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LED Efficacy: How Do Different Types of Fixtures Compare?
How much value are you getting from your lighting? That depends, in part, on the fixture’s efficacy. Technically, efficacy means lumens divided by watts: the higher the efficacy of a fixture, the more light it will produce with a lower [...]
Lumens vs. Footcandles–Here’s the Difference
One of the biggest confusions in the LED lighting world is the distinction between “lumens” and “footcandles.” General consumers, architects, and even electrical contractors may find it difficult to distinguish between them or understand why it’s important to do so. [...]
LED Featured Project: KCK Police Headquarters
Facility: KCK Police Headquarters, Kansas City, KS Electrical Contractor: Self-Installed THE RESULTS: We saved 84% in wattage by replacing 96 Mercury Vapor fixtures at 175w each with 16 Seward High Bays at 150w each. [...]
10 LED Lighting Terms You Should Know
Wanting to invest in a commercial LED lighting project but aren’t sure where to start? The following is a handy guide to some essential LED concepts. Knowing these LED lighting terms can help you make smart decisions and save you [...]
LED Featured Project: Genesis Health Clubs
Facility: Genesis Health Clubs - Lawrence, KS Electrical Contractor: McGuire Electric THE RESULTS: We created a new and contemporary look in Studio A by changing the lighting in the space and by increasing the [...]
5 Steps to Choosing the Right LED
Before jumping online to find the cheapest and brightest LED for your facility, you should double check this list to make sure you’re getting the best product. Here are 5 quick and easy steps that will help you better understand [...]