Hi folks, I'm looking at replacing some overhead fluorescent tubes with LED tubes in our server rooms. One issue, however, is the occasional surge through the lighting system. The fluorescent bulbs ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Energy efficiency often translates directly into financial benefits. Lighting systems that consume less electricity can substantially reduce monthly utility expenses. Over time, these savings ...

We asked experts about why our LED bulbs seem to die ahead of time. Here are the reasons they gave. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over ...

When the lights go out due to a power outage at night, you'll probably have to spend the next few minutes fumbling around in the dark hoping to lay your hands on a nearby torch or trying to remember ...

LEDs are supposed to last for years, along with delivering lower energy use, and even smart features like connecting with Alexa. They're a major leap forward versus incandescent bulbs, but they don't ...

They’re consistently popular with the readers, which is admittedly part of my (and EDN’s) motivation to continue doing them. But I personally also find them fascinating; inevitably I come across at ...

My home has numerous LED bulbs, be them in recessed fixtures, hanging fixtures, and standing lamps. So far two have failed. The first was a BR30 that cycled on an off with temperature, the second was ...

The deployment of electronic LED lighting has grown dramatically over the past five years. Most luminaire manufacturers now offer a family of high-bay industrial LED products operating at AC line ...

LED Christmas lights are here to stay. They offer the benefits of low energy consumption and no heat, but can you live with the color? Flickr user Solarbotics/CC 2.0 In 2006 the Capitol Christmas tree ...