Outdoor Lighting Glossary

Come across a lighting word you aren't sure of? Completely new to the world of lighting? We feel your pain! Here you will find a collection of terms and concepts that should help to make your life easier.

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Kelvin Scale - A scale of temperature measured in degrees Celsius from absolute zero

Kilowatt (kw) - A unit of electrical power, equal to 1000 watts.

Kilowatt-Hour (KWH) - Unit of electrical power consumed over a period of time. KWH=watts/lOOOxhours used.

Krypton - A heavy inert gas used in incandescent lamps; allows the filament to glow hotter and brighter, yet last longer.

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