Tag: LED Lighting
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Lighting Trends for 2025: The Future of Light Bulbs
As one approaches the year 2025, lighting stands at the threshold of a revolution driven by sustainability and innovation. From consumers to manufacturers, much attention is directed at energy-efficient solutions that not only reduce environmental impact but also promote advanced functionality and aesthetic appeal. In this article, we will talk about the latest trends, innovations,…
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Why Upgrade to LED Lighting? The 2025 Guide – LS
LED lighting has become a go-to choice for anyone looking to cut energy costs, improve lighting quality, and get more out of their spaces. As we head into 2025, LEDs are becoming even more efficient, affordable, and versatile, making them the go-to for homes, businesses, vehicles, and more. But why should you make the switch…
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Eco-Friendly Lighting: How to Choose Sustainable Light Bulbs
An eco-friendly lifestyle is no longer a phase but a necessity in today’s world. Changing to energy-efficient bulbs could be something simple enough to help the environment. Comparatively cheap, traditional incandescent bulbs use loads of energy and burn out quickly, thus being less environmentally friendly. On the other hand, sustainable lighting options save energy and…
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13 Low-Cost Ways to Upgrade Fluorescent Light Fixtures to LED
The use of fluorescent lights has fallen by over 50% since 2015. As technological advances in lighting lead to more efficient light sources, finding ways to upgrade fixtures becomes more important. Fluorescent light fixtures are a popular choice for many commercial properties and residential buildings, but they can often look outdated and dull. Upgrading your fluorescent…
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What is LEED Certification?
There are more than 5.5 million commercial and industrial buildings in the US. There are a lot of things to consider in any commercial building project to ensure it goes successfully and that the building is fit for its purpose. In recent years, it has become incredibly important to take environmental factors into account for new buildings.…
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High Bay vs Low Bay Light Fixtures – What’s the Difference?
Commercial lighting is a growing market worth over $8.2 billion. Large commercial buildings, warehouses, industrial plants and their high ceilings require a specialized lighting setup to provide enough illumination. This sparks the following common question: What’s the Difference between High Bay & Low Bay Light Fixtures? Upgrading to LED lights are now the preferred alternative to fluorescent…
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7 Important Elements of the Lighting Design Process
Reports show that 29% of American homes are turning away from incandescent lighting. While many are focusing on other lighting options for their home. Lighting is so important in a home, when it comes to comfort and visual appeal. That is why the lighting design process is so important for contractors. You need to make sure…
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How to Calculate Amperage When Planning A Lighting Installation Project
Are you planning a new commercial lighting installation project? Before you get started, it’s essential that you know how to calculate amperage. This will help you determine if the wires and lighting fixtures you plan on using can handle the amount of current your installation will need. If you have a higher amperage than your…
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The Beginners Guide to Outdoor Christmas Decorating
The tradition of putting up Christmas lights goes all the way back to the 17th century. European Christians would burn candles in their windows to let others know they could worship there. Now, the tradition has made its way around the globe, and come the festive season, every suburb is awash in a sea of brilliant…
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What are ELV Dimmers and How do they Work?
What are ELV Dimmers ELV dimmers are electronic low-voltage dimmers that are designed to work with light fixtures that use electronic transformers. These dimmers work differently than traditional or multi-location dimmers, which use rheostats to adjust the voltage level. ELV dimmers use pulse-width modulation (PWM) to control the power delivered to the light fixture, resulting…
