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    Aug 13, 2007, 06:59 PM
    Lighting outside
    What means cut off lite.
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    Aug 13, 2007, 08:26 PM
    The design of a down light that is such the light is "cutoff" by the perimeter walls of the housing, complimented by a reflector that "pushes" light down. This is to utilize the lumens more efficiently , and to prevent light trespass beyond the property line.

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