Choosing the Right Color Temperature for Your Project

Choosing the Right Color Temperature for Your Project

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...
How to Wire a 0-10v Dimmer Switch or 1-10v Dimmer for LED Light Fixtures

How to Wire a 0-10v Dimmer Switch or 1-10v Dimmer for LED Light Fixtures

Introduction to Dimmer Switches Dimmer switches are essential devices designed to give you complete control over the brightness of your lights, allowing you to create the perfect atmosphere in any room or space. Whether you want to set a relaxing mood in your living...
Vertical and Horizontal Illuminance: Light Intensity Measurement

Vertical and Horizontal Illuminance: Light Intensity Measurement

In lighting design, light intensity measurement is crucial for ensuring optimal illumination in various environments. Luminous flux, which measures the quantity of light emitted by a source, plays a significant role in calculating illuminance levels and determining...
How Wind,  Weight & Effective Projected Area (EPA) Affect Light Pole Selection

How Wind, Weight & Effective Projected Area (EPA) Affect Light Pole Selection

If it is time to purchase new flood or area lighting to illuminate a large outdoor area for sports, a parking lot, a port, or a freight terminal, the project will likely require the selection and installation of new light poles. How do you make the correct light pole...
High-Performance LED Indoor Tennis Court Lighting Solutions in Houston

High-Performance LED Indoor Tennis Court Lighting Solutions in Houston

A returning customer from outside Houston, TX, contacted Access Fixtures in search of an indoor tennis court lighting upgrade. A few months prior, the customer had installed Access Fixtures LED luminaires on their outdoor tennis courts. They were thrilled with the...
LED Tube Light Flickering: Complete Troubleshooting Guide for Flicker

LED Tube Light Flickering: Complete Troubleshooting Guide for Flicker

LEDs have come to the forefront of the market in recent years; investing in LEDs not only saves you a lot of money but also dramatically reduces the hassle of relamping and replacing units. With fluorescents gradually being replaced by LEDs, you may have thought the...
How to Use an LED Equivalent Chart for HID to LED Wall Pack Upgrades

How to Use an LED Equivalent Chart for HID to LED Wall Pack Upgrades

Determining the best LED equivalent wall packs for your outdated HID units can be complicated. Using a conversion chart can simplify the process by providing a clear comparison of lumens to traditional wattage values. Whether switching from high-pressure sodium (HPS)...