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BEST PREMIUM PICTURE LIGHT: Homeowner Favorite | 2024 Update

Updated: Oct 2


BEST PREMIUM PICTURE LIGHT

Snapshot:

How To Buy: Lumens Cutsheet: WAC Reed Picture Light 3000K Compatible Dimmer Listed By Manufacturer: Lutron DVELV-300P Indoor/Outdoor: UL listed for damp locations. Color Rendering (CRI): 90+ (never buy LEDs that have a score less than 90). A score of 80 is actually worse than fluorescent lighting. Color Temperature: 3000K Lumens: 544 Wattage: 17 Power Supply/Driver: Included as part of the light fixture housing. Saving Cost: Changing to a less costly picture light can be an effective strategy to reduce project cost.

Tips for Using This Light on Your Project | BEST PREMIUM PICTURE LIGHT:


Dimming:

All dimmers are not created equal. Flickering and buzzing can often be traced back to using a dimmer that isn’t compatible with the LED, or to connecting too many LEDs to a single dimmer. Quality lighting manufacturers often publish literature on which dimmer lines can be used with their LED light fixture. This particular light manufacturer recommends an Electronic Low Voltage dimmer (per the cutsheet). For my projects I like to use ELV Lutron dimmers. It is always worthwhile budgeting for quality dimmers that are compatible with the LED you have chosen.


Value Engineering & Alternates:

If you find that you need to trim cost on your project, consider a less costly picture light from Kuzco. If on the other hand you're willing to spend a bit more for optimal lighting, I highly recommend the Uptown LED picture light from WAC.


Lighting Layout

One of the most common questions I get, is "how should I lay out the lighting"? If you need help laying out your lighting, check out our free partner site LightingJUMP.com. We provide simple lighting diagrams so that you can be confident in your design.





Another common question I get, is "how many lights will I need"? If you need help figuring out how many lights are needed, try out our free partner site LightingJUMP.com. We provide simple lighting estimators so you can be confident that you will have enough light for your designs.






















I hope this helps! Reach out if you have questions, and good luck with your project!


If you'd like help finding the right lighting vibe for your project, we also offer free Youtube tutorials at Youtube.com/@LightingJUMP 



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