Types of Fluorescent Lighting You Can Get

You know that fluorescent lighting is the way to go and you are prepared with questions. Now is the time to go shopping. Before you do, you need to know ahead of time what are the most common and often bought lighting systems around that may fit your needs:

·        Serenity Brushed Nickel Energy Star Five-Light Chandelier: With this type of fluorescent lighting you know it will save on energy, being it is Energy Star compliant. It is has a brushed nickel finish and alabaster glass. A real eye catcher for sure. It comes with bulbs, 12 feet of cord, and ballast. This baby goes for about $353.

·        Mandolin Energy Star Trestle Pendant: This elegant fluorescent lighting pendant is Energy Star compliant so it saves on energy, thereby saving you money. Its framework is made of burnished sold brass and the glass is made of marble. It comes with bulbs, a decorative canopy, 12 feet of wire, and ballast. It sells for $442.  

·        Katana Large Fluorescent Flush Mount: Want that futuristic look? Look no further. This sleek halogen ceiling light with a triple ring of brushed steel surrounding the opal glass is a great addition to the kitchen or dining room. It comes with three-13 watt fluorescent bulbs. The price for this sleek lighting is only $169.

·        Frosted Acrylic Fluorescent Ceiling Light: This ceiling light has a natural maple finish and frosted acrylic diffuser. It comes with one electronic ballast and four-32 watt bulbs. The trim can be removed easily to get to the bulbs. The price for this light is $467.  

·        Weathered Iron Energy Star Lighted Ceiling Fan with Remote: If you are looking for more light and a way to keep cool at the same time, this would be your choice. And because it is Energy Star compliant it will save you money. The motor runs silent with three forward and reverse speeds. The extra-wide plywood blades provide plenty of air movement to cool your room. The blades are made of walnut and the glass is made of satin white. And for your convenience, it includes a remote/light dimmer. Also included is 78 inches of wire, one-40 watt bulb, and ballast. The lighting and fan system sells for $340.

·        TNE T5 Series 21-inch Fluorescent under Cabinet Fixture: This white light is Energy Star compliant so it saves on energy. It has a narrow body with a ribbed acrylic diffuser. The terminals are made to easily connect wires to them. The ballast snaps out and in for easy wiring and replacement. This type of lighting system is used primarily at the back of your cabinet. It comes with a preheat T5 bulb. It sells for $71.

·        Avalon Energy Star One-Light Wall Sconce: If you want elegance in your bathroom, you need this. It is Energy Star compliant to save you money and comes with a bracket and swirled alabaster glass. The bracket has a brushed nickel rope mounted to it. It comes with one 13 watt compact fluorescent bulb and ballast. The price is only $79.

·        Sight Saver Satin Nickel Adjustable Floor Lamp: Besides providing a great deal of light at low cost, it really looks stylish. It has a satin nickel finish and white linen shade. The light is adjustable for height and a rotating arm so you can move it in the direction you need it. The bulbs that are included offer glare-free lighting at half the energy consumption. The price for this baby is around $239.

·        Gregor Energy Star Table Lamp: Fro a table lamp it really is stylish. It is also Energy Star compliant to save you money. The surface is made of polished steel and the shade is made of white fabric. It comes with two-13 watt Bipin bulbs. It sells for $140.

·        Arc Desk Lamp: If you are looking for a lamp to place on your regular desk or computer desk, this would be it. The lamp can adjust at the base up to 21 inches. The lamp itself is made of steel. And the lamp has an Energy Star rating meaning you save energy when using it. It includes one energy efficient fluorescent bulb.