by Access Fixtures | Dec 12, 2013 | LED lighting News, LED Wall Pack News, News
WORCESTER, Mass., Dec. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Satellite Self Storage, a full-service self-storage facility in New Jersey, reduced energy use by 56% by replacing existing high pressure sodium luminaires with Access Fixtures 40w LED wall packs. Because the new LED...
by Access Fixtures | Dec 11, 2013 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Lighting Blogs
A customer wanted to replace mercury vapor fixtures with LED. What LED light fixture would emit equivalent levels of light? Mercury vapor lamps ceased production after January 1, 2008, and for a good reason. As discussed in a previous blog post, Mercury vapor lamps...
by Access Fixtures | Dec 10, 2013 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Tennis Court Lighting Blogs
When it gets dark early, light those tennis courts up and let the competition begin! 1. Facilitate late afternoon and evening competition Tennis court lighting enables student athletes to compete even after the sun goes down. When daylight savings time ends, it gets...
by Access Fixtures | Nov 14, 2013 | LED Wall Pack Projects, Our Recent Case Studies
A customer has a building with 14-foot exterior walls and wants to know if he can install wall packs on one side to light a baseball field. While this seems like a quick and cost-effective solution, Access Fixtures lighting specialists definitely do not recommend...
by Access Fixtures | Nov 1, 2013 | Our Recent Case Studies
Access Fixtures and their clients—like architects, engineers, and designers—use AutoCAD 360 for easy viewing editing and collaborations on their drawings. Using only a phone or tablet, programs like this save time and money for clients. AutoCAD 360 recently updated...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 31, 2013 | LED Bollard Light Projects, Our Recent Case Studies
Bollards and voltages lighting question: Installed bollard lights on a 120v line, but it's a 208v. Do I need to rip them out? In a moment of urgency, an electrical contractor reached out to Access Fixtures. Distressed over a predicament with recently purchased...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 24, 2013 | LED Lighting Projects, Our Recent Case Studies
Access Fixtures achieved substantial energy savings for the Ivy Corset Building by retrofitting high pressure sodium wall packs with energy-efficient LED lamps. As compared to the previous HID lamps and ballasts, the retrofitted wall packs now sport better visibility...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 22, 2013 | LED Tennis Court Lighting Projects, Our Recent Case Studies
Access Fixtures offers several standard tennis court lighting packages. Even so, sometimes certain situations call for custom solutions. With our expertise and customized manufacturing capabilities, we are able to design lighting packages to meet clients’ unique...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 17, 2013 | LED Bollard Light Projects, Our Recent Case Studies
A customer called Access Fixtures with a somewhat common dilemma. She needed to light a sports area on her property, but didn’t want to obstruct the beautiful view with poles. She wanted to avoid using 20-foot poles to light the shuffleboard court. Her objective was...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 11, 2013 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs
Recently, a customer inquired about Access Fixtures' ability to provide bollard lights that can operate on 347 volts. Access Fixtures excels in accommodating unique requirements, including producing 347-volt light bollards upon request. Notably, landscape...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 11, 2013 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog
Southern coastal states that are prone to hurricanes have codes that require EPA rated poles for lighting. States include North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas. Access Fixtures now has specialized EPA rated poles for lighting...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 4, 2013 | LED Bollard Light Projects, LED Parking Garage Projects, Our Recent Case Studies
A real estate developer called Access Fixtures with a dilemma. He needed to light the parking lot outside a small shopping center in an upscale community. He was scheduled to have parking lot lighting mounted on 16′ poles. At the last minute, the neighbors complained,...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 3, 2013 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Basketball Court Lighting Blogs, LED Lighting Blogs
A while ago, Access Fixtures initiated the introduction of a new outdoor LED basketball court lighting package. Since then, we have actively expanded this comprehensive line of sports lighting packages. This LED Basketball Court Lighting Package...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 1, 2013 | LED Tennis Court Lighting Projects, Our Recent Case Studies
Lighting Question: My tennis court is on a hill. One side is 4’ higher than the other because there is a 4 foot retaining wall. I prefer to not cut holes in the tennis court for poles or to trench for wires on the court. Can I place the poles outside of the fence and...
by Access Fixtures | Sep 25, 2013 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Basketball Court Lighting Blogs, LED Tennis Court Lighting Blogs
Lighting Question: I have a basketball half court on my tennis court. Can I turn on only some of the lights to play basketball? A typical tennis court lighting package for recreational or club level has three to four pairs of poles. Because you can only run a certain...
by Access Fixtures | Sep 10, 2013 | LED lighting News, LED Wall Pack News, News
WORCESTER, Mass., Sept. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Access Fixtures is now offering accurate calculations specifying the true metal halide equivalency of LED luminaires. For years customers knew which metal halide lamp wattage they required to meet the light levels they...
by Access Fixtures | Sep 6, 2013 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Tennis Court Lighting Blogs
Light pollution—or an excessive amount of artificial light in the environment—can cause a variety of issues. For humans, it obscures the view of stars in a night sky, disrupts sleep, and makes it difficult for motorists to drive. For other animals, it can alter their...
by Access Fixtures | Sep 5, 2013 | News
WORCESTER, Mass., Sept. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Access Fixtures is able to use photometric analysis software and expertise to design optimal lighting systems for indoor and outdoor applications. The software allows lighting specialists to analyze light distribution...
