When considering purchasing a new luminaire, understanding its energy consumption and associated costs is crucial. Many buyers assume that the wattage indicated on the lamp is the total energy consumption, but this is not always the case. The actual power usage, known...
LED Efficacy vs. Luminaire Efficacy and Why it Matters When searching for a new LED fixture, there are two particular terms that seem to be thrown around like they were interchangeable with one another. LED efficacy and luminaire efficacy, while similar, measure two...
Which LED bollard do I choose? A customer contacted Access Fixtures looking for LED bollards to light a building entryway. While he knew there were many varieties of reflector types, he wasn’t sure which would be the best for the application due to the light output...
Lumen maintenance is a measure of the amount of light produced from a light source or luminaire when it is brand new as compared to the light output at a specific time in the future. Until now, lumen maintenance was often specified as L50, L70, L80, L90; or LM50,...
A customer in California reached out to Access Fixtures, seeking information on whether or not transitioning to LED lighting for their tennis court would result in energy savings. This was compared to pulse-start metal halide (PSMH) lighting systems. Access...
Advancements in LED technology have continuously empowered Access Fixtures to unveil tennis court lighting systems. Our tennis lighting systems surpass previous LED counterparts in light output and cost-effectiveness. Access Fixtures’ latest LED tennis...
Backyard basketball courts are great areas for outdoor play, whether the court is used just for basketball or other sports too, such as skateboarding. When a warm evening arrives, why go inside solely because the sun went down? Basketball court lighting expands the...
A customer wanted to replace mercury vapor fixtures with LED. What LED light fixture would emit equivalent levels of light? Mercury vapor lamps ceased production after January 1, 2008, and for a good reason. As discussed in a previous blog post, Mercury vapor lamps...
When it gets dark early, light those tennis courts up and let the competition begin! 1. Facilitate late afternoon and evening competition Tennis court lighting enables student athletes to compete even after the sun goes down. When daylight savings time ends, it gets...
Recently, a customer inquired about Access Fixtures’ ability to provide bollard lights that can operate on 347 volts. Access Fixtures excels in accommodating unique requirements, including producing 347-volt light bollards upon request. Notably, landscape...
Southern coastal states that are prone to hurricanes have codes that require EPA rated poles for lighting. States include North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas. Access Fixtures now has specialized EPA rated poles for lighting...
A while ago, Access Fixtures initiated the introduction of a new outdoor LED basketball court lighting package. Since then, we have actively expanded this comprehensive line of sports lighting packages. This LED Basketball Court Lighting Package...
Lighting Question: I have a basketball half court on my tennis court. Can I turn on only some of the lights to play basketball? A typical tennis court lighting package for recreational or club level has three to four pairs of poles. Because you can only run a certain...
Light pollution—or an excessive amount of artificial light in the environment—can cause a variety of issues. For humans, it obscures the view of stars in a night sky, disrupts sleep, and makes it difficult for motorists to drive. For other animals, it can alter their...
During conservation efforts, every small step toward sustainability counts. One such step involves adopting turtle-safe lighting, which benefits these ancient reptiles and contributes to broader environmental preservation. Let’s delve into turtle-safe lighting,...