Phantom Lighting - Tips from the Manufacturer
Original lighting fixture manufacturer specializing in fine art lighting, art lights, picture lighting as well as custom cabinet lights, shelf lighting, cove lights and low voltage display illumination. - See The Light, Not The Fixture!Thursday, January 14, 2010
Phantom LED Festoon Lamps
When LED energy saving festoon lamps were invented just a few years ago, they changed decorative lighting forever. Up until this time, it was always something of an expensive chore to light ceiling, cabinets, bookshelves, and special displays with incandescent and xenon lamps. Any attempt to use cheaper lights like fluorescents in cove lighting yielded bright light but very little decorative ambience. It was always this tradeoff between quality and power savings.
Before LED festoon lamps, there was also another problem with heat. Incandescents produce a light that is very similar to that of the sun. They can also get very hot. The issue here is not so much one of fire hazard but rather overheating a room in general. The AC is going to kick in when the thermostat rises, and the cost of cooling the room down is going to compound on top of the cost it.
Linear lighting with 5-7 watt festoon lamps will overheat a room quickly. Just one watt of power emits 1 BTU in heat. Multiply that by 5 watts per lamp, and you can see how hot your room gets, and how much extra you have to pay to cool it down.
This all changed when LED festoons came on the scene. They made decorative lighting affordable. LEDs typically use 60% less electricity as incandescent lamps. However, heat was still an issue in spite of the power savings. While LED light bulbs did not produce heat, the printed circuit boards that power them do —even those with lamps of less than 5 watts of power.
However, things have changed again thanks to Phantom Lighting’s LED replacement festoon lamps. Each of these new lamps requires only .6 watt of power. This results in negligible heat output, which in turn offsets the cost of cooling a room. The savings curve is even greater, and the quality of the lighting is greater as well.
The new 6-emitter led lamp design emits plenty of light in a 120 degree pattern of distribution and a better blend of color temperature. Our lamps also emit 5 times the amount light as competing models. Phantom LEDs, you can have the same lumens output as incandescent and xenon without the additional costs.
Phantom LED cove lights are available in superb color temperatures of 3500K, cool white 5000K, and 2700K. They operate at a CRI of 80 and also have a 50,000 hour average lamp life. They can be retrofitted to linear strip lights made by almost any lighting manufacturer, and they can work on either 12V or 24V magnetic lighting transformers without any need to rewire your fixtures. This means you do not have to buy new strip lighting fixtures. You only need remove your original festoons and replace them with Phantom LED lamps to make the switch.
Phantom lights are ideal for under cabinet lighting, display cabinet lighting, and custom furniture lighting. They have also proven valuable in nautical lighting, aviation lighting, and under the adjustable shelf lighting applications.
Contact Phantom Lighting now toll-Free at 1-800-863-1184. Speak to a US lighting sales representative today about specific strip lighting series and the many aesthetic and practical benefits that led light bulbs add to display and showcase lighting on all levels of function and form.
You can also subscribe to our RSS feed, request literature on our main website, visit our Phantom Lighting mobile website, or read through the many informative summaries and frequently asked questions located on our Phantom Lighting blog.
Together, the professionals at Phantom Lighting will ensure that your next project is an astounding success!
Together, the professionals at Phantom Lighting will ensure that your next project is an astounding success!
Labels: LED Cabinet Lighting, LED Casino Cove Lights, LED Cove Light Strips, LED Cove Lighting Products, LED Cove Lights, LED Display Cabinet Lighting Fixtures, LED Energy Saving Festoon Lamps
posted by xinger # 6:54 AM
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Casino Lighting & LED Cove Lights
How can Phantom linear strips be used in casino lighting?
LED cove lights are ideal for use in casino hallways, corridors, restaurants, gift shops and other areas that utilize cove lighting to showcase decorative ceilings.
Should I replace only the bulb (with LED) or the entire strip?
The Phantom LED lamp is designed to replace both 12 volt or 24 volt xenon and incandescent festoon lamps. It is not necessary to replace the fixture or manipulate the wiring to accommodate our LED festoon lamps. Our lamps will fit most linear strip lighting products that utilize double ended festoon style lamps.
How much money on casino lighting can I expect to save if I retrofit my cove lighting lamps?
The savings will be dramatic. You not only reduce energy consumption by 60% or more, you can also reduce the heat load by a similar amount by using LED cove lighting fixtures. Save energy, lower air conditioning costs and reduce future maintenance costs by extending your maintenance cycle.
What if money is not the issue but quality….how can you upgrade the look of my ceiling areas?
LED festoon lamps come in several popular color temperatures. By selecting a higher color temperature such as 3500K or 5000K you can create a cooler ceiling appearance. Likewise, a lower color temperature lamp, like 2700K can create a warmer effect similar to incandescent lighting. Either way, installing LED festoon lamps from Phantom Lighting allow you the versatility to enjoy these benefits without having to replace the existing fixtures.
What ceiling areas will benefit the most from your products?
High ceilings or hard to reach ceilings are the best candidates for LED linear lighting strips. Casinos are open 24/7 and reducing the down time created by service crews translates into additional revenue and less disruption for guests.
How well will these lights work with other lights in the room?
They are intended as a decorative lighting source and will compliment any décor. Casinos by design have large floor plans. Interior designers often create special ceiling treatments to help break the space into more intimate areas. Casino lighting is frequently used to highlight these architectural details and to illuminate faux painted ceilings.
What rooms in my casino will they work best in?
They are universal and will work in most areas that warrant specialized lighting effects.
Can you help me choose the best lamp type for my room size and interior décor?
Phantom lighting customer service agents can assist you with your selection and technical questions or you always call the factory direct toll free at 800-863-1184 to request a quote.
Do you have colored lights in LED?
We have variations of white light ranging from 2700K to 3500K to 5000K. We currently do not offer red, green, blue, yellow or any other color LED lamps.
What can you tell me about other lighting strip products manufactured by Phantom Lighting?
In addition to LED linear cove lighting products, we also manufacture lighting strips for display lighting applications. Whether you are lighting bookshelves, highlighting a rare book collection, displaying objects of art, or simply illuminating a curio cabinet, Phantom cabinet lighting has a custom lighting solution.
Where can I learn more about Phantom Lighting products and updates?
Feel free to contact us toll free at 800-863-1184, visit our mobile website, lighting blog or online lighting showroom to discover which Phantom Lighting products and models will best adapt to your particular lighting needs. Together, the professionals at Phantom Lighting will ensure that your next project is an astounding success!
Do you have an RSS feed that I can subscribe to?
Yes, we do have a Phantom Lighting RSS Feed link that you can sign up for new and exciting luxury lighting information in real time!
Labels: Casino Indirect Cove Lights, Casino Lighting, LED Casino Cove Lights, Linear LED Casino Lighting Fixtures
posted by xinger # 3:49 PM
