Sunday, February 16, 2014

What You Should Know If Buying Commercial Recessed Lighting Fixtures

By Krystal Branch


If you have a commercial establishment, you can use many ways to spruce it up. One such option is installing special lights that will create special effects. Whether the establishment is for entertainment or other ordinary businesses, you can use recessed lights. Before you buy commercial recessed lighting fixtures, you must understand a few things.

The housing to be used for the task needs to be established from the beginning. For new houses, you have to get housings meant to be used in new constructions. However, if your project is for an existing structure or an addition to such a structure, you should get those housings meant for remodeling or old constructions. These will give you the best outcome.

The area where the lights will be fixed will determine the fixtures that that can be bought. If the installation is being done on insulated ceiling, you should get IC rated housings. However, if the ceiling is not insulated, you can get IC rated or non-IC housings. You should also consider the energy efficiency levels of the unit you are purchasing. Most of the old systems had many penetrations allowing air to pass through thus straining your heating and cooling systems.

You should check whether the area of installation is very damp before you get the fixture. There are areas that are not directly exposed to water but have extreme moisture levels. In such a case, you should get a fixture that is classified as UCL or UL since it will withstand the moisture levels. In terms of fire ratings, these products also score highly.

Since the trim is the only part of the lighting that is visible, you must make certain considerations before making the purchase. The trims are normally available in many colors and sizes so you should get something which suits your preference. Do not forget that the trim has to match the housing that you select. However, it should not be hard to get a good trim because different ones can be used on a single housing.

The lamp or bulb to be used for the job must also be considered. This will be mostly influenced by the trim and housing one has chosen. Your preferences will also determine what option you settle for. You can choose from incandescent, high intensity discharge, fluorescent, metal halide among other options.

Before making the purchase, it is necessary to evaluate the supplier that you will be buying from. Getting someone with a wide variety of products can be highly beneficial because your preferences will be fully met. Getting the products are fair rates is also important. You should therefore get several quotes to find out who has the best rates. You should also check for product warranties since it is the guarantee that you are getting the right quality.

With these tips in mind when searching for commercial recessed lighting fixtures, it will be possible to get the best ones. One will also make the purchase at an affordable price. With a warranty, one will also be sure they are the right quality and will therefore last long enough to justify the cost involved.




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