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One switch on top sets wattage and CCT on the RLB Series, Westgate's new selectable low bay. Pick 80W, 100W, or 120W, all at 140 LM/W, and 3000K, 4000K, or 5000K, on the same platform in black or white. Miss the call before the lift leaves the site, and the fix is a flip of that switch, not a return authorization. Two SKUs, RLB-80-120W-MCTP-BK and RLB-80-120W-MCTP-WH, replace what used to be eighteen part numbers to stock, on a housing that ships IP65, UL listed, on a 1/2 inch hook mount with a …

Westgate's LFX Multi-Power Flood Light does something most fixtures on a takeoff sheet can't: it changes its own wattage. Set the driver to 50W, 80W, 100W, or 150W before it goes live, and the same die-cast aluminum body, rated IP65 with 10KV surge protection, pushes up to 21,400 lumens at 135 LPW, whichever tier the job calls for. No separate SKU for the loading dock versus the pathway. One fixture flexes to both. That flexibility matters most in the two jobs where floodlights are actually pull …

The AE Switch Series puts full field control over wattage, CCT, and distribution into one MaxLite Value Series platform. Instead of ordering a fixed Type III, IV, or V distribution pattern at a fixed color temperature, the installer sets the configuration on site, and the newest AE Switch fixtures add a ground-level remote that changes CCT and distribution even after the area light is mounted and energized. Electrical contractors standardizing a parking lot or site lighting package, and facility …

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 upgrading to LED high bay lights is one case where the numbers justify making the change anyway. Compared to incandescent, halogen, or fluorescent lighting, LEDs are safer, more versatile, last longer, and reduce energy costs significantly. All of these advantages trace back to how efficiently LED technology converts electricity to light. LEDs produce more light …

Most mixed-facility jobs default to a separate strip light SKU for every wattage and CCT call: split lead times, multiple submittals, and more line items than the job needs. The MaxLite LS3 Series cuts that down to one controls-ready platform across three sizes (2, 4, and 8 ft), with field-selectable wattage and CCT built into every unit. Here is what the line covers, how to pick within it, and what to confirm before you commit to a rough-in. Field-Selectable Platform: What It Means for Procure …

RelightDepot has added Keystone Technologies to our line card. Keystone builds one of the broadest LED catalogs in the trade, with lamps, fixtures, power supplies, controls, and light engines under a single brand, which means more of a job can come from one manufacturer with consistent quality and documentation. For anyone bidding commercial or industrial work, it is a deep, rebate-friendly line to include in your projects. About Keystone Technologies Keystone has manufactured lighting since 194 …

In warehouses, parking structures, and washdown areas, high bay lighting is selected based on how well it handles dust, moisture, and physical wear. Contractors are working within existing mounting points, conduit runs, and ceiling heights. The focus is on getting reliable light output without creating rework or delays. Selectable wattage and color temperature come into play during submittals and value engineering. They allow teams to adjust light levels and match existing conditions without cha …

When contractors hear “networked lighting controls,” they often picture extra devices, extra wiring, and a commissioning day that turns into a callback. Luminaire-level lighting controls change that equation by moving sensing and control closer to the fixture, then using a wireless network to coordinate behavior across a space. This article shows what luminaire-level lighting control looks like in practice using published AleoBlue case studies, along with a contractor-focused checkli …

In the first article in this series, we looked at how lighting controls evolved from centralized relay panels to room-level control and now to luminaire-level lighting control. Now we move from industry overview to practical application. AleoBlue Wireless Lighting Controls represents a modern approach to networked lighting control. It delivers advanced functionality such as zoning, scheduling, occupancy sensing, and daylight harvesting without relying on centralized relay panels or extensive low …

Lighting controls were once limited to large, high-budget projects. If a building included advanced controls, it likely relied on centralized relay panels, extensive low-voltage wiring, and specialized commissioning. That model still exists, but it no longer defines the market. In 2026, lighting controls are standard across commercial and industrial projects of all sizes. Energy codes require them. Owners expect measurable savings. Wireless technology has removed many of the barriers that …