Knowledge base

Luminaire

A fixture is a housing or assembly used to hold and protect a light source, such as a lamp or lighting element....

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Lamp fittings

There are various lamp sockets used to mount lamps in fixtures, depending on the type of lamp and the application. The choice...

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Light bulb

The incandescent light bulb was invented in the 19th century, but the most common and successful version was developed by Thomas Edison...

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Certification

Lighting can carry various certifications and quality marks, which indicate that the fixture meets certain quality standards, safety requirements, and environmental friendliness....

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CE marking

The CE marking is a symbolic marking that indicates that a product complies with European legislation and the health, safety, and environmental...

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Wide beam

View our range of wide beam lamps A floodlight (also called a wide beam ) is a type of lighting characterized by...

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Color temperature

Color temperature refers to the color of the light emitted by a light source and is measured in Kelvin (K) . It...

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Kelvin

Kelvin (symbol: K) is the unit of thermodynamic temperature, one of the seven base units of the SI system. It is named...

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Ingress Protection (IP code)

Ingress Protection (IP) , also known as the IP code , is an international standard that specifies the protection of an electrical...

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I-value

An international standard (IEC 62262:2002) developed by IEC for the degree of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against external mechanical...

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Hanging height

The hanging height of lighting, or the height at which a light fixture hangs above the floor or a work surface, is...

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GS mark

The GS mark (Geprüfte Sicherheit) is a quality mark that indicates that a product meets the safety standards established in Germany for...

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