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A contractor's guide to buying LED lighting

Posted by Nina Frye on May 16, 2022 8:43:20 AM
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As lighting experts, we know that lighting is not always the easiest part of job. But an electrician who understands a few key ins-and-outs of lighting can help add significant value to an electrical job.

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Topics: LED, Lighting technology, LED retrofit

Commercial Lighting Rebate Trends for 2022

Posted by Nina Frye on Mar 21, 2022 11:25:23 AM
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For more than 10 years, LED rebates have been an incentive to upgrade to more energy efficient lighting. The same is true in 2022. 

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Topics: LED, Lighting rebates, LED retrofit

Three ways to save on new construction lighting without value engineering

Posted by Tori Cole on Feb 22, 2022 1:22:02 PM
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When you're working on a new construction project, value engineering and savings seem to go hand-in-hand. But we like to take a different approach to value engineering and saving our clients money.

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Topics: Lighting design, LED, Lighting tidbits

A state by state look at light bulb bans [Interactive map]

Posted by Scott Anderson on Jan 28, 2022 10:15:00 AM
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Buckle your seatbelts. More states are mandating restrictions on certain lighting products, essentially banning the sale of some light bulbs.

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Topics: LED, Code enforcement, Incandescent lighting

What should I do if I have 8-foot fluorescent lamps?

Posted by Ron Pilner on Jan 4, 2022 3:51:47 PM
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8-foot fluorescent tubes are a popular lighting product for many of our customers. They're commonly used in warehouses, industrial and commercial settings, and in some large retail and grocery stores.

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Topics: LED, Warehouse lighting, Fluorescent light, LED retrofit

Best LED replacement options for CFL bulbs

Posted by Melissa Jordan on Dec 6, 2021 10:15:00 AM
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Five years ago, National Geographic wrote about the phase out of an "unloved" light bulb that was close to phasing out. Yet, here we are still talking about the lighting product that quickly became replaced by LEDs - Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs).

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Topics: LED, CFL, LED retrofit

Why can't I find 3500K lighting products?

Posted by Terri Duncan on Nov 22, 2021 8:03:00 AM
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Have you tried to find a 3500K lighting product with no luck? While there are plenty of products for sale, we've recently noticed that some products are becoming harder or impossible to find.

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Topics: Lighting design, LED, Color temperature

How to pick an LED that is the same brightness as my old light bulb

Posted by Terri Duncan on Nov 17, 2021 9:59:00 AM
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Have you purchased an LED bulb only to be disappointed with the light output when you turn it on? Finding the right LED for your space can be tricky if you're moving from incandescent, halogen, or CFL products.

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Topics: LED, Lighting tidbits, Wattage

How to tell if UV-C LEDs work

Posted by Luis Espino on Sep 7, 2021 9:27:19 AM
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LEDs are now the primary lighting option for most commercial buildings. But when it comes to disinfectant lighting, traditional light sources like low pressure mercury tubes are still dominant.

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Topics: LED, Lighting technology, Germicidal UV light

Color temperature and wattage selectable LEDs [Pros and cons]

Posted by Ron Pilner on Aug 25, 2021 9:08:07 AM
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LED technology has brought about new innovations and more options in the lighting industry. Manufacturers are constantly coming out with new products that give the consumer more options.

One of those recent innovations: Color and wattage selectable LED fixtures. 

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Topics: Lighting design, LED, Lighting technology

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