Inefficient lighting systems result in terrible lighting, a ton of lamp changes, and a big electric bill. And if you don’t understand the maintenance factor, you’ll be in the dark on how to fix it. But when you understand the maintenance factor, you’ll have great lighting and save a ton of money. The Maintenance Factor (MF) is how a lighting system performs over time compared to the amount of light it started with. It takes into account things like the lamps burning out, dirt on the light fixtures, and other factors that cause the light levels to decrease gradually over...
Burned-out flood light bulbs are dangerous, cost you money, and create problems. Fixing this problem now will make your lights work better, save you money, and help you avoid problems. Let’s see what you can do. Dead floodlight chips can result from power surges, heat-related issues, or poor-quality components. Overheating, often due to inadequate heat dissipation, damages LED chips. Electrical stress from voltage fluctuations can also impair performance. Manufacturing defects, material incompatibility, and natural degradation over time contribute to chip failure. Environmental factors like extreme weather or moisture intrusion may worsen the problem. To avoid these issues, invest in high-quality...
RGBW is the bomb. Do you hate the limitations of regular RGB lighting? By adding a white diode to the RGB LED, not only do you get more brightness and better color accuracy, but you can also do some really cool things with lighting. Find out how adding white to RGB can change the way you think about lighting. RGBW lighting combines red, green, blue, and white LEDs to give you a ton of colors and make your whites more natural. It works great when you need true white light. Think commercial, galleries, or your house. It’s also excellent for...
Are you having problems with electrical safety and efficiency? Poor lighting choices can create significant safety issues and operational inefficiencies. Do you know the differences between Class I, II, and III luminaires? Luminaires are classified as Class I, II, or III based on their electrical safety. Class I luminaires have basic insulation with an earth connection. Think of street lamps. Class II luminaires have double or reinforced insulation without an earth connection. Think of portable fixtures. Class III luminaires operate on Safety Extra-Low Voltage, the safest option for sensitive environments like medical settings. Let’s dive a little deeper into each...
The pain points with regular lights are that they don’t do what you want, and they hurt. That means you have a bad work environment. You have a bad space to live. It makes you feel bad. It makes you not want to be there. It makes you not want to work. Tunable white lights solve these problems for you. Tunable white lighting means you can move the color temperature of a light source from warm to neutral to cool white light. It’s primarily done with LED fixtures that have multiple LED chips, usually a warm white and a cool...
Glare from the lights is not only uncomfortable; it can also damage your eyes. So what can you do to fix this problem? Glare from lights causes several problems. It creates visual discomfort and visual impairment. This includes not being able to see well and getting tired, which can be a safety issue because you can’t see hazards and react to them. It also decreases productivity and increases the likelihood of making mistakes in both work and daily life. It screws up sleep and can have long-term health effects. Excessive artificial lighting is also horrible for wildlife. It screws up...
Modern lighting controls include a bunch of different technologies that make lighting systems work better in houses and businesses. They use a bunch of automation and fancy connections to make the lights work based on whether people are around, how bright it is, and what time it is. They save a ton of energy, make you more comfortable, make your house safer, and make your life easier. You save money on your power bill and your light bulbs last longer because you’re not using them as much. Plus, you can turn the lights on and off with your phone and...
Pain points in your golf course lighting can kill your play and drive up your maintenance costs, but if you get the right solutions in place, you can manage all of these. This guide will show you how to get the most out of your lighting to give your golfers a great experience. You need specific lighting to make sure people can see and play golf on your course. You want to give your golfers the best experience possible, meet safety standards, and be efficient with your energy use. In this article, we’ll walk through what you need to think...
Glare from lighting can be annoying and cut down on how much work you can get done. When you have a lot of glare, it messes up your vision and strains your eyes. However, you can use anti-glare lighting to fix the problem. Anti-glare lighting is important because it reduces light reflection and eye strain by spreading light out. This makes it easier to see and more comfortable in a variety of situations, whether you’re at work or at home. We do this by using special designs that spread light out and reduce the brightness. To learn about anti-glare lighting,...
If you’ve ever had lights that flicker or don’t dim consistently, you’re not alone. Poor dimming control can cause a lot of problems. It can make your people unproductive. It can make it so your lights don’t save you energy. It can make your customers unhappy. But, if you understand 0-10V dimming, you can have better control of your lights. That’s what we’re going to talk about today. 0-10V dimming is a way to adjust the light output of a light-emitting diode (LED) light. It is done by changing the DC voltage on the control wires of the LED. This...
