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Comment on Bathroom Vanity Lighting – How Not to Look Like Dracula by Jacob Swiger

Jacob Swiger — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:57:06 +0000

Monta,

We do not have a mirror with those exact dimensions but we do have several items are are similar.

Check out all of our options on this page: http://www.pegasuslighting.com/vanity-mirrors-lighted.html

Comment on Bathroom Vanity Lighting – How Not to Look Like Dracula by Monta Knippa

Monta Knippa — Sun, 05 May 2013 18:47:21 +0000

I need a vanity mirror that is 24″ wide & 36″ long and would like back lit lighting. Do you offer anything like this? I am on a budgit and dont know if I can afford. Do you have any ideas?

Comment on How To Layout Recessed Lighting in 4 Easy Steps by Jacob Swiger

Jacob Swiger — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:25:55 +0000

Hi Eric,

Thanks for the question. Galley kitchens are a challenge but I would have suggested the same idea that you have – two recessed lights evenly spaced in the kitchen.

I have a similar narrow space in my home but a bit longer at about 10ft. Two 6in recessed lights are more than enough to light the entire area.

Good luck!

Comment on Outfitting Recessed Can Lights: LED Light Bulbs, LED Retrofits, or LED Housings? by Annie Josey

Annie Josey — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:42:26 +0000

Thanks for chiming in! I always appreciate advice from other lighting experts

Comment on How To Layout Recessed Lighting in 4 Easy Steps by Eric

Eric — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:38:52 +0000

Seems like this is fairly active, so I’ll give my particular situation and ask for some advice.

I have a fairly narrow and small galley kitchen that currently has one fixture in place, and I am looking to replace it with recessed lighting. My kitchen is 7 feet in length, and there is just over 3 feet between the two countertops and or appliances. We also have a passthrough into the main living space with a 39 inch countertop.

Fully lit, we currently have some shadows under the cabinets (in the middle of the passthrough), but they don’t bother us too much.

I’m on the fence about what size and how many recessed lights to buy. I’m nervous that the shadows may get worse, but really have no idea how to proceed. Right now I was thinking about two 6″ recessed LED flood lights evenly spaced in the kitchen area, which I feel should be an upgrade from my one centrally located light in the kitchen today.

Thoughts?

Comment on Outfitting Recessed Can Lights: LED Light Bulbs, LED Retrofits, or LED Housings? by Dasal Lighting

Dasal Lighting — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:54:21 +0000

Great review of the options! I would like to add LED remodel luminaires in between kits and new fixtures. They should fit into an existing housing (check the clearance requirements), but they have the quality thermal management of a dedicated fixture. Plus they are designed to be installed and maintained through the ceiling aperture, including driver replacement. Price point is up there with new fixtures, but no need to rip out the ceiling.

Comment on How To Install Recessed Puck Lights In 8 Easy Steps by Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:08:55 +0000

Sorry…I am not familiar with those puck lights.

Comment on How To Install Recessed Puck Lights In 8 Easy Steps by Dave Sullivan

Dave Sullivan — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:36:53 +0000

How do I remove the cover from tlf fggl032 UV undercounter lights so I can replace the bulbs?

Comment on How To Layout Recessed Lighting in 4 Easy Steps by Simon

Simon — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:27:50 +0000

Thanks for taking the time to reply, Jacob – very kind of you, and much appreciated. It has been the hardest thing just trying to get any form of an answer out of anyone, but yours (which is actually the only one I’ve received) has given me a bit more confidence to go ahead with the plan. I’m maybe being slightly pedantic, due to my new found lack of experience in this area, and this being my first ever house. Quite difficult doing things on your own sometimes, and maybe my conditioning makes it harder still to admit that fact, and ask for advice – so thanks for being forthcoming, and sharing your opinion. Many thanks again, I send you much luck and light from Thailand.

Comment on How To Layout Recessed Lighting in 4 Easy Steps by Jacob Swiger

Jacob Swiger — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:24:37 +0000

Simon,

For irregular shaped rooms it’s difficult to always follow the ‘rules’ listed in this post. The goal is to simply make sure there is more than enough light that can easily be controlled by a dimmer switch to set the exact light level you desire.

Your grid of cans seems like an excellent solution when combined with the additional layers of light you are suggesting – sconces and possibly a hanging light fixture. The sconces will provide light along the walls, filling in any dark spaces due to the distance the cans will be from the walls.

There will still be even illumination if you use a chandelier instead of the middle recessed light.

I would suggest 5in recessed lights for residential general lighting applications. Since this is a large space, use the maximum wattage light bulb allowed for the trim/housing you select.

Overall your plan seems like a good one. You’ll have several scenes of light, which will make this space very versatile.