Access Fixtures has extended their line of quality, high-value, led sports lighting systems to include LED volleyball court lighting. From recreational and club players to the highest level of professional competition, associations and facilities will find many...
Israel, Canada, Costa Rica, Iraq, Nigeria…What do these countries have in common? Access Fixtures provides LED and pulse-start metal halide sports lighting all over the world, including these locations. While it may be safe to assume that our customers require a...
T8 LED tube lights, or TLEDs, have been a controversial topic in the lighting industry for several years. As recently as 2013, an Access Fixtures blog detailed 6 Reasons We Don’t Provide LED Tubes. (OUCH!) Then, in January of 2015, Access Fixtures announced...
A century ago, less than ten percent of the world’s population lived in cities. With population growth and a global shift toward geographic consolidation in metropolitan areas, it is predicted that two out of every three people on earth will be calling a city home by...
Access Fixtures lighting specialists know the benefits of LEDs, but if you are still unsure about making the switch from traditional light sources to LED, don’t take our word for it. Read what the Department of the Navy has to say about LED lighting, and how it brings...
A customer contacted Access Fixtures before purchasing bollard lights for his property, as he had a question about functionality. He had a boat ramp on his property, but wanted bollard lights lining the waterfront with perfectly even spacing. To achieve even spacing,...
Many customers choose to purchase bollard lighting without ballasts and instead use screw-in compact fluorescent or incandescent lamps. This setup reduces initial costs because the lamps are inexpensive, but greatly increases energy and maintenance costs over the life...
Just five years ago in 2010, four out of five lamps in commercial buildings were fluorescent, with most of them used in troffer luminaires, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). LED’s rapidly advancing technology has posed a challenge for the workhorse of the...
With LED, form factor is not as relevant as compared with traditional light sources such as Metal Halide (MH), High Pressure Sodium(HPS), and linear fluorescent. What does form factor mean? For years the shape of luminaires were designed to accommodate the size and...
State energy codes were meant to help save energy and encourage property managers to choose the most energy-efficient options available, but what happens when the codes become so cumbersome and expensive that it inhibits properties from getting the necessary updates...
As the demand for effective and efficient outdoor lighting solutions increases, the debate between LED and metal halide lights, particularly in the context of external bollard lighting, becomes more relevant. As LED technology continues to advance, it increasingly...
How do business owners and consumers know how much their electricity truly costs? Consumption of electricity is measured in cost per kilowatt hour (kWh), but electric companies are great at disguising the actual cost of each kWh. They do this through subterfuge, by...
Most of us remember when the lights went out at the 2013 Super Bowl, resulting in a 34-minute delay. The delay was caused by the use of metal halide sports lighters. Metal Halide lamp and ballasts have a restrike time, which means even if you turn the lights back on...
Private single and multi-purpose LED sports lighting is not just for parks, condominiums, and apartment buildings anymore. Backyard sports lighting is increasing in popularity for people desiring an active lifestyle. Homeowners are building illuminated...
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...