by Access Fixtures | Nov 29, 2018 | High Bay Light Projects, Recent Projects
T8: No Longer SufficientAn auto body shop in Florida recently contacted us with the hope that we could upgrade their outdated 4-bulb T8 high bay fluorescent lighting to LED. Their nearly ten-year-old lighting just wasn’t providing the much-needed efficiency and...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 4, 2017 | High Bay Light Projects, LED Lighting Projects, Recent Projects, Sports Lighting Projects, Tennis Court Lighting Projects
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...
by Access Fixtures | Jul 7, 2017 | Fluorescent Lighting Projects, High Bay Light Projects, LED Lighting Projects, Recent Projects
Recently, a customer contacted Access Fixtures looking for a lighting solution in his Illinois auto detail and waxing shop. His primary goals, which are the goals of any auto body and detailing shop, were to achieve high light levels, consistent light levels, and to...
by Access Fixtures | Jun 12, 2017 | Fluorescent Lighting Projects, High Bay Light Projects, LED Lighting Projects, Recent Projects
Recently, a customer contacted Access Fixtures looking for a lighting solution for his new “man cave.” The area being lit was just recently built and featured a 15’ ceiling. The customer intended to use the space for martial arts, activities with his son, and for...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 28, 2015 | High Bay Light Projects, Recent Projects
A machine shop near St Louis, MO, recently contacted Access Fixtures to replace their existing light fixtures. Their old luminaires were most likely metal halides. The shop described the lights as big fixtures that took a long time to turn on and went dim over time;...
by Access Fixtures | Jul 7, 2015 | High Bay Light Projects, LED Lighting Projects, Recent Projects
As summer gets into full swing, many of us are still trying to catch up on that ‘beach body’ ideal. We’re not the only ones trying for a better look. Planet Fitness recently approached Access Fixtures about finding a new lighting design for their Lafayette and Baton...
by Access Fixtures | Feb 27, 2015 | High Bay Light Projects, Recent Projects
A customer contacted Access Fixtures concerning the electrical junction box above a community indoor pool that contained wires and a ballast for the light fixtures in the room. The ballast and the wires were in a different electrical gearbox as the lighting was a...
by Access Fixtures | Feb 19, 2015 | High Bay Light Projects, LED Lighting Projects, Recent Projects
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 2, 2015 | High Bay Light Projects, LED Lighting Projects, Recent Projects
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 | Nov 6, 2014 | Basketball Court Lighting Projects, High Bay Light Projects, LED Lighting Projects, Recent Projects
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 | Oct 30, 2014 | High Bay Light Projects, LED Lighting Projects, Recent Projects
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 24, 2014 | High Bay Light Projects, LED Lighting Projects, Recent Projects
Conventional methods for applying paint and enamel to light fixtures will be sufficient for most environments. In some specific situations, however, specialized marine-grade finish is needed for extra protection. These situations are generally extreme environments...
by Access Fixtures | Sep 17, 2014 | High Bay Light Projects, Recent Projects
Using T5 high bay lighting (or T5HO high bay lighting) to illuminate a warehouse or workshop is inexpensive and energy-efficient, so it was not a surprise when Access Fixtures lighting specialists received a call from a pewter shop in Louisiana. The pewter shop owner...
by Access Fixtures | Jun 27, 2013 | High Bay Light Projects, Recent Projects
While Access Fixtures luminaires are typically used for commercial and sports lighting, our clients use our fixtures for a variety of applications. Coast Seafoods Company in Washington is the largest single producer of larval shellfish in the world, owning and...
