by Access Fixtures | Mar 8, 2021 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, Sports Lighting Projects
A customer recently contacted us looking for a round outdoor riding arena lighting solution for her 60′ riding arena. Cost and evenness of lighting were both important factors in her end decision. The Proposals Since cost was a major factor in our...
by Access Fixtures | Dec 3, 2020 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, Recent Projects
A customer came to us looking for a unique solution to a unique problem – lighting the inside of a dry-aged meat cooler meant to display food products to customers. We were happy to rise to the challenge. Meat Cooler Lighting Problems The customer faced a...
by Access Fixtures | Jun 26, 2020 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog
Amber post top lights can be used for a variety of reasons. Customers often ask us if we carry post top lights in LED amber colors. Our answer to this question is – yes, we do, and we have amber post top lights in two different varieties: 2200K and 590nm. Read...
by Access Fixtures | Apr 6, 2020 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, Decorative Street Lighting Blogs
Hawaii lighting ordinances can be confusing and hard to understand. Like many dark-sky friendly communities, lighting regulations in Hawaii County are designed to keep the night sky clear and the stars visible. In addition to preserving the rare natural beauty of the...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 26, 2020 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, Vapor Proof Blogs
Jelly jar lights are a specific type of vapor proof fixture. Vapor proof fixtures, or vapor tight fixtures, are industrial fixtures that are sealed, gasketed, and rated for damp or wet locations. Jelly jar vapor proof fixtures are called this because their housing...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 16, 2020 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, Sports Lighting-Blogs
Sports court lighting? During a global pandemic? You might think we’re coming out of left field with this one, but trust us, there’s plenty of logic behind making the decision to finish that backyard sports court lighting project now. With more and more...
by Access Fixtures | Feb 6, 2020 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, High Bay Light Projects
Have you ever needed 400w metal halide LED replacement? One of our recent customers has. A customer contacted us for advice on how to use LED high bays to replace 400w metal halide high bays in a 100′ x 200′ shipping warehouse. The customer’s current...
by Access Fixtures | Feb 4, 2020 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog
It’s a winter wonderland! For a limited time only, the 2′ x 2′ BASC troffer is on sale. This winter sale won’t last long and supplies are limited. The sale will end on March 1, so get your fix of this awesome troffer fixture before the sale is...
by Access Fixtures | Jan 23, 2020 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, Flat Panel Lighting News
Access Fixtures has introduced a new LED troffer family called the BASC – and LED basket troffer with high lumen output and excellent color rendering. The BASC is available in two wattages, 40w and 50w, and two sizes as well, 2′ x 2′ and 2′ x...
by Access Fixtures | Jan 21, 2020 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, Wall Pack News
Access Fixtures has announced a new wall pack that matches an existing line of landscape bollard lights. The CLYD wall sconce is a modern full cutoff wall sconce that provides controlled downlight without sacrificing on style. Shop CLYD Wall Sconce This...
by Access Fixtures | Jan 6, 2020 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, Wildlife Lighting Blogs
Access Fixtures recently published an article detailing what it means for a community to be dark sky friendly. In this article, the International Dark Sky Association is discussed as well as the specific requirements that it takes for a fixture to be considered dark...
by Access Fixtures | Dec 26, 2019 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, Flat Panel Projects
At Access Fixtures, we like to test out our own products. We are a lighting company, which means that we like to mess around with different types of lighting to achieve various effects. Recently, we decided to experiment on our own kitchenette area which was in...
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 | Nov 8, 2019 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, HID Blogs
What is low pressure sodium lighting (LPS)? For starters, it’s a form of induction lighting that is actually a closer cousin to fluorescent and neon lamps than to high pressure sodium lighting. Low pressure sodium lamps were traditionally used for street...
by Access Fixtures | Nov 4, 2019 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, 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...
