Inside The Home – 2.1

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Does anyone know how to rewire a lamp that has 2 bulbs plus a night light in the base?

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Hi! I recently bought 2 gorgeous stained glass lamps that have 2 bulbs in them. (Not including the small bulb in the bases) They were each suppose to have 2 pull chains on them~one for each bulb~BUT all they have are an inline switch that works all 3 bulbs. Is there anyway that I can add a 2 pull chain system and maybe keep an inline switch for the "night light" that is in the base of the lamp? (I don't want to have 2 seperate cords.) I've rewired regular lamps before, but never tackled anything like this. If anyone knows of a kit or something that is available (Or just your own ideas) I would really appreciate your help:)
Thanks!!! Lis
I really love the lamps too much to return them, so I'll live with them the way they are if I have to:)

Yes it's possible to do it anyway you want it. Since you've done wiring before you know how to do that. You can buy the pull chain switches at supply stores or hardware stores. All you do with them is feed the hot wire going to the light on one side then out the other side and on to the light socket.

I have a 360 and e-mail if you have any questions about it I don't mind helping.

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Occupancy Based Lighting Control

Occupancy Based Lighting Control

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An Intelligent Way to Save Energy
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USES:

Lighting controls play a critical role in electric lighting systems, providing the function of turning the lights on and off using a switch or adjusting light output up and down using a dimmer. Properly specified and installed, lighting controls help managers achieve an organization's goals for lower energy costs, improved worker satisfaction and greater flexibility.

The energy consumption of lighting can reach 20-60% of total electric consumption in any office building or at any private or public places. On national scale the reduction of this energy consumption can be vital. One of the most effective energy savings opportunities not typically employed by conventional, discrete component control systems is some form of occupancy control strategy. Energy-efficient lighting control of buildings includes infrared/ultrasonic occupancy devices.

Dimming increases lamp life and saves energy - a light that is dimmed by 25% uses about 20% less energy while lamp life is increased fourfold. Automatic lighting controls can save energy and improve safety. They offer convenience to homeowners and can be a high-tech portion of a whole-house automation system.

Increased Energy Efficiency by Using Occupancy Sensors

Today, nearly 60% of an average business's energy usage occurs in lighting its facilities. Next to heating and air conditioning systems, lighting systems account for the greatest energy consumption and costs. These significant costs can be managed more effectively through the use of lighting controls. Over the past several years, the use of lighting controls has increased throughout the country and organizations that have implemented lighting controls have realized a wide range of benefits. Some of the benefits Include:

Energy savings:
Perhaps the primary benefit is that of energy savings. Lighting controls can result in energy savings of more than 30%, reducing building operating costs by 10% or more.

Convenience:
When selected and implemented correctly, lighting controls operate transparently in the background, enabling users to reduce their energy usage conveniently and without disruption for building occupants.

Flexibility:
Many lighting control systems are designed for maximum flexibility, to accommodate changes in workspace configuration, schedules, and activities.

Information:
Some lighting control systems can provide a great deal of information about lighting energy usage, identifying when and how much energy is being used by a specific department or facility space. This information facilitates the ability to divide overhead costs among departments accurately.

Productivity:
One less tangible benefit of significant economic value to businesses is the increase in employee productivity that can result from optimal lighting.

Application Areas:

This is an obvious choice for areas with access to natural light, such as atriums, perimeter offices, hall ways, and other types of areas with skylights. Most exterior lighting will be ideally suited for light level control as well, such as parking areas, customer service areas (i.e., drive-through facilities), and building entranceways.

Occupancy based lighting can be efficiently used in

• Offices 
• Factories 
• Workshops 
• Schools and libraries 
• Hospitals 
• Canteens 
• Staff rooms 
• Residential homes 
• Corridors and stairwells 
• Military accommodation 
• Student accommodation 
• Rest rooms 
• Shopping malls and in many other places

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