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Lighting Fixtures & Lamps Questions Answered

Is the light bulb in this Adesso Inc. Flex Contemporary Floor Lamp (AD-5158) 13 or 27 watts? Thank you.

Answer: This floor lamp from Adesso Inc. comes with a 13W T5 fluorescent lamp.

I am looking at placing an order for about $1000 with a combination of lights from the Access Lighting Pacific Contemporary collection. I would like more information on the benefits of the compact fluorescent option. Will replacement bulbs be difficult to get? Why does it take an additional two weeks for the option? Is the energy/life span savings significant? Is the lighting fixture the same? I have replaced most of our lights with fluorescent bulbs, but just with replacements from the hardware store. Is there something different about these that makes it take the additional two weeks, and makes them non-returnable? Thanks for any additional information you can get me.

Answer: The reason for the lead time on the compact fluorescent version is because Access Lighting needs to customize your order from existing incandescent fixture. They will change out the socket and add a ballast to convert it from incandescent to compact fluorescent. Because of the customization, these lighting fixtures will not be returnable.

The compact fluorescent version of the Pacific Contemporary Wall Sconce (AC-62054) comes with a 13W Qad lamp G24q-1 base and electronic ballast. These lamps are common at most hardware store. For most compact fluorescent lighting, 13W of lamp’s output is roughly equivalent to 60W of incandescent brightness. Besides less heat generated, you will only using about 1/4 of the electricity of a 60W lamp. Lamp life is about 4 times longer than incandescent lamp.

Could you please advise if this Troy Lighting Aspen Energy Efficient Outdoor Hanging Lantern comes smaller than 18″ high? And suitable for New Zealand?

Answer: The Aspen Energy Efficient Outdoor Hanging Lantern does not come any smaller than 17.5″ in height. However, it is a damp rated outdoor lighting fixture. Meaning, it can be hang in an atmosphere with a high moisture content. As far as electrical compatibility is concerned, you will need to consult that with an electrician. But as far as we know, as long as you match up/convert the proper voltage to the outdoor hanging light then it should be fine. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.

I’m interested in these energy saving lights, the Dabmar pagoda and bollard lights: D-80-II, D-32-I, D-7-I. Could you please say if the products that I have listed costs the same for incandescent lamp option and non-incandescent lamps option?

Answer: The compact fluorescent has an upcharge as well the the verde green finish. You will see this upcharge when you add the item to the cart.

Before I order, is the top of this outdoor light fixture closed or open? Which lamping option is best for rain or snow?

Answer: This energy efficient Access Lighting Cast Aluminum Outdoor Bulkhead - AC-20300 is NOT OPENED at the top. The top is enclosed because this item is certified for the outdoors and for damp locations (like rainy locations).