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ambient lightin
should be based upon the purpose of the space and the needs of its
users
Task lighting
An illumination level that is the same for both the accented item and
the surrounding area will not emphasize the item effectively.
Flourescent Lamps
energy efficient, have a high lumen output, have a long life, radiate
less heat than incandescent lamps, have a moderate initial cost and
operating cost, and have a variety of color options
operate system that includes a ballast. Ballast starts the lamp and
then regulates the flow of electrical current to it. Available in magnetic
and electronic versions
Compact flourescent lamp (CFL)- a lamp made with one or more small,
folded flourescent tubes and equipped with a screw base. energysaving lightbulb. Available in twin, triple, and quadruple tubes.
Mercury lamp (MV)- uses radiation from mercury vapor for illumination
electrical light source that utilizes a remote source fir illumination. light
is transmitted from the source through a bundle of optical fibers
illuminator- box that contains the light source for a fiber optic lighting
system,
fibers only transmit light and do not carry an electrical current- makes
it possible to place the fibers in wet spaces while the illuminator is
installed at a remote dry location
Electroluminescent lamps
lightweight, have long life, require high-voltage drivers and use very
little electricity
LEDs are durable and small, have a long life, use minimal electrical
power, have a directional source, do no emit UV or IR radiation, do not
have glass or filaments that can break. Primarily used for signage,
display backlights, automobiles, and pedestrian signals.