{"id":36150,"date":"2023-02-06T22:12:04","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T22:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devug.onlinetestingserver.com\/susan\/?p=36150"},"modified":"2023-07-03T20:16:19","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T20:16:19","slug":"magnifying-mirror-instructions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devug.onlinetestingserver.com\/susan\/magnifying-mirror-instructions\/","title":{"rendered":"Magnifying Mirror Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"36150\" class=\"elementor elementor-36150\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9ed1473 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9ed1473\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c47c7f7\" data-id=\"c47c7f7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfbb604 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bfbb604\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xl\">Magnifying Mirror Information<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c49b9f1 elementor-tabs-view-horizontal elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"c49b9f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2061\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2061\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Mirror Magnification<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2062\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2062\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Color & Light<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2063\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2063\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Choosing Make-up Mirror<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2061\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Mirror Magnification<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2061\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2061\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><div id=\"x-section-3\" class=\"x-section\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\"><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How do magnifying mirrors work \u2013 the easy stuff?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-4\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\"><h5 class=\"p1\">1) The simple explanation is that because the curvature of the mirror reflects light at an angle the\u00a0reflected image is magnified.<br \/>2) The complex explanation is that there is a lot of physics and math behind the magnification.<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-5\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\"><h4>Let\u2019s look at some simple points first.<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-6\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\"><p>1) The amount of magnification is determined by two factors;<br \/>a. The curvature of the glass \u2013 for any given mirror this is a fixed number and doesn\u2019t\u00a0change.<br \/>b. The distance of the user from the mirror, which, of course, is variable.<br \/>Skipping the\u00a0details for the moment \u2013 up to a point, the further away the user gets from the mirror\u00a0the larger the image.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">2) Magnifying mirrors are rated for their power of magnification based on how much bigger they\u00a0make an object look. A plain flat mirror would be rated at 1X and one that makes an object 3\u00a0times larger would be rated at 3X. For make\u2010up and shaving mirrors the most common ratings\u00a0are 3X, 5X, 7X and 10X. There is a formula for the magnification but, unfortunately, it is not\u00a0always applied correctly.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">3) For most users a 3X or a 5X mirror works very well. Perhaps if the user\u2019s vision is declining a bit\u00a0or if they are doing very detailed work a 7X mirror would be appropriate. In a pocket size\u00a0compact or other small diameter mirror a 10X magnifier works but in a larger mirror the image\u00a0becomes less useful as you look further away from the center of the reflection.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">4) A poorer quality mirror may show some distortion or waviness that will affect its usefulness.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">5) Because its surface is harder and not as easily damaged a glass mirror will provide longer life\u00a0than a plastic mirror and most metal mirrors.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">6) Any mirror should be cleaned carefully. For glass mirrors use a soft, damp cloth and, if\u00a0necessary a little mild detergent or glass cleaner (like Windex). Never use abrasives or scouring\u00a0pads. Remember that some of the finishes on other parts of the mirror are not as damage\u00a0resistant as glass and treat them accordingly. For plastic or other mirror materials refer to the\u00a0manufacturer\u2019s directions.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">The simple summary is that a 3X or 5X mirror should work well for most people. When choosing a\u00a0mirror, check the quality of the reflection and then decide if the magnification meets your needs. Once\u00a0you have a mirror follow the manufacturer\u2019s instructions for cleaning and maintaining it.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-7\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\"><h3>How do magnifying mirrors work \u2013 the technical stuff?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-8\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\"><p class=\"p1\">1) Mirrors function according to the laws of physics \u2013 in this case the laws of reflection.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">2) Ray diagrams are a useful way to help understand how these laws work in magnifying mirrors.\u00a0Basically they track the path of two light rays as they pass through specific points and are\u00a0reflected from the face of the mirror. In the following diagram we are concerned with 3 points,\u00a0the center of curvature, the focal point and the top of an object. Our two light rays behave as\u00a0follows:<br \/>a. Ray 1 originates at the center of curvature, passes through the top of the object and is\u00a0reflected back through the center of curvature \u2013 but we perceive it as passing on\u00a0through the glass in a straight line.<br \/>b. Ray 2 originates at the focal point, passes through the top of the object and is reflected\u00a0back parallel to the axis of curvature \u2013 but we perceive it as passing through the glass in\u00a0line with this reflection.<br \/>c. The two lines intersect at a point behind the mirror which is the top of the image. The\u00a0bottom of the image is a point on the axis directly below the top of the image. Because\u00a0it\u2019s on the back side of the mirror where you can\u2019t actually see it it\u2019s called a virtual\u00a0image<\/p><p class=\"p1\">3) So let\u2019s look at a ray diagram. First let\u2019s define some of the variables<br \/>a. R is the radius of the curved surface of the glass<br \/>b. F is the focal distance of the mirror \u2013 it is 1\/2 of the radius of curvature<br \/>c. H<sub>0<\/sub>\u00a0is the height of the object we\u2019re reflecting<br \/>d. D<sub>0<\/sub>\u00a0is the distance of the object from the center of the mirror<br \/>e. H<sub>1<\/sub>\u00a0is the height of its reflection<br \/>f. D<sub>1<\/sub>\u00a0is the distance of the reflection from the face of the mirror<br \/>g. M is the magnification of the mirror<br \/>h. R, F, H<sub>0<\/sub>\u00a0D<sub>0<\/sub>\u00a0are either known or can be fairly easily measured<br \/>i. H<sub>1<\/sub>\u00a0and D<sub>1<\/sub>\u00a0need to be calculated and once we know them there\u2019s a simple equation for M<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-9\" class=\"x-section cs-ta-center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"x-img x-img-none\" src=\"http:\/\/bacimirrors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Magnifying-Mirror-Diagram5.jpg\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-10\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div id=\"x-section-11\" class=\"x-section\">\u00a0<\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\"><div id=\"pu3759\" class=\"clearfix colelem\"><div id=\"u3759-bw\" class=\"browser_width grpelem\"><div id=\"u3759\"><div id=\"u3759_align_to_page\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u3826-4\" class=\"clearfix grpelem\"><div id=\"pu3759\" class=\"clearfix colelem\"><div id=\"u3759-bw\" class=\"browser_width grpelem\"><div id=\"u3759\"><div id=\"u3759_align_to_page\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u3826-4\" class=\"clearfix grpelem\"><div id=\"pu3759\" class=\"clearfix colelem\"><div id=\"u3759-bw\" class=\"browser_width grpelem\"><div id=\"u3759\"><div id=\"u3759_align_to_page\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u3826-4\" class=\"clearfix grpelem\"><p class=\"p1\">Next let\u2019s look at the equations for this mirror.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-12\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-3\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\"><div id=\"pu3759\" class=\"clearfix colelem\"><div id=\"u3759-bw\" class=\"browser_width grpelem\"><div id=\"u3759\"><div id=\"u3759_align_to_page\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u3826-4\" class=\"clearfix grpelem\"><div id=\"pu3759\" class=\"clearfix colelem\"><div id=\"u3759-bw\" class=\"browser_width grpelem\"><div id=\"u3759\"><div id=\"u3759_align_to_page\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u3826-4\" class=\"clearfix grpelem\"><div id=\"pu3759\" class=\"clearfix colelem\"><div id=\"u3759-bw\" class=\"browser_width grpelem\"><div id=\"u3759\"><div id=\"u3759_align_to_page\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u3826-4\" class=\"clearfix grpelem\"><p class=\"p1\">j. The mirror equation<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-2-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"x-img x-img-none\" src=\"http:\/\/bacimirrors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Magnifying-Mirror-Equation2A.jpg\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-13\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-3\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\"><div id=\"pu3759\" class=\"clearfix colelem\"><div id=\"u3759-bw\" class=\"browser_width grpelem\"><div id=\"u3759\"><div id=\"u3759_align_to_page\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u3826-4\" class=\"clearfix grpelem\"><div id=\"pu3759\" class=\"clearfix colelem\"><div id=\"u3759-bw\" class=\"browser_width grpelem\"><div id=\"u3759\"><div id=\"u3759_align_to_page\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u3826-4\" class=\"clearfix grpelem\"><div id=\"pu3759\" class=\"clearfix colelem\"><div id=\"u3759-bw\" class=\"browser_width grpelem\"><div id=\"u3759\"><div id=\"u3759_align_to_page\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u3826-4\" class=\"clearfix grpelem\"><p class=\"p2\">k. The magnification equation<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-2-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"x-img x-img-none\" src=\"http:\/\/bacimirrors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Magnifying-Mirror-Equation2B.jpg\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-14\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\"><div id=\"pu3759\" class=\"clearfix colelem\"><div id=\"u3759-bw\" class=\"browser_width grpelem\"><div id=\"u3759\"><div id=\"u3759_align_to_page\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u3826-4\" class=\"clearfix grpelem\"><div id=\"pu3759\" class=\"clearfix colelem\"><div id=\"u3759-bw\" class=\"browser_width grpelem\"><div id=\"u3759\"><div id=\"u3759_align_to_page\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u3826-4\" class=\"clearfix grpelem\"><div id=\"pu3759\" class=\"clearfix colelem\"><div id=\"u3759-bw\" class=\"browser_width grpelem\"><div id=\"u3759\"><div id=\"u3759_align_to_page\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u3826-4\" class=\"clearfix grpelem\"><p class=\"p1\">2) Using some high school algebra you can arrive at the data for this table (dimensions are in millimeters and numbers have been rounded)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-15\" class=\"x-section\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"x-img x-img-none alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/bacimirrors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Magnifying-Mirror-Chart4.jpg\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2062\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Color & Light<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2062\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2062\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><div><div><div><div><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Lighting in BACI Mirrors.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><p>Our most popular Baci mirrors use LED light sources but some models are still available with incandescent lighting for those who need to match the look in an existing installation or are not yet ready for the newest technology. Our LED mirrors offer the following advantages:<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><p><em>High light output\u00a0<\/em><em>\u2022 Natural white light\u00a0<\/em><em>\u2022 Accurate color rendering<\/em><br \/><em>Energy efficiency\u00a0<\/em><em>\u2022 Long life\u00a0<\/em><em>\u2022 Operate on universal voltage<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><h4>Light Output.<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><p>The amount of light from a light source is usually measured in Lumens. A simplified technical definition of a lumen is the total amount of visible light emitted by a source. To offer a familiar reference point, a typical 25 watt incandescent light bulb emits about 230 lumens.<\/p><p>Light sources in Baci mirrors emit the following amounts of light:\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">775 Lumens<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div>\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><h4>Natural White Light.<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>LED\u2019s and other light sources can produce light in a wide range of colors, however, for make-up mirrors we\u2019re primarily interested in white light. But, as you\u2019ve probably discovered, there are many colors of \u201cwhite light\u201d ranging from the soft warm glow of a candle to the bright blue\/white of some automotive headlamps.<\/p><p>The color, or hue, of light is referred to as its Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) and is usually measured in degrees Kelvin. In technical terms CCT is roughly the color of a block of carbon heated to a specific temperature on the absolute (Kelvin) scale. For example, the color temperatures of some common light sources are:<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><p><em>40 watt incandescent lamp \u2022\u00a02500\u00ba K<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><p><em>Cool white fluorescent lamp \u2022 4200\u00ba K<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><p><em>Noon daylight \u2022\u00a05500\u00ba K<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Light from Baci mirrors are targeted at the following color temperatures:<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><p><em>High power LED \u2022\u00a03500\u00ba K\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><p><em>Medium\u00a0power LED \u2022\u00a04000\u00ba K<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><p><em>Low\u00a0power LED \u2022 5000\u00ba K<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Most colors of light can be produced by mixing various amounts of Red, Blue and Green light as seen in the charts below. The chart on the left shows that combining red, green and blue light produces white light. Variations in the intensity of each component produce the many different shades of white that we see. The chart on the right shows a range of colors produced when various proportions of red, green and blue light are mixed. Note that white light is only seen in a small area near the middle of the chart.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bacimirrors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/AdditiveColorMixing2.jpg\" \/><\/div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bacimirrors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/CIE1931_ledtuning-2.png\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><h4>Accurate Color Rendering.<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>The CCT describes the color of light emitted by a light source. But we also have to look at another number to consider how that light makes things look. That number is the Color Rendering Index or CRI. It is an indication of how natural things look under light from a specific light source compared to how they look under daylight.<\/p><p>Overall, light is made up of a spectrum of wavelengths and intensities and different light sources contain different spectrums. That can be true even when the color (CCT) of the lights appears to be the same. We perceive objects based on the spectrum they reflect to our eyes. So when an object is illuminated by sources with different spectrums it will look somewhat different under illumination from each source.<\/p><p>CRI is a means to evaluate these differences. CRI is computed from a measurement of how several specific color samples look under light from the source being tested compared to how they look under light from a reference source with the same color temperature. If you compare the CRI\u2019s of two light sources with the same CCT the one with a higher CRI will render colors more naturally.<\/p><p>But remember that the CRI is only meaningful when you\u2019re comparing light sources of the same CCT. For example both an incandescent lamp and natural sunlight have a CRI of about 100. But the incandescent lamp has a CCT of about 2500\u00b0 K vs. the 5000-6000\u00b0 K of the sunlight and an object seen under the incandescent illumination will look yellower than one seen in sunlight.<\/p><p>Typical high power LED\u2019s in the 3000\u00b0 K to 4500\u00b0 K range have CRI\u2019s of 70 to 80. Baci medium and high power LED mirrors have a minimum CRI of 80 which is one of the highest available in comparable light sources. The IES Bathroom Lighting Guide recommends a CRI of 80 or better for applying make-up.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><h4>Energy Efficiency.<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>LED\u2019s (Light Emitting Diodes) produce visible light by passing relatively low power electrical current through a semiconductor.\u00a0 Based on the chemistry and technology the LED emits visible light and some heat.\u00a0 Incandescent lamps produce visible light by passing higher power electrical current through a filament.\u00a0 The filament gets hot enough that it produces visible light and also quite a bit of heat.\u00a0 LED\u2019s are far more efficient than incandescent or even most fluorescent lamps, producing more light and less heat while consuming less energy.<\/p><p>Efficiency in Baci and Echo mirrors is as follows:<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><p><em>High power LED \u2022\u00a0<\/em><em>775 Lumens \u2022\u00a06\u00a0Watts \u2022\u00a0129\u00a0lumens per watt<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><p><em>Medium\u00a0power LED \u2022\u00a0465Lumens \u2022\u00a03\u00a0Watts \u2022\u00a0155\u00a0lumens per watt<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><p><em>Low power LED \u2022\u00a0260\u00a0Lumens \u2022\u00a04\u00a0Watts \u2022\u00a065 lumens per watt<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><p><em>Incandescent \u2022\u00a0120\u00a0Lumens \u2022\u00a015\u00a0Watts \u2022\u00a08\u00a0lumens per watt<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><h4>Long Life.<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>LED\u2019s tend to have very long lives in comparison to incandescent lamps. High power LED\u2019s have an average life of as much as 50,000 to 100,000 hours where incandescent lamps have an average life of about 1000 hours. In either case consider that a make-up mirror is typically used for less than 30 minutes per day and that translates to about 5 years for an incandescent light source and 100 years or more for a LED light source.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><h4>Universal Voltage.<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Baci LED mirrors are designed to operate on virtually all international electrical supplies. In other words, they\u2019ll work in countries like the US where the standard current is 120 Volts at 60 Hertz, or in countries like Germany where the standard current is 240 Volts at 50 Hertz or even in Japan where the current is 100 Volts and can be at either 50 Hertz or 60 Hertz.<\/p><p>Baci LED mirrors include an electrical device that converts the input power to the characteristics that the LED\u2019s need. These devices are not suitable for use on dimmers or some power management systems that alter the normal supply parameters. If you need to operate on one of these systems please contact us.<\/p><p>Incandescent mirrors are typically supplied for operation on 120 volt.<\/p><p>Baci mirrors furnished with a cord and plug are typically supplied with US style plugs but can be supplied with plugs for most other countries on special order.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2063\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Choosing Make-up Mirror<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2063\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2063\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><div id=\"x-section-3\" class=\"x-section\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\"><h4 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">A brief guide to the things you should consider when selecting a personal grooming mirror.<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-5\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\"><h4>The first things to consider when choosing a make-up or shaving mirror include:<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-6\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\"><p><span class=\"s1\">1)\u00a0<\/span>Will it be mounted on the wall or be on the countertop?<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">2)\u00a0<\/span>Will it be lighted?<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">3)\u00a0<\/span>How much magnification?<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-7\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\"><h4 class=\"p1\">Then you need to consider:<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-8\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\"><p class=\"p1\">4)\u00a0If it\u2019s wall mounted, will it be straight ahead of you or at your side?<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">5)\u00a0<\/span>If it\u2019s on the countertop, will you be sitting or standing up?<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">6)\u00a0<\/span>If it\u2019s lighted, how much light and which kind of lighting do you want?<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">7)\u00a0<\/span>Do you need a mirror with a magnifier on one side and a plain mirror on the\u00a0other?<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-9\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\"><h4 class=\"p1\">After answering these questions, the next step is to look at the various mirrors that\u00a0are available and consider these six important features that will help you choose the\u00a0one that\u2019s right for you.<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-10\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\"><h4 class=\"p1\">Style<\/h4><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Is the overall style compatible with the rest of your decor?<\/p><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Does the finish match your plumbing fixtures or otherwise blend with the other\u00a0fittings in the room?<\/p><h4 class=\"p1\">Quality<\/h4><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Is the overall construction sturdy?<\/p><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 What is the mirror made of \u2013 brass is considered preferable in damp areas like\u00a0a bathroom but steel is also acceptable if the finish is high quality and corrosion\u00a0resistant. Some plastic is also satisfactory for frames and other non-moving parts.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Other than obvious scratches and similar flaws it is hard to tell the quality of the\u00a0finishes \u2013 until they fail. The best indicator of finish quality is the reputation on of the\u00a0manufacturer.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Is there a warrantee and, if so, read it to see what\u2019s covered and for how long.<\/p><h4 class=\"p1\">Reflection<\/h4><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Most users will find a 3X mirror acceptable and a 5X mirror a little better. If your eyesight is poor a 7X mirror may be advisable. While a 10X or higher mirror is okay in a small diameter compact or hand mirror as the diameter gets beyond about 6\u201d you will begin to see some distortion around the outer parts of the reflection.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 No matter what the magnification, check your reflection to see if there is any waviness or other distortion.<\/p><h4 class=\"p1\">Lighting<\/h4><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Most bathroom lighting is inadequate for close work like applying make-up or shaving. So the choice of lighting is probably your most important decision when selecting a make-up or shaving mirror. The two essential qualities to consider are the type of lighting and the amount of light. There are generally three kinds of lighting \u2013 incandescent, fluorescent or LED. Each has its own features, advantages and disadvantages.<\/p><p>A) Incandescent lighting comes from the familiar Edison style light bulb. Typically in make-up and shaving mirrors they range from 15 watts to 40 watts. The color of the light is soft and warm but they also generate a fair amount of heat. Lamp life is shorter than either fluorescent or LED lighting so you will have to replace the lamps more often.<\/p><p>B) Fluorescent lighting comes from smaller versions of the fluorescent lamps you see in commercial areas and some more modern shapes that that are seen in Compact Fluorescent Lamps. These lamps are available in a range of colors but the light tends to be bluer than incandescent lamps. However, they produce more light and less heat, use less energy and last longer than incandescent lamps.<\/p><p>C) LED lighting is the newest and most technological light source. Depending on the electronics, chemistry and manufacturing processes colors can be virtually anywhere in the visible spectrum and brightness can run from barely visible to blindingly bright. Energy use will be much less than incandescent or fluorescent lamps and lamp life will be significantly longer. So the utility and quality of LED lighting in a make-up and shaving mirror depends on the manufacturer\u2019s choices of what to build into the product. You can get some information from the technical specifications for color (CCT), light output (Lumens) and Quality of light (CRI) but the best way to judge whether the particular color and output are right for you is to actually look at yourself in the mirror.<\/p><h4 class=\"p1\">Electrical Supply<\/h4><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Almost all incandescent and fluorescent mirrors are built to operate on the power supply in the country where they\u2019re sold \u2013 in the US and neighboring countries 120 Volts at 60 Hertz, in Europe and much of the rest of the world 250 volts at 50 Hertz. So you should only need to verify that the mirror was built for your market.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Many but not all LED mirrors are built to operate on universal voltage \u2013 thus anywhere in the world. So again, only a quick check of the specifications is all that should be necessary.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 What\u2019s more important is whether the mirror will connect to your power supply without problems. For a wall mirror, will it mount on your outlet box properly? Will the wall plate fit the available space? And will it cover the outlet box opening in the wall? For a portable mirror, will the plug fit into the wall outlet properly?<\/p><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Most mirrors have a self-contained on\/off switch but check to be sure that you will not need to add a switch to your electrical system.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Even the highest wattage incandescent mirrors do not have large power requirements so your existing electrical lighting circuit should have enough open capacity to handle a mirror. However, mirrors with a convenience outlet should only be installed on a circuit rated for power outlets which has a grounding conductor and preferably a Ground Fault Current Interrupter.<\/p><h4 class=\"p1\">Cost<\/h4><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Mirrors run the gamut of prices from very low to astonishingly high. In general the old saying \u201cyou get what you pay for\u201d applies; especially as regards quality, performance, durability and satisfaction. Most of us wouldn\u2019t mind owning a Rolls Royce but few of us need or can afford one so we choose the car that best fits our needs and budget. Similarly the proper choice for a mirror is to select the one that meets your needs and is within your budget.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 A lesser mirror may be fine for a few years but then it has to be replaced, while a top of the line mirror can provide a lifetime of service.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Remember also that you are buying this mirror for the specific purpose of applying make-up or shaving. Choose one that allows you to accomplish that in comfort, with the right power of magnification, the right amount and quality of light and a clear, undistorted reflection.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 On top of that, you will want a mirror that is attractive, trouble-free, low maintenance and energy efficient.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-11\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\"><h4 class=\"p1\">You might also want to consider how many mirrors you need. Even if you don\u2019t install them now you might want to consider provisions for adding them later.<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-12\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\"><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Many modern bathrooms have a wide vanity with dual sinks \u2013 one for her and one for him. Adding a grooming mirror at each sink is a nice feature that adds convenience and efficiency for both of you.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 A make-up mirror in the guest bathroom will be appreciated and will make your guests feel valued and pampered.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 A good make-up and shaving mirror in every bathroom will add to the value of your home. Besides the kitchen, the bathrooms are one of the most considered features when buying a home.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-13\" class=\"x-section\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\"><div class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\"><h4 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">So, pick the mirror that will make you happy, do what you need it to do, last a long time and be a reflection of your good taste.<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Magnifying Mirror Information Mirror Magnification Color &#038; Light Choosing Make-up Mirror Mirror Magnification How do magnifying mirrors work \u2013 the easy stuff? 1) The simple explanation is that because the curvature of the mirror reflects light at an angle the\u00a0reflected image is magnified.2) The complex explanation is that there is a lot of physics and 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