This post has been updated from its original 2014 version. Before the introduction of Omni Directional LED Bulbs, Single Directional LEDs seemed to be the ultimate answer to our energy efficient needs. But despite their Read More
Category: Energy Efficient Lighting
Energy efficient lighting creates light instead of heat the way incandescent bulbs do. In addition, energy efficient lighting produces the same quality of light incandescent bulbs do using only a fraction of the energy. They also last up to 10 times longer, reducing the need for frequent replacement.
Understanding Circular Fluorescent Bulbs
This post has been updated from its original 2013 version. These round bulbs pack a few more features than their fun design suggests, and if you are not savvy to the ways of circline lamps Read More
Mogul Base Lights Bulbs: What Are They?
This blog has been updated from its previous 2009 version It’s about the larger base. Mogul (screw) base light bulbs or mogul base bulbs have larger screw bases (E39) than the standard, medium (E26) screw Read More
Difference Between LED MR16 vs. GU10 vs. PAR16 Bulbs
This blog has been updated from its 2015 version The main difference between a LED MR16 vs. GU10, and PAR16 light is that the bases are different. Both MR16 and GU10 use pin bases that look Read More
Understanding the Difference Between a PAR 30 and BR 30 Bulb
This post has been updated from it’s 2012 version Being namesakes of their halogen and incandescent counterparts, PAR 30 and BR (or R) 30 LEDs are the green solution to outdoor and indoor lighting. Though Read More
Retrofitting Parking and Canopy HIDs with LED Canopy Light Fixtures
For many business, indoor lighting is one of the most important decisions to be made. Equally important, however, should be how the outside is illuminated. For potential customers passing the building at night, or walking Read More
Does Ballast Compatibility Matter When Choosing LED T8 Lamps?
Traditionally, fluorescent T8 linear lamps have been used as the main light source in commercial buildings such as hospitals, warehouses, schools, and more. LED T8 lamps are quickly replacing their fluorescent counterparts. The LED technology Read More
Fluorescent T5 vs LED Bulb Replacement
As recently as 2010, the United States Department of Energy found that nearly 80 percent of lamps being used in commercial buildings were fluorescent. These lights are commonly found in large industrial buildings or other Read More
DLC Standard vs DLC Premium
Last week, the DesignLights Consortium (DLC), delisted products that do not meet the new quality and efficiency standards. There are new technical requirements for indoor and outdoor Luminaries and Retrofit Kits, and there are now two Read More
LED Retrofits vs. LED Ready T8 Replacement Fixtures
Advantages of LED lights include, energy savings, better quality light, and the ability to respond to intelligent controllers, for even more energy savings. Fluorescent light technology does not work well with dimming controls. In comparison, Read More