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Take the stress out of getting dressed in the morning and update your closet lighting design.  See colors more vividly and surround yourself in flattering illumination with the latest closet lighting tips.  Whether you are building a new closet or updating an existing one, there are specific rules for safely and effectively lighting this valuable space.

The options abound in closet design from choosing the number of shelves and drawers to the dimensions of hanging space and shoe storage.  Some closets may serve as dressing rooms with areas for makeup application, as well.  Providing sufficient lighting is tantamount to making the best use of your space; for all that planning is wasted if you cannot see well enough to distinguish a black sock from a navy blue one.

1. When using surface-mounted incandescent or LED(light emitting diode) luminaires within an enclosed light source, be sure to install fixtures at least 12 inches from all storage areas.  If opting for a single surface-mounted light fixture, size the fixture to allow for a clearance of 18-24 inches from the wall. Usually one centrally located surface-mounted fixture will be sufficient to illuminate a standard size closet.

2. For surface-mounted or recessed fluorescent light fixtures, a minimum clearance of 6 inches between the light source and storage space is required.  LED and fluorescent light fixtures run cooler than incandescent, so they are the top choice in closet lighting design.

3.  When choosing surface-mounted or recessed LED light fixtures, go for top quality luminaires and buy from a reputable dealer.  LED lighting may cost a bit more, but the energy-savings, maintenance-free operation and safety features of LED will prove to be well worth the investment.

Your home is constantly changing and evolving. It is one of the things that makes home ownership fun. It is exciting to sit down at night and look around your home and your yard and think of the different things you could do to make it a little better. The definition of the perfect home is always a little different and it can change from year to year. If you have some big plans that you would like to see happen in and around your home, you need an electrician in Pasadena. The Electric Connection has been around for years; helping homeowners just like yourself turn their home into their dream home with various projects and upgrades.

It doesn’t matter if your dreams are big or small, your electrician can help. It may be something as simple as adding a few outlets to your kitchen or installing a beautiful center island to make your meal prep easier and more efficient. Sometimes, you may have no idea where to start or what is actually needed to make one of your dreams a reality. This is why you need the help of somebody familiar with the ins and out of Pasadena electrical work.

Your job will be to communicate what it is you want to achieve and then an electrician will give you a free electrical estimate to let you know what kind of costs you can expect to incur. Keep in mind, the electrician will be providing the electrical portion of the job. You will need to do any actual renovating and construction yourself or hire a carpenter to take care of that part. You will want to choose an electrician who will work with your contractor while ensuring your electrical needs and desires are taken care of. You can count on The Electric Connection to provide you with an experienced electrician. Give us a call today.

No matter why it happens, it is annoying. The power does go out on occasion and while you may want to contact an electrician in Santa Monica like Electric Connection, you will have to spend some time without power. However, if you prepare ahead of time and keep these tips in mind, dealing with a loss of power will be just an annoyance, not a major issue.

As you can see, there are many ways you can prepare yourself for a power outage. One of the best is to talk with the experts at Electric Connection, the electrician Santa Monica residents rely on to help them during a power outage or for installation and repairs.

high-tech smart bulb that’s trending in 2015 lighting technology. But in the late 1800’s it was the Edison bulb that transfixed the world as one of the most technologically advanced inventions of its time. In a practical sense, the electric bulb was the ‘smart technology’ of the 1800’s. Fast-forward a century, and the term Edison bulb holds an entirely new meaning.

In present-day design, Edison bulbs are vintage-style incandescent light bulbs with clear glass envelopes and visible filaments. You’ve probably also heard them referred to as antique light bulbs. Today’s reproductions are modeled after — you guessed it — Thomas Edison’s earliest light bulb productions. The exposed filaments (the string-like wires inside the bulb) are what set the Edison bulb apart from its 21st century counterparts like the LED.

It’s interesting to note that while historians agree that Thomas Edison Humphry Bulb doesn’t sound nearly as cool.

Today, when someone characterizes a modern bulb as being an Edison Bulb, they’re usually referring to a handful of common characteristics that these vintage bulbs inspire…

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