What is a Building Facade? Before embarking on LED lighting projects to illuminate building facades, knowing what a building façade is, is key. A building facade is like the face of a building. It is the exterior side that faces the street or public space. Facades...
1. Dark sky lighting ordinances will become more the rule and less the exception Dark sky lighting ordinances are being adopted by states, counties, and cities, at an increasing rate due to the growing awareness of the harmful effects of artificial light pollution on...
You have just purchased lighting for your indoor horse arena, and are waiting for the fixtures to arrive. The arena is used for casual training and is 80′ x 120′ and rectangular in shape. The ceilings of your arena are 16′ high. In order to light...
No-UV or UV-free lighting is commonly used in certain production facilities or clean rooms that use UV curing in their manufacturing processes. UV light causes some materials and products to cure or harden, which means that lighting for these facilities must be...
Ambient temperature plays a crucial role in the performance of LED lights, affecting their efficiency, lifespan, and overall functionality. At Access Fixtures, based in New England, we often encounter the full spectrum of temperatures, from balmy 75 degrees Fahrenheit...
Welcome back to our two-part series on debunking myths about converting to LED lighting from traditional incandescent, fluorescent, and HID light sources. In part one of our LED lighting conversion series, we looked at the myths surrounding the dimming capabilities of...
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?...
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Determining the best LED equivalent wall packs for your outdated HID units can be complicated.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...
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...
IP rating refers to ingress protection rating or international protection ratings, which are used to qualify levels of dust- and water-sealing effectiveness. It is crucial to consider IP ratings if you are purchasing fixtures for dusty or wet environments. An IP...
When selecting lighting fixtures, a major consideration should be the light bulb types or light source technology that will be best for you. Each kind of fixture has its own unique operating characteristics. These characteristics include efficacy, which can be...
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...
The Color Rendering Index (CRI) is a crucial concept in the lighting industry, indicating a light source’s ability to display colors in their truest forms accurately. It assesses how well a light source represents various shades, making it a significant factor...
LED Lighting – Exponential Growth LEDs have been improving exponentially over the past few years. Today, some LEDs last as long as 400,000+ hours; can come with custom Kelvin temperatures, CRIs, and optics; and are the most energy-efficient solutions available....
