emergency, high bay, low bay, linear fluorescent, track lighting and grow light fixtures. For more information visit Access Fixtures at http://www.AccessFixtures.com.

CONTACT: Steven Rothschild 508-657-8600 x1000

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