Show N6 Advertising supplement produced by the Newspaper Agency Corporation The Salt Lake TribuneDeseret Morning News Saturday March 6 2004 Illuminate your bathroom for a new look ' (MS) Do you vain a change in your bathroom but you're not sure here to begin? It can be as easy as adding a fresh coat of paint in a trendsetting color and new lighting fixtures Decorative lighting fixtures for the bath have come a long way since the brass and chrome globe bars of yesterday "Today fixtures are used not only to light a room but to accessorize and define it as either contemporary or romantic and always inspiring" explains Ace Rosenstein vice president of marketing for Sea Gull Lighting a lighting fixture manufacturer One of the most exciting aspects of lighting design is the focus on the finishing tt!chniques of a lighting fixture "Styles combine fashion with function and can be hand painted and rubbed to complement or match almost any décor and many of today's designer faucets" says Rosenstein When it comes to bathroom décor a well-li- t one depends on a Lighting savvy lighting mix experts and interior designers agree that adding layered light is ideal because you can use it when performing tasks like brushing your teeth or shaving or setting a mood to relax in the tub "By adding lighting controls such as dimmers to a space you can achieve your desired effect" says Rosenstein "Brighten the layers when you want to perform certain tasks or soften them when a more relaxing or calming environment is required" Before purchasing new lighting fixtures the American Lighting Association suggests that you consult with a local lighting professional to get advice and view the range of fixture styles available lere are some ways to illuminate your bathroom according to the American Lighting Association: Lighting in the shower stall should be bright enough to help avoid spills ‘hile making shay ing and shampooing easier Shower enclosures can be lighted adequately by placing an enclosed n recessed downlight in the ceiling Choose light fixtures designed for use in wet areas Tubs like showers need good which can be general light damp-locatio- Reduce your Increase computer' s energy use - f fastest-growin- 0 11- 4t5 t ' : i i 4 1 ' '''''' ' - ' !i ' ' M ' 1 1 ': ' : ' 1 1 1 --- 1 - 2 347-548- your energy savvy with terms can't walk the energy walk unless you can talk the energy talk And saving energy might be easier when you know the buzz words I lere are few energy terms that will put you in good stead whether buying an energy-efficieappliance talking to a contractor about energy-savv- y modifications to your house or impressing friends at your next party Ampere: The standard measure of an nt electrical current's strength If you multiply the volts (usually 110 for households) times the amps you get watts British Thermal Unit (Btu): The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of vb ater 1 degree Fahrenheit equal to about 252 calories Compact fluorescent: Fluorescent lamps that can directly replace standard incandescent lights These lights consist of d a tube and a magnetic or electronic ballast Compact fluorescents use 75 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs Double-pan- e or glazed window: A type of window having two layers (panes or glazing) of glass separated by an air space Each layer of glass and surrounding air space reradiates and traps some of the heat that passes through thereby increasing the gas-fille- "::-- : ' Copley News Service You ' toe-spa- By Caroline Dipping (CNS) — Computer equipment "is g electric load in the the world" according to the Alliance to Save Energy a coalition of business government and consumer groups I lere are some tips from industry and environmental groups that can help reduce your portion of that load: Turn off the computer when you're not using it The notion that it's more efficient to keep the computer on for long periods of time such as overnight) to save wear and tear on the equipment is no longer tnie particularly with newer computers and monitors As long as you're being reasonable about how many times you turn it off and on (say once twice three times a day) that's fine If you're turning it on and off every IS minutes then it's probably best to just leave it on See COMPUTER Page - - -- -' ' ' provided by a recessed fixture To ' avoid glare aim the light's beam at ' 1 !!:t-':--the outside edge of the tub Create a nightlight by illumil' ' 'TNJ-41''F 1 nating the floor in the ' ''' ' below vanities and cabinets with a ! i ' : 9'S gt linear lighting system i 1!hra:) ' Indirect or cove lighting with its i ilrhidden light source is purely aes- thetic adding a soft warm glow to : re''''''''''11 ' f the bathroom ' if '"""t ' 1ii ' Good mirror lighting like that :t4 CI i ' — supplied by warm fluorescent ver' ' ' ‘ ' ' ' tical wall sconces will provide the ! ' 11111: even facial illumination necessary ' ' I 1 for eliminating dark circles and 1 i wev:Ad s ii 1 6 shadows 4''f' ' 1 A halogen light above the vanity i ' - -' provides cross illumination when IA4 used in conjunction with wall I H ii sconces A decorative light fixture (such as a mini chandelier) suspended i from the ceiling provides an eleI gant touch while adding extra light t For more information on any of N the lighting solutions mentioned IC Ei here or to a find a dealer near you 1 4 contact Sea Gull Lighting at (800) 3 or visit wwwSeaGull Adding new lighting fixtures can accessorize and define Lightingcom your bathroom space creating a whole new look windows resistance to heat loss EER: Energy Efficiency Ratio Air cony ditioners have an rating that lists how many Btus (British thermal units) per hour are removed for each watt of power it draws This efficiency rating is the EER Energy audit: A survey that shows how much energy you use in your house or apartment It will help you find ways to use less energy d Energy Star: Energy appliances mean that they have high EER and SEER (see below) ratings Grid: The electricity transmission and distribution system Incandescent: These lights use an electrically heated filament to produce light in a vacuum or inert d bulb Kilowatt: A standard unit of electrical power equal to 1000 watts Kilowatt-hou- r: tt Ten incandescent light bulbs burning for one hour would consume one kilowatt-hou- r of electricity Megawatt: One thousand kilowatts or I million watts standard measure of electric power plant generating capacity One megawatt-hou- r represents one hour of electricity consumption at a constant rate of I megawatt Phantom load: Describes energy consumption that is employed by items not in e) energy-efficienc- Star-labele- gas-fille- 100-wa- use but that still draw power Examples include anything on with a remote control such as VCRs TVs stereos clock radios and power strips left in the "on" position elecPhotovoltaic device: A solid-stat- e trical device that converts light directly into energy Solar photovoltaic devices are materials made of various cadsilicon sulfide cadmium including mium telluride and gallium arsenide and in or single crystalline forms amorphous SEER: Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio An energy-efficienrating for central air conditioners that lists how many Btu per hour are removed for each watt of power it draws Volt: A unit of electrical force So what's the difference between volts and amps? The voltage supplied to your house is constant (about 110 volts and 220 for your drier and range) but the amps change depending on the amount of power drawn by an appliance or a light bulb The brighter the bulb (or the more energy inefficient an appliance) the more amps it draws which means more watts which means more kilowatts which means a higher bill Watt: The unit of electrical power (remember volts multiplied by amps equals watts) The lower your wattage thelower your bill semi-conduct- or multi-crystalli- ne cy |