Cold Cathode

What is Cold Cathode Lighting?

Developed over seventy years ago, cold cathode was the first commercially available form of fluorescent lighting. Each cold cathode lamp is handmade and can be sized and shaped to confirm to virtually any architectural space and details. The lams are manufactured so they can be butted end-to-end, thus eliminating dark socket shadows given off by standard fluorescent fixtures. Lamp life is extremely long, with a truly impressive color palette from which to choose.

Why Use Cold Cathode Lighting?

A cold cathode lighting system offers some unique advantages not found in any other lighting product. The illumination from cold cathode lighting appears to come from a single, continuous lamp. Lamp ignition is instantaneous and flicker-free. Cold cathode lamps are easily dimmed and are compatible wit a wide variety of commercially available lighting control systems (an important feature to consider when specifying lighting projects for presentation rooms, theaters and restaurants). A cold cathode systems allows you to install power supplies (either transforms or ballasts) in remote locations, allowing for virtually silent operation of the lighting system. With a wide variety of power supplies to choose from, depending upon the system type, one power supply can either operate on lamp (up 8 feet long) in a parallel electrical wiring circuit, or multiple lamps (up to 80 feet in combined length) in a series electrical wiring circuit.

While initial costs may sometimes be higher, cold cathode lighting delivers substantial long terms savings compared with other systems. It is energy effacing and depending upon the system, will consume as little as 7.5 watts per foot. Lamps will last 50,000 hours and beyond, nd unlike standard fluorescent lamps, lamp life is not affected by the number of items the system is turned on and off. cold cathode system not only decreases energy costs but also lowers lamp replacement and maintenance costs.

Within our comprehensive array of cold cathode lighting products, we can provide a complete array of options. Our product line includes custom or modular lighting for commercial and residential applications in all types of environments, from dry interior locations to wet outdoor locations. Whether your cold cathode application is domestic or abroad, we can provide a system for any location worldwide that meets each country's unique electrical requirements.