Category: LED Lighting
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What Are Area Lights & Where Are They Used?
Lighting designer Thomas Farin talks about the importance of light to the design process, saying “Light is the first element of design; without it, there is no color, form, or texture.” Lighting controls not just what we see but how we see it. It can make a space seem intimate, mellow, exciting, or energizing. It lets you shape your space…
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The Ultimate LED Flood Lights Buying Guide
There is increasing consumer demand for energy-efficient lighting systems around the world. This demand is driving the popularity of indoor and outdoor commercial LED lighting. Traditional outdoor lighting systems are seen as outdated, inefficient, and pricey, so people are turning to LED flood lights. These are fast becoming everyone’s choice in outdoor lighting for various reasons.…
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Wattage and Brightness: Important Factors When Buying a Light Bulb
Are your light bulbs performing as they should? In recent years there has been a huge leap in light bulb design and energy efficiency. We’ve seen newer types hit the market like halogen, LEDs, and CFLs. Converting to LED lights is a considerable idea since they use less energy and last longer, saving you money…
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How the DOE’s 2023 Lighting Standards Will Affect Utility Rebate Programs
In April 2022, the United States Department of Energy (DOE) implemented two new rules that regulate and standardize light bulbs. In DOE parlance, light bulbs are called “general service lamps,” or GSLs. The new rules have been praised as a step towards a greener future. Environmental non-profits celebrated how the new standards are projected to cut…
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What Are the Differences Between 40 and 60 Watt Light Bulbs?
Choosing light bulbs may seem like a simple task to do without much thought; however, there are some important things to consider when making this common purchase. Do you know about the energy output or brightness level of the light bulbs you’ve been buying? Do you know the differences between the most popular light bulb…
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Breaking Down Commercial Lighting Needs by Industry
Lighting is a critical component of any commercial space, and the needs of each industry can vary greatly. In this article, we will break down the specific lighting needs of various industries, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial, and explore how to effectively meet those needs. Retail Lighting The Importance of Good Lighting in Retail…
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How to Determine Bathroom Vanity Light Sizes
The average person spends around 30 minutes each morning getting ready for the day, making adequate lighting in the bathroom essential. There’s nothing more frustrating than squinting while you’re attempting to apply mascara or fix your hair because you don’t have enough lighting above your vanity. Get your morning off to the right start with a…
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5 Things To know About LED Pool Lighting
Summer is coming and before you know it, it’ll be here soon. According to the US Census Bureau and CDC, one of the activity preferred by kids and teens is swimming. And one way to do that is in pools, in fact we really love pools and have them in our homes or visit someone that has…
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Commercial Lighting: High Bay vs Low Bay Lights
When it comes to commercial lighting applications, high bay and low bay lights are the two most popular types of fixtures. Both high bay and low bay lights have their own advantages and disadvantages, so it is important that you know the difference before making a decision on what commercial lighting fixture to use in your…
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The Different Types of LED Light Bulbs Explained
There are many types of lights out there. However, LED lights are by far some of the most common used to illuminate every kind of space. In fact, as of 2019, nearly half of all lights in the world are LED lights. LED lights come in many different sone must be it is essential that one is…
