August 27, 2014 - Having received approval from ANSI Executive Standards Council as Accredited Standards Committee (ASC), ASC 137 Lighting Systems Committee is allowed to write American National Standards within its scope. This entailsdevelopment ofstandards and specifications for indoor and outdoor lighting systems installed in an application with consideration of human health and comfort, personal security, physical environment, energy consumption, and daylight integration. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 1300 N. 17th St., Suite 1847-T Rosslyn, VA, 22209 USA Press release date: August 25, 2014

ROSSLYN, Va.The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announces the launch of ASC 137 Lighting Systems Committee. This committee has received approval from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Executive Standards Council as an Accredited Standards Committee (ASC). This approval is the culmination of a multi-month process and will allow the committee to write American National Standards within its scope.

According to NEMA President and CEO Kevin Cosgriff, the launch of this committee puts NEMA at the forefront of efforts for development of codes and standards for lighting systems technologies. ASC 137 will develop and approve standards under its defined scope:

To develop standards and specifications for indoor and outdoor lighting systems installed in an application with consideration of human health and comfort, personal security, the physical environment, energy consumption and daylight integration. Such a system includes components (e.g., luminaires, sensors/controllers, and windows or skylights) and associated software designed to minimize energy use while maintaining lighting quality, and that may be interconnected to provide control, monitoring functions, and interface with related systems.

Standardization for compatibility, interoperability, performance, and system security are crucial to accelerating the adoption of lighting systems, Cosgriff said.

NEMA Technical Director Megan Hayes added that development of American National Standards, via the consensus-based process approved by ANSI, will allow all stakeholders to have input into the standards being developed. This will lead to faster adoption of these critical specifications.

Contact Megan Hayes atmegan.hayes@nema.org to learn more about or to join this committee.

NEMA is the association of electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers, founded in 1926 and headquartered in Rosslyn, Virginia. Its 400-plus member companies manufacture a diverse set of products including power transmission and distribution equipment, lighting systems, factory automation and control systems, and medical diagnostic imaging systems. Total U.S. shipments for electroindustry products exceed $100 billion annually.

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Kemp, Texas (PRWEB) August 27, 2014

The GVP-48-3L-LED-G2 from Larson Electronics is similar to our popular explosion proof LED fixtures that provide an LED alternative to fluorescent fixtures. These LED fixtures produce more light output with longer lamp life and are vapor proof and impact and vibration resistant. The lamps in this vapor proof fixture are specially designed LED T8 series bulbs which produce 2,940 lumens each and have a correlated color temperature of 4,500K or 5,600K. These fixtures are designed for operators who wish to replace fluorescent fixtures with a unit that offers better light output, longer lamp life with reduced maintenance costs as well as lower operating costs. By eliminating the ballast that is normally associated with fluorescent fixtures, the weight of the fixture is significantly reduced and a slimmer profile is created. With solid state LED light tubes, this fixture draws 84 watts at 0.7 amps of power while offering durability and versatility that common fluorescent fixtures cannot match.

The integral aluminum heat sink tube backings provide cool operation and long LED life, while a simple latching system seals the lens cover to the housing and provides easy access for re-lamping. These units are designed to be surface mounted or hung from cable or chain and includes built in mounts. The GVP-48-3L-LED-G2 is multi-voltage and operates on any voltage from 110V to 277V AC. This fixture is also available in low voltage 12-24V DC configurations. This fixture is ideal for indoor/outdoor applications and suitable for use as general area lighting, shop lighting, work space lighting, garage and warehouse lighting, and anywhere a rugged and dependable fixture with high output and efficiency is needed.

The solid state design of the LED lamps provides this fixture with a longer operational life without high maintenance costs, said Rob Bresnahan with Larsonelectronics.com. This light comes with a multi-purpose mounting bracket that can be used for a direct surface mount or reversed and used for chain hanging the unit.

Larson Electronics produces a full range of industrial and commercial lighting equipment, telescoping light towers, explosion proof lighting, and LED work lights. To view the entire Larson Electronics line of industrial grade lighting solutions, visit them on the web at Larsonelectronics.com. You can also call 1-800-369-6671 to learn more about Larson Electronics lighting products or call 1-214-616-6180 for international inquiries.

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In the depths of winter, we need all the daylight we can get to keep us trudging through the wind and rain with our horses and a dusty indoor school with murky lighting is enough to make us ditch schooling altogether until the spring. These luxury indoor venues all available to hire by the hour will help brighten the darkest of days.

1. Bishop Burton, East Yorks

With a flagship competition arena plus a second indoor school and a third currently being refurbished, this busy college offers a range of options. Theres room for polo, horseball or driving, with waxed surfaces and extensive facilities including showers, hard-standings and out of term-time accommodation. From 30 per hour for up to four horses (lighting included) Tel: 01964 553087 http://www.bishopburton.ac.uk

2. Stretcholt EC, Somerset

A popular West Country venue offering a quality waxed surface in a 20x60m indoor arena. The well-lit environment comes complete with showjumping and working hunter jumps and a heated gallery, plus wi-fi, speakers for music and full-width training mirrors. From 25 per hour for one or two horses plus 5 for lighting Tel: 01278 683312 http://www.stretcholt-ec.co.uk

3. The Dovecote Stables, Oxon

This naturally light, calm and inviting 22x55m school is ideal for young horses, with German-designed slanting kickboards and an integrated mounting block that can be stowed away with the push of a button. It boasts a heated client room and viewing gallery, a high-performance waxed surface and a full sound system, plus mirrors on the short side and diagonal. From 25 per hour regardless of numbers, plus 5 for lighting Tel: 01608 658743 http://www.equinethos.co.uk

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Cary Towne Center will unveil its $1 million investment on Saturday - a new indoor playground featuring all manner of soft play toys for young kids to climb all over.

At 2,000-square-feet, the playground, across from Dave & Busters, Belk and Gymboree, is the largest mall playground for CBL & Associates Properties, the mall's owners and one of the largest mall property owners in the country. The popular playground at Triangle Town Center, which will reopen Sept. 6 after an upgrade, is 900-square-feet, by comparison.

Cary Towne's playground has a music, art, dance and literature theme. Eleven large, soft play pieces will be scattered across a colorful themed rug. It's sponsored by Raleigh-basedcelito.net, which will provide free wifi throughout the mall by the end of the year.

Kids will be able to climb inside a ballet shoe and slide down another one; crawl under a keyboard; and climb up a blob of paint, for instance. A circle of soft, cherry red benches serves as a border between the play area and the rest of the mall.The new play area, like those at other malls, is designed for babies to preschoolers.

Josh Harmon, the mall's general manager and a father of two, said the addition is part of an effort to makeover the aging mall in an area where new and different kinds of shopping options are popping up and to make it more family friendly. A carousel, kiddie train, indoor bungee jumping and coin-operated rides remain.

"We want to continue to improve the mall as a community center and make it a place for families to shop," he said.

Five retail spaces were torn down to make way for the playground and open up this corner of the mall. Skylights and other lighting were added to give it an open, airy feel. A handful of kiosks will be near the playground, including a Doc Popcorn franchise. Pretzel Twister, an existing kiosk, will undergo a remodel in the next month or so. And Harmon hopes to fill a remaining kiosk with a specialty food vendor, such as a smoothie maker.

Cary Towne Center will celebrate the playground's grand opening from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. Activities include a Fit Kids Challenge, kinetic sand station; a message in a bottle activity with local artist Helen Seebold; free train rides; face painting; refreshments; special offers and door prizes.

The event is free. Play at the playground is always free.

Go Ask Mom features places to take kids every Friday. For more ideas, check our posts on parks and playgrounds and Triangle family destinations.

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August 21, 2014 - Constructed with heavy-duty steel yoke with adjustable stainless steel hardware, FLL and FXL Floodlights are listed to UL1598 for wet locations and are DLC qualified. Vented housings isolate LED module from driver, maximizing product life. FLL uses 28 LEDs to deliver 8,054 lm at 80.5 lm/W, while FXL utilizes 56 LEDs to deliver 16,358 lm at 82 lm/W. Both offer 5,100 K color temperature with CRI of 67. With NEMA 6 x 6 distribution, fixtures suit general purpose flood and facade lighting. Hubbell Lighting Div. 701 Millenium Blvd Greenville, SC, 29607 USA Press release date: August 20, 2014

Greenville, SC Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced today the release of two new LED floodlights from Hubbell Outdoor Lightingthe FLL and FXL. The two high lumen output fixtures round out a versatile floodlight offering for office buildings, facades, safety/ security and other applications.

Delivering excellent uniformity and shielding options, both floodlights feature vented housings designed to isolate the LED module from the driver maximizing product life and performance. Constructed with a heavy-duty steel yoke with adjustable stainless steel hardware, both floodlights are listed to UL1598 for use in wet locations and are DLC qualified. Additionally, the flat surface tempered glass lens protects the LEDs and allows for quick and easy cleaning and debris removal.

The FLL uses 28 high powered LEDs to delivers 8054 lumens at 80.5 lumens per watt, while the FXL utilizes 56 high powered LEDS to delivers 16358 lumens at 82 lumens per watt. Both fixtures offer a 5100K color temperature with a 67 CRI.

Designed using the latest in LED technology, both the FLL and FXL have NEMA 6 x 6 distribution for general purpose flood and facade lighting. The floodlights have just arrived in stock and are available for fast delivery.

The FLL and FXL complement the FSL and FML compact floods completing the F series floodlighting family. For more information on Hubbell Outdoor Lightings new LED decorative floods, visit http://www.hubbelloutdoor.com.

About Hubbell Lighting Hubbell Lighting is one of the largest lighting fixture manufacturers in North America. The company provides a full range of indoor and outdoor lighting products serving the commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential markets. Hubbell Lighting brands include Alera Lighting, Architectural Area Lighting, Beacon Products, Columbia Lighting, Compass Products, Devine Lighting, Dual-Lite, HomeStyle Lighting, Hubbell Building Automation, Hubbell Industrial Lighting, Hubbell Outdoor Lighting, Kim Lighting, Kurt Versen, Litecontrol, Prescolite, Progress Lighting, Security Lighting, Spaulding Lighting, Sportsliter Solutions, Sterner Lighting Systems, Thomasville Lighting, and Whiteway. Hubbell Lighting: one name, distinctive brands, limitless lighting possibilities. For additional information, please visit http://www.hubbelllighting.com and follow Hubbell Lighting on LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.

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Brooklyn, New York (PRWEB) August 20, 2014

Brooklyn-based lighting supplier and manufacturer LED Waves is pleased to introduce an upgraded version of the Amazon Waterproof Flexible LED Strip Light, their best-selling linear lighting solution for wet or dry applications.

The Amazon is especially popular with professional lighting designers because it transmits a more pleasant, higher end quality of light over mass-produced LED strips. LED Waves is now offering spools in 5 meter lengths with lead wire ends to better serve this market. Technical specifications including its ETL safety rating and its simple instructions for cutting, connecting and controlling remain the same.

The most significant change is the lower retail price of the Amazon. Previously retailing at approximately $12.20 per foot, the newer strip is now much more affordable at $5.48 per foot.

This price reduction was made possible by streamlining their online selection of LED light strips to only their best selling color temperature options: 2700K (warm white) and 4000K (neutral white). LED Waves has prepared large quantities of these strips, affording the company a bulk discount which is passed onto their customers. As is the case with all LED Waves products, other color options are available by special order.

Delivering over 100 lumens per foot at 4000K and >85 lumens per foot at 2700K, the Amazon is best suited to provide ambient lighting along bars, under cabinets, or around reception areas and nightclubs. For higher output, as needed for indirect lighting, LED Waves recommends the more powerful Rio Grande Waterproof LED Light Strip. (A similarly upgraded Rio Grande debuted last month, featuring the same quality construction and mechanical specifications as the Amazon, but offering 200% more light output.)

Custom cuts and pricing by quantity for LED light bars and strips or other LED Waves products are available through the Contact form at LEDWaves.com or by calling 1(800) 986-0169.

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Kemp, TX (PRWEB) August 20, 2014

The GVP-48-2L-LED-D from Larson Electronics is similar to our popular explosion proof LED fixtures that provide an LED alternative to fluorescent fixtures. These LED fixtures produce more light output with longer lamp life and are vapor proof and impact and vibration resistant. The lamps in this vapor proof fixture are specially designed LED T8 series bulbs which produce 2,415 lumens and have a correlated color temperature of 5,600K. These fixtures are designed for operators who wish to replace fluorescent fixtures with a unit that offers better light output, longer lamp life with reduced maintenance costs as well as lower operating costs.

By eliminating the ballast that is normally associated with fluorescent fixtures, the weight of the fixture is significantly reduced and a slimmer profile is created. With solid state LED light tubes, this fixture draws less than 0.5 amps of power while offering durability and versatility that common fluorescent fixtures cannot match.

The integral aluminum heat sink tube backings provide cool operation and long LED life, while a simple latching system seals the lens cover to the housing and provides easy access for re-lamping. These units are designed to be surface mounted or hung from cable or chain and includes built in mounts. The GVP-48-2L-LED-D operates on 120 volts AC and is dimmable with dimmer switches such as the Leviton 6633-PLW. This fixture is ideal for indoor/outdoor applications and suitable for use as general area lighting, shop lighting, work space lighting, garage and warehouse lighting, and anywhere a rugged and dependable fixture with high output and efficiency is needed.

The solid state design of the LED lamps provides this fixture with a longer operational life without high maintenance costs, said Rob Bresnahan with Larsonelectronics.com. The two LED tube lamps in this unit provide more output and longer lamp life than that of a fluorescent fixture.

Larson Electronics produces a full range of industrial and commercial lighting equipment, telescoping light towers, explosion proof lighting, and LED work lights. To view the entire Larson Electronics line of industrial grade lighting solutions, visit them on the web at Larsonelectronics.com. You can also call 1-800-369-6671 to learn more about Larson Electronics lighting products or call 1-214-616-6180 for international inquiries.

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Yorba Linda, Calif. (PRWEB) August 18, 2014

As fluorescent to LED conversion kits from several manufacturers hit the market, energy-efficient lighting manufacturer Precision-Paragon [P2] released a statement today reiterating its commitment to the importance of safe, standards-compliant lighting retrofit kits.

[P2] is the manufacturer of the TKD LED Troffer Conversion Kit, which retrofits fluorescent prismatic and parabolic troffers to low wattage, high lumen LED lighting. The TKD meets a wide range of safety and energy standards. For example, the kit is designed to UL1598, 1598C and 8750 standards and is listed on the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) list. All testing on the TKD was performed to LM79, LM80 and TM21 IESNA standards.

However, the manufacturer cautions that not every retrofit kit on the market adheres to these same standards, and even some that do might cut corners in other ways.

One of our employees was watching an instructional video put out by a competing manufacturer, explained Joe Martin, [P2] vice president and general manager. Our employee noticed that the video encouraged the violation of a nationally recognized standard in the installation of the retrofit kit.

The video in question demonstrated the installation of an LED retrofit kit in a manner, which bypassed the original fluorescent ballast, but left the disconnected ballast in place within the upgraded fixture. This demonstrates a disregard for both environmental regulations and safety standards. As explained on this page from the EPA, older fluorescent ballasts may contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). These ballasts can rupture, causing a health hazard. Even intact, non-leaking ballasts can release PCB into the air. Additionally, any PCB-containing ballasts are now far past their normal life expectancy, which would increase their risk of smoking, or even starting fires.

Even with newer, safer fluorescent ballasts, its a good idea to remove the ballast as part of the upgrade. Once the ballast is bypassed and no longer in use, its electronic waste and should be properly disposed of. This also affects the UL certification of the retrofitted fixture. Replacing electrical components in a fixture requires a new UL sticker certifying the replacement electronics. Leaving an old ballast in the fixture after the retrofit means that there are electronic components in the fixture that are no longer UL certified.

I dont know what the motivation was to release an instructional video that demonstrated this disregard for standard safety practices. Maybe it was a simple oversight, maybe it was a desire to make the installation procedure look quicker than it actually is, said Martin. What I do know is that as manufacturers, its our responsibility to lead the industry in encouraging proper safety practices when using our products.

[P2] has released a video of the TKDs rapid five-minute installation procedure, which includes the proper removal of the fluorescent ballast. The video is available at http://youtu.be/_zO6ebytP-k.

The TKD LED Troffer Conversion Kit is available to order in a variety of configurations to convert fluorescent troffer lighting to energy-efficient LED lighting. Interested lighting professionals and business owners can learn more by downloading the TKD specification sheet.

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(PRWEB) August 15, 2014

LED lighting manufacturer Illumitex, Inc., has announced a partnership with FarmedHere, a sustainable indoor farming venture in Chicago. Illumitex will be the sole source of horticulture lighting for the companys expansive hydroponic and aquaponic growing operations.

FarmedHere provides environmentally sustainable, socially wholesome and economically viable lettuce, herbs and tomatoes to Chicagoland grocers like Whole Foods, Sunset Foods and Marianos.

FarmedHeres vertical aquaponic grow systems are currently one of the worlds most advanced operations for producing high quality produce. It was realized that by incorporating the patented horticulture LED lighting technology provided by Illumitex Inc., FarmedHere has entered into a new advanced field of plant produce production.

FarmedHere says its vertical farming technology including Illumitex lights and local distribution methods tremendously reduce energy use, travel time and costs and make their model one of the most sustainable ways to guarantee access to fresh, healthy produce in city centers, in any season.

Recent advances in lighting technology and farming methods allow FarmedHere produce to be grown more efficiently than on outdoor farms, while creating local city jobs and making post-industrial buildings alive again, says Paul Hardej, FarmedHere Chief Technology Officer.

The new opportunities and confirmed results that our patented technology enables FarmedHere to capitalize on is very exciting, says Paul Gray, Director of Horticulture Lighting Sales and Sr. Plant Scientist. It is a great point in the history of our two companies, and is due to the current findings through the collaborative efforts put forth.

Using grow lights from a number of manufacturers, FarmedHere performed extensive testing and trials across a wide variety of crops. Illumitex Eclipse Series II lights outperformed all of the other lighting options tested. Illumitex lights are specifically tuned to give each type of plant the exact light it needs for optimal growth, fostering faster growth and yielding increased biomass and more nutritious plants.

Just like FarmedHere, Illumitex realizes there is a global food-production crisis, says Illumitex CEO Chris Hammelef. We are so pleased to be able to work with this forward-thinking company to supply the most nutritious, tasty vegetables possible.

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