by Access Fixtures | Nov 21, 2018 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, Learning, 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, 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 | 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Determining the best LED equivalent wall packs for your outdated HID units can be complicated.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 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 | May 12, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, 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 | 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 | Flood Light Blogs, 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 | 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 | Lighting Technology Learning
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. The LED Difference One key attribute of...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2016 | 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...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2016 | Lighting Technology Learning
How do T12, T10, T8, and T5 linear fluorescent lamps differ and which should I choose? Which type of linear fluorescent lamp should you choose: T12, T10, T8 or T5? In 1938, GE released the first commercial true fluorescent lamps and Westinghouse followed in 1939 with...
