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We’re excited to announce that a new resource has been added to our Application Guides library: The Complete Guide to Stairwell Lighting: Codes, Rebates, ROI, and Fixture Choices. This guide is designed for contractors, building owners, and facility managers who need a clear, practical reference for choosing and upgrading stairwell lighting. Why Stairwell Lighting Matters Stairwells are often overlooked in lighting design, but they are crit Read more

Looking to spruce up your lighting design? Linear pendant suspensions might just be the perfect adornments for your ceiling. With their sleek and distinctly tasteful rectilinear form factor, these artsy suspensions can make your room instantly feel larger, while bringing a distinct sense of elegance to the space. As you’re about to see, there are endless colors, themes, and styles to choose from—and today we want to help you to do ju Read more

As a general or electrical contractor working on lighting a commercial garage for a large business, your main concern is that the whole place gets an adequate amount of light that is both well balanced and visually appealing. Great lighting reduces eye fatigue and headaches. Increasing the visibility of moving vehicles, other objects, and people moving around will also significantly reduce accidents in a commercial garage. One way to impro Read more

As a contractor or electrician handling the lighting of a commercial garage, your primary concern is adequate visibility at all times. You need to reduce any liability caused by accidents due to poor lighting. You've probably measured the space and laid out a plan with positioning for each light fixture. Now all you need to do is buy the LED lights.Table of Contents The Number of LED Light Fixtures A Reputable LED Light Fixture Seller Choo Read more

Gone are the days when we strung lightbulbs on lampposts to light the outdoors. Today, sophisticated LED wall packs can be finely tuned to our unique needs. Some of the most common factors that play a part in choosing the perfect wall pack for outdoor lighting include: Beam spread/light distribution pattern Light source technology (LED, HID, or fluorescent) Light output Applications: tunnel, walkway, wall, or entryway lighting Ex Read more

There’s no reason to use incandescent or sodium vapor flood lights in outdoor lighting today. Such lamps produce a dim yellow light which, while sufficient for basic visibility, is terrible for security. In comparison, LED flood lights offer much better safety and security features. High Intensity Discharge (HID) technology does produce high-quality illumination that’s perfect for security floodlights, but it scores low on power consumpti Read more

You might already know that low bay lights are best for ceilings 12–20 feet high, while high bay lights are used in ceilings higher than 20 feet. But that’s only half the story. While it’s true that the mounting height of the fixtures is the deciding factor, both high bay and low bay lights have unique design features you need to consider for each application. These include: Beam angle Lumen output Mounting type Lighting techn Read more

Recessed lights are all about adding space to your room. Actual space, yes, but also visual space, i.e., how breathable and airy your room appears to the eye’s periphery. As their essential feature, recessed lights are installed inside—as opposed to on—the surface of your ceiling, walls, or floor. A linearly designed recessed light fixture, in particular, won’t just add visibility; it’ll also infuse an extra sense of ambiance and ligh Read more

“Brighter is better” has been the philosophy behind gas station lighting here in the US for many years. Now, with modern lighting technology and sophisticated client needs, factors such as quality of illumination, lifetime cost, and energy usage take center stage when choosing canopy lights for gas station lighting. The proprietors of modern gas stations have now realized that good quality lighting is crucial for safety, cost savings, and at Read more

During your time as a contractor or technician, you’ve probably heard the old industry saying, “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.” But, when talking about upgrading to LED high bay lights, there are many good reasons to make that change anyway. In comparison to the more traditional incandescent, halogen, or fluorescent lighting, LED lights are safer, more versatile, last longer, and save money on energy costs. All these benefits stem fr Read more