Select Page
Light Trespass Regulations – Can They Cross the Line?

Light Trespass Regulations – Can They Cross the Line?

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...
Choosing the Right Color Temperature for Your Project

Choosing the Right Color Temperature for Your Project

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...
How to Wire a 0-10v Dimmer or 1-10v Dimmer for LED Light Fixtures

How to Wire a 0-10v Dimmer or 1-10v Dimmer for LED Light Fixtures

What Is a 0-10v Dimmer or a 1-10v Dimmer?  0-10v dimming and 1-10v dimming are a lighting control methods that use a low voltage, direct current (DC) circuit between 0 and 10 volts or between 1 and 10 volts to control the amount of light emitted by the LEDs in LED...
Why Do Vertical and Horizontal Illuminances Matter?

Why Do Vertical and Horizontal Illuminances Matter?

Depending on the type and level of play of your specific application, the required light intensity measurement will differ. Illuminance, also known as incident light or brightness, refers to the amount of light that hits a surface. The only way to be sure that proper...
How Wind,  Weight & EPA Affect Light Pole Selection

How Wind, Weight & EPA Affect Light Pole Selection

If it is time to purchase new flood or area lighting to illuminate a large outdoor area for sports, a parking lot, a port or a freight terminal, the project will likely require the selection and installation of new light poles. How do you make the correct light pole...
How to Install Motion Sensor Light – Installation Guide

How to Install Motion Sensor Light – Installation Guide

  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,...