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Incandescent Lamp Legislation Update

 

Lamp Ban Myth

Starting 1st January 2011 in BC (2012 in the rest of Canada) new energy regulations are making some of the widely used incandescent bulbs obsolete. But is this the end of incandescent lamp?

No not at all, the majority of lamps we use are not affected by this legislation, but the popular A19 lamp in the 100w, 75w 60w and 40w versions  will be. New versions, more efficient versions will be introduced. These new versions will have a higher light output per watt of electricity used,  we call this LPW (Lumen per watt).

Its all about Lumens Per Watt (LPW)

A standard 100w A19 incandescent lamp today produces 1700 lumens (light) for 100 watts of power (energy), therefore... 100/1700 lumens = 17LPW
The new energy regulations require a minimum of 20 LPW as the new requirement.



Standards for regulated general service lamps in BC & Canada.

Current Wattage Lumen Range New Max Wattage Minimum Lifetime Effected Date In BC
100 1490-2600 72 1,000 hours 01/01/11
75 1050-1489 53 1,000 hours 01/01/11
60 750-1049 43 1,000 hours 01/01/12
40 310-749 29 1,000 hours 01/01/12


Notes *
*LED’s in current A type lamps do not exceed the light output of a 40w incandescent lamp.
*LED’s & CFL’s require special versions or special dimmers but some LED’s can use an incandescent dimmer.
*Light quality is based on CRI (colour rendering index). On a scale of 0-100, daylight is 100, halogen is 99, CFL’s & LED’s are currently around 80.
*Light quality in CFL’s can vary from 80CRI to 95CRI, check labelling before buying if you need colour quality.
*Very few studies are complete on the environmental disposal impact of LED lamps.

The details to consider.

Compact fluorescent lamps are the easiest choice to improve energy conservation. CFL’s have improved over the years. Improvements in technology have cut the amount of mercury dramatically and the colour/quality of light has improved as well. Mass adoption by commercial users has dramatically lowered the price also.
The downside is that CFL’s cannot be used in all applications. They do not operate well if in a fully enclosed fixture, cannot be used in motion sensors, and while their colour has got better, they are
Halogens will likely become the direct replacement for many of the current incandescent bulbs. The quality of light is very similar, halogen can be dimmed using a regular dimmer and is available in many shapes and sizes. The warmth of halogen is appealing to many of us as it ‘burns’ to produce light, just like traditional incandescents do.
Halogens are not as energy efficient as CFL’s & LED’s but the technology has been improving. The introduction of “IR” halogens (Infrared) has improved their efficiency and will only further improve in the future.
LED; availability, quailty of light, cost and consistency have all been drawbacks to LED’s . While LED’s energy efficiency has been rapidly improving, many questions still remain on how or when LED will be accepted by consumers. Just like CFL’s, LED’s are energy savers but there are many questions about quality and life span claims. LED’s do not like heat so enclosed fixtures present a problem. They are produced in colour batches, like paint, so qualtiy consistency concerns are a problem. We also don’t know what environmental impact LED’s bulbs will have. We currently have no official word from the Government on how or where we dispose of these lamps.

 

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Welcome to Norburn Lighting and Bath, the premiere source for recessed lighting, landscape lighting, track and rail lighting, decorative lighting fixtures and European Kitchen and Bath fixtures. Since 1969 Norburn Lighting has been the destination showroom for discerning customers from Burnaby, Vancouver, Coquitlam, Surrey, North and West Vancouver, Langley and the Fraser Valley.

Now on the web providing a huge selection of the industries best brand names for less. Aside from our everyday low prices, we have earned an industry leading customer service reputation throughout the years by providing excellent customer service and having the best trained staff. Our staff are Certified ALA Lighting Specialists, many with over 20 year's experience.

With access to the largest inventory of lighting and bath fixtures in Western Canada you can be assured you will be able to find the fixture that fits just what you are looking for. We are an authorized dealer for many established, quality lighting brands such as Schonbek (crystal chandelier fixture), Quoizel Lighting (tiffany and traditional light fixtures and lamps), Kichler Lighting (traditional to contemporary light fixtures), Murray Feiss (traditional, transitional and contemporary fixtures light fixtures), Progress Lighting (decorative lighting fixtures from builder to designer grade), LBL Lighting (European style mini pendant lights, chandeliers, monorail lighting systems), Kendal (traditional to contemporary ceiling fans, tracks lighting fixtures, monorail fixtures), Juno (recessed lighting, track lighting, undercabinet lighting, LED lighting), Alico Lighting (unique/special lighting fixtures), WAC (LED, Tape Light, Track Lighting, Display Lighting) and much more . We also carry widely popular lines of designer pendant lighting fixtures, chandeliers, ceiling lights, wall sconces, monorail lighting and a great selection of Energy Star CFL and LED fixtures.

Our kitchen and bath fixtures from leading brands such as Grohe (European faucets, custom showers, hand shower kits, pull out spray kitchen faucets) Aquabrass (pullout spray kitchen faucets, modern and traditional faucets, stainless steel sinks, glass vessel sinks, body showers, rain showers,) Bain Ultra (therapeutic air baths) Cheviot (cast iron claw foot tubs, pedestal sinks) Riobel (Italian faucets, custom showers, body jets, hand showers, rain showers) Franke (under mount kitchen sinks, stainless steel kitchen sinks) Kohler (Contemporary and traditional toilets and sinks, traditional and contemporary faucets, cast iron bath tubs). "Vancouver Lighting Stores" "Vancouver Bath Stores"



 

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Over the years I have used many lighting suppliers through different organizations in my architecture, design and project management career. What I believe in and expect for a lighting supplier is customer service, knowledge, and leadership. This I got from Norburn Lighting in the past fourteen years. The best part of it is that many of the people that I deal other than the manager at Norburn Lighting have been working there for many years. This tells you something about how the business operates. The size of the lighting store is not a mega lighting store but do provide a great selection of interior and exterior lighting. It helps if you are dealing with knowledgeable people and a great leader. This leader I am referring to is Norm Brown who manages a few of the Norburn locations. What I like about this guys is his knowledge on lighting. He is a Certified Lighting Consultant and is part of the American Lighting Association. He provides lighting designs and has taught my staff about lighting designs. I have been fortunate enough to know Norm for over twenty years since the Guillevin International Co formally Gough Electric. He provided me the service and the straight goods time and time again and have saved a lot of money on lighting that I followed him. Not that I listen to him all the time.....certainly we have difference of opinions on lighting but that is half the fun in debates. Sincerely,
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For several years now I have been working with Norburn Lighting and Bath in their Burnaby location. I always think of them first when designing a client’s kitchen or bathroom. Without a doubt they supply me with the best service in the lowermainland and for that reason I go out of my way to work with Alan Ladha at this location. Allan is responsible, knowledgeable and pleasant through out all of our business dealing and never do I feel that any request is too small. Along with Allan, the entire staff is helpful welcoming and very service oriented. Kudos to all of you for making every trip a happy experience. Anita Harder
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Dear Norm, Please accept my sincere thanks for your input and consistent support on the design and implementation of the Laroche Residence.As anyone familiar with the project knows, it was a complex and demanding design on a difficult and unusual site. The design process involved a great deal of detailed preparation and the input of numerous participants. Your assistance on the overall lighting design, both interior and exterior, was consistently valuable, as were your many fixture recommendations. The construction of the home, which has taken upwards of two years to complete, required the full commitment of the builder and his team, as well as dozens of sub-trades and suppliers. Needless to say, coordinating all of this was at times both difficult and frustrating. However, I can say without hesitation that working with you and your team at Norburn was a pleasure. You quickly earned our confidence with your professional approach and maintained that trust with timely support and follow-up. As corny as it might sound, if every key supplier had a Norm Brown, my life would be a lot easier. Thanks again for the help and I look forward to working with you again in the future.
David Mailing
Architect


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 Staff Profiles

Stefanie Fielding Stefanie Fielding
Lighting Specialist Showroom Supervisor, ALA Lighting Specialist
SheralBlack Shearal Black
Lighting Specialist Showroom Manager, Over 20 year's experience in residential and commercial lighting and plumbing. ALA Lighting Specialist.
Norm Brown Norm Brown
 Certified Lighting Consultant Norm is an internationally recognized lighting educator. One of only two Certified Lighting Consultants in Canada. He has over 30 years of residential and commercial lighting design experience.
Laurie Harley Laurie Harley
 Lighting Specialist Plumbing Showroom Manager Laurie has over 20 years of in the kitchen and bath industry and is an Certified ALA Lighting Specialist
colleen James Whelan LC
 Commercial Lighting Specialist 20+ years experience he holds the top North American accreditation in lighting from the NCQLP (National Council of Qualifications for Lighting Professionals) The LC Standard.