Lowes/HD Lighting vs. Lighting Store Lighting
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Low voltage MR16 VS line voltage PAR20 or 16, for recessed light
Comments (13)mcassel, I think part of the info you're missing is this: The MR in MR16 stands for Mirror Reflector. The AR in PAR stands for Aluminized Reflector. Highly polished mirror reflectors are able to direct light in a very focussed, controlled way, so the light the bulb produces can be directed to in a very specific direction (yielding a high candlepower in that direction but throwing little light off to the sides. This effect is increased with low-voltage bulbs because the filaments are smaller. However, the tightly controlled beams that are native to these bulbs can then be softened and adjusted with optional diffusing lenses that dim4fun mentioned. Aluminized reflectors are much less polished and tend to scatter the light, so less of the light is concentrated in the middle of the beamspread, and more is sent off to the sides. If you want dramatic, spotlight-like effects then the MR bulbs are the way to go. If you want softer-edged light, or if you're trying for even lighting, where the pools of light from adjacent fixtures can blend together somewhat seamlessly, then PAR lamps are probably the better choice. If you want soft light but need especially small or versatile fixtures then MR-types with diffusing lenses might be the solution....See MoreBox store vs name brand light bulbs
Comments (2)The Cree branded CR6 has a 5 year warranty compared to the EcoSmart branded version ECO-575 which has a 3 year warranty. The difference in pricing may be more important in this example. There are many other differences inherent in LED lighting even if various brands use LED chips from the same source such as 1. LED emitter efficiency. 2. Utilization of remote phosphors. 3. Using a mix of different color LED emitters. 4. Power supply components. Sometimes it is difficult to determine if a seller is simply padding the bottom line by just looking at the box....See MoreMaxim Lighting v.s. Big Box Store Brands
Comments (1)Thanks for the heads up on Maxim Lighting. Were they considerably less expensive than Lowes/HD? I am curious to know of other makers out there with less brand recognition but still offering high quality LED products for less money. I am specifically looking for under cabinet lighting....See MoreUndercabinet lighting--anything from Lowes/HD you can recommend?
Comments (13)We also got the Juno under cabinet lighting but we bought it at Home Depot. It has a built in diffuser so it doesn't show dots. As jerzeegirl mentioned, you can hard wire as a direct replacement for a fluorescent lamp or link them together. Each unit also has a dimmer. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Juno-24-in-White-LED-Dimmable-Linkable-Under-Cabinet-Light-ULL24-WH/203165896 We've had ours for three years. Really nice lights....See Moremcbird
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