Rep. Mike is a Grimm bulb!
Freshman Rep. Michael Grimm has environmentalists burning mad over his sneaky work to gut a federal law that would improve the energy efficiency of household light bulbs.
Grimm (R–Bay Ridge) backed a GOP-led effort to repeal a 2007 bill backed by then-President Bush that would have effectively banned the standard 100-watt incandescent light bulb by 2014 — an effort to improve the energy efficiency of America’s wasteful lighting.
When Grimm and his GOP colleagues failed in their attempt to outright repeal the 2007 law on July 12, the GOP inserted language into an Energy Department appropriations bill that prohibited federal dollars from being used to enforce or promote the so-called Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
Grimm defended the defunding because “Americans don’t need a nanny telling them what to put in their lamps.”
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“The government has grown way too big, but when it starts limiting our choice in light bulbs, you’ve got to be kidding me!” he added.
Environmentalists are certainly not laughing. Incandescent bulbs are a century-old technology that has been the standard light since Thomas Edison invented them. Each bulb wastes 90 percent of the energy it takes in as heat, not light.
By comparison, compact fluorescent bulbs use 20 to 33 percent less energy. Lighting accounts for nearly 10 percent of America’s energy use, and government estimates suggest that consumers would save $6 billion in energy costs by 2015 if they convert to efficient bulbs.
But there’s more to the issue than dollars and sense, environmentalists say.
“This is a public-health issue,” said Elena Craft, a scientist with the Environmental Defense Fund. “These [energy-efficiency mandates] are in the best interest of public health, just like seat belt laws and other laws designed to protect the public. Most of the energy used to power the country come from coal-fired power plants which can be very harmful to our environment, so if this nation adopts policies that require more energy-efficient light bulbs to be used, it’s doing it in the public’s interest.”
Not all Republicans are siding with Grimm, either.
President Bush signed the bill into law, an echo of an effort begun under President Reagan, who created the first appliance efficiency standards in the 1980s.
“This whole notion that efficiency standards are an assault on personal freedom just doesn’t hold water,” said Jim DiPeso, policy director for Republicans for Environmental Protection. “They’re grasping at straws.”
Yet it’s in lockstep with Grimm’s feeling about government oversight on free enterprise. He says that the law would force Americans to spend more for an everyday necessity: the average energy-efficient bulbs costs about $3 while incandescent ones cost about 35 cents apiece.
“In this economy, mandating that consumers buy expensive light bulbs is absurd,” he said. “We all want to move towards energy efficient options, but it shouldn’t be through a mandate that breaks the backs of America’s hard-working taxpayers.”
It depends on one’s definition of back-breaking. Fluorescent bulbs are three to 10 times more expensive than standard bulbs, but their lifespan is far longer. U.S. News and World Report once reported that investing $90 in to replace 30 incandescent bulbs with fluorescent ones would save $440 to $1,500 over the five-year life of the bulbs — a 12-percent savings.
“I don’t get Grimm’s position,” said Brian Wennersten, a green building consultant. “Even the descendants of Thomas Edison are behind [energy-efficient bulbs]. I don’t understand why Grimm wouldn’t be, too.”
Wednesday 27 July 2011
Watt Adds Kaj den Daas and Brian McDonald to Board of Directors
Watt Adds Kaj den Daas and Brian McDonald to Board of Directors
Mr.We do not promote one led lamp brand over another... We see test reports on the products before we issue that label." den Daas brings iWatt his substantial lighting industry expertise and connections in various LED markets. As chairman of Philips Lighting North America and executive vice president of Philips Lighting B.V., he has led the North American unit of Philips, the world’s largest lighting producer. den Daas is currently involved as independent director of LUXIM Corp., a VC-backed developer of light-emitting plasma lamps, as independent non-executive chairman of GLO AB, a VC-backed developer of early-stage nano-wire technology LEDs, and as independent non-executive director of NVC Lighting, the largest domestic lighting company in China.
Mr.He said that ds マジコン though the initial cost is high, LED bulbs would save the user money over the course of their lives McDonald brings iWatt his decades of financial and strategic corporate positioning expertise in semiconductor companies, and will serve as the chairman of iWatt’s Audit Committee which ensures accurate financial reporting and controls. During his seven-year tenure as vice president of finance and CFO at power-IC-company Advanced Analogic Technologies, McDonald took the company public and managed all financial, investor relations and human resource functions. He has served as vice president of finance and CFO at both Monolithic Power Systems and at Elantec Semiconductors. McDonald has also held various financial positions at National Semiconductor and other high-tech firms.
“Kaj has shown exceptional leadership and vision in his career,OceanLED has built its LED lighting supplier reputation and brand on product integrity, service and customer satisfaction.” said Ron Edgerton, president and CEO of iWatt. “His lighting industry expertise and connections in LED markets will serve iWatt well as we continue to develop ICs for the LED solid state lighting and LED TV power markets.”
“iWatt’s unique digital power control technology cuts the costs and power consumption for various devices and has enabled the company to excel in its target markets,” said Mr. den Daas. “I look forward to guiding iWatt’s continued innovations for the LED markets.”
“Brian knows the ins and outs of power IC companies and markets,” said iWatt’s Edgerton. “He understands the demands of Sarbanes-Oxley and will be a key mentor for management as we maximize iWatt’s potential.”
“iWatt’s patented digital control and advanced analog technologies combine to provide sustainable competitive advantages in several high-growth markets,” said Mr. McDonald. “I look forward to an exciting ride with iWatt.”
About iWatt, Inc.
Privately-held iWatt, Inc. is a power control IC company that designs, develops, and markets semiconductor products for the communication and consumer market segments. The company's patented digital control expertise raises the bar in power supply price/performance metrics. iWatt is currently working with market leaders in the communications,The Shopatron system fluorescent bulbs allows OceanLED to manage online orders and control inventory through a centralized, easy-to-use system. networking, flat panel display,Shopatron's superior led tube 5-point shopping experience is focused on rich product information, world-class service, effortless shopping and consumer electronics markets to develop high-density, high-value AC-DC, and DC-DC power supplies. iWatt is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and Sigma Partners, two leading CleanTech investors, and Horizon Ventures. The company is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA with additional offices in Taipei, Taiwan; Seoul, Korea; Tokyo,
Mr.We do not promote one led lamp brand over another... We see test reports on the products before we issue that label." den Daas brings iWatt his substantial lighting industry expertise and connections in various LED markets. As chairman of Philips Lighting North America and executive vice president of Philips Lighting B.V., he has led the North American unit of Philips, the world’s largest lighting producer. den Daas is currently involved as independent director of LUXIM Corp., a VC-backed developer of light-emitting plasma lamps, as independent non-executive chairman of GLO AB, a VC-backed developer of early-stage nano-wire technology LEDs, and as independent non-executive director of NVC Lighting, the largest domestic lighting company in China.
Mr.He said that ds マジコン though the initial cost is high, LED bulbs would save the user money over the course of their lives McDonald brings iWatt his decades of financial and strategic corporate positioning expertise in semiconductor companies, and will serve as the chairman of iWatt’s Audit Committee which ensures accurate financial reporting and controls. During his seven-year tenure as vice president of finance and CFO at power-IC-company Advanced Analogic Technologies, McDonald took the company public and managed all financial, investor relations and human resource functions. He has served as vice president of finance and CFO at both Monolithic Power Systems and at Elantec Semiconductors. McDonald has also held various financial positions at National Semiconductor and other high-tech firms.
“Kaj has shown exceptional leadership and vision in his career,OceanLED has built its LED lighting supplier reputation and brand on product integrity, service and customer satisfaction.” said Ron Edgerton, president and CEO of iWatt. “His lighting industry expertise and connections in LED markets will serve iWatt well as we continue to develop ICs for the LED solid state lighting and LED TV power markets.”
“iWatt’s unique digital power control technology cuts the costs and power consumption for various devices and has enabled the company to excel in its target markets,” said Mr. den Daas. “I look forward to guiding iWatt’s continued innovations for the LED markets.”
“Brian knows the ins and outs of power IC companies and markets,” said iWatt’s Edgerton. “He understands the demands of Sarbanes-Oxley and will be a key mentor for management as we maximize iWatt’s potential.”
“iWatt’s patented digital control and advanced analog technologies combine to provide sustainable competitive advantages in several high-growth markets,” said Mr. McDonald. “I look forward to an exciting ride with iWatt.”
About iWatt, Inc.
Privately-held iWatt, Inc. is a power control IC company that designs, develops, and markets semiconductor products for the communication and consumer market segments. The company's patented digital control expertise raises the bar in power supply price/performance metrics. iWatt is currently working with market leaders in the communications,The Shopatron system fluorescent bulbs allows OceanLED to manage online orders and control inventory through a centralized, easy-to-use system. networking, flat panel display,Shopatron's superior led tube 5-point shopping experience is focused on rich product information, world-class service, effortless shopping and consumer electronics markets to develop high-density, high-value AC-DC, and DC-DC power supplies. iWatt is backed by VantagePoint Capital Partners and Sigma Partners, two leading CleanTech investors, and Horizon Ventures. The company is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA with additional offices in Taipei, Taiwan; Seoul, Korea; Tokyo,
Tuesday 19 July 2011
Fashion & Beauty Wear what you feel
Fashion & Beauty
Wear what you feel
Freedom of expression isn’t just a term if you are young and have multiple ways to show how and what you feel. Giving more space to expression now are T-shirts with LED lights, battery-operated emoticons and designs that offer a humorous and sometimes satirical take on current affairs. Expressing a
sense of individuality, these tees are soon catching on and gaining popularity with the young crowd.
Atif Shaikh from Indiaplaza.com, a site that sells LED t-shirts, says, “The tiny LED lights that run on a small battery. The light can be switched on and off using a simple button. Each battery is replaceable and works for more than 200 hours of constant running.” Shrikanth, CFO of seventymm.com, another site that sells similar T-shirts, says, “We have been selling these LED T-shirts since three months now and the response has been tremendous. This is a very unique product and is loved by kids. Sometimes, we sell one T-shirt to a kid, and fifty others from the same building want them too!.” Fashion
Keeping innovation high on agenda, city store Hitplay too has conceived a tee vibrate with expressions. These electro tees come with dynamic motifs, offering animation in eight various sequences. The shirts have a clever mini battery pack that is hidden in a small pocket just inside the hem with an onboard toggle switch. And unlike other trophy T-shirts, this one is foldable and washable too.
On the other hand, tees by inkfruit.com offer a unique take on current affairs with novel designs and expressions. Their latest release, created by designers from their own online community, revolves around the recent bomb blasts in the city and politicians. The site also has a contest running, where people can vote for favorite designs, which are then incorporated into their line in the future. Tanu Parekh, college student, 21, says, “The frustration and outrage we feel towards the system in huge. This is the best way to show it.” Vishal Shah, an engineer, agrees, “If we, the youth, don’t show that we care, who will?”
And there is still more on offer. Prasad Desai of toyworld.com, that manufactures LED T-shirts, says, “We have received such a great response that our initial stock is over and we are waiting for our next batch, which is expected in the next 10 days. The next stock will bring newer designs in more colors and variety.”
Wear what you feel
Freedom of expression isn’t just a term if you are young and have multiple ways to show how and what you feel. Giving more space to expression now are T-shirts with LED lights, battery-operated emoticons and designs that offer a humorous and sometimes satirical take on current affairs. Expressing a
sense of individuality, these tees are soon catching on and gaining popularity with the young crowd.
Atif Shaikh from Indiaplaza.com, a site that sells LED t-shirts, says, “The tiny LED lights that run on a small battery. The light can be switched on and off using a simple button. Each battery is replaceable and works for more than 200 hours of constant running.” Shrikanth, CFO of seventymm.com, another site that sells similar T-shirts, says, “We have been selling these LED T-shirts since three months now and the response has been tremendous. This is a very unique product and is loved by kids. Sometimes, we sell one T-shirt to a kid, and fifty others from the same building want them too!.” Fashion
Keeping innovation high on agenda, city store Hitplay too has conceived a tee vibrate with expressions. These electro tees come with dynamic motifs, offering animation in eight various sequences. The shirts have a clever mini battery pack that is hidden in a small pocket just inside the hem with an onboard toggle switch. And unlike other trophy T-shirts, this one is foldable and washable too.
On the other hand, tees by inkfruit.com offer a unique take on current affairs with novel designs and expressions. Their latest release, created by designers from their own online community, revolves around the recent bomb blasts in the city and politicians. The site also has a contest running, where people can vote for favorite designs, which are then incorporated into their line in the future. Tanu Parekh, college student, 21, says, “The frustration and outrage we feel towards the system in huge. This is the best way to show it.” Vishal Shah, an engineer, agrees, “If we, the youth, don’t show that we care, who will?”
And there is still more on offer. Prasad Desai of toyworld.com, that manufactures LED T-shirts, says, “We have received such a great response that our initial stock is over and we are waiting for our next batch, which is expected in the next 10 days. The next stock will bring newer designs in more colors and variety.”
Unlimited Commercial Property Funding for LED Lighting Retrofits and Upgrades
Unlimited Commercial Property Funding for LED Lighting Retrofits and Upgrades
Energy Saving Solutions (ESS) www.ZeroOutofPocketLED.com, is seeking commercial and/or industrial LED retrofit projects to fund for their highly popular no out of pocket funding for commercial properties and municipalities who want to upgrade their outdated lighting to LED (light emitting diodes), dimmers and smart switches.
This is not a typical financing, rebate program or grant request. They offer a unique program where ESS pays for everything to acquire the technology, install and includes warranty coverage.
The property owner or city pay nothing from their budgets and have the option of creating cash flow immediately depending on the duration of the agreement. Their LED retrofit/upgrade program helps their clients make big savings on their electric bills. Under this program, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, nursing homes, car dealerships to entire cities and industries can get their outdated incandescent bulbs and CFL bulbs replaced at no extra cost. The company has over 100 million in pipeline funding and is looking for more to provide the investment needed to retrofit buildings and ensure that their clients can look forward to positive cash flow through their program. Energy Saving Solutions only recoups their cost from savings and if they do not generate savings they do not recoup their cost.
Commenting on the claims made by the company, Mr. Ellie Dummett, Vice President of Energy Saving Solutions said, “Our LED retrofits are highly efficient generating 30-80% as compared to the CFL bulbs or incandescent bulbs and we are not brand specific even though we do manufacture our own brand. The savings are quite substantial and when you look at the zero out of pocket to our clients everyone wins. We make it easy for anyone who wants to upgrade to LED lighting.
We only need 12 months electric bills and a list of your current lighting specifications and we will send you a proposed savings to be expected. Once you like the savings we hire a local contractor, buy the lights and install. It does not get any easier than that."
The main purpose of ESS is to offer an environment friendly lighting solution and make the decision to upgrade/retrofit LED lighting in outdated buildings a simple decision by providing the funds to accomplish this task. According to the V.P. there is no project to big as they are backed by institutional funding and have unlimited funds. ESS will work on projects a little as 30 thousand but they really get excited for LED lighting retrofit projects in the millions.
Energy Saving Solutions (ESS) www.ZeroOutofPocketLED.com, is seeking commercial and/or industrial LED retrofit projects to fund for their highly popular no out of pocket funding for commercial properties and municipalities who want to upgrade their outdated lighting to LED (light emitting diodes), dimmers and smart switches.
This is not a typical financing, rebate program or grant request. They offer a unique program where ESS pays for everything to acquire the technology, install and includes warranty coverage.
The property owner or city pay nothing from their budgets and have the option of creating cash flow immediately depending on the duration of the agreement. Their LED retrofit/upgrade program helps their clients make big savings on their electric bills. Under this program, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, nursing homes, car dealerships to entire cities and industries can get their outdated incandescent bulbs and CFL bulbs replaced at no extra cost. The company has over 100 million in pipeline funding and is looking for more to provide the investment needed to retrofit buildings and ensure that their clients can look forward to positive cash flow through their program. Energy Saving Solutions only recoups their cost from savings and if they do not generate savings they do not recoup their cost.
Commenting on the claims made by the company, Mr. Ellie Dummett, Vice President of Energy Saving Solutions said, “Our LED retrofits are highly efficient generating 30-80% as compared to the CFL bulbs or incandescent bulbs and we are not brand specific even though we do manufacture our own brand. The savings are quite substantial and when you look at the zero out of pocket to our clients everyone wins. We make it easy for anyone who wants to upgrade to LED lighting.
We only need 12 months electric bills and a list of your current lighting specifications and we will send you a proposed savings to be expected. Once you like the savings we hire a local contractor, buy the lights and install. It does not get any easier than that."
The main purpose of ESS is to offer an environment friendly lighting solution and make the decision to upgrade/retrofit LED lighting in outdated buildings a simple decision by providing the funds to accomplish this task. According to the V.P. there is no project to big as they are backed by institutional funding and have unlimited funds. ESS will work on projects a little as 30 thousand but they really get excited for LED lighting retrofit projects in the millions.
Leviton Expands SmartlockPro? Slim GFCI Line with Guide Light Model
Leviton Expands SmartlockPro? Slim GFCI Line with Guide Light Model
Leviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical devices, today announced the expansion of its line of SmartlockPro? Slim Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacles with the addition of a Slim Duplex GFCI with Guide Light.
The Slim GFCI with Guide Light features a pair of LED lights that automatically respond to ambient light, getting brighter when light levels in a room are low. As with the entire SmartlockPro Slim series, the new device features a slimmer profile than traditional GFCI designs. The overall volume of Leviton's slim GFCIs are as much as 25 percent less than traditional GFCIs. The slim design addresses one of the greatest challenges in GFCI installation -- lack of room to maneuver and install the GFCI in the electrical box.
"Leviton has enhanced our innovative SmartlockPro Slim GFCI by adding guide lights to provide a convenient option in rooms, such as a bathroom, where customers need both a GFCI and a light, but aren't able to give up one of their outlets," said Bill Grande, Director, Safety Products at Leviton. "Safety has long been a hallmark of Leviton, and by adding this new device to our Slim GFCI line, we are continuing to provide convenient and functional solutions that give customers piece of mind."
The device's unique lens design with edge-mounted LEDs improves light dispersion, and since energy-efficient LEDs are used, there are no bulbs to replace. Adding a built-in light to the GFCI frees outlet space by providing enough light to guide the way so an alternative light source is not necessary.
The new addition to Leviton's SmartlockPro Slim line meets and exceeds Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and National Electrical Code? (NEC) requirements, including the NEC requirement for tamper-resistance. The SmartlockPro Slim GFCI with Guide Light features Leviton's patented SmartlockPro Reset Lockout Technology, which prevents the resetting of the device if the GFCI cannot respond to a ground fault. Additionally, the device is equipped with a dual purpose LED indicator that helps signal correct or incorrect wiring during installation, and during typical use, will function as a confirmation that protected power is available.
The SmartlockPro Slim Duplex GFCI with Guide Light is now available through Leviton's network of retail and electrical distribution locations.
About Leviton
Leviton is a global leader in electrical wiring devices, data center connectivity solutions and lighting energy management systems. A member of the USGBC (United States Green Building Council), Leviton was founded at the turn of the 20th century, and has grown to become a preeminent leader in the industry. Today Leviton's product portfolio consists of over 25,000 devices and systems used in homes, businesses and industry. Nine out of ten buildings and homes throughout North America use products made by Leviton and builders, electrical contractors and other industry professionals rank Leviton products #1 in brand preference. Leviton products are the smart choice for smart professionals.
Leviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical devices, today announced the expansion of its line of SmartlockPro? Slim Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacles with the addition of a Slim Duplex GFCI with Guide Light.
The Slim GFCI with Guide Light features a pair of LED lights that automatically respond to ambient light, getting brighter when light levels in a room are low. As with the entire SmartlockPro Slim series, the new device features a slimmer profile than traditional GFCI designs. The overall volume of Leviton's slim GFCIs are as much as 25 percent less than traditional GFCIs. The slim design addresses one of the greatest challenges in GFCI installation -- lack of room to maneuver and install the GFCI in the electrical box.
"Leviton has enhanced our innovative SmartlockPro Slim GFCI by adding guide lights to provide a convenient option in rooms, such as a bathroom, where customers need both a GFCI and a light, but aren't able to give up one of their outlets," said Bill Grande, Director, Safety Products at Leviton. "Safety has long been a hallmark of Leviton, and by adding this new device to our Slim GFCI line, we are continuing to provide convenient and functional solutions that give customers piece of mind."
The device's unique lens design with edge-mounted LEDs improves light dispersion, and since energy-efficient LEDs are used, there are no bulbs to replace. Adding a built-in light to the GFCI frees outlet space by providing enough light to guide the way so an alternative light source is not necessary.
The new addition to Leviton's SmartlockPro Slim line meets and exceeds Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and National Electrical Code? (NEC) requirements, including the NEC requirement for tamper-resistance. The SmartlockPro Slim GFCI with Guide Light features Leviton's patented SmartlockPro Reset Lockout Technology, which prevents the resetting of the device if the GFCI cannot respond to a ground fault. Additionally, the device is equipped with a dual purpose LED indicator that helps signal correct or incorrect wiring during installation, and during typical use, will function as a confirmation that protected power is available.
The SmartlockPro Slim Duplex GFCI with Guide Light is now available through Leviton's network of retail and electrical distribution locations.
About Leviton
Leviton is a global leader in electrical wiring devices, data center connectivity solutions and lighting energy management systems. A member of the USGBC (United States Green Building Council), Leviton was founded at the turn of the 20th century, and has grown to become a preeminent leader in the industry. Today Leviton's product portfolio consists of over 25,000 devices and systems used in homes, businesses and industry. Nine out of ten buildings and homes throughout North America use products made by Leviton and builders, electrical contractors and other industry professionals rank Leviton products #1 in brand preference. Leviton products are the smart choice for smart professionals.
Wednesday 13 July 2011
Are LED's the future?
Are LED's the future?
With power bills going ever upwards Gippslanders are thinking laterally in search of solutions. Carolyn Crossley from the Cowwarr Art Gallery has introduced LED lighting and is confident it will cut her power bill by 90 per cent.
With lighting being the major cost to the gallery's budget each year Carolyn began looking for a lighting system that was more cost effective more than a year ago.
With the help of both a local electrician and a lighting consultant, she has recently installed a $5,000 LED lighting system which both showcases the art works on display and also promises significant reductions in the gallery's power bill.
Carolyn believes the future of lighting will be vastly different to what we currently have on offer with new 'greener' lighting systems becoming available.
CEO of Lighting Council Australia, Bryan Douglas says that while LED lights are an addition to the market place, consumers should do their research before investing in the technology.
"LED's will permeate just about every feature, every lighting application including at the domestic level but the technology is still maturing, costs are still quite high but perhaps they're not quite ready yet for domestic applications."
While urging caution Mr Douglas says that a home owner determined to make the change to LED should follow some simple guidelines.
"There are good products available that will replace the down lights but it's a case of buyer beware. I'd recommend that your listeners only buy reputable product...my organisation has developed a certification program, in the absence of... (international) standards. You can look for a label with Lighting Council Australia. We're a not for profit organisation. We do not promote one brand over another... We see test reports on the products before we issue that label."
With power bills going ever upwards Gippslanders are thinking laterally in search of solutions. Carolyn Crossley from the Cowwarr Art Gallery has introduced LED lighting and is confident it will cut her power bill by 90 per cent.
With lighting being the major cost to the gallery's budget each year Carolyn began looking for a lighting system that was more cost effective more than a year ago.
With the help of both a local electrician and a lighting consultant, she has recently installed a $5,000 LED lighting system which both showcases the art works on display and also promises significant reductions in the gallery's power bill.
Carolyn believes the future of lighting will be vastly different to what we currently have on offer with new 'greener' lighting systems becoming available.
CEO of Lighting Council Australia, Bryan Douglas says that while LED lights are an addition to the market place, consumers should do their research before investing in the technology.
"LED's will permeate just about every feature, every lighting application including at the domestic level but the technology is still maturing, costs are still quite high but perhaps they're not quite ready yet for domestic applications."
While urging caution Mr Douglas says that a home owner determined to make the change to LED should follow some simple guidelines.
"There are good products available that will replace the down lights but it's a case of buyer beware. I'd recommend that your listeners only buy reputable product...my organisation has developed a certification program, in the absence of... (international) standards. You can look for a label with Lighting Council Australia. We're a not for profit organisation. We do not promote one brand over another... We see test reports on the products before we issue that label."
Crystal LED ring-lights illuminate Ferrari World fountains
Crystal LED ring-lights illuminate Ferrari World fountains
Crystal has supplied unique fixtures, which combine the LED lights and water nozzle into a single component, to the water feature at the entrance to Ferrari World on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Aquatic Design & Engineering, an aquatic architecture firm, supported by water-feature specialist Crystal, has created one of the world's largest customized water features at the Yas Island Welcome Pavilion in Abu Dhabi.
The water feature covers 8268 m2 and makes extensive use of LED ring-lights manufactured by Crystal. Unlike the previous generation of submersible LED lights, these ring lights have a number of LED light sources in a circle around a central opening that contains the water jet.
Crystal LED ring-lights illuminate Ferrari World fountains
The water feature serves as the gateway to Ferrari World, billed as “the biggest covered entertainment city on the planet.” The choreographed dancing fountain is located in pools on either side of the entrance.
Yas Island in Abu Dhabi is also home to the iconic Yas Hotel which sits astride the Grand Prix circuit, and which is illuminated with an exterior LED mesh supplied by Cooper Lighting and Enfis, and controlled by a system from e:cue lighting control.
Outside Ferrari World, thousands of LED lights and nozzles (2,100 Crystal LED lights, 750 nozzles and 91 custom Crystal CheoreoSwitches) were installed in geometric patterns symbolizing a racetrack to create unique choreographed sequences of water and light.
The water feature has a calm, passive daytime mode, utilizing only 10% of power. Throughout the evening, the fountain builds every 30 minutes, dazzling visitors when every light and nozzle is running. In addition, the fountain can be reprogrammed at any time to produce customized sequences of water and light.
LED ring lights
At the center of the display are a number of LED ring lights manufactured by Crystal. By combining the light sources and the water-jet nozzle into one fixture, the ring lights provide increased space and flexibility for the water-feature design. They also allow the water jet to be uniformly illuminated from all sides, up to a height of 40 feet. The 2.25-inch diameter center hole accommodates many types of nozzle, and the stainless-steel construction is extremely durable.
Crystal LED ring-lights illuminate Ferrari World fountains
Crystal first introduced submersible LED lights for water features just over five years ago, and has since then worked to make the product increasingly flexible and the illumination ever more powerful.
The 12V, 30W fixtures contain 6 groups of LEDs, with one red, one green and one blue LED in each group for a total of 18 LEDs. According to Crystal’s George Ayer, the version in the picture uses Nichia LEDs, but the company is in the process of switching over to Luxeon LEDs from Philips.
Several styles of optics are available, ranging from spot to wide flood, and also including elliptical for special orders. “These allow the light to be shaped appropriately for the needs of the water effect,” says Ayer. “Typically we will use a narrow (12-degree) spot for vertical jets, a wide flood for broad foamy effects, and ellipticals for wall washing.”
The flow of water through the center of the LED ring-light “helps a great deal” with thermal management, says Ayer. “That said, our Ring Light products are listed to be able to maintain their temperature when operated dry, with no water.” Not surprisingly, the fixtures are IP68 rated.
Crystal LED ring-lights illuminate Ferrari World fountains
With the use of an external DMX controller, the LED 160 series lights can be dimmed or turned on/off individually to create dynamic animated light sequences. The LED driver and control device are built onto the LED board, as opposed to the control panel, which allows “unlimited” programming flexibility. The LED lights operate as part of an overall system that requires power, data and DMX controller, with Crystal’s LEDQUE1 DMX controller operating the entire range of Crystal’s LED lights.
The LEDQUE1 is a compact device that stores and plays pre-programmed light shows. It includes a removable 256Mb SD card for data storage and two DMX ports that can control two full DMX512 universes for a total of 340 individually-addressed LED lights.
Crystal has supplied unique fixtures, which combine the LED lights and water nozzle into a single component, to the water feature at the entrance to Ferrari World on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Aquatic Design & Engineering, an aquatic architecture firm, supported by water-feature specialist Crystal, has created one of the world's largest customized water features at the Yas Island Welcome Pavilion in Abu Dhabi.
The water feature covers 8268 m2 and makes extensive use of LED ring-lights manufactured by Crystal. Unlike the previous generation of submersible LED lights, these ring lights have a number of LED light sources in a circle around a central opening that contains the water jet.
Crystal LED ring-lights illuminate Ferrari World fountains
The water feature serves as the gateway to Ferrari World, billed as “the biggest covered entertainment city on the planet.” The choreographed dancing fountain is located in pools on either side of the entrance.
Yas Island in Abu Dhabi is also home to the iconic Yas Hotel which sits astride the Grand Prix circuit, and which is illuminated with an exterior LED mesh supplied by Cooper Lighting and Enfis, and controlled by a system from e:cue lighting control.
Outside Ferrari World, thousands of LED lights and nozzles (2,100 Crystal LED lights, 750 nozzles and 91 custom Crystal CheoreoSwitches) were installed in geometric patterns symbolizing a racetrack to create unique choreographed sequences of water and light.
The water feature has a calm, passive daytime mode, utilizing only 10% of power. Throughout the evening, the fountain builds every 30 minutes, dazzling visitors when every light and nozzle is running. In addition, the fountain can be reprogrammed at any time to produce customized sequences of water and light.
LED ring lights
At the center of the display are a number of LED ring lights manufactured by Crystal. By combining the light sources and the water-jet nozzle into one fixture, the ring lights provide increased space and flexibility for the water-feature design. They also allow the water jet to be uniformly illuminated from all sides, up to a height of 40 feet. The 2.25-inch diameter center hole accommodates many types of nozzle, and the stainless-steel construction is extremely durable.
Crystal LED ring-lights illuminate Ferrari World fountains
Crystal first introduced submersible LED lights for water features just over five years ago, and has since then worked to make the product increasingly flexible and the illumination ever more powerful.
The 12V, 30W fixtures contain 6 groups of LEDs, with one red, one green and one blue LED in each group for a total of 18 LEDs. According to Crystal’s George Ayer, the version in the picture uses Nichia LEDs, but the company is in the process of switching over to Luxeon LEDs from Philips.
Several styles of optics are available, ranging from spot to wide flood, and also including elliptical for special orders. “These allow the light to be shaped appropriately for the needs of the water effect,” says Ayer. “Typically we will use a narrow (12-degree) spot for vertical jets, a wide flood for broad foamy effects, and ellipticals for wall washing.”
The flow of water through the center of the LED ring-light “helps a great deal” with thermal management, says Ayer. “That said, our Ring Light products are listed to be able to maintain their temperature when operated dry, with no water.” Not surprisingly, the fixtures are IP68 rated.
Crystal LED ring-lights illuminate Ferrari World fountains
With the use of an external DMX controller, the LED 160 series lights can be dimmed or turned on/off individually to create dynamic animated light sequences. The LED driver and control device are built onto the LED board, as opposed to the control panel, which allows “unlimited” programming flexibility. The LED lights operate as part of an overall system that requires power, data and DMX controller, with Crystal’s LEDQUE1 DMX controller operating the entire range of Crystal’s LED lights.
The LEDQUE1 is a compact device that stores and plays pre-programmed light shows. It includes a removable 256Mb SD card for data storage and two DMX ports that can control two full DMX512 universes for a total of 340 individually-addressed LED lights.
Wednesday 6 July 2011
Xeleum LED Lighting Selected by Safe Haven Self Storage
Xeleum LED Lighting Selected by Safe Haven Self Storage
Safe Haven Self Storage announced today that it has selected Xeleum Lighting, LLC to convert its storage facilities to LED based lighting. The initial conversion from the existing fluorescent and incandescent system will begin during the third quarter of 2011 at its 70,000 square foot facility in Mt. Kisco, N.Y.
Kristian Pariseau, Safe Haven Director of Operations stated, “Once we saw the energy audit and ROI analysis, the decision to proceed with the conversion was obvious. Our LED lighting investment is repaid in energy savings in less than two years and, thereafter, the cost for lighting on our monthly electric bill is reduced by over 80%. And because of the very long life of LED lights, we also anticipate substantial cost savings from our not having to purchase and install replacement lights anywhere near as often as in the past.”
Mehrdad Ghalebi, Xeleum President, stated, “We are thrilled to have been selected by Safe Haven to convert their lighting to LED.” He continued, “Safe Haven, along with numerous other commercial and industrial heavy electricity users, is undertaking this conversion because the energy cost to operate LED lighting is far less than that of conventional lighting. Our lighting products are direct replacements for a wide variety of the incandescent, halogen and fluorescent lights currently in use. They exhibit extremely long maintenance free operating life and can reduce electric lighting bills by 50% to 85%, depending upon the specific light types, electric rates and hours per day of usage. They are available at flux values and color temperatures comparable to those of the incandescent and fluorescent devices they replace.”
ABOUT XELEUM
The management teams at Xeleum and its affiliate RDI have extensive experience in the development and manufacture of electronic products for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Now in its 20th year, RDI is an ISO-9001-2000 and ISO 13485 certified manufacturer with over 700 employees at its facilities in the U.S. and China.
Safe Haven Self Storage announced today that it has selected Xeleum Lighting, LLC to convert its storage facilities to LED based lighting. The initial conversion from the existing fluorescent and incandescent system will begin during the third quarter of 2011 at its 70,000 square foot facility in Mt. Kisco, N.Y.
Kristian Pariseau, Safe Haven Director of Operations stated, “Once we saw the energy audit and ROI analysis, the decision to proceed with the conversion was obvious. Our LED lighting investment is repaid in energy savings in less than two years and, thereafter, the cost for lighting on our monthly electric bill is reduced by over 80%. And because of the very long life of LED lights, we also anticipate substantial cost savings from our not having to purchase and install replacement lights anywhere near as often as in the past.”
Mehrdad Ghalebi, Xeleum President, stated, “We are thrilled to have been selected by Safe Haven to convert their lighting to LED.” He continued, “Safe Haven, along with numerous other commercial and industrial heavy electricity users, is undertaking this conversion because the energy cost to operate LED lighting is far less than that of conventional lighting. Our lighting products are direct replacements for a wide variety of the incandescent, halogen and fluorescent lights currently in use. They exhibit extremely long maintenance free operating life and can reduce electric lighting bills by 50% to 85%, depending upon the specific light types, electric rates and hours per day of usage. They are available at flux values and color temperatures comparable to those of the incandescent and fluorescent devices they replace.”
ABOUT XELEUM
The management teams at Xeleum and its affiliate RDI have extensive experience in the development and manufacture of electronic products for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Now in its 20th year, RDI is an ISO-9001-2000 and ISO 13485 certified manufacturer with over 700 employees at its facilities in the U.S. and China.
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