Electrical contractors provide a vital service to any community. They are in high demand. However, the industry is extremely competitive. This means that marketing efforts to attract new customers...
What is ESG? ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. It is a tool used for sustainable investing. It’s a non-financial factor that is part of an investor’s analysis process. ESG...
What is Peak Demand? Peak demand is one of the factors that determines the charge rate of your electricity bill. Peak demand is the highest amount of energy used during a 15-to-30-minute period of...
This by definition seems unachievable – LED Lights that can operate in a hot environment. LEDs are good – every one is adopting them in commercial and industrial applications. But they have their...
A whole new way of driving a car has begun with the advent of the modern electric vehicle (EV). Unlike a car with an internal combustion engine, one major advantage of an EV is that you can charge...
Sports Lighting is one of the most common types of projects we work with and one of the most requested and utilized fixtures we sell. LED Lighting has changed and has become more efficient since...
As an electrical contractor, you know that the industry is in constant flux. Code changes, regulations, technological advancements, market trends, and new product releases are always changing. It’s...
Shadows are a phenomena known in lighting caused by uneven or unbalanced lighting. It can occur in both indoor and outdoor lighting applications. Shadowing occurs when the light between fixtures is...
Starting and operating an electrical contractor business requires more than just expertise in the electrician trade. It is critical that you understand certain things before you begin: Your company...
Electricity can be difficult to understand. Here are some electrifying terms everyone should learn. Most of the electrical terminology that’s used relates to one another in some way. Understanding...
We are constantly adding new videos to Our YouTube Channel. Check back to this page often to see new videos on the latest and greatest in commercial, industrial and sport LED Lighting.Videos on High...
Sorting out recognized standards testing and certifications can be difficult. Some of them are applied to various electronic equipment, while others are only for lighting products. Standards testing...
What is NEMA? NEMA is the National Electrical Manufacturers Association which is a trade association of electrical manufacturers founded in 1926. It is an ANSI-accredited organization that develops...
Dark sky compliance has been trending a lot lately. Thanks to the efforts of the dark-sky movement attempting to 'reclaim the sky.' But what is dark sky compliance and the dark-sky movement? Both...
Project Overview Spartan Sports Park is a family friendly park located in Chatham Illinois. They reached out to us to upgrade their metal halide fixtures to energy effecient LEDs. LED Lighting...
If you have a large outdoor area, then you may be looking at choosing a flood light as a way to light it up. Flood lights are extremely versatile fixtures, and you might surprised how often they are...
If you have an outdoor stadium, you may be all to familiar how costly metal halide and high pressure sodium lights are. They have short life spans, and at half life, have lost much of its available...
Commercial and industrial warehouses all over the country are realizing that switching to LED lighting can greatly reduce their energy costs and improve employee efficiency. It is no secret that...
High Bays have become the corner of indoor commercial and industrial lighting for large indoor facilities. LEDs have been available in a factor that would allow them to replace HID since around...
Why should you upgrade Metal Halide to LED? There are a myriad of reasons why LED is better. Not only were LEDs designed to be more durable and energy-efficient, they can reduce your maintenance...
If you own a commercial property, then you must explore the option of switching to LED lights. These lights prove especially helpful for the parking lots and advantageous over the traditional light...
Your warehouse is the heart of your company. When operating properly, it can increase your profits, reduce your overall costs and keep your customers happy. However, in order to achieve that, you...
What are Low Bay Lights? Low Bay light fixtures are designed as a source of light for indoor space. These lights are commonly found installed on ceilings that range in height from 10 to 20 feet...
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. It's imperative you understand the...
Navigating 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...
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...
What is a Bay Light? Before we get into the differences between high bay and low bay lighting, you should first know what bay lighting is. Bay lights are light fixtures that have high power wattage...
Advancements in technology across the board have let people live more efficient lives. Whether it be the accessibility of a smartphone or the fuel efficiency of a car, technology lets us do more...
The Shop Upgrade You Should Consider - Fluorescent Lights to LED Are you still using fluorescent lighting options in your facility or workshop? If yes, you are not alone. Most shops have used or use...
Schools, whether they be colleges or elementary schools, are consuming energy 24/7. The costs of lighting, heating & cooling, powering electronics, and other necessities add up extremely...
Exam Prep for Electrical Contractors Are you an electrical contractor and looking to get classroom training? Get your certification? Upgrade your qualifications? LED Lighting Supply has partnered...
It’s 2022, so we all know that converting from Metal Halide (HID) lighting to LED lighting will save you money. The real question is how much money will it save you and why? The biggest difference...
LED Lumens - Beyond Compare These days, everyone is converting their lighting to LEDs. It’s not hard to understand why. LED lights offer numerous improvements over every other type of bulb on the...
When you upgrade your lighting system to LED, there are many options. Some are riskier than others. Here are some of the pitfalls to avoid when making your purchase. The second part of this post...
Thinking about converting to LED? Not sure if the benefits of the conversion outweigh the cost of conversion? We put this post together to help you work through the costs and benefits of making the...
Too bright is as bad as too dim. Trying to find that just right solution can be daunting. Luckily, we're here to help. “How many (LED) watts do I need to replace 250 watts metal-halide?” “Another...
All our LED lights and bulbs are energy saving that are designed to replace incandescent, fluorescent, CFL, metal halide, high pressure sodium and halogen lights in your office, facility or...
Electrical contractors are familiar with running into problems that they don’t know how to solve. The thing that sets people in this industry apart though, is how good they are at finding a...
Making sure that electricians have access to electrical apps is a great way to improve productivity, knowledge, and accuracy. We’ve put together this list of 40 (and growing) best electrical apps to...
Professional electricians aren’t the type of people who find their job getting stagnant. There are always new challenges, industry trends, and changing regulations to keep track of. So how can they...
What’s the Best Lighting for an Office Environment? Office lighting can be a little tricky. You’ll need to provide bright light to perform precision tasks, but the light can’t have a glare or be...
It is very common to see LED lights widely used in commercial, industrial and sporting applications. They are common place and widely used in warehouses, parking lots, manufacturing, gymnasiums and...
Shopping for LED commercial and industrial lighting can be confusing. There are many different factors to consider, but the good news is that you’ve already made a good choice by deciding to switch...
A Metal fixture is a commercial or industrial light that has 5 main parts: the fixture, such as high bay, shoebox, flood light, wall pack and canopy light. the bulb, that screws into the socket of...
Some facilities have extreme circumstances where typical LED lighting may not meet the special needs. This blog will cover 4 unique applications: high temperature, hazardous locations, food...
We compiled a list of helpful LED Tips for your benefit and hopefully, you might learn something about LED. Out tips include everything from helpful hints when it comes to retrofitting an existing...
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...
As LED technology continues to grow by leaps and bounds, the world of lighting keeps on changing. And as more businesses and organizations embrace LED technology, they realize they can save even...
The right way to replace a Metal Halide is one such extensive topic that keeps being researched by a lot of people time and again. Despite us having detailed on the issue in many previous blogs, we...
LED Light is efficient. Far more efficient than the HID, fluorescent or incandescent bulbs they replace. But not all energy LED consumes is converted to light. Some of the energy is used to create...
This is a common message we try and teach our customers when they call us. For example, it is not uncommon for us to get a call to quote a price on a LED Product, and being told they need a price on...
Any business knows that productivity is key to growth, let alone staying afloat. Whether you are talking about a production line, a traveling salesperson, and yes even your office space;...
We know that many of the LED Lighting Supply blog’s avid readers are facility managers (along with contractors, government employees, and other decision makers). Along with all of the...
You'll find tube lights in many applications. Such as office buildings, hallways, garages and anywhere that has a low, flat ceiling. Although fluorescent tubes contain small amounts of mercury, you...
Before LED lighting became the powerhouse that it is today, the most common form of commercial lighting was metal halide lights. This is because metal halides are extremely bright lights that can be...
When we talk about replacing lights, we try to reduce the current costs old, inefficient lights incur. And keeping (if not improving) our current quality of light in place. Here are some obvious...
A lot of time we are asked what is the equivalent LED to convert from Metal Halide. A lot of time, we have a product in mind that works based on previous experience. But how did we come up with that...
What is a dimmer switch? Dimmer switches give you control to change the amount of light that a fixtures produces. It allows you to have control over the amount of light in the area. By using...
We hear this question all the time. The unfortunate reality is "watts" is the wrong way to shop when you are replacing your existing lighting. You need to be focusing on "lumens". In the world of...
The choice of a LED product is guided by watching specifications tables. Here is one table accompanied by the explanation of the features. The result should be a good lighting solution that is...
What Does Maintenance Factor Mean? When it comes to buying LED lighting products for an industrial or commercial facility, there are various factors to consider. Among all, Lighting Maintenance is...
Common Terms Used in the Lighting Industry ANSI (American National Standards Institute) A private non-profit organization that oversees the development of voluntary instructions and sets performance...
A warehouse facility recently upgraded its lighting. Before the lighting improvement project, it was illuminated by low CRI High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lamps which were replaced with higher CRI LED...
In the world of electricity, the myths that are passed around are occurring far too often without any evidence that they are the truth. So, with this post we are busting these common electricity...
Carbon footprint is the sum of all greenhouse gases emitted by a single individual based on their lifestyle and activities. Additionally, you can also calculate a carbon footprint for a company, a...
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