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Amerlux ORDX5 Wet Locations Downlight

William Attardi on July 16, 2026

The Amerlux ORDX5 is a sealed downlight intended for open or uncovered canopies with direct exposure to the elements.  UL listed for Wet Locations the fixture provides up to 1577 lumens and can be configured with choice of beam spreads, CCT’s, and output.  A die-cast housing with powder coat finish protects from the elements above and allows direct connection to “liquid tight” flexible conduit often used in those applications.  It can also be used in exterior covered ceilings as well.  The fixture easily installs in metal ceilings (or canopies) as well as other ceiling materials with a thickness from .007” to 1.25”. ORDX5 – Amerlux – Commercial Interior Lighting Products Features & Benefits: Wattage 16W max; Lumen Output 1,577 max; Color Temp (CCT) 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K; Color Rendering Index (CRI) 80+, 90+.  Spec Sheet: LIT-E0206-ORDX5-062526.pdf

Amerlux Mini Cavaletto Family

William Attardi on April 3, 2026

The Mini Cavaletto LED is a compact, recessed adjustable wall wash luminaire for commercial and retail environments. The unique optical design allows for 2:1 fixture to wall spacing while providing uniform light on the vertical plane. The Mini Cavaletto LED is a compact, recessed adjustable wall wash luminaire for commercial and retail environments. The unique optical design allows for 2:1 fixture to wall spacing while providing uniform light on the vertical plane. The high-performance optical head with various wattage options can be flush with the ceiling line to provide general illumination or pulled down (up to a 45-degree tilt) for wall washing or menu board lighting. Spaced up to 8′ on center, the Mini Cavaletto LED produces an even gradient of light for any vertical surface. Mini Cavaletto Family – Amerlux – Commercial Interior Lighting Products

Remembering the Solemn Purpose of Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the last Monday in May to honor and mourn U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. The holiday traces its roots to the years immediately following the American Civil War (1861–1865), which caused massive casualties—roughly 620,000 soldiers dead, about 2% of the U.S. population at the time. Communities across the North and South began spontaneously decorating the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers, wreaths, and flags, a practice that gave rise to the original name: Decoration Day. On May 5, 1868, Major General John A. Logan, commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)—a powerful Union veterans’ organization—issued General Order No. 11. This proclaimed May 30, 1868, as a nationwide “Decoration Day” to honor those who died in the Civil War. After World War I, the holiday expanded to honor all American service members who died in any war, not just the Civil War.  In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act to create more three-day weekends for federal employees. This moved Memorial Day to the last Monday in May, effective in 1971, when it was also officially named “Memorial Day.” As one 1868 quote put it: “That Nation which respects and honors its dead, shall ever be respected and honored itself.”