Recessed Can Coversion Kits

 

Do you have recessed cans over your kitchen island and wish that you could update the look by adding some mini pendants?

With "The Can Converter" by JBS Enterprises you can make that happen. The Can Converter will adapt almost any recessed can to work with other types of light fixtures or ceiling fans. You can modify can lights to hang a ceiling fan, ceiling light, chandelier, pendant light or just about any other type of light fixture in just minutes. The Can Converter will work with most standard types of recessed cans, including those by Juno lighting and Halo Lighting. These conversion kits are capable of holding a fixture up to 50 lbs., or a ceiling fan up to 35 lbs.

Before installing these you need to first make sure that you have the proper type recessed can.  The recessed can must be a new construction type can that is actually attached to the studs in your ceiling  If you have a remodel type recessed can that is supported only by sheet rock these conversion kits will not work.  If you're not sure what type of cans you have, please check out the FAQ page on "The Can Converter" website.

At Rensen House of Lights you can find "The Can Converter" as well as the pendants, mini pendants, chandeliers, ceiling fans and ceiling lights that you need to transform the look of any room in your home. 

Comtemporary Crystals

Contemporary [kuhn-tem-puh-rer-ee] conforming to modern or current ideas in style, fashion, design, etc.


Crystal [kris-tl] a highly transparent and brilliant type of glass, often used in cut-glass tableware, ornaments, etc
( as modifier ): a crystal chandelier

Contemporary Crystal [kuhn-tem-puh-rer-ee kris-tl] A dramatic focal point for any room in your home.

When mixing the style of contemporary with the glamour of crystal, the end result is a fixture that will shine from top to bottom. These shining jewels come in many different sizes and shapes, making them an option for any room in your home.

Benefits of a Ceiling Fan

Ceiling Fans, when used properly can save you money on your utility bills in both the winter and summer months. Most ceiling fans use only about as much power as a 100 watt light bulb.

In the warmer summer months you want to run your fan in the counter clockwise direction, blowing the air downward. A ceiling fan does not necessarily lower the temperature in the room, but does make the room feel cooler by providing a breeze. The circulation provided by a ceiling fan can make you feel up to 8 degrees cooler, allowing you to set your home thermostat at a higher setting and thus reducing your energy bill.

Ceiling fans can also help reduce your energy bill during the cold winter months. Since warm air is lighter than cool air you will find that in any room there are layers of air with varying temperatures, with the warmest air being near the ceiling. During these cold months you should run your ceiling fan in a clockwise direction at a slower speed. By doing this you will push that warmer air up against the ceiling and then down the walls of the room, creating recirculation of that warmer air without creating a chilling breeze.

This weekend, Rensen House of Lights is having a Pre-Season Fan Sale. We have a wide variety of fans on sale for both indoor and outdoor use at great savings. We have fans with lights starting at only $49. So hurry on in and get you fans before the hot weather arrives.

Are Incandescent Bulbs Really Going Away?

We had a customer in our store over the weekend who made a comment regarding incandescent light bulbs being banned. There is a lot of confusion about what will be happening regarding lights bulbs in the future. The Chicago Tribune had a good article explaining what will be happening starting at the beginning of next year. Read that article at http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/home/sc-home-0221-lightblubs-20110221,0,4911621.story

Give the gift of sparkle for the holidays

Wondering what sort of gift to get for your significant other for the holidays? How about a beautiful crystal chandelier from Schonbek. Schonbek has been making and perfecting crystal chandeliers since it was founded 140 years ago by Adolph Schonbek in Bohemia. Today this 140 years of experience in craftsmanship has made Schonbek the world's leading manufacturer of crystal chandeliers.

Here at Rensen House of Lights you can find a crystal chandelier to fit every taste for every room in your house, whether it be over your dining room table or the jacuzzi tub in the master bathroom. You can also find a great selection on fine crystals on our website at www.rensenhouseoflights.com.




Schonbek's Geometrix line provides a great selection of
contemporary crystals.




Schonbek also provides a great selection of traditional
crystal chandeliers with many choices in frame finish,
as well as color and grade of the crystals.

Buy online at www.rensenhouseoflights.com

Did you know that you now have the capability to shop online through the Rensen House of Lights website?











By going to www.rensenhouseoflights.com you will find over 63,000 items that you can purchase directly online. Okay, I know what you are thinking. You say you don't have time to look through 63,000 items? On our website you will find a search engine to narrow your search to just the items you are looking for. Say you are looking for a new dining room chandelier, you can search for mid-sized chandelier, with glass going up, in a traditional style, with a brushed nickel finish. By narrowing your search this way you go from 63,000 items down to 178 choices. If you see an item that you like you can click on that item and it will bring up a page with the full description. At the bottom of that page you will also find pictures of items in that same family. On that same page you will also find a button to add that item to your shopping cart. Once you are done shopping, just finish the process of checking out, and your items will be delivered directly to your home.



Do a search and find a fixture you like. Items on sale
will always come up first in your search.




Click the add to cart button, then go through the easy
checkout process to have your item shipped directly to
your home.

Lighting with LED

History of the Light-Emitting Diode (LED)

Most people think of LED’s as being a fairly new technology, when in fact LED’s were first discovered over 100 years ago. The Light-emitting diode (LED) was first discovered in 1907 by H.J. Round of Great Britain. However, it would be several decades before the first practical LED would be developed.

The first practical LED was developed in 1962 by Nick Holonyak, Jr. while he was working for General Electric Company. It would be the late 1960’s before LED’s first became available for commercial use, and were only available in the color red. These red LED’s only produced enough light to allow them to be used in applications such as indicator lights for items such as TV’s, radios, or appliances. Other colors of LED’s were developed in the early 1970’s but didn’t go into production until the 1990’s

LED Today

There are two basic types of LED being used today:

Indication: These LED’s are low wattage, typically less than 0.2 watts, and used primarily in applications such as indicator lights on electronics, signals, and signs.

Illumination: As the technology of LED’s was improved through the 1990’s white LED’s and high power LED’s, higher than 1 watt made LED illumination a possibility.

Advantages of LED’s

• Low power consumption compared to conventional lighting.
• LED’s produce no UV output which can damage fabric and artwork.
• Extremely long life.Today’s LED can last up to 50,000 hours.
• LED’s produce very little projected heat.Friendly to the enviorment.

Today’s LED has been developed to the point that it is now usable for lighting throughout your home. Below are examples of what you will find in LED’s for your home.

Pendants and spot scan be mounted on monorail
systems or hung individually on mono point canopies.

LED Tape Lighting can be used in various colors
to create dramatic effects.

LED under cabinet lights make an excellent
source for task lighting.

Decorative LED Rail Lights with adjustable
heads can be mounted on the wall or ceiling