Author: Anthony Frasca

  • Are Grow Tents a Fire Hazard? Indoor Growing Facts

    Are Grow Tents a Fire Hazard? Indoor Growing Facts

    It is common practice for people to use grow tents to grow their micrograms indoors. However, a major concern is that the materials used in setting up a grow tent generate heat which can be a fire hazard. Heat generating equipment such as electricity, waterproof canvas, and light are basic features of a grow tent. These are…

  • LED Panels vs. Troffer Lights Explained

    LED Panels vs. Troffer Lights Explained

    The similarities and differences between troffer and flat panel light fixtures What is a Troffer light fixture? A troffer light fixture is a type of recessed lighting that is commonly used in commercial and office spaces. It is a rectangular-shaped light that is installed in the ceiling and typically used to illuminate a specific area…

  • How To: Commercial Lighting for Restaurants

    How To: Commercial Lighting for Restaurants

    A study at Cornell University showed that 16-24% of diners stay and buy food more in well-lit places. Set this example picture on your mind, you are hanging out with friends and you hit the bar in a hangout chill gathering. You’ll probably end up choosing a place that has warm temperature lighting. This happens because…

  • Which LED Flat Panel Lights can Replace Troffer Fixtures?

    Which LED Flat Panel Lights can Replace Troffer Fixtures?

    With the move from light Troffers and traditional light panels to the newly developed LED panel lights, it can be a handful to decide which LED panel is best for you. From these many options, knowing the best type of LED flat panel light, which fits in your space, is possible, but only by looking into the various types…

  • LED vs. Fluorescent Tube Lighting – The Differences

    LED vs. Fluorescent Tube Lighting – The Differences

    LED Tube Lighting Vs. Fluorescent It is not easy for you to distinguish between a LED and Fluorescent tube light unless you are an expert or common consumer within the lighting industry. Choosing the best type of lighting may require you to check out your options and peruse their distinctive features. Both LED and Fluorescent technologies come in linear…

  • The Differences between Tube Lights: T2, T4, T5, T8 and T18

    The Differences between Tube Lights: T2, T4, T5, T8 and T18

    Tube Light Bulb Sizes, Shapes and Types Regardless of the rapt conversion from linear fluorescent lighting to LED lighting, there are still people who still actively use fluorescent tubes for their light fixtures and seek better ways to make choices within the same frame of their choice. The efficiency of your commercial lighting is substantially dependent on the size…

  • 4 ​Tips to Brighten a Yard, Landscape or Garden

    4 ​Tips to Brighten a Yard, Landscape or Garden

    Installing yard and landscape lighting is truly a DIY project on its own, and one often encourages themselves to do it well. If not, it may mar the beauty of the building and as well pose a security threat to the occupants. To achieve something worthwhile in the landscape lighting, here some tips that can you through.…

  • 5 Cautions Before Buying LED Light Bulbs

    5 Cautions Before Buying LED Light Bulbs

    The use of LED lighting has become widely accepted among all following the merits associated with it when compared to the alternatives. While the use of LED lighting is commendable and encouraged, it is important to note that it does require few factors to consider before going for LED light bulbs. This piece will provide you…

  • How Landscape Lighting Increases Home Value

    How Landscape Lighting Increases Home Value

    Visual appeal in any space is one thing a lot of people love. Still, when the sun goes down while spending time with loved ones, it gets harder to stay outdoors for too long when visibility begins to deteriorate. Landscape lighting goes a long way in presenting home views in manners ranging from surreal to calm,…

  • Coronavirus – Nassau, San Francisco, now State of Emergency. How this affects the lighting industry

    Coronavirus – Nassau, San Francisco, now State of Emergency. How this affects the lighting industry

    As we all have been reading and hearing about the Coronavirus, continued worry rises as the virus begins to spread to the backyard of the United States. San Francisco has now declared a State of Emergency with the increasing threat of the Coronavirus spreading. Not only is it San Francisco, but also Nassau has taken…