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•	2D Fluorescent
•	3-Way Lightbulbs
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•	Ballasts and Transformers
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•	Black Light
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•	Miscellaneous Electrical
•	Neodymium Lightbulbs
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Knowledge Center

In an industry where its terminology is often confusing, Voss Lighting is committed to providing its customers with outstanding educational tools and customer service. Simply click on one of the topics below to learn more about that topic.

Glossary of Lighting Terms

Alphabetical Index of Lighting Terminology

Ballasts & Transformers

How Does a Ballast Work?
Controllable/Dimmable Ballasts
Electronic Fluorescent Ballasts
Encapsulated Ballasts
F-Can Ballasts
HID Ballast Kits
Indoor Enclosed
Magnetic Fluorescent Ballasts
Outdoor Weatherproof
Postline Ballasts
Sign Ballasts

Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs

How Does a Compact Fluorescent Work?
Floods & Spots
Cold Cathode Technology
Odor-Reducing Compact Fluorescents
Dimmable Compact Fluorescents
Twin Tube (TT)
Double Twin Tube (DTT)
Triple Twin Tube (TTT)
Long Twin Tube (LTT)
Spring/Twist Lamps
Decorative Compact Fluorescents
Capsule & Bullets
Globes

Environmental Topics

Lamp Disposal & Recycling
Green Building Program (LEED)
Universal Waste Rules
Philips ALTO Technology
What is Sustainable Lighting?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Emergency Lighting

Emergency Ballasts
Edgelit Exit Signs
LED Exit Signs
Combination Exit Signs
Emergency Lights
Retrofit Products

Fluorescent Lightbulbs

How Does a Fluorescent Lightbulb Work?
Circline Fluorescent Lightbulbs
2D Fluorescents
Slimline Linear Fluorescents
High Output Linear Fluorescents
Germicidal Lightbulbs
Color Enhancing Fluorescents
U-Shaped Fluorescents
Dimming Technology

Full Spectrum Lighting

Neodymium Lightbulbs
Daylight/Natural Lighting
What is Full Spectrum Lighting?

General Lighting

Floods, Spots, and Beam Spread
Color Rendering Index (CRI)
Color Temperature
Lightbulb Bases
Lightbulb Shapes and Sizes
Sockets and Lampholders
Lighting Terminology

Halogen Lightbulbs

How Does a Halogen Lightbulb Work?
Double-Ended Linear Halogens
Single-Ended Linear Halogens
Low Voltage Capsules
Low Voltage MR Lamps
Krypton/Xenon Replacement Lamps
Par Lamps
Replacements for Household Lamps

HID Lightbulbs

What is a High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamp?
Mercury Vapor (MV) Lamps
Metal Halide (MH) Lamps
Pulse Start Metal Halide (PS)
High Pressure Sodium (HPS)
Dual Arc (HPS) Lamps
Comfort (HPS) Lamps
Retro Lux (HPS) Lamps
White SON (HPS) Lamps
Low pressure Sodium (LPS) Lamps

Incandescent Lightbulbs

How Does a Incandescent Lightbulb Work?
Heat Lamps

Miscellaneous Electrical Products

Fluorescent Starters

Money-Saving Ideas & Tips

Long-Life Lightbulbs
Energy-Saving Alternatives
Screw-In Retrofits
Emergency Lighting Retrofits

Vendor Lighting Education

Advance University

Philips E Learning

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