In the commercial lighting industry, LED outdoor bollard lights are celebrated for their sophisticated design and exceptional durability. Access Fixtures is at the forefront, employing advanced construction techniques to ensure their lights can endure harsh...
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...
Recommended Minimum Footcandles Embracing any new technology can be difficult at first. LED has proven to be no exception to this adjustment process. Old lighting technologies limited the range of wattage, efficiency, and customization; unfortunately, though, we...
There are many factors that impact the annual operating cost of a bollard light. Certainly the light source of your bollard light and, in the case of HID bollards, the frequency with which you change your lamps, will affect your annual costs. Energy cost is a...
While LEDs are now many people’s first choice—and the only thing Access Fixtures sells—there are still four types of light sources available: LED, high pressure sodium (HPS), pulse start metal halide (PSMH), and compact fluorescent (CFL). Unless you have an excellent...
Switching from a metal halide wall pack to an LED can seem daunting at first. The technologies are so different, that you may be worried about finding a solution that will give you the best results. With a wide range of LED wattages available, it can be hard to...
Access Fixtures’ LED wildlife lights are expertly crafted to enhance safety and visibility in coastal areas, roads, walkways, and parking lots, while simultaneously reducing the impact of light pollution on local wildlife populations. These specialized lighting...
For years, customers knew which metal halide lamp wattage they needed to meet desired light levels. With LEDs, the light output is not directly correlated to the light output of a luminaire with a metal halide lamp, so finding equivalent LED fixtures isn’t as simple....
Are you still unsure about updating to LED? LED technology continues to advance, expanding the reasons to use LED instead of traditional lighting technologies like metal halide or high pressure sodium. In a previous blog, Access Fixtures compared the performance and...
Every year, Access Fixtures travels around the country to stay on top of current lighting trends. In our travels, we learn about exciting new opportunities and technologies while also making many new friends along the way. Recently, Access Fixtures CEO Steven...
The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) is a nonprofit, voluntary organization made up of energy-efficient groups and utility companies located across the United States and Canada. A product with a DLC listing is considered to be of high-quality technology that complies...
HPS color temperature describes the warm yellow light from High-Pressure Sodium lamps, typically between 1900 and 2200 Kelvin. Understanding this helps in optimizing outdoor lighting for better visibility, ambiance, and efficiency. This article will explore its...
A recent fire that engulfed an industrial site in New York is said to have been caused by the ignition of highly combustible cardboard and plastic recycling. One hundred members of the local fire department responded to the blaze, which caused the roof and some of the...
Sometimes a white, black, architectural bronze, or custom-painted RAL finish will not suffice. To achieve the correct design elements, many of our customers opt to use stainless steel bollard lights. Customers must be aware, however, that stainless steel requires...
Wildlife-friendly lighting refers to lighting solutions designed to minimize the adverse effects of artificial light on animals, helping to preserve nocturnal habitats and reduce disruption to ecosystems. This concept is crucial in urban and suburban settings where...
