by Access Fixtures | Apr 10, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs, LED Energy Saving Blogs, LED Lighting Blogs
Access Fixture launched two LED bollard light fixtures: 15w LED round flat-top bollard lights and 15w LED round dome-top bollard lights. Both styles feature LED arrays with LED chips and a high-performance, industry-leading specialized aluminum cone reflector. With...
by Access Fixtures | Apr 4, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog
In the commercial lighting industry, LED outdoor bollard lights are celebrated for their sophisticated design and exceptional durability. Access Fixtures is at the forefront, employing advanced construction techniques to ensure their lights can endure harsh...
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 30, 2017 | LED Bollard Light Learning, LED Luminaires Learning
Understanding the nuances of LED bollard spacing is crucial for achieving functional and aesthetic lighting goals in various settings. Bollard lights, commonly used in pathways, gardens, public spaces, parking lots, and even for parking lot applications, must be...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 22, 2017 | LED Flood Light Blogs, LED Lighting Technology Learning
Understanding Metal Halide Lighting Metal halide lighting is a type of high-intensity discharge (HID) lighting that uses an electric arc to produce light. Known for their high color-rendering index (CRI) and energy efficiency, metal halide lamps are a popular choice...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 18, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Lighting Blogs
Recommended Minimum Footcandles Embracing any new technology can be difficult at first. LED has proven to be no exception to this adjustment process. Old lighting technologies limited the range of wattage, efficiency, and customization; unfortunately, though, we...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 17, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs
There are many factors that impact the annual operating cost of a bollard light. Certainly the light source of your bollard light and, in the case of HID bollards, the frequency with which you change your lamps, will affect your annual costs. Energy cost is a...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 17, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs
While LEDs are now many people’s first choice—and the only thing Access Fixtures sells—there are still four types of light sources available: LED, high pressure sodium (HPS), pulse start metal halide (PSMH), and compact fluorescent (CFL). Unless you have an excellent...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 13, 2017 | LED Bollard Light News, LED Landscape Lighting News, LED lighting News
WORCESTER, MA, March 2017—Access Fixtures announces its new 25w and 35w VENU bollard light fixtures. Available in round dome and flat-top styles, with a choice of louvers or cone reflectors, these durable bollard lights are ideal for illuminating pathways, sidewalks,...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 4, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Retrofit Blogs, LED Wall Pack Blogs, LED Wall Pack Learning
Switching from a metal halide wall pack to an LED can seem daunting at first. The technologies are so different, that you may be worried about finding a solution that will give you the best results. With a wide range of LED wattages available, it can be hard to...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 3, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Lighting Blogs, LED Wildlife Lighting Blogs
Access Fixtures’ LED wildlife lights are expertly crafted to enhance safety and visibility in coastal areas, roads, walkways, and parking lots, while simultaneously reducing the impact of light pollution on local wildlife populations. These specialized lighting...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2017 | Terminology Learning
Lumens vs Watts, what’s the difference? Some fixtures produce more light at the same input power than others. The energy used is measured in watts, while the brightness of the light output is measured in lumens. Lumens measure the brightness rather than energy...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2017 | LED Wall Pack Blogs
For years, customers knew which metal halide lamp wattage they needed to meet desired light levels. With LEDs, the light output is not directly correlated to the light output of a luminaire with a metal halide lamp, so finding equivalent LED fixtures isn’t as simple....
by Access Fixtures | Feb 17, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Wall Pack Blogs
Are you still unsure about updating to LED? LED technology continues to advance, expanding the reasons to use LED instead of traditional lighting technologies like metal halide or high pressure sodium. In a previous blog, Access Fixtures compared the performance and...
by Access Fixtures | Feb 17, 2017 | News
WORCESTER, MA, February 2017—Access Fixtures announces its new 23w, 40w, and 70w STAT LED wall pack fixtures. These fixtures are manufactured and engineered in the US and ship within 72 hours. All three STAT wall packs feature strategically placed high-performance...
by Access Fixtures | Feb 17, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Lighting Blogs
Every year, Access Fixtures travels around the country to stay on top of current lighting trends. In our travels, we learn about exciting new opportunities and technologies while also making many new friends along the way. Recently, Access Fixtures CEO Steven...
by Access Fixtures | Feb 8, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED HID Blogs, LED High Bay Blogs
The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) is a nonprofit, voluntary organization made up of energy-efficient groups and utility companies located across the United States and Canada. A product with a DLC listing is considered to be of high-quality technology that complies...
by Access Fixtures | Feb 3, 2017 | LED lighting News, LED Sports Lighting News, News
WORCESTER, MA, February 2017—Access Fixtures announces its new 407w High Output LED Sport Light. Manufactured and engineered in the USA, these fixtures contain high-quality components for optimal performance. This fixture has three Kelvin temperatures to choose from:...
