by Access Fixtures | Feb 27, 2015 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Energy Saving Blogs, LED Lighting Blogs, LED Linear Fluorescent Lighting Blogs
State energy codes were meant to help save energy and encourage property managers to choose the most energy-efficient options available, but what happens when the codes become so cumbersome and expensive that it inhibits properties from getting the necessary updates...
by Access Fixtures | Feb 19, 2015 | LED High Bay Light Projects, LED Lighting Projects, Our Recent Case Studies
A customer contacted Access Fixtures needing to update the lighting in their indoor basketball court. At the time of the call, the gym was illuminated using eight 400w metal halide high bay luminaires. While the 400w MH luminaires provided enough light, the customer...
by Access Fixtures | Feb 13, 2015 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs
As the demand for effective and efficient outdoor lighting solutions increases, the debate between LED and metal halide lights, particularly in the context of external bollard lighting, becomes more relevant. As LED technology continues to advance, it increasingly...
by Access Fixtures | Feb 2, 2015 | LED High Bay Light Projects, LED Lighting Projects, Our Recent Case Studies
The old adage is, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” Today, with energy costs typically above $0.15/kWh, and in many areas increasing to $.25 per kWh, the obvious way to save (or not to spend) is by converting outdated T12 and T8 linear fluorescent lighting and HID...
by Access Fixtures | Jan 16, 2015 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Wall Pack Blogs
How do business owners and consumers know how much their electricity truly costs? Consumption of electricity is measured in cost per kilowatt hour (kWh), but electric companies are great at disguising the actual cost of each kWh. They do this through subterfuge, by...
by Access Fixtures | Jan 15, 2015 | LED Lighting Projects, Our Recent Case Studies
Everyone knows it’s important to stay active. Some talk a daily walk. Some go to the gym. Others, like Chicago’s Gallagher family, who don’t want to be cooped up indoors all winter, build skating rinks in their backyard, light them up with Access Fixtures LED sports...
by Access Fixtures | Dec 23, 2014 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Sports Lighting Blogs
Most of us remember when the lights went out at the 2013 Super Bowl, resulting in a 34-minute delay. The delay was caused by the use of metal halide sports lighters. Metal Halide lamp and ballasts have a restrike time, which means even if you turn the lights back on...
by Access Fixtures | Dec 22, 2014 | LED Lighting Projects, Our Recent Case Studies
A customer contacted Access Fixtures with a unique sports lighting application. The homeowner had created a combination sand volleyball and ice hockey rink. In the summer, the sport lighting was filled with sand on the bottom and a volleyball net for competitive games...
by Access Fixtures | Dec 18, 2014 | LED Lighting Projects, Our Recent Case Studies
Previously, Access Fixtures provided LED fixtures for a Major League Baseball stadium to illuminate a long hallway that is used to market memorabilia and collectibles. Now Access Fixtures is helping a minor league baseball stadium become more green with LED. The minor...
by Access Fixtures | Dec 17, 2014 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Sports Lighting-Blogs
Private single and multi-purpose LED sports lighting is not just for parks, condominiums, and apartment buildings anymore. Backyard sports lighting is increasing in popularity for people desiring an active lifestyle. Homeowners are building illuminated...
by Access Fixtures | Dec 11, 2014 | LED Decorative Street Lighting Projects, LED Lighting Projects, Our Recent Case Studies
A Christian retreat facility located in Texas contacted Access Fixtures with a problem. They had 20 decorative street lights lining their private access road in their facility. The decorative street lights used 175w mercury-vapor lamps and ballasts and were installed...
by Access Fixtures | Dec 5, 2014 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs, LED Flood Light Blogs, LED Vandal Resistant Lighting Blogs
Key Takeaways Durability: Vandal proof lighting fixtures are made from robust materials to withstand impacts, harsh weather, and vandalism, ensuring longevity and minimal maintenance. Safety and Efficiency: These lights enhance public safety with bright, consistent...
by Access Fixtures | Nov 26, 2014 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog
Lighting specialists at Access Fixtures often encounter variations of an inquiry: How much will the luminaire cost to operate? How much money will I save by switching from x to y? How long will it take for this project to pay for itself? Rather than providing a...
by Access Fixtures | Nov 12, 2014 | LED Bollard Light News, LED Flood Light News, LED lighting News, News
WORCESTER, Mass., Nov. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Comfort Suites in Daytona Beach, Florida chose Access Fixtures LED area lights, LED bollard lights, and LED landscape lighting to upgrade their parking lot lighting and ambient lighting. Access Fixtures lighting...
by Access Fixtures | Nov 6, 2014 | LED Basketball Court Lighting Projects, LED High Bay Light Projects, LED Lighting Projects, Our Recent Case Studies
A customer contacted Access Fixtures wanting to know the best way to light a school’s gymnasium. The facility is currently underlit with only a few 400w metal halide luminaires. The goal is to illuminate the room properly so they can hold basketball games as well as...
by Access Fixtures | Nov 5, 2014 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Lighting Blogs, LED Tennis Court Lighting Blogs
Delivering return on investment (ROI) on an LED tennis court can often be challenging for several reasons. Currently, pulse-start metal halide (PSMH) is the industry standard and is an excellent source of light for competitive sports. The luminaires are inexpensive...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 30, 2014 | LED High Bay Light Projects, LED Lighting Projects, Our Recent Case Studies
A customer contacted Access Fixtures looking for an energy-efficient solution to illuminate a long hallway with memorabilia and collectibles at a Major League Baseball stadium. The baseball team frequently uses the large hallway as a reception area and holds events...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 29, 2014 | LED Landscape Lighting News, LED lighting News, LED Vandal Resistant Lighting News, News
WORCESTER, Mass., Oct. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- When meeting with commercial and hospitality property managers, a common theme is that landscape lighting used to illuminate areas like signs, monuments, and trees are frequently broken by vandalism or daily wear and...
