An elegant power outlet for USB connection
There are a lot of approaches to getting rid of wall-warts - a derogatory nickname for those blocky power transformers that let you plug your low-voltage, battery-powered USB products into the wall to charge. But this one is a little more elegant than most.
INSTEON® OutletLinc™ Dimmer Named Electronic House Product of the Year
LAS VEGAS , Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Electronic House (EH) announced that SmartLabs' OutletLinc Dimmer - INSTEON Remote Control Dimmer has been awarded its Product of the Year in the Lighting Controllers ...
Bright ideas for home lighting
The darker days of winter are a great time to think about the lighting in your home -- there is plenty of time to judge how well it is serving your needs.
Li-Ion Battery Packs power searchlights and spotlights.
Measuring 5 x 3.5 x 4 in., Model RLI-12 delivers 12 Vdc at 8.8 Ah for various lighting equipment. Unit is weather-resistant with booted on/off switch and IP67-rated housing that is waterproof to 1 m. Model MBP-12-9 provides all power and functionality of RLI-12, but includes cold rolled steel frame and 200 lb grip magnetic base for mounting to ferrous metallic surfaces. Both units will power 12 ...
Here’s a bright idea: why not try LEDs?
Cheryll Gillespie Special to QMI Agency I'm all lit up over LED light strips. Unfortunately, lighting itself is one of the most often missed, misunderstood and under-designed elements of the design process.[...]
