‘CFL’ Articles

ME-DTC Advanced Lighting Technology SHATTERGUARD LUMI-TWIST™, MINI LUMI-TWISTS™, and PAR LUMI-TWISTS™ ME-DTC’s NEW safety-coated shatterguard Premium Grade™ LUMI-TWIST™ lamps. Great for use in restaurant lighting over food handling/preparation areas. For any area were breakage could occur and be a hazard.     These New lamps feature:   - Silicone polymer coating …Contains glass if breakage [READ MORE HERE]

"Years ago we had a salesman who had a special taste for a certain beverage. Every time he'd imbibe, his ritual was always the same. He'd lift the can to his lips and take a sip, then sit it down with a look of total satisfaction. Then he'd say, "How do they make it so good, ship it so far and sell it so cheap?"........................ He truly was a satisfied customer!" [READ MORE HERE]

Designed to replace incandescent decorative globes and save up to 86% energy.  Hearth-Glo enhances skin tones, Alpinewite gives crisp white light.  Commercial design outlasts incandescents 24 to1. ____________________________________________________________________________________ These new Lamps Feature: - up to 86% ENERGY SAVINGS …9 watt replaces up to a 60-watt incandescent - – 85% energy savings …14 watt replaces up [READ MORE HERE]

To save energy at the expense of seeing defeats the obvious purpose of lighting. Maintenance Engineering has also focused on improving the quality of the light produced by its lamps. Research has shown that greater reductions in energy for lighting can be made when designed with a complimentary improvement in light quality. [READ MORE HERE]

There seems to be some valid arguments regarding the benefits/danger of Compact fluorescents, or CFL’s. I’ve found three informative videos with some sharp contrast for your consideration. Please view and share your thoughts! [READ MORE HERE]

ME-DTC Advanced Lighting Technology Products -Since 1974 55 watt Premira® Xtrabrite CFL lamp features:   - UP TO 82% ENERGY SAVINGS – 55-watt replaces up to a 300-watt incandescent • 82% energy savings – 55-watt also replaces up to a 250-watt SBMV • 78% energy savings • Eliminate SBMV re-strike time - GREAT ALPINEWITE® COLOR [READ MORE HERE]

With the steady rise in energy prices, many people are making a conscious effort to reduce their energy consumption. One of the easiest ways to lower energy consumption is to use energy efficient lighting. Energy efficient lamps and fixtures can be installed in all buildings including homes and businesses as well as outdoors. The initial cost of installing the energy efficient lighting may be a bit unsettling at first. But with some simple calculations, it's easy to see that switching to more efficient lighting will save money and you may be able to see your return much sooner than you [READ MORE HERE]

Premira Xtrabrite light bulbs are Industrial Grade, providing up to 69% more light, offering a crisp white light which renders colors naturally and guaranteed for long-life! [READ MORE HERE]

Maintenance Engineering is replacing Glass-Reflector Par 20, Par 30 and Par 38 Xtrabrite Alpinewite Lumi-Twist with Advanced Technology Aluminum Housing Par Lumi-Twist™ Compact Fluorescent’s [READ MORE HERE]

Xtrabrite Alpinewite® GU-24 and Candelabra base Lumi-twist display a Crisp white light Similar to natural sunlight and provide 50% More Seeable Lumens than standard 2700°K [READ MORE HERE]