When looking to increase building lighting efficiency, the LED ready T5 fixture should be considered at the top of the list. These energy and cost-efficient fixtures make replacement quick, and maintenance simple.
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Replacing Fluorescents with T8 LED Light Bulbs to Power Up and Save
According to the US Energy Information Administration, lighting accounts for 10% of total energy consumption in commercial buildings. This includes schools, hospitals, warehouses, offices, and other industrial spaces. Limiting the amount of energy lost from Read More
PL Lamps: What Are They and How to Find the Right One
This post has been updated from its original 2013 version. PL fluorescent lamps have been in the conservation game for a while. Specifically named for the original creator/manufacturer, this lighting solution is both easy on Read More
CFL to LED Conversion for Pin Lamps
This post has been updated from its original version. PL lamps, given their name by their originator, Philips Lighting, have been in the game for many years now. These pin-based lamps are widely used and Read More
Comparing the 13W GU24 Bulb to Incandescent Bulbs
This post has been updated from its original 2012 version. Compact fluorescent lamps use significantly less energy than incandescent bulbs, and use energy to produce only light. In comparison, incandescents use a great deal of Read More
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
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
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 PL Lamps are Long Lasting and Energy Efficient
LED PL lamps, specifically named for the original manufacturer, Philips Lighting, is easy on energy consumption, yet they can be a bit complicated to understand. To take the guess work of it, here are a Read More