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Brandon Melton

Brandon Melton is a Director of National Accounts at Regency Lighting. Brandon has more than 18 years of national hospitality design, operation, and procurement experience. For the past 8 years, he has specialized in hospitality lighting design at Regency. He is based in Denver and currently consults for many of the nation’s top retail, hotel and restaurant brands ranging from established global chains to emerging concepts.
Brandon focuses on developing business strategies around experiential design and emerging technologies. His strong commitment to continuing education and his rich personal experience as an owner/operator, industry consultant, and a procurement executive for Chipotle Mexican Grill puts him in a unique position to understand, educate, and equip national brands with successful solutions. He obtained his LC credentials in 2016, a coveted and rigorous certification that benchmarks industry knowledge and competency for only the most dedicated lighting professionals.
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HVAC vs upper-room germicidal UV: What's the difference?

Posted by Brandon Melton on Jun 29, 2020 3:12:13 PM
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Reopening has started around the country. People are starting to fill restaurants, retails stores, grocery stores, and other buildings again.

At the same time, cases of COVID-19 are still rising in many states.
As we look at ways to reduce the spread of the virus, one of the main challenges is reducing transmission and keeping occupied spaces clean.

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Topics: COVID-19, Germicidal UV light

Who should purchase lighting for my projects: A general contractor or my company?

Posted by Brandon Melton on Feb 12, 2020 12:13:00 PM
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Here’s a common dilemma: a company hires a general contractor to oversee a large-scale renovation or new construction buildout, or a series of projects. But when it comes to lighting, the company isn’t sure who should purchase the products.

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Topics: Lighting design, Project Management

Can you stop LED flickering with a "dummy load" or load resistor?

Posted by Brandon Melton on Oct 18, 2019 10:45:00 AM
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Dimming LEDs can be tricky for a variety of reasons. It can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint the source of the particular issue you're facing, like flickering.

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Topics: LED, LED dimming

Solve LED dimming problems like flickering and strobing with these 4 simple tips

Posted by Brandon Melton on Aug 2, 2019 2:20:00 PM
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When LED lamps first started to make their way to the market, early adopters were frustrated when they tried to dim them. In most cases, the technology wasn’t far enough along. So in a setting like a restaurant, where ambiance is often king, many were understandably reluctant to switch to LED.

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Topics: Restaurant Lighting, Retail Lighting, LED dimming

Here's an overview of common LED dimming issues and how to fix them

Posted by Brandon Melton on Aug 1, 2019 11:10:00 AM
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It wasn't that long ago we were answering the question: can LED lights be dimmed? The answer is yes, but years later problems can still surface when you try to run LED lamps or fixtures on dimmer controls.

Why are there still issues, even when lamps and fixtures are more reliable and dimmers more tolerant?

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Topics: Restaurant Lighting, Retail Lighting, LED dimming

Answering your LED dimming questions [Ask the expert series]

Posted by Brandon Melton on Feb 13, 2018 12:32:00 PM
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As a lighting specialist that deals with mostly restaurant clients, Brandon Melton faces the topic of LED dimming almost daily. Brandon has many years in the lighting world and works with some of Regency's largest restaurant chain customers to eliminate common LED dimming issues and properly light their spaces. Here's Brandon with more: 

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Topics: Restaurant Lighting, Retail Lighting, LED dimming

Restaurant lighting: The blurred lines between fine dining and fast casual

Posted by Brandon Melton on May 10, 2016 2:00:00 PM
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More is not always better in restaurant lighting. We've touched on that before when discussing pitfalls to avoid in restaurant lighting. Regardless of whether you manage a fast casual or fine dining restaurant, your lighting needs to be inviting, warm, friendly, and consistent with your brand to bring your customers in and keep them comfortable so they're likely to return.

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Topics: Restaurant Lighting

3 pitfalls to avoid in restaurant lighting

Posted by Brandon Melton on Dec 8, 2015 11:30:00 AM
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Whether you manage a fast food restaurant or a high-end steakhouse, it’s imperative to have the right lighting. You want your customers to feel comfortable in your space and you want the food they order to look attractive when it makes it to the table.  

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Topics: Lighting design, Restaurant Lighting

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