Philips Lumileds Sheds New Light on Street Lighting in White Paper

September 13, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Philips Lumileds today released “LEDs: Coming Soon to a Street Light Near You,” a new white paper that discusses the emerging use of power LEDs in street lighting and describes a demonstration design that yields lower total ownership costs, much improved lighting and significant energy savings — as much as 50% — over standard lighting technologies. The paper can be downloaded free of charge at www.lumileds.com/pdfs/WP14.pdf. Governments, municipalities... 

P&S Adds Three New Dimmers to Expand Lighting Controls Product Line

November 2, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Pass & Seymour/Legrand (P&S), a leading manufacturer of electrical wiring devices and home systems, announces the addition of three new products to its LS Series of lighting and fan speed controls. The new products include the Decorator Slide Dual Dimmer, Decorator Preset Dimmer with Independent Switch, and the Preset Single Pole 3-way Dual Fan Speed/Dimmer. The LS Series Dual Dimmer features two 300-watt, single pole, slide-to-off dimmers... 

DaVinci Elizabeth Toddler Bed

October 30, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Da Vinci Elizabeth II Toddler Bed The Da Vinci Elizabeth II is one of the smartest toddler beds with clean, elegant lines and beautiful finishes. Part of the Da Vinci Elizabeth collection this toddler bed will be a welcome addition to the nursery and fits in well not only with the rest of the collection but also with many other designs. A toddler bed is a wonderful choice because it provides a smooth transition from a crib to an adult bed. Sized just... 

Final Wooden House by Sou Fujimoto Architects

November 27, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

Primitive house mad entirely of wood set against a dramatic Japanese backdrop. Architect Sou Fujimoto has created a wooden house to express the versatility of lumber. It blurs between wall, ceiling, floor and chair (where people can sit) that embody the architectural experience within the whole structure.

Antique Black Media Chest

June 12, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Give your high-tech media components a sturdy and elegant home. With an antique black finish and antique finish hardware, this media chest brings traditional refinement to modern viewing. Designed to accommodate your changing media needs, the center doors open to an adjustable shelf. Two more adjustable shelves lie behind each side door. Built-in cord management offers further convenience. Constructed of hardwood solids. Ships fully assembled.

Rustic Log TV Stand

November 9, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Dimensions: Outside 43.5″ wide x 25.5″ deep x 25.5″ high. Inside width is 36.5″. View product detail on Amazon.Com

Porter-Cable BN125A 5/8-Inch to 1-1/4-Inch 18 Gauge Brad Nailer

January 4, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

This Porter-Cable 18-gauge, 1-1/4-inch brad nailer shoots standard brads from 5/8 to 1-1/4 inches long. The gun’s die-cast aluminum body is lightweight but strong, and the handle is comfortable to hold, even over long periods of time. The quick-release nosepiece lets you clear jams quickly and easily. Features include a special hardened driver blade, a sequential fire trigger, a visual reload indicator, a safety that’s located behind... 

Leatherman 830039 New Wave Multitool with Leather Sheath

July 13, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

The most popular full-size Leatherman tool is now better than ever. Larger knives, stronger pliers, longer wire cutters and all-locking blades make the new Wave an essential piece of equipment for any job or adventure. The pliers have been redesigned to withstand more than double the previous squeezing load, and the new bronze bushing makes one-hand knife access a smooth operation — plus, the one-at-a-time blade selection function means that... 

New Combiner Box from Blue Oak Energy

January 17, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Blue Oak Energy introduces the Homerun Combiner Box, an inverter accessory that provides resistance to harsh weather and corrosion. The Homerun has a NEMA 4X rated fiberglass enclosure for protecting equipment from the elements. The design of the combiner box allows for vertical and horizontal mounting and provides enough room to route and organize many types of solar array conductors. This product was made to simplify and reduce the cost of installing... 

Makita BDF452HW 18 Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Driver Drill Kit

July 13, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Experience the power and reduced weight of the new lithium-ion technology, without the high cost. Lithium-ion cordless tools provide more power with less weight. This cordless drill-driver is a more compact, lighter-weight version of the LXT 18 volt tool. It has a 1.5 amp hr battery, which is half the size of the LXT 3.0 Amp hr batteries. This is not a light-duty tool by any means; it kicks butt in the 18-volt category. It boasts 450 in./lbs. of... 

50 x AG13/LR44/A76 Alkaline Lithium button cell battery

January 18, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Designed for Watches, Calculators, Abtronic devices, PDA, toys and all teh above mentioned devices !***Steady & reliable electric current is ensured.***Very compact and powerful! And we will ship from our Hongkong warehouse, it will take 4-9 business days to reach you!View product details at Amazon

Del Mar DataTrac Adds 37 Clients In Six Months

October 20, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Del Mar DataTrac®, Inc. announced at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA’s) 95th Annual Convention & Expo that the company has added 37 clients in the six-month period spanning February to August 2008. Del Mar DataTrac provides solutions that empower small- and medium-sized mortgage bankers to deliver extraordinary customer service and drive up production while reducing risk, increasing productivity and streamlining their overall efficiency. This... 

Airvac Vacuum Sewer Systems

November 2, 2008 Filed Under: Construction, Home Improvement

Airvac offers commercial, institutional, and municipal toilet systems that use vacuum technology, small-diameter piping, and just three pints of water per flush (or even less, depending on the type of installation). System design is highly flexible: The waste piping can be routed in any direction around ductwork, bulkheads, and other obstructions, including environmentally sensitive outdoor areas. Airvac’s commercial toilets look like traditional... 

Dolce Dark Walnut Telephone Table

August 28, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Create an organized call center in your kitchen, family room or bedroom with this Furio telephone table. Made of solid wood with a dark walnut finish, it features a wood and laminate top, middle shelf and flared legs. An enclosed storage area with a chrome-handled door keeps phone books out of sight. Imported. 33.5Hx17.75Wx15.75D”.

The Rectorseal Corporation Acquires OEM Products Inc.

September 18, 2008 Filed Under: Construction, Real Estate

The Rectorseal Corporation, a Houston-based manufacturer of specialty chemical products and tools for the HVAC industry, has acquired the assets of OEM Products Inc., Gardnerville, NV, manufacturer of the widely used, patented Kickstart® hard-start device for A/C compressors (www.kickstartoem.com) Hard start devices extend the life of compressors considerably by bringing them up to full speed more quickly and efficiently. They also assist compressors...