Lighting Tools & Ideas

Custom Soft Strip Builder

Create a custom LED Soft Strip system for anywhere you need linear lighting. LED Soft Strip systems are available in different color temperatures, intensities, shapes and sizes.

Recessed Lighting
Selection Tool

Easily filter through hundreds of seemingly similar recessed lighting options to find the exact fixture for your installation.

Down Light Placement Tool

Follow a few simple steps to calculate the quantity and spacing of recessed down lights. Adjust to reach your perfect level of uniform illumination.

Art Accent Chart for Track
or Monorail Lighting

This application will help determine the length of your Track or Monorail system and suggest fixture quantity. Use it to also find the ideal installation for illuminating artwork.

Chandelier Size Calculator

Enter your room dimensions, ceiling height and other basic information to find the appropriate chandelier size for your room.

Voltage Drop Calculator

Low voltage lighting allows for small fixtures, efficient lamping, safe installation and adjustment. The Voltage Drop Calculator will determine the correct THHN wire sizes to fit within the 3% or less drop in voltage for each circuit based on the specified wattage.

ADA Regulations
for Sconces

Learn the requirements for wall-mounted lighting in order to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.

Photo/Inspiration Gallery

Find ideas for your home, office or store by browsing a huge collection of interior design photographs all complete with Lightology lighting.

Lighting Design 101

• Consultation Form
• Residential Lighting Glossary
• Desk Lamps - 5 Things to Know
• Beam Spread Calculation Help
• How Color Filters Work
• Adeqaute Light Levels For Your Work Areas
• WWW unit converter
• Chicago Local Electricians

Electrical, Installation, Lighting Controls

• What is 0-10V Dimming
• Closet Sensor / Light
• What is Monorail
• Recessed Wall Transformer For Monorail
• Lighting Compatibility Chart
• Dimmers For Soft Strip
• Voltage Drop Calculator (Use for wire size when you have a remote transformer.)

Energy & Codes

• Light Bulb Laws
• Lamp Comparison Chart
• Adeqaute Light Levels For Your Work Areas
• IP Ingress Protection Ratings
• Anatomy of the Label
• ENERGY STAR® Integral LED Lamp Center Beam Intensity
• Energy Savings Calculation
• CEC - Title 24 - California Energy Commission - Title 24 Energy Efficiency Guidelines on-line
• Energy Star® Life Cycle Cost Estimate