Right lighting manufacturer

Most people are never interested
in the lighting manufacturer’s selection. 
Most people assume that if the lighting fixtures look appealing to the
eyes and are the right size, that’s all. 
Actually, there is more to think about the manufacturer when choosing
your chandeliers, lamps and the entire lighting fixture.  There are several factors that can guide
you to make the right decision about the right type of lighting fixtures
according to the manufacturer.  Here’s
a simple guide on how to do
it.

Beware of false claims

Quite a few manufacturers are
less open to their claims about their products.  The problem is how to identify if the
statements are just hype or facts. 
Perhaps a better way is to make inquiries with friends who have
experienced what type of lighting fixture you have in mind.  Experience is always the best teacher.  If you venture into lighting fixtures from
a particular manufacturer, it is better to ask
first.

Get the right
conditions

Some lighting
manufacturers often communicate information to their product buyers in an
intact way, or rather a communication barrier.  For example, a manufacturer may label its
50 watt LED lamp as producing the corresponding amount of light with a 50
watt halogen lamp.  In such a
statement, what the light manufacturer means is that if you stand under the
lamp, the LED lamp would produce light as bright as the halogen lamp with the
same wattage.  What is not communicated
or confused is watts and lumens.  Lumen
is the measure of how much light is produced and not watts while watts are
just the amount of energy used to produce the light.  If you get the terms right, you will be
better able to make informed
decisions.

Highlight the
manufacturer’s product compatibility

If
you are considering using lamps with LED lights, there are limitations that
you need to be aware of.  LED lights
are currently limited with dimming equipment. 
If the lighting manufacturer claims that their LED lights can be
dimmed perfectly, beware.  Some types
of dimmer switches can work well with retrofit lamps, but in most
circumstances they do not.  LED lights
are also limited to functionality with transformers.  A retrofitted 12V LED lamp may not work
properly with a transformer.

Think
about the manufacturer’s product
quality

The saying goes, you get
what you pay for.  The statement agrees
with lamps.  The quality of the lamps
has a direct correlation with their prices and the prices with their
lifespan.  Think about how long you are
going to benefit from, with the price of the lights.  If a lamp is too expensive or too cheap for
the given lifespan, think twice before making a purchase.