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| Greenbuilding Archive for January 2001 |
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| 448 messages, last added Tue Nov 26 17:24:59 2002 |
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Re: GBlist: Compact Fluorescent Residential Fixtures?
on 1/30/2001 11:13 AM, Sacie H Lambertson at dlambert@grasshoppernet.com
wrote:
> I have installed simple cans (Halo) and put
> screw-in compact fluorescents in these, with happy results. Can't dim
> them, but don't need to, they aren't that bright, just enough.
Sacie's post reminded me that an alternative to dimming a series of fixtures
is to put the series on 2 or more switches. Switch on a portion of the
lights for one lighting effect; switch on more when more light is needed.
Relatively cheap, and reminds one to think about the light level needed.
- David Foley
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Holland & Foley Building Design
232 Beech Hill Rd.
Northport, ME 04849 USA
p: 207-338-9869 f: 207-338-9859 e: hollandfoley@acadia.net
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