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Why spend so much money on lighting when you could use that capital to invest in something strategically more important for your business? There is always something that needs to be replaced or a new tool or machine that needs to be bought. The most successful companies...

In everyday discussions, we may use the terms ‘damp’ and ‘wet’ as if they were the same. However, in terms of lighting, these two terms mean different things. Understanding the difference between a wet location rated LED and a damp located rated LED is quite essential....

What are Low Bay Lights? We are going to start with telling you the basics so that you don’t feel lost when it gets complex. On that note, let us first tell you about the low bay lights. These are light fixtures that are meant to light up relatively larger areas and for...

Play Better With LEDs From soccer fields and baseball diamonds to tennis and basketball courts, lighting is used to promote safety and extend usable hours. This lighting needs to be adaptable and convenient, providing access to a variety of activities while offering...

Make Light Work of Office Lighting with LEDs Office lighting is more complicated than one may think at first glance. It needs to do the obvious, provide lighting, but it should also accomplish several other tasks as well. Properly designed office lighting provides visual...

Everything in the food and beverage manufacturing industry has to be tested and approved for safe use around the products we consume, even the lighting. But understanding the different certifying bodies and requirements that light fixtures are expected to meet can be...

Understanding the right lighting that spaces like factories and other facilities need is very crucial for the owners as well as the electricians who carry out the process. The process gets further complicated by the high risk of accidents and other hazards that exists in...

Navigating the Waters of Swimming Pool Lighting   Any industrial or commercial facility presents its own unique challenges. But, perhaps one of the most interesting of all is the challenge of lighting natatoriums and indoor swimming pools. Not only do these types of...

The California Energy Commission (CEC) was put into place by the Warren-Alquist Act in 1974. At the time, a growing need for energy in the state led to a need for a modern energy policy to reduce the environmental impacts and costs of existing systems. The CEC remains the...

As the world’s population continues to grow, so does its need for a power supply. This constant strain on resources has power companies turning to their patrons for help and even offering them money back for installing or using energy-efficient devices. As one of the...

What is a Foot Candle? A great place to start is with the definition. For those of you who may not be familiar with them, a foot-candle is a measurement of light intensity. One foot-candle is defined as enough light to saturate a one-foot square with one lumen of light. If...

As any facility manager knows, industrial facilities pose very unique lighting challenges. From lumber and metal production to the aerospace industry, the term “industrial” encompasses many different businesses. Industrial buildings are often extremely large spaces with...

A Guide to HAZLOC Lighting We won’t be much surprised to know that you never much thought about the factors like personal and property security while purchasing lighting solution for your commercial or industrial facility. However, take our word of caution here. As the...

Tri-proof lights are luminaries that are shock-proof, waterproof, and dustproof. They come in many different styles and varying levels of water and dust protection. An LED Tri-proof light takes this a step further with energy efficiency and a long lifespan to make a...

There are many commercial and industrial settings that require specific types of lighting, and a gymnasium is one of those places. Gymnasium lighting is one of those things that usually goes unnoticed, unless you’re in charge of keeping it up and running, but it’s...

Today we’re talking about commercial lighting, and just to make sure you’re in the right place, we’ll give you a quick definition. Commercial lighting is a general term that refers to forms of lighting methods for many different types of commercial applications like:...

A lit up airport in the middle of the night is a sight to see, whether it brings a feeling of wanderlust or the dread of a red-eye flight. In technical terms, this lighting is referred to as airport beaconing (even though you can usually get away with saying airport...

Lighting Up the Road to Somewhere Highway lighting plays an important role in ensuring that the roadways are safe for drivers by ensuring that the streets are visible, even at night. Highway lighting, although similar to street lighting, serves a much more vast purpose....

What is a Bay Light? Before we get into the differences between high and low bay lighting, you should first know what bay lighting is. Bay lights are light fixtures that have high power wattage requirements and cover relatively large areas. More often than not, bay lights...

What are Flood Lights? First and foremost, we need to determine what exactly flood lights are. Flood lights are wide-angle lights, designed to illuminate large areas. They can be used indoors and outdoors in a variety of different applications. You’ll most often see flood...

There are certain settings that require special lighting setups. Workshops are one of those places. They need bright lighting for performing precision tasks. Tasks which are also often potentially dangerous. But, they also need a hardy, durable light that’s resistant to...

Nowhere is good lighting needed as in educational institutions. It not only improves the concentration of the students, it also enhances safety for all the people in the institution. Research has shown that lighting can have a negative or a positive impact on...

The term “wall pack lights” describes the outdoor lighting that is commonly mounted on the outside facing walls of buildings. Wall pack lights are generally used to provide a wide swath of illumination to high-traffic ground areas. But, they also function well as an added...

​​Commercial and industrial facilities all over the country are realizing that switching to LED lighting can greatly reduce their energy costs and improve employee efficiency. And, between the increasing cost of electricity and the negative impact of greenhouse gas...

Warehouse lighting should be able to accomplish two things: enhance safety and increase productivity. The most common industry accidents, according to the Department of Labor, are trips, falls, and slips. Having good warehouse lighting is the best way to reduce the risk of...

LED Street Lights Making Streets Brighter Street lights have a very obvious purpose that is lighting up the walkways, driveways, and other similar areas for ensuring a safe driving and walking experience for the passersby. The main aim of street lights is to make all the...