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DIY Home Repair: Light fixtures

Steve — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:23:06 +0000

Here is a simple “Do It Yourself” repair of a ceiling light fixture. This fixture turned out to have a bad bulb socket. All the parts in this video can be purchased at your local hardware store.

Duration : 0:13:46

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Buildipedia DIY – How to Replace a Light Fixture

Steve — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:30:10 +0000

Old light fixtures can really make a room look dated. Funny thing is, installing new light fixtures is one of the easiest things to change and is a job any do-it-yourselfer can tackle. Join the At Home channel’s host Jeff Wilson as he demonstrates the job of removing an old fixture and replacing it with a new one to really brighten up your room.

Duration : 0:3:59

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Lighting

Steve — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:37:16 +0000

Much of designing is based on lighting. Floor lamps, table lamps, chandeliers, recessed lights all require a type of light bulb and it is important to know exactly what types there are and how they work.

The main types of bulbs are incandescent and fluorescent. Incandescent lights work by heating a thin strip of metal unit until it glows. Fluorescent lights electrically excite a gas, which then causes a phosphorescent coating to glow. Different types of lights can produce different colors a great way to find the correct color that you want is to look at the CRI which is the color rendering index. The best bulbs usually score between 95-100 and the worst around 52. Fluorescents light bulbs render a bluish tint, tungsten incandescent light bulbs render a yellow tint, and halogen light bulbs render a pink tint. The best type of lighting to buy is the compact fluorescent, 2nd is the tungsten incandescent, and 3rd is the halogen. The CFL (compact fluorescent light bulb) uses about 75% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and lasts up to 10 times longer. It also produces 75% less heat. Also always look for the ENERGY STAR approval. This means a product has met strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US environmental protection agency. They initially use less energy and these products reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the fight against climate change.

Compact Fluorescent bulbs are used to light most table lamps and floor lamps and may also be used for ceiling fixtures and sconces. Incandescent bulbs are also used for most table lamps, floor lamps, ceiling fixtures, and sconces. Halogen bulbs are usually used for spotlights and outdoor lights and are often used for stage lights. LED lighting ( light emitting diode) is a semiconductor device which converts electricity into light. This process is much less expensive for the amount of light generated. LED lights are better at placing light in a single direction than incandescent or fluorescent bulbs. LED lights are more rugged and damage-resistant than compact fluorescent and incandescent bulbs LED lights don’t flicker, they are very heat sensitive and they can be used in task and reading lamps, linear strip lighting, recessed lighting, art lighting, night lighting, stair and walkway lighting, and pendants.

Cheers

-Chet

Duration : 0:5:49

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PART 6 HOW TO CEILING FAN WIND TURBINE

Steve — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 09:56:29 +0000

THIS IS A VIDEO TO SHOW THOSE WHO DONT WANT TO SPEND A LOT OF MONEY FOR THE BIG SYSTEMS OUT THERE. THE BLACK UNIT IN THE BACK GROUND IS THE ONE THAT IM MAKING FOR A FRIEND WHO WILL USE IT WITH GREAT GLADNESS. HIS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY LIGHTENING. IT WOULD COST TOO MUCH FOR REPAIRS AND NEW DEPOSITS AND OLD BILL TO RECONNECT, ESPECIALY WITH REPAIRS FOR A NEW SERVICE BOX AND UPDATING TO A BREAKER SYSTEM AND THE WIRES DESTROYED IN THE HOUSE. ALTHOUGH THIS UNIT WILL NOT NORMALLY SUPPLY A NORMAL HOUSE HOLD IT WILL ALLOW HIM TO HAVE LIGHTS , RADIO, TV , CELLPHONE CHARGING, AND A FEW MORE THINGS BUT NOT ALL AT ONCE OR CONSTANTLY. BUT 20 DOLLARS A DAY FOR GAS IN A GENERATOR IS NOT AN OPTION EITHER. A BAG OF ICE, AND A COOLER IS. WE ARE MAKING A SOLAR HOT WATER HEATER AS WELL. BY 1:00 PM HE WILL HAVE ENOUGH WATER TO DO DISHES AND GET A NICE HOT SHOWER. THEN RELAX BY THE TV OR RADIO FOR A FEW HOURS ON STORED ENERGY. THEN GO TO SLEEP WITH A SMILE. IF HE GETS UP IN THE NIGHT HE CAN JUST TURN ON THE LIGHT. AND ITS ALL FREE. I HAVE ONE CONFESSION TO MAKE ABOUT THE ONE IN THE FIRST VIDEO THAT EVERYONE HAS COMPLEMENTED ON FROM THE BEGINNING. THAT IS , THAT THE ONE THAT IS IN THE VIDEO IS THE 7th OR 8th ONE I DID. I DID IT FOR SOMEONE ELSE BUT I DESTROYED ONE OF THE COIL SETS IN IT BY PULLING ON THE WIRES TO HARD WHILE I WAS RETHREADING THE WIRES TO COME OUT THE OTHER SIDE. BUT THE 12 VOLT SYSTEM INSTEAD OF 24 VOLT SYSTEM WILL NOT SLOW THE BLADES DOWN WHEN UNDER A LOAD SO IT PERFORMS AT ITS LOWERED MAXIMUM VOLTAGE MOST OF THE TIME. IT SEEMS TO KEEP MY SHOP RADIO AND FLOURESENT LIGHT GOING AS MUCH AS I NEED IT TO EXCEPT FOR WHEN IT RAINS AND THE WIND DOESNT BLOW FOR A FEW DAYS. ONE OF THE CEILING FAN MOTORS I HAVE IN THE SHOP WILL REPLACE THE ORIGIONAL U2B DEBUTED SPECIAL WITH MORE MAGNETS AND TWICE THE COILS FOR MORE OUTPUT. THE BLACK ONE IS CRANKING OUT 5 TIMES THE POWER ALREADY, IM JELOUS. AND IT COGS REAL HARD. AND WHEN YOU SHORT THE WIRES IT GETS REAL HARD TO TURN. THAT IS A GOOD TEST OF EFFICIENCY. ANY DC OR AC PERMANENT MAGNET MOTOR THAT YOU CAN SHORT THE WIRES OUT ON AND IT DOESNT WANT TO TURN IS A DARNED GOOD WIND TURBINE. IF WE ADD ANOTHER SET OF MAGNETS TO HIS IT WILL DUOBLE THE VOLTAGE AND WE WILL HAVE TO GO TO A HIGHER VOLTAGE BATTERY BANK WHICH IS GOOD SEEING AS THE COILS CAN ONLY PUT OUT 1 AMP PER SET. THERE ARE 2 SETS SO 2 AMP TIMES 48 VOLTS = 100 WATTS SO IF WE ADD THE MAGS IT WILL BE A 200 WATT UNIT WITHOUT HEATING UP THE WIRES BUT WE WILL HAVE TO GET 7 OR 8 BATTERIES. OR AT LEAST 4 OR 5 . TIME WILL TELL. MUDD

Duration : 0:9:47

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PART 5 HOW TO CEILING FAN WIND TURBINE MOV 2

Steve — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:19:06 +0000

Duration : 0:9:38

Stratford Ceiling Tiles

Steve — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:59:03 +0000

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Made from UV Stabilized .013″ thick vinyl plastic, these ceiling tiles provide all the functionality of conventional drop ceiling tiles at a fraction of the weight. The feather-light construction creates a ceiling you can admire without the installation breaking your back or pocketbook! They are easy to install, easy to clean, stain resistant, water resistant, dust free, resource friendly and delivered directly to your door!

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Duration : 0:3:55

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PART 7 HOW TO CEILING FAN WIND TURBINE MOV 1

Steve — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:59:03 +0000

Duration : 0:9:20

PART 4 HOW TO CEILING FAN WIND TURBINE MOV 2

Steve — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:26:02 +0000

Duration : 0:9:16

PART 2 HOW TO CEILING FAN WIND TURBINE

Steve — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:45:14 +0000

Duration : 0:8:8

PART 3 HOW TO CEILING FAN WIND TURBINE

Steve — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:05:12 +0000

Duration : 0:9:38