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Lighting Chronicles

Maris Lighting Company

March, 2022

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Light Bulb Lingo | 3-Way Bulb vs 3-Way Fixture

3-Way Bulb

A 3-way BULB is a single bulb that looks like a regular light bulb. However, if installed in a 3-way socket controlled by a 3-way switch it will produce 3 different light levels. Low (40w equivalent), medium (60w equivalent) or high (100w equivalent). In hospitality this kind of bulb is frequently used in desk or floor lamps.

3-Way Fixture

A 3-way fixture uses two regular bulbs in two regular on/off sockets controlled by a single 3-way rotary, toggle or push button switch. The first switch position turns ONE bulb on. The second position turns off the first bulb and turns on the OTHER bulb. The third position turns BOTH bulbs on. In hospitality we are used to seeing this situation on the wall or nightstand between two beds. Both bulbs can share a single shade.

3-way bulbs are NOT dimmable.

A 3-way bulb in an on/off socket controlled by an on/off switch will produce a single light level.

An on/off bulb in a 3-way socket controlled by a 3-way switch will produce off/off/high light levels.

Specialized Solutions | Rapid Response

We all want time to be on our side, but sometimes it's not. When you need bulbs in a hurry, ask for "Rapid Response" from Maris Lighting. "Rapid Response" orders received by 10am EST generally leave our facility the same day. Combining "Rapid Response" processing with UPS or FedEx expedited freight can have your bulbs on site as early as TOMORROW.
Chris Young

Chris Young

Marlene and Chris Young founded Maris Lighting in 1996. Marlene is the “Mar” and Chris is the “is” of Maris. For 25 years Chris has assisted many hundreds of designers, developers and hotel owners throughout the USA, Canada, and the Caribbean, find more beautiful and more efficient light bulb solutions. His efforts have helped entire brands and portfolios of properties move from energy sucking incandescent bulbs to energy sipping fluorescent circlines, spirals, early effort LEDs and now the beautiful and ultra-efficient LED bulbs of today. Designers, developers, purchasing organizations and hotel owners who want to reduce their impact on our environment, reduce their operating costs by saving energy and increasing product longevity, and enhance the beauty and appeal of their properties, find his technical understanding and deep connection to the hospitality industry a unique asset.