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 costs. And most people are familiar with replacing their existing...
LED vs Metal Halide Lighting: 13 Reasons LED Wins (Especially No. 3)
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? Are Metal Halide Lights Energy Efficient? Metal halide lights are more efficient than other...
Everything You Need to Know About LED Lumens
LED Lumens - There is No Comparison Everyone everywhere is upgrading their lighting systems to LED. There’s a reason for that. By every metric, LED lights outperform all other lights that came before them. That’s just a fact. They work better with smart home systems...
What Does it Take to Replace a 250-Watt Metal Halide?
Too bright is as bad as too dim. Trying to find the right solution can be daunting. Luckily, we're here to help. “How many (LED) watts do I need to replace a 250-Watt Metal Halide?” “Another company said I need 75 watts to replace a 250-Watt Metal Halide. How much is...
Metal Halide Fixtures
A metal halide fixture is a commercial or industrial light that has five main parts: The fixture type, such as high bay, shoebox, flood light, wall pack, and canopy light. The bulb, that screws into the socket of the fixture The ballast converts AC electricity to...
What Does it Take to Replace 400-Watt Metal Halide with LED?
The right way to replace a Metal Halide is one such extensive topic that continues to be researched by a lot of people time and again. Despite our having detailed the issue in many previous blogs, we still receive a lot of questions, and this time we are going to deal...
LED Lumens to Watts Conversion – NEVER buy based on Watts
This is a common message we try to impart to 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 be told they need a price on a 150-Watt LED Fixture. The most important thing we can do for our...
What Does it Take to Replace 1000-Watt Metal Halide with LED?
Before LED lighting became the powerhouse that it is today, metal halide lights were the most common form of commercial lighting. The reason is that they can be purchased for a relatively cheap price and that they are extremely bright lights. Nowadays, however, metal...
How Many LED Watts Do I Need To Replace My Existing Lighting?
We hear this question all the time. The unfortunate reality is that looking at "watts" is the wrong way to shop when you are replacing your existing lighting. You need to focus on "lumens". In the world of LED Lighting, a watt is consumed by the LED product, and light...