by Access Fixtures | Nov 7, 2022 | Decorative Street Lighting Blogs, Decorative Street Lighting News, LED Lighting Blogs, News
WORCESTER, MA, November 7, 2022-– Access Fixtures today announced the introduction of a new LED commercial post light that features selectable watts and selectable Kelvin. VILI is a classic style LED post top light fixture that would fit in locations from Victorian...
by Access Fixtures | May 24, 2018 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, HID Blogs, LED Lighting Blogs
It is impossible to deny the effect of LED lighting on the lighting world. From lower initial costs to lower long-term savings, LED light replacement reigns king over the fading dynasties of metal halide (MH) and high-pressure sodium (HPS) lighting. However, many of...
by Access Fixtures | Apr 25, 2018 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Lighting Blogs, Lighting Technology Learning
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...
by Access Fixtures | Apr 19, 2018 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, Learning, LED Lighting Blogs, Lighting Technology Learning
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?...
by Access Fixtures | Feb 21, 2018 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Lighting Blogs
Most people do not know what to do with the mess of numbers, terms, and ratings plastered over LED lighting fixtures and LED packaging; it can be understandably disorienting. From watts to lumens to amps to Kelvin temperatures to equivalencies and beyond, the data may...
by Access Fixtures | Dec 4, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, Bollard Light Blogs, Decorative Street Lighting Blogs, Energy Saving Blogs, Flood Light Blogs, Garage Lighting Blogs, High Bay Blogs, LED Bollard Light Blogs, LED Flood Light 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 | Nov 22, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, Flood Light Blogs, Garage Lighting Blogs, High Bay Blogs, Learning, LED Flat Panel Lighting Blogs, LED Flood Light Blogs, LED High Bay Blogs, LED Lighting Blogs
What Is a 0-10v Dimmer? 0-10v dimming is a lighting control method that—on direct current voltage (DC) between 0 and 10 volts—can produce varying light intensity levels. This simple lighting control system connects to your LED fixtures to provide multipurpose...
by Access Fixtures | Nov 17, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, Basketball Court Lighting Blogs, Flood Light Blogs, LED Flood Light Blogs, LED High Bay Blogs, LED Lighting Blogs, LED Sports Lighting Blogs, Sports Lighting-Blogs
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...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 17, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, Learning, LED Lighting Blogs, LED Wall Pack Blogs, Wall Pack Blogs
Using lumens as a measure of light output is a helpful way to achieve your desired light levels. When using lumens to decide which luminaire to purchase, though, it is important to understand the difference between light source lumens and luminaire lumens. Not...
by Access Fixtures | Sep 26, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, Garage Lighting Blogs, High Bay Blogs, Learning, LED High Bay Blogs, LED Lighting Blogs, LED Troffers Lighting Blogs, Lighting Technology Learning, Luminaires Learning, T8 LED Tube Light Blogs, Tracking Lighting Blogs
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...
by Access Fixtures | Sep 18, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, Learning, LED Lighting Blogs, LED Wall Pack Blogs, Lighting Technology Learning, Luminaires Learning, Wall Pack Blogs, Wall Pack Learning
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...
by Access Fixtures | Aug 31, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, Bollard Light Blogs, Energy Saving Blogs, Flood Light Blogs, High Bay Blogs, LED Bollard Light Blogs, LED High Bay Blogs, LED Lighting Blogs, LED Sports Lighting Blogs, LED Wall Pack Blogs, Sports Lighting-Blogs, 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 21, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, High Bay Blogs, LED High Bay Blogs, LED Lighting Blogs
Choosing the best high-performance LED shop lights for your space doesn’t have to be as daunting as it seems. Do you need excellent lighting for your woodwork or metal shop? Art studio or auto body shop? Access Fixtures has a high-performance LED high bay solution for...
by Access Fixtures | Aug 11, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, Bollard Light Blogs, Bollard Light Learning, Learning, LED Bollard Light Blogs, LED Lighting Blogs, LED Wall Pack Blogs, Lighting Technology Learning, Luminaires Learning, Wall Pack Blogs, 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 | Aug 4, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, High Bay Blogs, LED High Bay Blogs, LED Lighting Blogs, T8 LED Tube Light Blogs
T8 bulbs, also known as T8 lamps or T8 TLEDs, are energy-efficient, lumen-boosting replacements for T8 or T12 fluorescent lamps. If you are ready to upgrade your fluorescent lighting to LEDs, T8 TLEDs are a fantastic alternative to buying full LED fixtures. Because...
