by Access Fixtures | Apr 16, 2015 | LED Sports Lighting Projects, LED Tennis Court Lighting Projects, Our Recent Case Studies
A customer from Delray Beach, Florida contacted Access Fixtures wanting to light his backyard where his family enjoys a tennis court, a volleyball court, and a plot of land where the kids play soccer. Once the sun went down even though the weather was still beautiful,...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 30, 2015 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog
Many customers choose to purchase bollard lighting without ballasts and instead use screw-in compact fluorescent or incandescent lamps. This setup reduces initial costs because the lamps are inexpensive, but greatly increases energy and maintenance costs over the life...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 27, 2015 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Flat Panel Lighting Blogs, LED Lighting Blogs
Just five years ago in 2010, four out of five lamps in commercial buildings were fluorescent, with most of them used in troffer luminaires, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). LED’s rapidly advancing technology has posed a challenge for the workhorse of the...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 18, 2015 | LED Lighting Projects, Our Recent Case Studies
An architect contacted Access Fixtures looking to illuminate the outdoor racquetball courts located at a sports complex in Fort Worth, Texas. The racquetball courts will consist of two banks of courts sharing a common back wall with either six, eight, or ten total...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 6, 2015 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Lighting Blogs
With LED, form factor is not as relevant as compared with traditional light sources such as Metal Halide (MH), High Pressure Sodium(HPS), and linear fluorescent. What does form factor mean? For years the shape of luminaires were designed to accommodate the size and...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 4, 2015 | LED Decorative Street Lighting Projects, Our Recent Case Studies
Our lighting specialists often receive questions that can have multiple answers depending on several considerations, including budget and time constraints. Recently, a customer sent an Access Fixtures lighting specialist a photo of decorative street lighting,...
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...
