Category: Lighting
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3 Ways To Design Brilliant Commercial Lighting In Calgary
The experienced electrician’s at 4-Star Electric are the leader in commercial electrical services including system installation, in Calgary and the surrounding areas. In today’s blog we’ll explore 3 current commercial lighting trends that are changing the way local businesses are thinking about lighting efficiency and employee comfort.
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Different Types of Dimmers
4-Star Electric is Calgary’s trusted electrician—ready to help you with all your electric needs. Here’s a breakdown of the different types of light dimmers, the pros and cons for each and which type is best for your lighting needs.
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The Calgary Guide to Christmas Lights
Setting up stunning holiday Christmas lights safely with this guide from Calgary’s electrical experts! 4-Star Electric shows you how to plan your displays, avoid overloading your circuit, add atmosphere with floodlights, and more.
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How to Choose the Best Room Lighting for Each Part of Your Home
What kind of lighting should you use in your bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, or hallways? Find out with this guide from the experienced professionals at 4-Star Electric.
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10 Inspiring Ways You Can Use Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor spaces can be difficult to plan and light appropriately. To truly enjoy these spaces and make them safe for visitors, a few inexpensive rolls of lights and a little electrical know-how can go a long way. Residential lighting has been our business for years, so we know exactly how the right lighting can turn…
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The Different Types of Dimmers (& What Is Best For You)
Using a dimmer is a great way to reduce the amount of electricity your lights use—while giving you more control over the atmosphere in your space. But not all dimmers are the same—in fact, they use different technology based on the kind of lighting you need to dim. We’ve provided beautiful lighting for Calgary homes…
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Are your lights flickering?
It seems like the stuff of horror movies—you’re hanging out in your home when all of a sudden, the lights start flashing and flickering all by themselves! But while this phenomenon can definitely be spooky, it’s actually quite common. But what you’re probably wondering if this has happened to you lately is—are flickering lights dangerous?…
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What is Smart Lighting? (& How Does it Work?)
Technology is accelerating at speeds unseen in human history, but we must pay tribute to one of the greatest inventions of all time—the light bulb! The light bulb changed the game for worker productivity and reduced fire hazards compared to gas lighting, which was previously the norm. The light bulb remains an integral part of…
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7 Reasons Why Upgrading to LED Lights Makes Sense for your Business
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are becoming one of the first choice bulbs for residential and commercial lighting due to a variety of factors. Business owners can benefit from using LED lighting within their buildings to save money and reduce environmental waste—while also boosting productivity. Sounds too good to be true? Well, it isn’t. Below we’ve outlined…
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The Calgary Guide to Christmas Lights
Setting up stunning holiday Christmas lights safely with this guide from Calgary’s electrical experts! 4-Star Electric shows you how to plan your displays, avoid overloading your circuit, add atmosphere with floodlights, and more.