Are you still on the fence about converting to LED? You are not alone—many are still skeptical about LED conversion. HID, fluorescent, and other traditional light sources are becoming harder to find online or in stores, but is it really worth making the switch to LED?...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Determining the best LED equivalent wall packs for your outdated HID units can be complicated. Whether switching from high-press sodium (HPS) or metal halide (MH), there are a hundred questions to ask about wattage, delivered light, photopic and scotopic lumens, and...
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,...
LED Bollard light posts are a staple in modern landscape design, offering aesthetic appeal and functional lighting for walkways, gardens, and security areas. Whether the choice was bollard landscape lights, or architectural bollard light fixtures, choosing the right...
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...
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...
