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
Category: LED Lighting
LED lights greatly outlast CFL bulbs, incandescent bulbs, and halogen bulbs. In addition to long life, they produce an equivalent light quality using only a fraction of the energy required by other bulbs.
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
LED Troffers are Ideal in Office Drop Ceilings
Found often in schools, hospitals, offices, retail settings, and for grid ceiling applications, LED troffers are rectangular light fixture that fits into a modular dropped ceiling grid, which are usually 2’x2′ or 2’x’4. Troffer fixtures initially used fluorescent bulbs, such Read More
LED Emergency Lights and Exit Signs are a Win-Win!
During an emergency, the power often goes out and standard exit signs do not give off enough light to enable people to see down hallways or stairwells. LED emergency lights and exit sign combinations are Read More
What Does High CRI Mean?
One of the most useful measurements when referring to a lighting source is the Color Rendering Index, also known as the CRI. The CRI measures the ability of a light source to accurately show all Read More
Trend: LED Vintage Edison Light Bulbs
The old-school Edison style light bulbs of the 20th century were evolutionary yet far from the different variations of light bulbs that have been developed today. The first models of light bulbs developed by Thomas Read More
What is an LED Dusk to Dawn Light?
Dusk-to-dawn LED fixtures are triggered on and off by the amount of light reaching the fixture’s sensor, making them suitable for outdoor areas such as streets, roadways, parking lots, and pedestrian areas. The dusk-to-dawn feature Read More
Internal Driver vs. Instant Start for LED T8 Tube
LED T8 tubes, which used to be exclusive to fluorescent technology, are the new standard for commercial and household lighting. These tubes are ideal for replacement, emitting the same amounts of light as fluorescent T8s Read More
What is a Vapor Tight / Vapor Proof LED Fixture?
Businesses and individuals can face many challenges when choosing ideal lighting for wet atmospheres. Vapor tight and vapor proof lighting fixtures are specially designed to not only to provide protection and reliability for any space, Read More