by Access Fixtures | Sep 9, 2016 | Terminology Learning
If it is time to purchase new lighting such as LED high bay luminaires or LED wall packs, you likely have already seen how confusing it can be to navigate all of the style, wattage, and Kelvin options. This process is often made even more difficult given the array of...
by Access Fixtures | Jun 10, 2016 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs, LED Bollard Light Learning, LED Lighting Blogs
When it comes to illuminating pathways, gardens, and pedestrian areas with precision and efficiency, LED bollard light fixtures stand out as a premier choice. The integration of advanced optics in these LED lamps enhances their functional appeal and demonstrates their...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 25, 2016 | LED Retrofit Blogs, LED Wall Pack Blogs, LED Wall Pack Learning
Many first-time customers coming to Access Fixtures—even those new to the world of commercial lighting—know they want to upgrade to LED. The technology has become so efficient, cost-effective, versatile, and easy to maintain, it’s surpassing traditional lighting...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 17, 2016 | Terminology Learning
What Is the Scotopic Photopic Ratio? As solid-state lighting technology advances and achieves traction in the lighting market, the way we measure light also changes. You may have encountered some lighting resources that specify requirements for data points like...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 4, 2016 | Cost Per Watt Learning
Knowing how to quickly calculate the annual light fixture electricity cost will help you decide which light fixture to select. For instance, an LED light fixture may use 50 watts of energy, while an equivalent metal halide version may use 112 watts of energy. Even if...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2016 | Lighting Rebates Learning
Search National Database of Energy Rebates Programs Rebate Forms for Specific Programs PSEG Long Island (PSEG/LIPA) PSEG New Construction Rebates – Interactive Application (XLS) PSEG Existing Building Rebates – Interactive Application (XLS) | Printable...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2016 | Terminology Learning
Footcandles (FC) are a unit of measurement used in lighting design to quantify the illuminance or the amount of light that falls onto a surface. Specifically, one footcandle is equivalent to one lumen per square foot. Footcandles play a crucial role in various...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2016 | Terminology Learning
Voltage refers to pressure from an electrical circuit’s power. Voltage is what pushes a current through a conducting loop, enabling it to illuminate a light. It is essential that managers of commercial facilities know the line voltage where fixtures are to be...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2016 | Terminology Learning
To achieve a specific color of light from a light source, it is essential to understand the Kelvin temperature – also known as the color temperature of a light source. A lamp’s color temperature signifies its warm, neutral, or cool color appearance. This...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2016 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Wall Pack Blogs, LED Wall Pack Learning
Vandalism towards wall packs and property lighting is an ongoing issue. Varying “vandals” cause the lenses on wall packs to break such as people purposely damaging the fixture to cause the light to go out, sports balls hitting the lens, natural elements...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2016 | LED Luminaires Learning, LED Wall Pack Learning
As LED wall packs gain market share, the most common designs for wall packs will most likely change (in fact, this is already happening). LED wall packs do not effectively use prismatic lenses like more traditional light sources. The optics of the fixture do not work...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2016 | LED Luminaires Learning, LED Wall Pack Learning
Wall pack light fixtures or luminaires are exterior-grade light fixtures that are ideal for illuminating walkways, streets, and driveways adjacent to buildings. Wall packs are typically mounted on the sides of buildings, but are sometimes able to be mounted on poles,...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2016 | LED Bollard Light Learning, LED Luminaires Learning
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by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2016 | LED Bollard Light Learning
Download PDF Version Bollard lights are outdoor light fixtures that are ideal for illuminating walkways, streets, and driveways of residential and commercial areas. Having both functional and aesthetic value, bollard lights generally consist of an enclosed light...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2016 | LED Luminaires Learning
Photometrics, photometric studies, and photometric analyses are different names for simulated lighting designs. Their objective is to determine if a proposed plan will meet the specifications required for the project. In other words, photometrics allow lighting...
