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Choosing the Right LED High Bay Lights for High School Gymnasiums: UFO-Style vs. Linear

Choosing the Right LED High Bay Lights for High School Gymnasiums: UFO-Style vs. Linear

Selecting the appropriate lighting for high school gymnasiums is a critical decision that impacts both the functionality and aesthetics of the space. Two popular choices in the market are  UFO-style round LED high bays and linear LED high bays. Each type has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, and the ideal choice depends on a variety of factors such as the specific requirements of the space, the types of sports activities that will be conducted, and budget considerations …
September 2, 2023 Ray De Varona
101 Creative Ways to Set Up Linear Pendant Lighting

101 Creative Ways to Set Up Linear Pendant Lighting

Looking to spruce up your lighting design? Linear pendant suspensions might just be the perfect adornments for your ceiling. With their sleek and distinctly tasteful rectilinear form factor, these artsy suspensions can make your room instantly feel larger, while bringing a distinct sense of elegance to the space. As you’re about to see, there are endless colors, themes, and styles to choose from—and today we want to help you to do just that. Feast your eyes on these 101 linear pen …
June 20, 2022 Ray De Varona
Garage Lights: 6 Tips and Tricks to Improve Lighting

Garage Lights: 6 Tips and Tricks to Improve Lighting

As a general or electrical contractor working on lighting a commercial garage for a large business, your main concern is that the whole place gets an adequate amount of light that is both well balanced and visually appealing. Great lighting reduces eye fatigue and headaches. Increasing the visibility of moving vehicles, other objects, and people moving around will also significantly reduce accidents in a commercial garage. One way to improve lighting in a garage is by installing light fix …
June 15, 2022 Ray De Varona
4 Factors to Consider When Buying Commercial LED Garage Lights

4 Factors to Consider When Buying Commercial LED Garage Lights

As a contractor or electrician handling the lighting of a commercial garage, your primary concern is adequate visibility at all times. You need to reduce any liability caused by accidents due to poor lighting. You've probably measured the space and laid out a plan with positioning for each light fixture. Now all you need to do is buy the LED lights.Table of Contents The Number of LED Light Fixtures A Reputable LED Light Fixture Seller Choose the Right Lights Lighting Layout for the Parkin …
May 27, 2022 Ray De Varona
4 High Performance LED Wall Packs Perfect for Outdoor Lighting

4 High Performance LED Wall Packs Perfect for Outdoor Lighting

Gone are the days when we strung lightbulbs on lampposts to light the outdoors. Today, sophisticated LED wall packs can be finely tuned to our unique needs. Some of the most common factors that play a part in choosing the perfect wall pack for outdoor lighting include: Beam spread/light distribution pattern Light source technology (LED, HID, or fluorescent) Light output Applications: tunnel, walkway, wall, or entryway lighting Extra features: wildlife-friendly, dark-sky restrict …
May 23, 2022 Ray De Varona
4 Safety and Security Benefits of LED Flood Lights

4 Safety and Security Benefits of LED Flood Lights

There’s no reason to use incandescent or sodium vapor flood lights in outdoor lighting today. Such lamps produce a dim yellow light which, while sufficient for basic visibility, is terrible for security. In comparison, LED flood lights offer much better safety and security features. High Intensity Discharge (HID) technology does produce high-quality illumination that’s perfect for security floodlights, but it scores low on power consumption and light distribution.Table of Contents Bene …
May 20, 2022 Ray De Varona
High Bay vs Low Bay Lights: An Essential Buyer's Guide

High Bay vs Low Bay Lights: An Essential Buyer's Guide

You might already know that low bay lights are best for ceilings 12–20 feet high, while high bay lights are used in ceilings higher than 20 feet. But that’s only half the story. While it’s true that the mounting height of the fixtures is the deciding factor, both high bay and low bay lights have unique design features you need to consider for each application. These include: Beam angle Lumen output Mounting type Lighting technology High and low bay lights also come in a var …
May 9, 2022 Ray De Varona
Recessed Linear Lights: 4 Options, Features, and Associated Benefits

Recessed Linear Lights: 4 Options, Features, and Associated Benefits

Recessed lights are all about adding space to your room. Actual space, yes, but also visual space, i.e., how breathable and airy your room appears to the eye’s periphery. As their essential feature, recessed lights are installed inside—as opposed to on—the surface of your ceiling, walls, or floor. A linearly designed recessed light fixture, in particular, won’t just add visibility; it’ll also infuse an extra sense of ambiance and lightness into the room.Table of Contents LED Linear …
April 22, 2022 Ray De Varona
How to Choose Canopy Lights for Gas Station Lighting

How to Choose Canopy Lights for Gas Station Lighting

“Brighter is better” has been the philosophy behind gas station lighting here in the US for many years. Now, with modern lighting technology and sophisticated client needs, factors such as quality of illumination, lifetime cost, and energy usage take center stage when choosing canopy lights for gas station lighting. The proprietors of modern gas stations have now realized that good quality lighting is crucial for safety, cost savings, and attracting more drivers to their facilities. General …
March 24, 2022 Ray De Varona
4 Benefits of LED High Bay Lights for Warehouses

4 Benefits of LED High Bay Lights for Warehouses

During your time as a contractor or technician, you’ve probably heard the old industry saying, “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.” But, when talking about upgrading to LED high bay lights, there are many good reasons to make that change anyway. In comparison to the more traditional incandescent, halogen, or fluorescent lighting, LED lights are safer, more versatile, last longer, and save money on energy costs. All these benefits stem from the fact that LED lighting technology is highly …
March 4, 2022 Ray De Varona