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1. Dark sky lighting ordinances will become more the rule and less the exception Dark sky lighting ordinances are being adopted by states, counties, and cities, at an increasing rate due to the growing awareness of the harmful effects of artificial light pollution on...
by Access Fixtures | May 7, 2019 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Learning, LED Lighting Technology Learning
You have just purchased lighting for your indoor horse arena, and are waiting for the fixtures to arrive. The arena is used for casual training and is 80′ x 120′ and rectangular in shape. The ceilings of your arena are 16′ high. In order to light...
by Access Fixtures | Apr 4, 2019 | LED Learning, LED Lighting Technology Learning
No-UV or UV-free lighting is commonly used in certain production facilities or clean rooms that use UV curing in their manufacturing processes. UV light causes some materials and products to cure or harden, which means that lighting for these facilities must be...
by Access Fixtures | Nov 21, 2018 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Learning, LED Lighting Technology Learning
Hot and cold temperatures are just realities of life. If you live in New England like we do here at Access Fixtures, you know that one day the temperature outside can be 75 degrees Fahrenheit and the next day almost freezing! We are lighting specialists after all, and...
by Access Fixtures | Apr 25, 2018 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Lighting Blogs, LED 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, LED Learning, LED Lighting Blogs, LED 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 | Sep 26, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Garage Lighting Blogs, LED High Bay Blogs, LED Learning, LED Lighting Blogs, LED Lighting Technology Learning, LED Luminaires Learning, LED T8 Tube Light Blogs, LED Tracking Lighting Blogs, LED Troffers 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, LED Learning, LED Lighting Blogs, LED Lighting Technology Learning, LED Luminaires Learning, LED Wall Pack Blogs, LED 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 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 | 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 | Apr 1, 2017 | LED Lighting Technology Learning
When selecting lighting fixtures, a major consideration should be the light bulb types or light source technology that will be best for you. Each kind of fixture has its own unique operating characteristics. These characteristics include efficacy, which can be...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 22, 2017 | LED Flood Light Blogs, LED Lighting Technology Learning
Pulse Start vs. Probe Start Metal Halide LightingHigh-intensity discharge (HID) metal halide (MH) lamps are widely used in commercial lighting applications because they are about three times as efficient as incandescent lamps. For years, there has been one main...
by Access Fixtures | Jan 26, 2017 | LED Lighting Technology Learning
Color rendering index is a term used daily in the lighting industry. If you’ve done any amount of research on lighting, you’ve probably come across this term a few times, whether on product specifications or data sheets. You might have a basic understanding of the...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2016 | LED Lighting Technology Learning
LED Lighting – Exponential Growth LEDs have been improving exponentially over the past few years. Today, some LEDs last as long as 400,000+ hours; can come with custom Kelvin temperatures, CRIs, and optics; and are the most energy-efficient solutions available....
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2016 | LED Lighting Technology Learning
Overview Invented in 1890 by Nikola Tesla and used commercially over the past 16 years, induction technology is basically fluorescent lamp lighting without electrodes. It uses magnetic induction to ignite the phosphors instead of electrodes. The main advantages of...
