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What is the History of Fluorescent Lighting?
The use of fluorescent light began to emerge as soon as people started to understand the advantages and the fact that it was an upgraded version of the traditional bulb. Fluorescent Lighting is a continuous work in progress from the 1890s to date. It has evolved from different levels following the scientific discoveries per time.…
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Pros and Cons of Fluorescent Lighting
Lighting for any space can be in a variety of forms. Fluorescent lighting is a type of lighting that is known for its energy-saving tendencies. It depends on a chemical reaction between gases and Mercury vapor within a glass tube to produce an invisible UV light, illuminating phosphor power to emit or have the White fluorescent…
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What is a Center Basket Troffer Light?
Various types of indoor commercial lighting are best used when they fit in the required condition and the environment conducive to using them. You can use a troffer light and center basket lighting for housing and commercial purposes. Why is it Called a Center Basket Troffer? A center basket troffer light is a type of…
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A Beginner’s Guide to LED Flat Panel Lighting
The purpose of illuminating a place can be functional or decorative. If you have ever light up a home for any reason, you have carried out lighting. Lighting helps bring ambiance and makes a commercial space more vibrant with light. Lighting has always existed since time immemorial in the form of sunlight. Panel Lighting is flat sheets…
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Save Money with Smarter Home & Office Lighting
When browsing the endless lighting options online, you need to think through and make a worthwhile decision if you are using it at home or in the office. You need to make a lighting choice that will save you money rather than spending more to install and maintain. These are just a few of the…
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Upgrading Fluorescent Troffer to LED (Retrofitting)
Over time, the world has moved from the use of traditional fluorescent Troffers to the use of LED lighting. Most buildings ranging from homes, office buildings, retail stores, and even private rooms have evolved from Fluorescent Troffers to LED lighting. You are probably thinking of ways to switch from fluorescent to LED lightings, and you are not…
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Best Grow Tents to Consider for Indoor Plant Growing
Growing weed such as Marijuana can be a daunting task if you don’t get the right materials and conditioning for it to grow. You can never go wrong if you get the right grow tent for your Cannabis. Grow Tents are the right equipment for your Marijuana to grow and carry its effect as it should. It…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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