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LAMPS & LIGHTING – A GLOSSARY OF TERMS:
U – Lamps & Lighting Dictionary:
UV to URN and much more
U Lamp
Linear, double-ended fluorescent lamp, usually T8 or T12, bent into a “U” shape.
Undercabinet Fixtures
Fixtures which are placed under a cabinet or room recess to provide task and accent lighting. Under kitchen cabinets they can light a countertop with task lighting. In a display cabinet they can be used to illuminate a prized collection. They include slim, energy-efficient fluorescents, miniature track lighting and strips of low-voltage mini-lights.
UL
Underwriters Laboratory. Commonly referred to as “UL”. An independent organization whose responsibilities include rigorous testing of electrical products. When products pass these tests, they can be labelled and advertised as “UL Listed”. UL tests for product safety only.
Ultraviolet Light (UV)
Light that is shorter in wavelength and higher in frequency than visible violet light.
Universal
Common name for a plain track that accepts a wide range of line voltage reflectorized lamps.
Urn
Wall bracket light fixture with an uplight distribution and a distinctive urn shape.
Utility Lighting
Commonly refers to ceiling and wall fixture lighting that is plain and durable. Utility fixtures usually feature plastic lenses and diffusers instead of glass. The housing may also be of moulded plastic.
