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What lighting levels should I use?

This depends on what the area to be lit will be used for. The following table provides some guidance:

(X = recommended lighting source,   = alternative lighting source)

Room	Lighting type	Quartz Halogen	Tubular fluorescent	Compact fluorescent	Solar
Kitchen	General		X	X
	Task	X
Living Room	General		
	Task			X
Dining Room	General			X
	Task	X		
Study	General			X
	Task			X
Master Bedroom	General			X
	Task			X
Children's Bedroom	General			X
	Task			X
Laundry	General		X
	Task	X		
Hallway	General			X
	Task	X		
Bathroom	General		X
	Task			X
Outdoor feature	General	X			X
Security constant	Task			X	X
Security - motion detection	Task