We recently wrote a post about why you should choose LED lighting for food processing plants and cold storage facilities.. If that post convinced you that you need LED food processing lights, you may be wondering where to go next. In this post, we'll discuss what specific lights and fixtures you...
We recently wrote a post about why you should choose LED lighting for food processing plants and cold storage facilities.. If that post convinced you that you need LED food processing lights, you may be wondering where to go next. In this post, we'll discuss what specific lights and fixtures you might need in your facility to get all of the benefits we discussed in that last post.
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In the past, high intensity discharge (HID) lamps were the standard used by companies that needed illumination over a wide target area. This type of lamp came with several drawbacks that were eventually addressed with the introduction of LEDs. The promise of clean, energy efficient illumination with minimal maintenance has forced some businesses to rethink their lighting technology of choice for industrial towers.
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For building and facility owners and property managers looking to increase the value of their commercial properties, it’s important to consider different options that will hold value over time, decrease costs associated with maintenance, and conserve energy. One way to accomplish these goals is with an LED retrofit (led conversion). With the number of LED options available, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when making decisions about updating your building lighting. With the advancement of technology, the decision making process has become much more complicated. Here are the three most important things to keep in mind when considering an LED lighting retrofit.
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Ever wonder how metal halide lights and light emitting diodes (LEDs) compare? Well here’s a head-to-head comparison of the two followed by an in-depth discussion of each technology in turn.
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Wall pack lights or exterior building lights are terms that describe the outdoor lighting that is commonly mounted on the outside facing walls of buildings. This type of exterior lighting is generally used to provide illumination to ground areas frequented by vehicles and pedestrians. They also function well as an added layer of security for property owners. It is not uncommon to see multiple fixtures mounted on a single building or wall, with the fixture spacing designed to provide even lighting around the grounds. Below are a few image examples of conventional wall pack lighting mounted on an exterior wall.
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When we discuss parking lot lighting, we referencing the pole mounted lights frequently seen in parking lots around the country. These outdoor light fixtures, if converted to light emitting diodes (LED) can provide excellent benefits to both building owners and facility managers alike.
Below we'll discuss three benefits of led parking lot lighting over old parking lot lights.
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Parking lot lighting is a term used to describe the outdoor lighting that is commonly mounted on poles and located in parking lots, pathways, and driveways. This type of exterior lighting is generally used to provide illumination for vehicles and pedestrian to use.
Below we will explore three common issues with HID parking lot lights.
Conventional wall pack lighting suffers from high energy costs, frequent maintenance costs, and overall lighting performance issues. LED lighting can help mitigate all three of these issues. Read below to understand three benefits of LED wall pack lighting, including energy savings, maintenance cost reduction and lighting performance improvements.
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Wall pack lights and building lights are terms that describe the outdoor lighting that is commonly mounted on the exterior walls of buildings. This type of exterior lighting is generally used to provide illumination to areas for vehicles and pedestrians use, as well as for security purposes. There are three main issues surrounding conventional wall pack lighting, these issues are: high energy costs, frequent maintenance, and lighting performance concerns.
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Parking lot and area lighting is something we all encounter on a daily basis. This type of lighting is used in every shopping center, office complex, warehouse or distribution center, and school district around the country. This post discusses that pole mounted outdoor lighting used to illuminate parking lots for vehicles and pedestrians. Below we'll address the common issues experienced by those managing parking lot and area lighting fixtures that utilize HID lamps such as metal halide and high pressure sodium, all of which are old parking lot lights.
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