You are looking to add light to a client’s outdoor basketball court or riding arena and are worried about spilling light onto a nearby neighbor’s property. Or, perhaps you are responsible for illuminating a parking lot and are concerned about casting light onto the...
Good lighting does always mean achieving the highest lumens per watt. While energy savings are important, an unattractive light quality or color temperature will negate the benefits of energy efficiency. A brighter LED source with a bluer white will typically use less...
What Is a 0-10v Dimmer or a 1-10v Dimmer? 0-10v dimming and 1-10v dimming are lighting control methods that use a low voltage, direct current (DC) circuit between 0 and 10 volts or between 1 and 10 volts to control the amount of light emitted by the LEDs in LED light...
In lighting design, light intensity measurement is crucial for ensuring optimal illumination in various environments. Luminous flux, which measures the quantity of light emitted by a source, plays a significant role in calculating illuminance levels and determining...
If it is time to purchase new flood or area lighting to illuminate a large outdoor area for sports, a parking lot, a port or a freight terminal, the project will likely require the selection and installation of new light poles. How do you make the correct light pole...
A motion sensor is a tool used to detect movement. The device contains an electronic sensor that is triggered by motion, typically used to alert presence of a moving object within a specific field of view. Motion sensors are often used for security applications,...
Access Fixtures bolt-down poles can be used for several applications including LED sports lighting and arena lighting. Pole assemblies must be designed and installed by taking extra precautions to ensure their structural integrity is suitable for the wind conditions...
Lighting for rodeo arenas is advancing and becoming more complex every day. Ensuring your rodeo is appropriately lit is important for the safety of both the public and the animals, too. Safety, aesthetics, and electricity costs are just three reasons why you must put...
Horse stalls, stable, storage, and aisle lighting should be sufficient, safe, and energy efficient. Access Fixtures offers a wide range of options for horse stable lighting in equine facilities, each of which considers the many location-specific challenges. For...
A horse arena is an enclosed area typically used for indoor or outdoor equestrian training and shows, sporting events, rodeos, and entertainment purposes. Whether you are upgrading an existing arena or building a new space, ensuring your arena has exceptional lighting...
Pulse Start vs. Probe Start Metal Halide LightingHigh-intensity discharge (HID) metal halide (MH) lamps are widely used in commercial lighting applications because they are about three times as efficient as incandescent lamps. For years, there has been one main...
Key Takeaways Durability: Vandal proof lighting fixtures are made from robust materials to withstand impacts, harsh weather, and vandalism, ensuring longevity and minimal maintenance. Safety and Efficiency: These lights enhance public safety with bright, consistent...
In many areas, especially coastal communities, excessive artificial lighting can harm wildlife, like sea turtles that need a dark sky to orient towards the ocean. For this reason, many local ordinances require wildlife-friendly lighting. Access Fixtures introduced new...
