Lighthouse of Trenton Seminar Promotes Savings

While settling into the cozy showroom of the Lighthouse of Trenton alongside co-owner Suzanne Wallace, I found my eyes taking in every inch the 5,600-square foot store had to offer. With a variety of lamps, chandeliers, and unique lamp switches, it’s easy to get lost imagining where to place the items in your own home.

“That’s my favorite,” Wallace chimed. A Tiffany Pendant Chandelier composed of over 1,500 pieces. Full of color, the chandelier brought a charmed smile across her face as she nodded with approval, adding, “It’s just a piece of art.”

As we continue to take in the store, a ring from the store’s Howard Miller clock reminds Wallace to begin bringing out the refreshments for the evening’s seminar. Taking my seat, over a dozen enthusiastic home owners, regular customers, and electricians are greeted at the door by the store’s mascot, Angus.
 
Shortly after settling into their chairs, with refreshments in hand, the zealous guests welcome the seminar’s front man, Bill Bondy. Bondy, who is a representative of Laidco Sales, Inc and works as an affiliate of WAC Lighting, was as fun as he was informative for the entire 90-minute presentation.

Among the products and tips discussed, Bondy spent a good portion of his time on WAC’s Invisiled Pro 24V – a tape-like strip that functions on 100 watts per 40 feet. Perfect for the stairway in a home or underneath the cabinets of a kitchen, the item proves to be more cost efficient than the generic 100 watt incandescent light bulb.

“People are realizing that spending a few extra bucks for the bulbs is cutting their electricity bill drastically,” said Bondy.

He also stressed the importance of keeping the bulbs upright when in use. He explained that when the bulbs are lit, they heat up, and the heat rises and slowly shorts out the wires inside the screw cap, which can cut the life of a bulb from 10,000 hours of use to just 2,000.

At the conclusion of the seminar, Wallace embraced Bondy’s sentiments and endorsed the use of tape lights.

“In an area like the family room or a basement where you’re keeping the lights on for a long period of time is where it really makes sense,” said Wallace. “The flexibility is incredible -- you can do just about whatever you want. It just makes sense.”