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Pickleball and padel courts are going in fast right now, on park district budgets, HOA amenity upgrades, and multi-sport rec facility retrofits, and a lot of that work lands on contractors who have never bid a dedicated court lighting package before. The fixture that shows up on the plans is often a generic area light or flood light spec'd because it was available, not because it fits the court. Westgate's new SFP Series is built specifically for that gap: a two-wattage LED platform engineered a …

Lotus LED's 5CCT COB tape line ships as two SKUs on one driver platform: a dry-location strip and a sealed, wet-rated strip, both selectable across the same five color temperatures, 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K, and 5000K. That selection happens at the driver, not the tape, and both models run COB construction with a CRI of 90 or higher, so neither shows a hotspot whether it lands in a finished channel or bare against a cedar wall. Pair the wrong driver, one without the 5CCT switch, and the field …

RelightDepot is running a Bulbrite sale on decorative lamps, MR16 spot lamps, and outdoor string lights, with select SKUs marked down as much as 55% off list. Whether you're filling a lamp replacement order, restocking MR16 spot lamps for accent work, or picking up string lights for a patio or courtyard job, the discounts here run steep enough to be worth checking against your next order. Shop the full Bulbrite sale at RelightDepot. What's on Sale The discounts land on three corners of Bulbrite' …

Through June 30, buy six or more fixtures from the Bulbrite Kibun cordless lamp collection at RelightDepot and take 20% off. Mix and match any models across the series to reach six units, and the discount applies to the qualifying order. What the promotion covers The offer runs now through June 30 and covers the full Bulbrite Kibun line: rechargeable, cordless LED table lamps and outdoor lanterns. Every fixture in the series runs on an integrated battery with touch dimming and warm output, mostl …

The TSR Series adjustable IP66 sign lights are built for exterior projects where sign placement, mounting conditions, and final alignment rarely match the drawings. With a rotatable design, selectable CCT, and multiple beam spreads, one fixture can handle both focused and wide sign illumination without changing fixtures. Unlike fixed sign lights that lock coverage at install, the TSR series allows contractors to adjust output and aiming in the field, after signage is installed and energized. It …

Lighting on high-end residential projects does not get evaluated fixture by fixture. It gets reviewed as a system. Facade, landscape, and interior layers must align with finishes, available power, and installation sequencing. If one layer is off, it shows at turnover. The goal is simple. Keep the lighting consistent, make it serviceable, and avoid conflicts during installation and closeout. Lighting Scope for a High-End Residential Build Scope covers full-site integration: facade, landscape, int …

Emergency lighting issues tend to surface late. It usually comes up during inspection, turnover, or when a retrofit exposes gaps in the existing setup. This is common across commercial interiors, schools, healthcare, and tenant improvements, where fluorescent T8 systems are still in place. Separating emergency drivers and battery packs adds steps during installation and creates more points to manage later. Emergency-ready T8 lamps simplify that. A ballast-bypass lamp with an integrated battery r …