Phantom Lighting System

Phantom under cabinet lights are distinguished by a variety of unique attributes that allow them to be adapted to any custom kitchen. Counter tops appear exceptional when illuminated with Phantom products thanks to a number of patented components and a robust set of options in lamp type and color temperature.

To begin with, each under cabinet lighting strips is custom manufactured to the under surface of the specific kitchen cabinet to which it mounts. Because we make our fixtures much smaller than fluorescent under cabinet lights, their low profile design makes them almost impossible to detect. Additionally, under cabinet lighting strip can be adjusted with a dimmer switch that allows for lighting levels to be raised or lowered at will. Traditional xenon lamping options are available for these strips, along with new LED festoon technology that generates a lumens output and quality of light that closely approximates xenon.

If you are an architect, builder, or designer, these characteristics give you a number of advantages over previous xenon under cabinet lighting technologies. To begin with you do not have to worry about chasing down fixtures to fit cabinets with custom dimensions or unique specifications. If you will send us your spec sheets or drawings, we can use these as a template to manufacture your under cabinet lights to match your cabinet out so you can install them directly into its structure at the time of build out.

Because our kitchen under cabinet lights are smaller than competing, standard linear lights, they remain invisible from a normal standing or seated position. Your clients will see the light, but they will not see the fixture. This adds value to the work of the interior decorator, who no longer has to worry about his or her work being diminished by extruding equipment. Additionally, our patented new LED light bulb technology is now able to rival xenon in lumens output; yet it is by nature energy saving, and it offers the additional advantage of a cool operating source that can be left on throughout the night without risk of overheating.

As an construction or design professional, one of the most important benefits you will receive from Phantom’s under cabinet lighting manufacturing process is a complete freedom in design options that allows you to specify what you deem fit without having to worry if you can find fixtures to match. We can make them match. More options than ever before exist when it comes to LED color temperatures, and the continued availability of xenon lamps allows you to opt for traditional linear strip lighting sources with the added value of lighting control that can minimize heat and extend lamp life. Adding the “golden touch” to counter tops and back planes can be done with less heat and with extended xenon lamp life thanks to Phantom dimmer technology.

We do, however, strongly recommend you consider the benefits of new, improved LED lamps that can give you virtually the same results—particularly with the warm color temperature of the 2800K. This, along with the respectively cooler color temperature options of the 2950K and the 5000K, will allow you to illuminate virtually any surface in the kitchen.

Call a Phantom Agent for more information on all of these options. We invite you to call toll free 800-863-1184 to request literature online or visit our lighting blog to learn more about Phantom custom low voltage lighting products.

Our cabinet lighting manufacturing facility is located in Houston, Texas with professional lighting sales agents located throughout the United States that enable us to service all of Canada, Mexico, Central America, South America and the United States including Washington DC, Nashville Tennessee, Las Vegas Nevada. Portland Oregon, Oklahoma City Oklahoma, Tucson Arizona, Orange County California, Atlanta Georgia, Austin Texas and Palm Springs California.

As a specialty LED lamp manufacturer, Phantom is a solution source not only for designers, but also for other strip lighting manufacturers. Our patented LED lamps are engineered to fit both our own linear lighting strips and the linear lighting fixture of other manufacturers. This makes them ideal retrofits for those seeking to reduce wattage per square foot requirements necessary for obtaining LEEDS certification. We also manufacture LED light bulbs with client convenience foremost in mind. Unlike competing models that require DC power inverters for retrofit applications, all of our LED lamps are operable on standard 12VAC magnetic transformers. Best of all, Phantom manufactures LED lamps that rival the lumens output and physical dimensions of industry standard incandescent and xenon lamps. This allows them to function as replacements that reduce power while preserving color rendering, lighting levels, and glare free ambient lighting effects.

Don’t LED lamps output fewer lumens than incandescent or Xenon lamps?
Most “industry standard” lamps do indeed output lower levels of light. However, Phantom stands unique among LED lamp manufacturers, offering a patented line of festoons designed to rival the output of traditional bulb technologies.

The difference lies in both the bulbs utilized and in how they are installed in the lamping module.

Most LED low voltage lighting manufacturers design festoon lamps that consist of either 5mm, or “toppled” LED’s. This results in a lower level of output than traditional technologies are able to produce. As a general rule, these lamps only produce 1 to 1.5 lumens of output.

This limits the retrofitting capabilities of most LED festoons to only the lowest ambient lighting applications and renders them ineffective for high-end display and showcase lighting where greater visibility is required.

Phantom LED lamps, on the other hand, uses commercial quality bulbs graded rated at the highest level of industry excellence.

These accent lighting tools are designed into a patented lamping design found only through Phantom Lighting.

Each Phantom lamp consists of three-½ watt LED bulbs with tight color binning and a color rendering index rating of approximately 80. The close proximity of highly rated commercial bulbs within the festoon housing results in a total output of 50 lumens. This level of light is equivalent to that of a 7-watt incandescent bulb, making it an ideal replacement for any existing xenon low voltage lighting.

The lamp itself is extremely compact, intended to mirror the size and dimensions of incandescent equivalents. A Phantom LED measures only 1-11/16” in overall length, 9/16” in width and 3/8” in depth.

Can Phantom LED Lamps help my company achieve LEED certification?
Yes. Phantom lamps can help you reduce your wattage per square foot. This is a perfect energy saving LED lighting product that is a major factor in obtaining a LEED certification.

We manufacture our LED lamps with such precision that they produce only trace levels of forward throw heat and minimal wattage per foot. Although the Phantom LED lamp is equivalent in lumens output to a 7-watt incandescent bulb, it only radiates the equivalent of a 1-watt light bulb in heat. Normal operating temperatures will range between –40 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

The quantum efficiency of our festoons is actually superior to that of incandescents and xenon, and further power savings can be achieved with the use of dimmer switches. You don’t even have to replace your existing low voltage cabinet lighting strips to achieve this power reduction. Provided the strips operate on 12VAC magnetic transformers, the lamps can simply snap into places previously held by less energy efficient festoons.

How do Phantom LED lamps rate on the aesthetic end of the spectrum?
Simply among the best. Phantom lighting strips are technically classified as luxury lighting items, having originally been conceived by our engineers as an aesthetic alternative to visible fixtures and wiring that detract from showcases, cove lighting, displays, and decorative cabinets.

We have always combined our vision of aesthetics, though, with practicality, which accounts for our leadership position as one of the most cost-effective manufacturers of energy saving LED festoon lamps.

Our festoons are available in a broad spectrum of color temperatures that include, but are not limited to, Warm White 2950K, 3500K, 5000K and Daylight 6500K. Colored LED lamps are also available in the standard LED colors, Red, Blue, and Green. Specific lumens output for the 2950K PHANTOM LED LAMP is 42 lumens, 45 lumens for 3500K, and roughly 50 lumens for the 5000K and 6500K lamps.

This allows the Phantom festoon virtually unlimited versatility in a very wide range of residential and commercial linear strip under cabinet lighting applications.

Contact us toll free at 800-863-1184 X 125 or visit our website to find an LED lighting manufacturer agent than can customize our proprietary technology to your exact requirements and specifications.

Rope lights are good sources of light for tight spots in ceilings because their plastic manufacture allows them to be bent. They are also are ideal for short-term specialty display lighting and decorative holiday lighting. The endless variety of style and bulb options makes them a favorite for event planners for special occasions throughout the year. Perhaps their most widespread application in residential settings is for decorative outdoor lighting. Rope lights bring aesthetic and supplemental light to any outdoor area such as a gazebo, a back porch, or a patio where home entertainment events are hosted. They also provide a measure of safety lighting when they installed along handrails and steps, and some people even use them to decorate gutters and trellises for an extra touch of sophistication.

A number of advantages accounts for the popularity of these widespread and highly versatile lighting elements.
Rope lights tend to be very cost effective and extremely easy for the end user to install. A broad spectrum of kits is available that offers the novice considerable choices in colors, styles, and measurements. These lights normally include the option to dim the lights, so 120V rope lights can still be rendered cost effective simply by reducing the level of light. Furthermore, almost every lighting manufacturer makes low voltage lighting and high voltage lighting kits to deliver super savings on energy to the home user on a budget.

Rope lights can be equipped with any number of bulb types ranging from traditional incandescent to revolutionary LED lamps. Both offer their own unique benefits. Incandescents produce a very bright light and can clearly be seen when used in conjunction with normal indoor lighting. Event planners hosting company parties normally choose incandescent bulbs because they remain clearly visible when other room lights are on. On the other hand, rope lights used outdoors normally remain on longer and require greater energy efficiency. LED bulbs are generally preferred in this scenario because they only use 20% of the power as incandescents, and they are super cost conscious when installed on a low voltage lighting system.

Drawbacks
Because they are so inexpensive and easy to install, rope lights are often used by builders as adjunct decorations or for cove lighting in spec homes. However, the flexibility they are renowned for has it limitations. If the rope is bent incorrectly, it can fail to work altogether. In tight coves or area where the wall is striated, these lights will accentuate wall variances and reflect an uneven distribution of light. If “hot” burning bulbs like xenon and incandescent are used, the plastic housing will begin to turn brown from exposer to ultrviolet light over a period of time.

When used in this manner, rope lights are short lived and will eventually require replacement. This additional cost cancels out the initial front-end savings they normally deliver.. Rope lights are also wired in series, so if a single light fails, the entire string fails. At this point a splice can be placed in the line to restore functionality, but the uniformity of the light is compromised and quality begins to diminish.

For these settings, you need an alternative light source, like Phantom LED lighting strips that are specifically designed for lighting indoor coves.

Click here to read how Phantom CM series offers either an adjunct lighting source or outright alternative to rope lighting.

See how our accent lighting tools can help you in your contracting business. Call us at 800-863-1184 for a free brochure.

Phantom Lighting Systems, a Houston based lighting manufacturer has recently posted updated information on their website for the Contour Projector and Strip Lighting products. Some of the changes include the introduction of a LED lamp option for the Strip Lights and a custom gobo holder for the Contour Projector.

Phantom Contour Projectors are designed by a professional installer and have been engineered so a novice, do it yourselfer or qualified electrician can successfully illuminate art. The patented mounting method, simplified optical system and the ability to use shutters, gobos and custom templates make this one of the most versatile and awesome art lighting fixtures on the market today. By shaping the light to only the canvas, the art takes on a "Lighted from within" look that can only be seen to appreciate.

Please visit any of the following links to learn more about our fine art lighting projectors:

Phantom Contour Projector RM Series

Phantom Contour Projector FF Series

Phantom Contour Projector TA Series

Phantom Contour Projector NC Series

Phantom Contour Projector SM Series

Phantom Light Strips provide the ultimate in performance and flexibility as a seamless, concealed low voltage linear lighting source. The new energy efficient 1.7 watt 12VAC LED lamps are ideal for commercial applications where energy code compliance is an issue or a major consideration. All lamp options are fully dimmable for achieving the perfect light level or to extend lamp life. Our low voltage lighting strips are available in eight popular painted colors as well as premium metals such as polished brass, satin brass, polished stainless steel, satin stainless steel and natural copper. Phantom Lighting is all about seeing the light, not the fixture!

Please visit any of the following links to learn more about our low voltage lighting products:

Phantom AC Series Light Strips

Phantom AE Series Lighting Strips

Phantom CM Series Light Strips

Phantom HM Series Lighting Strips

Phantom TL Series Light Strips

Phantom VM Series Lighting Strips

If you would like additional information on Phantom Lighting products or to speak with a lighting representative in your area to schedule a product demonstration, please call 800-863-1184 X 125. Thank You!

Phantom Strip lighting solutions cover the full lighting spectrum, making 12 volt LED home lighting the only linear light source to accommodate free standing furniture, coves, bookshelves, and picture lighting within your home. Low voltage 12VAC LED home lighting offers a safe and long-lasting alternative to all other forms of technology such as incandescent or xenon light sources.

Phantom 12 volt LED energy saving lighting are rapidly becoming the very future of custom accent, display and kitchen under cabinet lighting. Filament based lighting such as incandescent or xenon convert 90% of all electricity into raw heat. Not only does this cause the bulb to eventually burn out, but it also heats the room and subsequently increases energy costs on cooling. LED technology replaces this gas and filament with superior technology with more cost effective results. Phantom LED festoon lamps utilize semiconductor technology to radiate light without heat and only require 12V to operate. As such, they last much longer than halogen and fluorescent bulbs, and they do not heat the room or increase the power bill if used too often.

Phantom Lighting Strips allow for an even distribution of light from an unobtrusive LED lighting source that adapts itself readily to built-in bookcases and freestanding furniture. The variable spacing insures even saturated light output and options for 120-degree or 60-degree optic angles depending on situational lighting requirements and desired aesthetic outcome.

If you are considering specifying, installing or purchasing LED lights, give the display lighting experts at Phantom Lighting System or a factory lighting representative a call. They can be reached at 800-863-1184 X 125 or online at http://www.phantomlighting.com/.

Homeowners can create whole new atmospheres of mystery and ambience with 12V LED home lighting. LED home lighting products provide under cabinet lighting, picture lighting, display lighting, and many other practical benefits. Strip lighting solutions from Phantom Lighting cover the full lighting spectrum, making 12V LED home lighting the only necessary illumination to accommodate free standing furniture, cove, bookshelf, and picture lighting within the home. Low voltage 12V LED home lighting offers a safe and long-lasting alternative to all other forms of technology.

12V LED home lighting is rapidly becoming the very future of lighting itself. Filament based lighting converts 90% of all electricity into raw heat. Not only does this cause the bulb to eventually burn out, but it also heats the room and subsequently increases energy costs on cooling. LED technology replaces this gas and filament with superior technology with more cost effective results. LED’s utilize semiconductor technology to radiate light without heat and only require 12V to operate. As such, they last much longer than halogen and fluorescent bulbs, and they do not heat the room or increase the power bill if used too often. 12V LED home lighting system provides protection against short-circuiting via remote fused 12VAC transformers. Easy and quick to install, LED strip lights illuminate built-in bookcases and freestanding furniture without unsafe and damaging heat.

Phantom 12V LED lighting strips allow for an even distribution of light from an unobtrusive lighting source that adapts itself readily to built-in bookcases and freestanding furniture. The variable LED spacing insures even saturated light output and options for 120-degree or 60-degree optic angles depending on situational lighting requirements and desired aesthetic outcome.

12V LED home lighting proves ideal for kitchen lighting and task lighting. We custom cut each strip lighting fixture to match the dimensions of cabinets and desks. With a CM, AC, or AE series festoon light, 12V LED home lighting can illuminate every corner within a cabinet, making it easier to find spices, cans, foods, and small appliances quickly and easily. Our patented fixed surface wiring keeps the fixture itself invisible and maximizes the aesthetic of the lighting experience. Task lighting for desks and other home work areas also delivers a comfortable amount of light that prevents eyestrain, as Phantom LED 12V lighting strips output five times the amount of standard festoon lighting products. They are also fully dimmable and do not require the complex special components necessary to operate DC counterparts.

12V LED home lighting offers so many obvious benefits that one can readily see how this technology will soon replace gas and filament light sources. With long bulb life, low energy input, and low-heat output, LED lights can deliver everything previous technologies offered without wasting money or producing environmentally damaging side effects. Call one of our lighting agents or lighting representatives now to get a head start on the future of all lighting.

LED light bulbs use semiconductor materials rather than filament or neon gas to produce illumination. This solid-state technology offers a number of advantages over other methods of lighting. LED lights are low voltage and consequently enjoy longer bulb light, produce less heat, and consume less energy than their fluorescent under cabinet lights or incandescent counterparts. The exceptionally long bulb life and environmental friendliness of LED light bulbs have made then the next wave in the automotive, commercial, and residential lighting industry. Phantom Lighting leads the way in this evolution, incorporating these amazing devices into a series of strip lighting fixtures that make fine art and display lighting magical, safe, and impeccably ornate in the process.

The miniature size of LED light bulbs makes them an ideal component for Phantom Lighting's proprietary strip lighting series. They offer a perfect fit for small and custom-fitted strip light fixtures. Operating at low voltage, LED light bulbs consume far less energy than other lighting technologies and therefore generate less heat. Incandescent lamps turn 90% of the energy they consume into heat. When they become hot to the touch they can pose a fire hazard and give off enough heat to damage delicate works of art. LED lamps offer the ideal replacement for Incandescent and Xenon festoon lighting systems because they can burn longer without damage to art, offer no physical discomfort or fire hazard from excess heat, and contribute to lower energy bills.

Commercial clients of Phantom Lighting almost universally choose strip lighting manufactured with LED light bulbs to illuminate rare and sensitive artwork. Since many oils and canvases suffer degradation from UV rays and heat, gallery curators prefer low voltage LED light bulbs because of their, cool operating temperatures and absence of UV radiation. LED's render color at a superior index than incandescent and halogen light bulbs. Incandescent and halogen lighting utilizes lenses to produce color. Passing light through a lens, however, causes color to weaken in intensity and lose effect. LED's output colored light directly onto the subject without a lens, producing millions of colors with clarity and vibrancy.

In Cabinet lights with LED bulbs prove ideal for illuminating statuary, china, and fine art. New light emitting diode technology has advanced to include multiple color choices including warm white, moving away from first generation offerings that had a blue tint. This warm white ambiance looks like a magical glow on bookshelves, cabinets, and lighting kitchen under cabinets. LED's offer added value through backward compatibility, as diode technology allows retrofitting to any lighting system operating on 12V alternating current. These bulbs have an extremely long light - the longest, in fact, of any bulb on today's market. Whereas a standard filament bulb lasts for only about 1500 hours, an LED bulb will often last up to 100,000 hours. This significantly reduces maintenance and replacement costs, particularly for those who want specialty lighting fixtures left on throughout the night and even during the day. Savings equivocates to return on investment, so with both energy saving features and longer burn time, LED light bulbs clearly offer a cost-competitive advantage over halogen and incandescent equivalents.

Come see us shine in New York at LIGHTFAIR 2007 held May 8-10th, at the Javits Center in New York City. Visit us at Booth 465 to learn more about the latest application of LED lighting technology. Festoon strip lighting systems simply cannot be outdone in reliability, safety, and performance. Contact one of our lighting agents today to learn more about this exciting and revolutionary new technology.

Phantom Lighting announces its new LED lighting system at Light Fair 2007 in New York. These festoon LED lighting fixtures offer more options for uniqueness and customization than any technology currently on the market. Low voltage LED lighting fixtures not only save on energy costs, but also maximize fine art color rendering with no harmful affects to canvas or paints whatsoever. Phantom LED light fixtures adapt to all shelving and cove lighting environments and produce superior glare free lighting without visible intrusion into viewing angles.

Collectors often encounter odd angles and sizes in finer bookcases, cabinets, and furniture. This is because the highest level of quality also means one of a kind customization that deviates from generic measurements. Such individuals quickly see the value in Phantom LED Light Fixtures that can adapt to fit any size bookcase, fine china cabinet, and ornamental furniture. Phantom LED Light fixtures are the only strip lights on the market that utilize patented, adjustable shelf concept. This eliminates visible wiring and transmits a safe low voltage current through shelf standards and mounting clips.

Phantom kitchen under cabinet lights or in cabinet lighting generate very little heat and no harmful UV rays. This allows the collector to leave the lights on for long periods of time so fine art remains illuminated with a magical effect throughout daytime and late night hours. The high color rendering of these fixtures combined with the elimination of ultraviolet light allows for continual illumination without risk of damage to sensitive art. Phantom LED light fixtures operate at 12 VAC on both magnetic and electronic transformers. This offers added value to the festoon system as an energy-efficient solution. The festoon system can safely and cost effectively light entire collections or even multiple collections in a number of rooms without the risk of heating or excessive expenditure of energy.

The festoon phantom led strip lighting system optimizes illumination with an almost invisible presence. True to their name, phantom led strip light fixtures feature custom metal strips designed specifically for horizontal, vertical, or cove lighting applications. Regardless of the shelving or housing utilized for showcasing, phantom led strip lights adapt to a variety of surfaced wiring methods on any number of sizes of antique furniture and existing cabinets. Power leads that feature varying lengths and configuration ensure all wiring is hidden. Phantom LED light fixtures feature built-in glare shields that all but eliminate seeing the lamps from severe viewing angles. All Phantom LED lamps have a 120 degree beam spread for smooth, even illumination, and they can be customized for 60-degree beam spread by special order.

Come see us shine in New York at LIGHTFAIR 2007 held May 8-10th, 2007 Javits Center in New York City, New York Visit us at Booth 465 to learn more about our new LED Festoon strip lighting system. With unrivalled adaptability, these low voltage lighting fixtures can shine brighter with less heat than any DC equivalent and optimize the beauty innate in illuminated art. Contact a Lighting Agent today for a demonstration in your area.

I recently acquired a large antique corner cabinet for my home that desperately needs some kind of internal lighting. I have placed the cabinet in a dark wood room which gets very little natural lighting. My home is fairly traditional so, I do not have overhead lighting to wash the cabinet like they did at the antique store. Can you help me?

PHANTOM STRIP LIGHTS, particularly the VM Series strip lights are perfect for illuminating antique corner cabinets or any kind of furniture for that matter. The corner cabinet on the left shows our VERTICAL MOUNT STRIP LIGHTS hidden inside the cabinet on both sides as well as a horizontal strip on top to provide an indirect light source. The low voltage transformer was hidden in the base cabinet along with the dimmer control.

This antique corner cabinet pictured above has fixed shelves with scroll fronts. We custom fabricated eight small vertical Phantom light trims to fit between the shelves and connected them together with small wire jumpers to create a continuous light source. All Phantom light trims have a glare shield which prohibits you from seeing the light source from any viewing angle. The internal strip lighting in this corner cabinet is striking at first glance.

Phantom light strips are the Cadillac of low voltage festoon strip lighting. Other manufacturers of linear lighting products, such as rope light, fail to hide the light source. Other strip lighting products would require more intrusive wiring methods which would devalue the cabinet. PHANTOM LIGHTING is all about hiding the source and seeing the light. It's Simple. It's Easy! It's Effective!

For more information on PHANTOM STRIP LIGHTS for display lighting or the PHANTOM CONTOUR PROJECTOR for art lighting visit one of our knowledgeable LIGHTING AGENTS for a color brochure. Or you can contact customer service at 800-863-1184 for technical information or specifications.

We are more than happy to help you design and supply a custom cabinet lighting system for your antique cabinet.