Features
- Two-part reference format (lighting systems; electrical and general maintenance)
- Lay-flat binding for on-site use
- Pocket-sized to fit in a toolbox
- Charts and illustrations for quick reference
- Over 350 pages of technical and reference material
Specifications
| Pages | Over 350 |
| Binding | Lay-flat |
| Size | Pocket-sized (portable reference) |
| Content Topics | Lighting design and lamps; HID, fluorescent, and incandescent lamps; illumination level calculations; commercial lamp performance; lamp disposal and electrical maintenance; meter and testing guidelines; motor and power transmission maintenance; communication systems |
| Included Materials | Illumination level calculations; commercial lamp performance specifications; lamp disposal and electrical maintenance; meter and testing guidelines; motor and power transmission maintenance |
| Intended Applications | Residential, commercial, and industrial |
| Warranty | No limited warranty (product not eligible) |
| Model Number | DXRG51095 |
A two-part reference manual. Part one addresses the design, selection, and installation of lighting systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Part two provides reference material on electrical and general maintenance, including safety, meters and testing, motor maintenance, power transmission, and communication systems.
Project Ideas
Business
Lighting Audit and Retrofit Service
Offer small businesses and property managers a turnkey audit: measure current illumination levels, compare to recommended values, and propose HID/fluorescent/incandescent upgrades with fixture counts and spacing from the manual’s calculations. Deliver a report with expected foot-candles, energy use, and maintenance schedules, then handle installation and verification with on-site testing procedures.
Emergency and Egress Lighting Compliance
Provide inspection, testing, and maintenance of emergency and exit lighting for commercial buildings. Use meter and testing guidelines to validate illumination in paths of egress, document results, and schedule lamp and battery replacements. The reference charts streamline fixture selection and spacing for code-aligned upgrades.
Preventive Motor and Power Transmission Care
Sell subscription-based maintenance for facilities with fans, pumps, and conveyors. Apply the manual’s motor maintenance and power transmission sections for alignment checks, lubrication intervals, belt tensioning, and electrical testing. Deliver quarterly reports with readings, trend tracking, and recommended interventions to cut downtime.
Lamp Recycling and Disposal Program
Run a compliant pickup and disposal service for spent fluorescent and HID lamps. Use the manual’s disposal guidance to standardize packing, labeling, and handling. Offer clients scheduled swaps, inventory tracking, and certificates of recycling, bundling in maintenance checks to preempt outages.
Tenant Improvement Lighting Design Pack
Provide fast-turn lighting layouts for small offices and retail suites. Use the manual’s illumination level targets and fixture performance data to produce fixture schedules, placement diagrams, and load summaries. Include installation notes, safety checklists, and a post-install meter verification to hand over a ready-to-inspect package.
Creative
Adaptive Reading Nook Lighting
Design a cozy reading corner with task, ambient, and accent layers using the manual’s illumination level calculations to hit recommended foot-candle targets. Pair an incandescent dimmable fixture for warm evening reading with high-CRI fluorescent task lights for crisp daytime focus. Use the charts to choose lamp wattages, beam spreads, and fixture spacing, then follow installation and safety checklists for a neat, code-conscious finish.
Industrial Pendant Revive
Restore salvaged warehouse pendants into stylish home or cafe fixtures. Use commercial lamp performance specs to match appropriate ballasts for HID or fluorescent retrofits, verify socket and conductor ratings, and reference lamp disposal guidelines for any old tubes or ballasts. The lay-flat binding helps on-bench wiring checks, ensuring proper grounding, strain relief, and safe reassembly.
Workshop Task-Light Grid
Plan and install a ceiling grid of fluorescent strip lights in a garage or makerspace for even, shadow-free illumination. Use spacing and lumen output charts to eliminate dark spots over benches and machines. Include labeled switches for zones and a maintenance log based on the manual’s electrical upkeep tips to keep ballasts, starters, and tubes in top shape.
Pop-Up Night Market Lighting Kit
Build a portable lighting rig for booths and outdoor markets using compact fluorescent strips for stalls and HID floods for common areas. Use uniformity and glare guidance to lay out fixtures, then add quick-disconnects and cord management per safety best practices. Include a laminated mini-checklist from the manual for setup, meter testing, and teardown.
Spectrum Show-and-Tell Exhibit
Create an interactive display comparing incandescent and fluorescent lamps’ color rendering and efficiency. Use meter/testing guidelines to measure and display lux levels, and reference the manual’s performance charts for educational placards. Safe wiring and enclosure tips ensure a durable, traveling exhibit for schools or science fairs.