by Jason David | Mar 17, 2025 | LED Learning, LED Lighting Technology Learning, Terminology Learning
When comparing LED vs induction lamp, or even ceramic metal halide (CMH) and light-emitting plasma, their efficiency, lifespan, cost, and applications matter. This is a guide that explains each of these lighting technologies, and why LED consistently comes out at the...
by Access Fixtures | Nov 24, 2023 | Terminology Learning
Exactly What an LED Remote Control Dimmer Is An LED Remote Control Dimmer is a lighting control system that allows you to adjust the brightness of your lights wirelessly. Unlike a physical switch, which has a fixed on/off setting, an LED remote control dimmer lets you...
by Access Fixtures | Nov 24, 2023 | Terminology Learning
Exactly What Ground-Mounted LED Light Fixtures Are Ground-mounted LED Light fixtures are lighting installations specifically designed to be mounted at or near ground level, typically for outdoor illuminations. These fixtures are specifically engineered to provide...
by Access Fixtures | Nov 24, 2023 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Lighting Technology Learning, Terminology Learning
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...
by Access Fixtures | Nov 4, 2019 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Learning, Terminology Learning
What is a photocell and what is it used for? An LED photocell, or daylight harvesting sensor, is a device that detects light levels and turns LED fixtures on and off according to whether it is dark or light outside. Photocells are beneficial to many outdoor lighting...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 30, 2018 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Learning, Terminology Learning
Choosing appropriate lighting for a particular location can be challenging. Customers often wonder why they should choose certain LED bulbs over others based on color temperature. Two of our popular offerings are 2200K HPS color match and turtle friendly. As they can...
by Access Fixtures | May 12, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Lighting Technology Learning, Terminology Learning
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...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2017 | Terminology Learning
Some fixtures produce more light at the same input power than others. The energy used is measured in watts. The light output is measured in lumens. The wattage used is not directly related to the lumen output. Some fixtures have a higher efficacy. This means that the...
by Access Fixtures | Sep 9, 2016 | Terminology Learning
If it is time to purchase new lighting such as LED high bay luminaires or LED wall packs, you likely have already seen how confusing it can be to navigate all of the style, wattage, and Kelvin options. This process is often made even more difficult given the array of...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 17, 2016 | Terminology Learning
As solid-state lighting technology advances and achieves traction in the lighting market, the way we measure light also changes. Scotopic conditions refer to low light levels where the human eye relies on rod cells to perceive surroundings. You may have encountered...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2016 | Terminology Learning
Footcandles (FC) are a unit of measurement used in lighting design to quantify the illuminance or the amount of light that falls onto a surface. Specifically, one footcandle is equivalent to one lumen per square foot. Footcandles play a crucial role in various...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2016 | Terminology Learning
Voltage refers to pressure from an electrical circuit’s power. Voltage is what pushes a current through a conducting loop, enabling it to illuminate a light. It is essential that managers of commercial facilities know the line voltage where fixtures are to be...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2016 | Terminology Learning
To achieve a specific color of light from a light source, it is essential to understand the Kelvin temperature – also known as the color temperature of a light source. A lamp’s color temperature signifies its warm, neutral, or cool color appearance. This...
