low voltage light bathroom low profile

low voltage light bathroom low profile

Leviton ODS10-ID Decora 120/277-Volt Wall Switch Occupancy Sensor, White $42.99 The Leviton ODS10-ID Decora wall switch occupancy sensor is the ideal energy-saving choice to provide automatic (auto on/off and manual on/auto off) lighting control in a variety of commercial and residential applications, including offices, conference rooms, multimedia rooms, child-care centers, and more. The ODS10 is the perfect solution for controlling a wide variety of load types. It features ...

Panasonic FV-20NLF1 WhisperLine 240 CFM In-Line Fan, 6-Inch Duct $269.00 FV-20NLF1 The Panasonic WhisperLine in-line 240 CFM bathroom fan is designed for multiple-task ventilation. This means that you can ventilate multiple areas or multiple rooms with just one fan. For example, you can place inlets over the shower, tub, toilet and/or vanity in a single bathroom and still use just one fan. In recent years, homes have become more airtight and energy efficient. While t...

CSL Lighting RLV-2704 Adjustable Wallwash Housing Trim Recessed Finish:Brushed Nickel, Light Bulb:(1)20w T4 GY6.35 12v Halogen 2.7 Series recessed adjustable wall-wash housing and trim. Minimum 3/8 mounting thickness required. 6 lead wires rated 250C. Porcelain socket. Class 2 transformer required (sold separately). No additional housing required. ETL listed....

Leviton ODS10-ID Decora 120/277-Volt Wall Switch Occupancy Sensor, White $42.99 The Leviton ODS10-ID Decora wall switch occupancy sensor is the ideal energy-saving choice to provide automatic (auto on/off and manual on/auto off) lighting control in a variety of commercial and residential applications, including offices, conference rooms, multimedia rooms, child-care centers, and more. The ODS10 is the perfect solution for controlling a wide variety of load types. It features ...

Panasonic FV-20NLF1 WhisperLine 240 CFM In-Line Fan, 6-Inch Duct $269.00 FV-20NLF1 The Panasonic WhisperLine in-line 240 CFM bathroom fan is designed for multiple-task ventilation. This means that you can ventilate multiple areas or multiple rooms with just one fan. For example, you can place inlets over the shower, tub, toilet and/or vanity in a single bathroom and still use just one fan. In recent years, homes have become more airtight and energy efficient. While t...

CSL Lighting RLV-2704 Adjustable Wallwash Housing Trim Recessed Finish:Brushed Nickel, Light Bulb:(1)20w T4 GY6.35 12v Halogen 2.7 Series recessed adjustable wall-wash housing and trim. Minimum 3/8 mounting thickness required. 6 lead wires rated 250C. Porcelain socket. Class 2 transformer required (sold separately). No additional housing required. ETL listed....

T3450K Downlight Non Adjustable Low Profile Trim by Contrast Lighting $40.07 The Contrast Lighting T3450K Downlight Non Adjustable Low Profile Trim comes in a variety of finish and reflector combinations and features a 2.63" opening for low voltage halogen lighting. The metal trim lies practically flush against the ceiling. Pair with any Contrast Lighting 3000 series housing. Contrast Lighting, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Quebec, manufactures top-quality lighting for the North American market, with a special emphasis on halogen recessed lighting fixtures. The Contrast Lighting T3450K Downlight Non Adjustable Low Profile Trim is available with the following: Details:Clear lensMetal trimLow voltageSuitable for new construction, remodel and insulated ceiling housings (3000 series) UL Listed for damp locationsMade in CanadaOptions:Finish: Almond, Antique Brass, Antique Copper, Antique Silver, Architectural Bronze, Black, Brushed Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Chrome, Gold Plated 24k, Matte White, Metallic Grey, Satin Chrome, Satin Nickel, or White.Reflector: Anodized Aluminum, Anodized Azur, Anodized Burnt Orange, Anodized Cobalt Blue, Anodized Inca Gold, Anodized Rubis, Painted Black, Painted Matte White, Painted White, Specular Black, Specular Champagne, or Specular Clear.Lighting: One 20-50 Watt 12 Volt Low-voltage Type MR16 Halogen lamp (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within five days. Dimensions: Fixture: Opening 2.63 In., Height 2 In., Overall Diameter 4.44 In.

Ariadni Magnetic Low Voltage Light Dimmer by Lutron $40 The Ariadni Magnetic Low Voltage Light Dimmer by Lutron is for use with low-voltage lighting that uses a magnetic transformer. It features a traditional toggle switch and smooth linear-style dimmer for a traditional wallplate opening. Located in Coopersburg, PA, Lutron is a comprehensive resource for lighting control solutions for residential and commercial application. The Ariadni Magnetic Low Voltage Light Dimmer by Lutron is available with the following options: Color: Ivory, Light-almond, or White (shown) The Ariadni Magnetic Low Voltage Light Dimmer by Lutron uses standard single-pole wiring (one switch for one light) for easy installation. Maximum capacity is 450 Watts. Power-failure memory. Accepts the Lutron Fassada Wall Plate (sold separately). The Fassada Wall Plate is traditional in style (small opening), is a perfect color match to the dimmer, and shows no visible mounting hardware. Shipping: This item usually ships within 24 hours.

R3151WK Wall Washer, Low Profile, Adjustable, Square Trim by Contrast Lighting $49.61 The Contrast Lighting R3151WK Wall Washer, Low Profile, Adjustable, Square Trim comes with an ultra-thin trim, an inner swivel adjusting the light up to 30 degrees back and forth and a wide range of possible finishes. The inner reflector also comes in a variety of colors. Use with a 3000 Series housing (sold separately). Contrast Lighting, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Quebec, manufactures top-quality lighting for the North American market, with a special emphasis on halogen recessed lighting fixtures. The Contrast Lighting R3151WK Wall Washer, Low Profile, Adjustable, Square Trim is available with the following: Details:Clear lensMetal trimSwivels at 30 degreesLow voltageUL Listed for damp locationsMade in CanadaOptions:Finish: Almond, Antique Brass, Antique Copper, Antique Silver, Architectural Bronze, Black, Brushed Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Chrome, Gold Plated 24k, Matte White, Metallic Grey, Satin Chrome, Satin Nickel, or White.Reflector: Anodized Aluminum, Anodized Azur, Anodized Burnt Orange, Anodized Cobalt Blue, Anodized Inca Gold, Anodized Rubis, Painted Black, Painted Matte White, Painted White, Specular Black, Specular Champagne, or Specular Clear.Lighting: One 20-50 Watt 12 Volt Low voltage Type MR16 Halogen lamp (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within five days. Dimensions: Opening: Width 1.69 In. Fixture: Height 2 In., Overall Width 4.25 In.

R3151K Recessed Pinhole Square/Square Trim, Low Profile by Contrast Lighting $45.79 The Contrast Lighting R3151K Recessed Pinhole Square/Square Trim, Low Profile sits as flush to the ceiling as you can get. The square metal trim is 1/32" thick, with a nearly 2" opening and available in a variety of finishes. The inner reflector also comes in a range of colors. Use with a 3000 Series housing (sold separately). Contrast Lighting, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Quebec, manufactures top-quality lighting for the North American market, with a special emphasis on halogen recessed lighting fixtures. The Contrast Lighting R3151K Recessed Pinhole Square/Square Trim, Low Profile is available with the following: Details:Clear lensMetal trimLow voltageUL Listed for damp locationsMade in CanadaOptions:Finish: Almond, Antique Brass, Antique Copper, Antique Silver, Architectural Bronze, Black, Brushed Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Chrome, Gold Plated 24k, Matte White, Metallic Grey, Satin Chrome, Satin Nickel, or White.Reflector: Anodized Aluminum, Anodized Azur, Anodized Burnt Orange, Anodized Cobalt Blue, Anodized Inca Gold, Anodized Rubis, Painted Black, Painted Matte White, Painted White, Specular Black, Specular Champagne, or Specular Clear.Lighting: One 20-50 Watt 12 Volt Low voltage Type MR16 Halogen lamp (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within five days. Dimensions: Fixture: Overall Width 4.25 In., Height 2 In. Opening: Width 1.69 In.

Skylark Low Voltage Magnetic Light Dimmer by Lutron $55 The Skylark Low Voltage Magnetic Light Dimmer, by Lutron, is a designer-style, high quality light dimmer for use with magnetic transformers. Preset, or slide to on/off. Uses standard, single-pole wiring (one switch controls one light) for easy installation. Power failure memory. Located in Coopersburg, PA, Lutron is a comprehensive resource for lighting control solutions for residential and commercial application. The Skylark Low Voltage Magnetic Light Dimmer, by Lutron, accepts the Claro Wall Plate, by Lutron. The wallplate features a designer (large) opening, a clean appearance with no visible screws and a perfect color match (sold seperately). To purchase the Claro Wall Plate, see below. The Skylark Low Voltage Magnetic Light Dimmer has a capacity of 450 watts and is available with the following options: Color: White, Light-almond (shown), or Ivory Shipping: This item usually ships within 24 hours.

Maestro Low Voltage Magnetic Light Dimmer by Lutron $95 The Lutron Maestro Low Voltage Magnetic Light Dimmer is where microprocessor technology meets a standard light switch in variable touch-control dimming activation. The Maestro is designed to accept a designer-style (large opening) wall plate such as the Lutron Claro Wall Plate (sold separately). Lutron, located in Coopersburg, PA, is a comprehensive resource for lighting control solutions for residential and commercial application. The Lutron Maestro Low Voltage Magnetic Light Dimmer is available with the following: Included Features: Variable dimming levels. 10-second delayed off function. LED light-level indicators. Maximum capacity 600 watts. For use with magnetic transformers. Single-pole (one light) or three-way wiring. Power failure memory.Options: Color: Ivory, Light Almond, or White (shown).Shipping: This item ships within 24 hours.

Maestro Low Voltage Electronic Light Dimmer by Lutron $168 The Lutron Maestro Low Voltage Electronic Light Dimmer is where microprocessor technology meets a standard light switch in variable touch-control dimming activation. The Maestro Electronic Dimmer is designed to accept a designer-style (large opening) wall plate such as the Lutron Claro Wall Plate (sold separately). Lutron, located in Coopersburg, PA, is a comprehensive resource for lighting control solutions for residential and commercial application. The Lutron Maestro Low Voltage Electronic Light Dimmer is available with the following: Included Features: Variable dimming levels. 10-second delayed off function. LED light-level indicators. Maximum capacity 600 watts. For use with electronic transformers. Single-pole (one light) or three-way wiring. Power failure memory.Options: Color: Ivory, Light Almond, or White (shown).Shipping: This item ships within 24 hours.

If you are looking to warm your floors with a radiant heat system, and have typed “radiant heat system” into a search engine, you might find yourself scratching your head at this point.  There are dozens of products available to purchase, and there are even more companies telling you that their product is the best.

So which product is the best?  Should you install a hydronic heating system that pumps hot water through your floors, an electric cable heating system, or a low voltage screen system?  The answer lies in the type of project you are doing.  Not every system is ideal for every project, but there is an ideal system for every project.

Hydronic Heating Systems

Hydronic floor heating is the oldest and most popular type of radiant floor heating.  These systems are comprised of a boiler or hot water heater, pumps, manifolds, pex tubing, thermostat, and either gypcrete (a concrete-like material) or wood panels.  Hydronic heating is the most complex of all radiant heat systems.  These systems require trained professionals to design and perform the installation.  Your best economies of scale are achieved for hydronic systems in large areas or entire homes because of their expensive components and operational costs. 

Hydronic systems can be installed under any type of flooring.  Most hydronic systems require hot water tubing to be installed in a 2 to 4 inch bed of light concrete and are best installed during the initial construction because of its weight load demands and adjustments to floor height. Recent low-mass products have been developed to avoid these challenges by fitting the tubing into pre-cut wood panels making hydronic systems more convenient and possible for most major remodeling projects.

If you want to heat smaller areas like a bathroom or kitchen, a hydronic floor heating system may not be the best value for your project.  The complexity and cost of installing the system, along with the long-term maintenance and up-keep required, is not worth the small amount you will save in operational costs.

Electric Cable Heating

Electric cable heating systems, often called line or high voltage systems, are gaining  popularity and are ideal for heating smaller areas (10-300 square feet) like bathrooms, kitchens, and sun rooms.  These systems are comprised of a thermostat and a heating cable.  On some systems, the cable will be shipped to you as a large spool of cable.  These systems are often times less expensive, and give you the ability to space the cable how you want and customize a layout that will heat every square inch of your floor.  Other systems have the cable attached to a plastic mesh or tape to create a mat to maintain its proper spacing. 

Every available cable system is equally effective, and so when determining which system to purchase, you should look at the warranty of the product, along with the ease of installation.  Some cables must be embedded in a separate layer of concrete or mortar, whereas other systems can simply be installed in the thin set. Most cable systems can only be installed under tile. However, on others, if the cable is embedded in mortar or concrete, any flooring can be installed on top of the concrete.  When heating smaller areas, it is nearly impossible to beat the simplicity and price of an electric cable heating system.

Low-Voltage Screen

Finally, there are low-voltage radiant heat systems.  These systems are ideal for mid-size to larger areas (300-3000 square feet) and are comprised of a control box, transformer, heating screen or cable, and thermostat.  The main advantage to a low-voltage screen (Zmesh) system is the extremely low profile of the heating element.  Zmesh is a 12 inch wide bronze-wired mesh that resembles screen door material.  This mesh is practically paper thin and does not buildup floors during the installation.  Zmesh can be installed directly under any type of flooring including hardwood, tile, and carpet.  Whereas most cable systems must be installed on top of the concrete board when installing tile, Zmesh can be installed underneath it.  These systems are easy to install and don’t require maintenance like a hydronic system.

Radiant heat technology has made significant advances over the years and is an excellent way to supplement your existing heating system or be your sole source of heat.  One good way to be assured that you’re being sold the best system for your project is to buy from a company that offers all of the available types of radiant heat.

Warmzone, Inc. is one company who carries various types of radiant systems and is dedicated to specifying the product that makes the most sense for each individual job.  Without a bias towards one system they have become a consumer advocate in the radiant industry and will save you time and money.  Warmzone has already done the research and has selected to only work with the best products on the market.  Because they are a large nation-wide wholesaler, they can offer you the best pricing by selling to you direct.  You can receive a free estimate for your project by submitting a request at www.warmzone.com or calling them at 1-888-488-WARM.