by Access Fixtures | Dec 8, 2021 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Learning
Flag lighting is easy, low maintenance and looks great, if approached with a little forethought. This article will review what you should consider when lighting a flag. First you need to answer a few questions. How tall is your flag pole? How...
by Access Fixtures | Nov 4, 2019 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED 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...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 28, 2019 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Wall Pack Learning
Why choose a full cutoff wall pack? Many of our customers ask us what the benefit of this style of wall pack is over another style such as a forward throw wall pack. There are both functional and aesthetic differences between full cutoff wall packs and other styles....
by Access Fixtures | Sep 25, 2019 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Learning
If you’re familiar with lighting, there’s a good chance that you have thought about how Kelvin, or color temperature, can affect the outcome of a lighting project. Certain Kelvin temperatures are generally used for certain applications and not for others....
by Access Fixtures | Jun 25, 2019 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Learning
If you’ve just discovered the world of LED lighting, you know that there’s also a world of choices. Making the right decision in regards to your lighting project can be overwhelming. One of the most common choices consumers have when buying LED lighting is...
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 | Feb 21, 2019 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Sports Lighting Projects, Poles and Mounting Learning
In this episode of Ask A Lighting Specialist, someone wonders about the connection between pole height and light optics. A person had purchased lighting for his tennis court and installed it on his property. A photometric analysis was conducted prior to the...
by Access Fixtures | Dec 13, 2018 | LED Bollard Light Learning, LED Learning
Q: I am planning on purchasing 18 bollard lights to illuminate a pathway soon. I want them to automatically come on at night. Will I need to buy 18 photocells as well? A: No. You only need one photocell.A photocell is a device that works like an electric switch. When...
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 | Oct 30, 2018 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Learning, Terminology Learning
Choosing appropriate lighting for a particular location can be challenging. Customers often wonder why they should choose a certain LED color over another. Two of our popular offerings are 2200K HPS color match and turtle friendly. As they can appear similar to the...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 11, 2018 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Learning
T5 vs. EPTA LED Linear FixturesWhy T5 Is Obsolete T5 Lighting Fixtures vs. LED: Why LED is the Better Choice Linear T5 lighting fixtures have been used to light warehouses, industrial locations, offices, and all sorts of indoor applications for years. These...
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 | Nov 22, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Flat Panel Lighting Blogs, LED Flood Light Blogs, LED Garage Lighting Blogs, LED High Bay Blogs, LED Learning, LED Lighting Blogs
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...
