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Energy Tips – Energy Efficient Lighting

Energy Tips – Energy Efficient Lighting

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]

Aluminum PAR Lumi-Twist™ Compact Fluorescent Reflector

Aluminum PAR Lumi-Twist™ Compact Fluorescent Reflector

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]

Frequently Asked Questions about ME’s Energy Efficient Light Bulbs

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]

GU-24 & Candelabra Base Lumi-Twist Compact Fluoresent Light Bulbs

GU-24 & Candelabra Base Lumi-Twist Compact Fluoresent Light Bulbs

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]

Xtrabrite CFL, LED, Halogen and High Output Lighting Solutions

Xtrabrite CFL, LED, Halogen and High Output Lighting Solutions

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]

"Silver Bullet" Space Pen, Limited Time Promotional Offer

"Silver Bullet" Space Pen, Limited Time Promotional Offer

Order any standard pack of PREMIRA® Xtrabrite lighting for your free "Silver Bullet" Space pen. Writes on carbonless paper Writes over fingerprints Writes in zero gravity The only pen that’s been on the moon and to the bottom of the ocean Unconditional warranty. [READ MORE HERE]

Environmental Advantages of Xtrabrite Earth-Safe Lighting Technology

Environmental Advantages of Xtrabrite Earth-Safe Lighting Technology

M.E.'s Earth-Safe® brand is a commitment to offering the most eco-friendly lighting products on the market. Earth-Safe® means that our products have been constructed and tested to comply with Three Earth-Safe® Standards of Quality. [READ MORE HERE]

"The CFL Debate"

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]

55 Watt Premira Xtrabrite Lumi-twist CFL

55 Watt Premira Xtrabrite Lumi-twist CFL

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]

Cold Weather Affects Lighting

Cold Weather Affects Lighting

During colder weather seasons, the following tips will help insure that you Get The Best Performance Out Of Your Lighting.   HID Lamps With good lamps, ballasts and igniters, most HID lamps should operate reliably down to -20 degrees F. Slow starting could indicate a failing HID lamp or ballast. Incandescent Lamps These [READ MORE HERE]

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