[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″]So you are considering retrofitting your business lighting to LED. Rightfully so, as incandescent bulbs have started disappearing from the shelves, and CFL technology has run its course, making LED lights an established light source of the future. But where do you start? The retrofitting process is easier than you expect. Use this simple… Continue reading 10 Step Process to LED Retrofitting
Category: LED Lighting
LED Lighting Outshines Metal Halide
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] LED outshines Metal Halide When it comes to lumen output; all lumens are not distributed equally. If you compare the raw lumen output of metal halides with the lumen output of LED lighting fixtures, it often seems that LED fixtures come up short. Such comparisons, however, are inaccurate and misleading, as they fail… Continue reading LED Lighting Outshines Metal Halide
LED T8 & T12 Retrofit Applications
[vc_row][/vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] LED 4FT T8 Replacement Tubes There are 3 main types of LED T8 replacement tubes on the market. We’ll explore the various technologies and pro’s and con’s to give you a good base understanding to navigate the retrofit market place. 1.Direct Replacement Direct Replacement LED Tubes such as the Philips Instantfit LED Tubes… Continue reading LED T8 & T12 Retrofit Applications
Lighting Terminology
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″]“A” TYPE LAMP Designation of a light bulb’s shape; standard residential incandescent lamps (the type most people use in their homes) are “A” style lamps. ACCENT LIGHTING (a.k.a. Directional Light) Light directed to emphasize a particular object or draw attention to a part of the field of view. ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC) Current that changes… Continue reading Lighting Terminology
Exterior LED lighting
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Let’s talk exterior LED lighting. By guest blogger: Sharon Ford, Real Estate Services Coordinator Where do we start? Lighting in commercial property management has become more complex now that energy efficiency is a mainstay of property management and more energy efficient options are available. Starting the conversation with your lighting vendor to determine… Continue reading Exterior LED lighting
Frequently Ask About LED Lights
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″]If you are uncertain about switching to LEDs, don’t worry. Your concerns are common. LED technology has been around for a while, but it is only now becoming a practical solution for lighting. And with lighting being so important to your business, the decision to switch can’t be made lightly. We have put together… Continue reading Frequently Ask About LED Lights
Control the Dark with Outdoor LED Lighting
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″]What would happen if all the lights outside your business suddenly went out? Would you have to shut down your patio? Would potential customers pass you by without knowing you were there? Would your business become vulnerable to intruders? Outdoor lighting is a crucial but often overlooked feature of all business. Unfortunately, outdoor lighting… Continue reading Control the Dark with Outdoor LED Lighting
Why LEDs Save More Money than They Cost
Lighting your business is about to get a lot more complicated. Incandescent bulbs will basically be unavailable by the end of the year, and CFL bulbs are quickly being phased out. Unless you think you can turn a profit in the dark, you need to retrofit to a new lighting technology sooner rather than later.… Continue reading Why LEDs Save More Money than They Cost