by Access Fixtures | Feb 21, 2018 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Lighting Blogs
Navigating through the multitude of numbers, terms, and ratings on LED lighting fixtures and packaging can be overwhelming for many. From watts and lumens to amps and Kelvin temperatures, the abundance of data can be disorienting. Among these various specifications,...
by Access Fixtures | Feb 9, 2018 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Wall Pack Blogs
Commercial wall packs are easy to spot—they’re used on essentially every industrial facility, warehouse, college campus, retail facility, and hospital around the United States and beyond. While new wall pack styles and designs become available every year, one question...
by Access Fixtures | Jan 9, 2018 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs, LED Flood Light Blogs, LED Sports Lighting-Blogs, LED Tennis Court Lighting Blogs
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...
by Access Fixtures | Dec 4, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs, LED Decorative Street Lighting Blogs, LED Energy Saving Blogs, LED Flood Light Blogs, LED Garage Lighting Blogs, LED High Bay Blogs, LED Lighting Blogs, LED Sports Lighting Blogs, LED Troffers Lighting Blogs, LED Wall Pack Blogs
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...
by Access Fixtures | Nov 22, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Flat Panel Lighting Blogs, LED Flood Light Blogs, LED Garage Lighting Blogs, LED High Bay Blogs, LED Learning, LED Lighting Blogs
What Is a 0-10v Dimmer Switch or a 1-10v Dimmer Switch? A 0-10v dimmer switch and 1-10v dimmer switch 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...
by Access Fixtures | Nov 17, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Basketball Court Lighting Blogs, LED Flood Light Blogs, LED High Bay Blogs, LED Lighting Blogs, LED Sports Lighting Blogs, LED Sports Lighting-Blogs
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...
by Access Fixtures | Nov 7, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Basketball Court Lighting Blogs, LED Decorative Street Lighting Blogs, LED Flood Light Blogs, LED Sports Lighting Blogs, LED Sports Lighting-Blogs, LED Tennis Court Lighting Blogs
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...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 17, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Learning, LED Lighting Blogs, LED Wall Pack Blogs
Using lumens as a measure of light output is a helpful way to achieve your desired light levels. When using lumens to decide which luminaire to purchase, though, it is important to understand the difference between light source lumens and luminaire lumens. Not...
by Access Fixtures | Sep 26, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Garage Lighting Blogs, LED High Bay Blogs, LED Learning, LED Lighting Blogs, LED Lighting Technology Learning, LED Luminaires Learning, LED T8 Tube Light Blogs, LED Tracking Lighting Blogs, LED Troffers Lighting Blogs
LEDs have come to the forefront of the market in recent years; investing in LEDs not only saves you a lot of money but dramatically reduces the hassle of relamping and replacing units. With fluorescents gradually being replaced by LEDs, you may have thought the days...
by Access Fixtures | Sep 18, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Learning, LED Lighting Blogs, LED Lighting Technology Learning, LED Luminaires Learning, LED Wall Pack Blogs, LED Wall Pack Learning
Determining the best LED equivalent wall packs for your outdated HID units can be complicated. Using a conversion chart can simplify the process by providing a clear comparison of lumens to traditional wattage values. Whether switching from high-press sodium (HPS) or...
by Access Fixtures | Aug 31, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs, LED Energy Saving Blogs, LED Flood Light Blogs, LED High Bay Blogs, LED Lighting Blogs, LED Sports Lighting Blogs, LED Sports Lighting-Blogs, LED Wall Pack Blogs
A motion sensor is a tool used for detecting motion and alerting the presence of a moving object within a specific field of view. The device contains an electronic sensor that is triggered by motion, typically used to alert the presence of a moving object within a...
by Access Fixtures | Aug 31, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs
LED Bollard light posts are a staple in modern landscape design, offering aesthetic appeal and functional lighting for walkways, gardens, and security areas. Whether you need to install bollard lights or replace existing ones, choosing the right approach is vital for...
by Access Fixtures | Aug 21, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED High Bay Blogs, LED Lighting Blogs
Choosing the best high-performance LED shop lights for your space doesn’t have to be as daunting as it seems. Do you need excellent lighting for your woodwork or metal shop? Art studio or auto body shop? Access Fixtures has a high-performance LED high bay solution for...
by Access Fixtures | Aug 15, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED High Bay Blogs, LED T8 Tube Light Blogs
If you are considering purchasing or installing T8 LED lamps, also known as TLEDs, be sure to continue reading. Access Fixtures lighting specialists receive and answer many questions about T8 LED tube lamps on a regular basis, and to help our customers out we have...
by Access Fixtures | Aug 11, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs, LED Bollard Light Learning, LED Learning, LED Lighting Blogs, LED Lighting Technology Learning, LED Luminaires Learning, LED Wall Pack Blogs, LED Wall Pack Learning
Searching for lighting online can get a little technical. For industry experts, the complicated language of parts and specifications for each fixture can translate pretty easily. However, some terms are more misleading than others and can baffle even the most seasoned...
