by Access Fixtures | Dec 3, 2019 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs
How do you know when it’s time to replace your old outdoor bollard light? Probably when it starts to look like any of these bollard lights in our Bollard Hall of Shame! From cracked lenses to landscaping mishaps to age-related deterioration, broken bollard...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 15, 2018 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs
Here at Access Fixtures, we provide LED bollard lights to different types of customers for many different applications. Our brilliant VENU model is a versatile bollard light choice for any outdoor lighting application. This past spring, the National Oceanic and...
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
Light Trespass from the Ground Up 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...
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 | 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 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,...
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 the choice was bollard landscape lights, or architectural bollard light fixtures, choosing the right...
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...
by Access Fixtures | Apr 13, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs, LED Bollard Light Learning, LED Luminaires Learning
With the numerous available options for outdoor lighting, choosing the right fixture for your project can seem a little daunting. There are style and operational choices to consider, such as installation location, design aesthetics, energy costs, local lighting...
by Access Fixtures | Apr 11, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs
Bollard light optics should be selected based specific project requirements. Optics affect the amount and distribution of the emitted light. Type V Type V (or type 5) glass provides a view of the light source through prismatic, borosilicate glass. Type V has high...
by Access Fixtures | Apr 11, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs, LED Bollard Light Learning
LED Bollard lights function on line voltage, requiring installation by a licensed electrician to ensure optimal safety and performance. Whether you’re a licensed electrician seeking detailed guidance on bollard light installation or expanding your knowledge,...
by Access Fixtures | Apr 10, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs, LED Energy Saving Blogs, LED Lighting Blogs
Access Fixture launched two LED bollard light fixtures: 15w LED round flat-top bollard lights and 15w LED round dome-top bollard lights. Both styles feature LED arrays with LED chips and a high-performance, industry-leading specialized aluminum cone reflector. With...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 17, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs
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...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 17, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs
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...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 24, 2016 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs
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...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 20, 2016 | LED Bollard Light Blogs, LED Wildlife Lighting Blogs
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...
