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Lights & lighting
Any device used for illumination, either for practical use or deliberate aesthetic effect.
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transients
Lights & lighting; Lighting products
High voltage surges through an electrical system caused by lightning strikes to nearby transformers, overhead lines or the ground. May also be caused by switching of motors or ...
uniform code council (UCC)
Lights & lighting; Lighting products
The 12 digit case code derived from the last 12 digits of the 14 digit SCC code on GE's case content label.
troffer
Lights & lighting; Lighting products
A long, recessed lighting unit, usually installed in an opening in the ceiling.
uniform product code (UPC)
Lights & lighting; Lighting products
The 12 digit code on the saleable unit that is used for scanning at the register.
valance lighting
Lights & lighting; Lighting products
Lighting from light sources on a wall typically above eye level, shielded by horizontal panels. The light may be upward or downward directed.
veiling reflection
Lights & lighting; Lighting products
Effective reduction in contrast between task and its background caused by the reflection of light rays; sometimes called "reflected glare." You might have dealt with veiling ...
visual comfort probability (VCP)
Lights & lighting; Lighting products
For a given lighting scheme, VCP is a ratio expressed as a percent of people who, when viewing from a specific location and in a specified direction, find the system acceptable in ...
Sub-categories
- Indoor lighting (47)
- Lighting accessories (13)
- Lighting bulbs & tubes (94)
- Lighting products (8932)
- Outdoor lighting (67)
- Portable lighting (9)