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Quick-Install LED Commercial Recessed Can Retrofits

Quick-Install LED Commercial Recessed Can Retrofits
These easy-to-install LED Commercial Recessed Can Retrofits are the most efficient and affordable retrofits you can put in your commercial space. The compact size of these powerful fixtures makes them extremely valuable in the architectural market. LED retrofits save up to 40% of the energy consumed by traditional fluorescent recessed fixtures and create much less heat which further reduces your cooling costs. For installation anywhere from hospitals to offices, these retrofits will offer even illumination and a highly efficient lumen output while still reducing glare. O … Continue reading

June 6, 2018 by Ray De Varona.

Save Time with Ultra-Thin Recessed Lights

Save Time with Ultra-Thin Recessed Lights
The same technology that drives LED flat panels is now being used to bring new options to the recessed can product lines. These ultra-thin LED recessed lights can be used to light everything from attics to basements as well as office spaces and corridors.  Their thin design lets them fit in even the tightest spaces and they can be installed from below, saving countless man hours and having to crawl around in attics. RelightDepot has recently added the full line of StarLED's ultra-thin recessed panel lights.  These are available in sizes from 2.5" to 9" with some model … Continue reading

November 1, 2017 by Ray De Varona.

Quick-Ship LED Linear Lighting

Quick-Ship LED Linear Lighting
Many of our customers find us when looking for LED linear lighting fixtures. These fixtures are very popular with designers but have notoriously long lead times and are typically very expensive. Designers love them because they give a very clean and modern aesthetic for commercial spaces, dental and medical offices or any space with an open ceiling plan. What many of these designers don't always know is that their choice for linear LED fixtures can make or break the lighting budget and wreak havoc with your construction time line. We're happy to announce that RelightD … Continue reading

September 5, 2017 by Ray De Varona.

Led Tube Lights: Picking the Right LED Tube for Your Application

Led Tube Lights: Picking the Right LED Tube for Your Application
For the billions of square feet of commercial real estate that have not undergone a lighting upgrade within the last several years, LED tube lights are the quickest and easiest way to reduce energy consumption and lower monthly utility bills. LED tubes have come a long way since they were first released, with improvements in light output, color rendering, and lifespan coming at each iteration. Through each generation, manufacturers have been able to reduce the cost and improve their process. For you, the consumer, this means that high quality LED tube lights are quickly … Continue reading

October 20, 2015 by Ray De Varona.

Infographic: Outdoor Lighting Rebates

Infographic: Outdoor Lighting Rebates
BriteSwitch, a utility rebate management company, just published this interesting infographic on the value of the average outdoor lighting rebate by fixture type and light source. The infographic, embedded below, lists the average dollar value for rebates on pole lighting, wall packs, canopy lighting and bollard lighting fixtures based on BriteSwitch's North American Rebate and Incentive Database.  It's interesting to see that LED lighting is the clear winner in terms of rebate dollars offered.  If you would like to find out what rebates might be available in your state, … Continue reading

September 18, 2014 by Ray De Varona.

Options for Office Lighting Fixtures

Options for Office Lighting Fixtures
Choosing the right office lighting fixtures for your lighting project doesn't have to be a chore. With a little planning and basic research, you can improve the lighting in your office and reduce your operating costs in one fell swoop. The type of fixtures that you can choose from will mainly depend on the type of ceiling in your office space. We’ll discuss the different options for the most popular commercial ceiling types and provide links to recommended fixtures. As always, if you need any help, please feel free to contact one of our lighting experts at (888) 548-6387 … Continue reading

May 30, 2014 by Ray De Varona.