Osram Sylvania, the leader in LED Lighting, available in Bradenton, Sarsota, Venice, Lakewood Ranch,
Ft Myers, and Naples from Frontier Lighting an
authorized Osram Sylvania lighting distributor.
Frontier Lighting a wholesale lighting distributor since 1987 and is an authorized Osram Sylvania distributor of LED and standard lighting products. In addition to Osram Sylvania, Frontier Lighting is an authorized distributor for hundreds of the lighting industry's leading brands of LED bulbs, light fixtures, Globes, Lenses and replacement parts. We would be glad to provide you information on any Osram Sylvania bulb and could provide you with a feasibility study including a return on investment (ROI) analysis, showing the period of time that would be required to have the saving repay the total cost of the installation.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Using LED Lighting in Recessed Light Fixtures
Energy-Efficient Options Recessed lighting for the West Coast and central Florida
Given the prevalence of downlights in US homes, potential energy savings from high-performing, energy-efficient downlights would be significant. Lighting accounts for 15-20% of household electricity use. DOE estimates there are at least 500 million recessed downlights installed in US homes, and more than 20 million are sold each year. Both CFL and LED technology can decrease downlight wattage by 75% or more.
The high-temperature environment in recessed downlights has plagued attempts to use CFLs in this appplication, but more than a dozen reflector CFL products proven to perform well at elevated temperatures are now on the market. Recent developments in LED technology and luminaire design also look very promising, in terms of both light output and efficacy. Contact Frontier Lighting for the proper selection of recessed lighting or for all your lighting needs. Our centrally located distribution centers provide Free daily delivery to most of the west coast of Florida with our fleet of delivery vehicles.
Given the prevalence of downlights in US homes, potential energy savings from high-performing, energy-efficient downlights would be significant. Lighting accounts for 15-20% of household electricity use. DOE estimates there are at least 500 million recessed downlights installed in US homes, and more than 20 million are sold each year. Both CFL and LED technology can decrease downlight wattage by 75% or more.
The high-temperature environment in recessed downlights has plagued attempts to use CFLs in this appplication, but more than a dozen reflector CFL products proven to perform well at elevated temperatures are now on the market. Recent developments in LED technology and luminaire design also look very promising, in terms of both light output and efficacy. Contact Frontier Lighting for the proper selection of recessed lighting or for all your lighting needs. Our centrally located distribution centers provide Free daily delivery to most of the west coast of Florida with our fleet of delivery vehicles.
Common LED Types and Packages
Common Light Emitting Diodes - Types and Packages
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Structure of a 5mm type LED. Source: Lumileds™
Structure of a high-brightness LED.
Source: Lumileds™
LEDs come in two basic categories:
Low power LEDs commonly come in 5 mm size, although they are also available in 3 mm and 8 mm sizes. These are fractional wattage devices, typically 0.1 watt, operate at low current (~20 milliamps) and low voltage (3.2 volts DC), and produce a small amount of light, perhaps 2 to 4 lumens.
High power LEDs come in 1-3 watt packages. They are driven at much higher current, typically 350, 700, or 1000 mA, and—with current technology—can produce 40-80 lumens per 1-watt package.
High power LEDs come in many different shapes and sizes. Some current products from the leading LED manufacturers are shown below. Frontier Lighting can help you select the proper lighting for all your lighting needs. Frontier Lighitng provides Free Daily Delivery to business customers in Pinellas, Hillborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Lee, Collier, Polk and Orange Counties, covering the west coast and Central Florida.
Osram® OSTAR Lighting
. Structure of a 5mm type LED. Source: Lumileds™
Structure of a high-brightness LED.
Source: Lumileds™
LEDs come in two basic categories:
Low power LEDs commonly come in 5 mm size, although they are also available in 3 mm and 8 mm sizes. These are fractional wattage devices, typically 0.1 watt, operate at low current (~20 milliamps) and low voltage (3.2 volts DC), and produce a small amount of light, perhaps 2 to 4 lumens.
High power LEDs come in 1-3 watt packages. They are driven at much higher current, typically 350, 700, or 1000 mA, and—with current technology—can produce 40-80 lumens per 1-watt package.
High power LEDs come in many different shapes and sizes. Some current products from the leading LED manufacturers are shown below. Frontier Lighting can help you select the proper lighting for all your lighting needs. Frontier Lighitng provides Free Daily Delivery to business customers in Pinellas, Hillborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Lee, Collier, Polk and Orange Counties, covering the west coast and Central Florida.
Cree® XLamp 7090 Philips Lumileds
Luxeon® K2 Emitter
Osram® OSTAR Lighting
How LED Light Emitting diodes work
How Light Emitting Diodes's Work - LED Lighting for Clearwater, Bradenton, Sarasota, Ft Myers, Orlando and Lakeland Florida
LEDs differ from traditional light sources in the way they produce light. In an incandescent lamp, a tungsten filament is heated by electric current until it glows or emits light. In a fluorescent lamp, an electric arc excites mercury atoms, which emit ultraviolet (UV) radiation. After striking the phosphor coating on the inside of glass tubes, the UV radiation is converted and emitted as visible light. An LED, in contrast, is a semiconductor diode. It consists of a chip of semiconducting material treated to create a structure called a p-n (positive-negative) junction. When connected to a power source, current flows from the p-side or anode to the n-side, or cathode, but not in the reverse direction. Charge-carriers (electrons and electron holes) flow into the junction from electrodes. When an electron meets a hole, it falls into a lower energy level, and releases energy in the form of a photon (light). The specific wavelength or color emitted by the LED depends on the materials used to make the diode. Red LEDs are based on aluminum gallium arsenide (AlGaAs). Blue LEDs are made from indium gallium nitride (InGaN) and green from aluminum gallium phosphide (AlGaP). "White" light is created by combining the light from red, green, and blue (RGB) LEDs or by coating a blue LED with yellow phosphor. Frontier Lighitng is an authorized distributor for hundreds of lighting manufacturers of light bulbs, fixtures, and replacment globes and lenses and we would be glad to assist you with your selection of the proper type of LED or standard lighting for your needs and your budget. Frontier Lighting, since 1987, serves thousands of customers in Condo's, Office Buildings, Government, Restaurants, Chain Stores, Churches, Schools and universities in Clearwater, Tampa, Largo, Bradenton, Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch, 
Thursday, July 15, 2010
How does an Incandescent Light Bulb work ?
From Candles to Candlepower, Lighting options for commercial and industrial facilities in Clearwater, Bradenton , Sarasota, Naples, Ft Myers, Tampa and Orlando!
Incandescent bulbs are the style of light bulb perfected by Thomas Edison. An Incandescent bulb will have an internal filament that connects to small metal posts within the light bulb, ultimately making contact with a positive and neutral side of a circuit (essentially creating a short) causing a filament, generally made from tungsten, to glow very brightly while current is applied to it. This creates light within a glass bulb. Inside the glass bulb is a vacuum and an assortment of gasses, which allows the filament to burn much longer. Most bulbs have threaded screw type bases which simply screw into and out of porcelain or plastic sockets. Some other special bulb bases are also available in incandescent bulbs, such as a single contact or double contact bayonet base (push in and turn), and end prong or side prong bases. The incandescent light source, perfected by Thomas Edison, is a very stable and versatile type of lighting. Incandescent bulbs are not affected by normal outdoor temperatures, winter or summer incandescent bulbs will operate fine. Some application need the heat generated by incandescent bulbs as a heat source, in many applications this can help keep the water or ambient air temperature up for fish, Iguanas, reptiles or food preperation, healthcare needs or other commercial or industrial applications. Another advantage to incandescent light bulbs is they are not affected by the number of times the bulb is turned on and off. The incandescent bulbs are relatively cheap and easy to make by manufactures. The technology to create bulbs in virtually any wattage, shape or size has been available for over a hundred years. The incandescent light bulb, while a reliable light source, has some drawbacks; 1) Incandescent light bulbs generate a substantial amount of heat for the amount of light that is being produced. A large portion of the wattage going into any lamp produces heat as a bi-product. The more efficient a light source, the less heat that is generated. 2) Incandescent bulbs are not as efficient as newer types of lighting such as metal halide, fluorescent, light emitting diodes LED, or plasma bulbs. The measurement that is used to compare lighting efficiency is commonly referred to as lumens per watt, or LPW. A Lumen is a measurement of light produced in all directions for a light source (or light bulb). “Lumens per watt” is the total number of lumens (or light output) produced for the amount of wattage going in to a light source. This could be easily compared to miles per gallon or MPG in a car.
The incandescent light bulb changed the world !
Frontier Lighting is an authorized distributor for hundreds of the industry’s leading manufacturers, including Osram Sylvania. Frontier lighting is Osram Sylvania’s largest independent Lighting Distributor in Florida, one of the top 3 independent lighting distributors in the southeast, and one of the top 20 in the United States. Visit our on-line superstore at: http://www.frontierlighting.com/vendors.jsp to find a partial listing of the authorized manufacturers we represent. Frontier Lighting is a wholesale lighting distributor since 1987 and serves the Florida market from 3 company office/ warehouse distribution centers within Florida, serving Clearwater, Largo, St Petersburg, Bradenton, Sarasota, Venice, Ft Myers, Naples Orlando, Lakeland, Plant City, Tampa, New Port Richey, to name a few. Frontier Lighting would be glad to provide solutions to your lighting problems. Contact us at http://www.frontierlighting.com/contactUs.jsp .
Incandescent bulbs are the style of light bulb perfected by Thomas Edison. An Incandescent bulb will have an internal filament that connects to small metal posts within the light bulb, ultimately making contact with a positive and neutral side of a circuit (essentially creating a short) causing a filament, generally made from tungsten, to glow very brightly while current is applied to it. This creates light within a glass bulb. Inside the glass bulb is a vacuum and an assortment of gasses, which allows the filament to burn much longer. Most bulbs have threaded screw type bases which simply screw into and out of porcelain or plastic sockets. Some other special bulb bases are also available in incandescent bulbs, such as a single contact or double contact bayonet base (push in and turn), and end prong or side prong bases. The incandescent light source, perfected by Thomas Edison, is a very stable and versatile type of lighting. Incandescent bulbs are not affected by normal outdoor temperatures, winter or summer incandescent bulbs will operate fine. Some application need the heat generated by incandescent bulbs as a heat source, in many applications this can help keep the water or ambient air temperature up for fish, Iguanas, reptiles or food preperation, healthcare needs or other commercial or industrial applications. Another advantage to incandescent light bulbs is they are not affected by the number of times the bulb is turned on and off. The incandescent bulbs are relatively cheap and easy to make by manufactures. The technology to create bulbs in virtually any wattage, shape or size has been available for over a hundred years. The incandescent light bulb, while a reliable light source, has some drawbacks; 1) Incandescent light bulbs generate a substantial amount of heat for the amount of light that is being produced. A large portion of the wattage going into any lamp produces heat as a bi-product. The more efficient a light source, the less heat that is generated. 2) Incandescent bulbs are not as efficient as newer types of lighting such as metal halide, fluorescent, light emitting diodes LED, or plasma bulbs. The measurement that is used to compare lighting efficiency is commonly referred to as lumens per watt, or LPW. A Lumen is a measurement of light produced in all directions for a light source (or light bulb). “Lumens per watt” is the total number of lumens (or light output) produced for the amount of wattage going in to a light source. This could be easily compared to miles per gallon or MPG in a car.
The incandescent light bulb changed the world !
Frontier Lighting is an authorized distributor for hundreds of the industry’s leading manufacturers, including Osram Sylvania. Frontier lighting is Osram Sylvania’s largest independent Lighting Distributor in Florida, one of the top 3 independent lighting distributors in the southeast, and one of the top 20 in the United States. Visit our on-line superstore at: http://www.frontierlighting.com/vendors.jsp to find a partial listing of the authorized manufacturers we represent. Frontier Lighting is a wholesale lighting distributor since 1987 and serves the Florida market from 3 company office/ warehouse distribution centers within Florida, serving Clearwater, Largo, St Petersburg, Bradenton, Sarasota, Venice, Ft Myers, Naples Orlando, Lakeland, Plant City, Tampa, New Port Richey, to name a few. Frontier Lighting would be glad to provide solutions to your lighting problems. Contact us at http://www.frontierlighting.com/contactUs.jsp .
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