Monday, November 26, 2018

Retrofit Your Existing Fixtures Safely

Businesses are always looking to cut costs where possible. One thing that presents money-saving opportunities is LED technology. Many companies that transition from old lighting technologies to LED technology save money and boost their revenues to some extent (because proper lighting improves employee productivity).

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Monday, November 5, 2018

LED Applications in the Oil and Gas Industry

Oil and gas refining and processing facilities can be highly unsafe because of the presence of hazardous compounds found in the atmosphere under normal operating conditions. To enhance safety, companies in this industry usually install explosion proof lighting systems in their facilities to hinder the ignition of sparks that are created by electrical equipment.

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Thursday, October 11, 2018

LED Tips

We compiled a list of helpful LED Tips for your benefit and hopefully you might learn something about LED. Out tips include everything from helpful hints when it comes to retrofitting an existing fixture or what to look for when replacing a fixture with LED.

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Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Choosing the Best LED Replacement Tube Lights for T8 and T12 Fluorescent Lamps

T8 and T12 fluorescent tubes are used in different commercial spaces, but they are not energy-efficient. They have a tendency to hum and flicker, contain mercury, have a short lamp life and a poor color quality, and their light cannot be fully dimmed.

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Thursday, September 27, 2018

Answers to 8 Common Questions on LED Lighting for Learning Institutions

Educational institutions fulfill a very unique role in society. They are places of learning, interacting, and community cohesion. Cost-effective LED lighting can improve the learning environment in any institution, help students to feel safe, and boost a school’s brand and reputation.With that said, some decision-makers in learning institutions put off switching to LED technology because they have many questions and no ready answers. Today, we are answering 8 of the most common questions on LED lighting for schools.

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Friday, September 21, 2018

A Comprehensive Lighting Guide for Educational Institutions

Nowhere is good lighting needed as in educational institutions. It not only improves the concentration of the students, it also enhances safety for all the people in the institution. Research has shown that lighting can have a negative or a positive impact on concentration. Lighting also impacts mood, engagement, energy, and alertness. Task-appropriate lighting can have a great effect in a classroom.It is therefore crucial to choose good lighting fixtures that will create an environment that is conducive to learning. Color temperature is also very important in school and college lighting. Cool white light, like the one emitted by LEDs, is recommended as it makes students more focused and improves their performance. For institutions with small children, warmer light may be needed where children engage in calmer activities.This guide will recommend the type and amount of light for different learning environments.

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018

5 Types of LED Fixture (Retrofits) and How to Install Them

Businesses, institutions, and organizations are always looking for ways to decrease their energy costs because traditional lighting systems consume a lot of electricity. LED lighting, which is very energy-efficient, has replaced conventional lights in many applications.

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

How to Pick the Right LED WallPack Lighting

Wall pack lights, or exterior building lights, are lights that are usually mounted on the outer walls of commercial buildings. They are the most common commercial outdoor lighting fixtures. Wall packs use high-intensity lamp heads that are durable, energy-efficient, and have low levels of light pollution. These lights offer extra security to buildings as multiple fixtures are normally mounted on one wall to illuminate specific areas outside a building.

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Monday, September 10, 2018

Selecting the Best LED Lighting for Different Types of Sports Venues

Several pro teams in the biggest sports in America (NHL, NBA, MLB, and NFL) have replaced outdated metal halide lamps with LED lighting in their arenas and stadiums. The new lighting has benefited players, their fans, and facility operations staff. Players enjoy playing under the bright, powerful lights, fans love the brilliant light shows, and the operations staff love the lighting’s unmatched controllability and low maintenance.

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Saturday, September 8, 2018

Selecting HighBay Alternatives for Conventional Lighting Systems

High bay lights are fixtures that are usually found in large, open spaces with high ceilings like warehouses, factories, gymnasiums, industrial facilities, loading docks, big box retail stores, and sports arenas. These lights are normally used in areas with ceiling heights above 20 feet.High bay lighting fixtures have to illuminate large vertical and horizontal spaces and must have a very high lumen output. Many of these fixtures are designed in such a way that they produce diffused light which reduces glare. The fixtures are usually mounted using hooks or chains but they can also be mounted on a ceiling, it all depends on the design.

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Thursday, September 6, 2018

Guide to High Mast Lighting

Outdoor areas with a lot of activity like airports, shipping ports, highways, merging expressways, transportation terminals, and sports fields usually need high mast lighting because they require extra safety and security. High mast lighting is very cost-effective and is the best way to illuminate large outdoor spaces that need high-quality light.

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Wednesday, September 5, 2018

5 Things to Consider When Choosing LEDs for a Warehouse

When selecting LEDs for a warehouse, two things should be on your mind: productivity and safety. If the lights don’t enhance safety, workers can easily get injured and take many days off work – which is the last thing you want. And if they don’t boost productivity, employees will be less alert and energetic, which will negatively impact your business bottom line.

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Thursday, August 30, 2018

Important Things to Consider When Choosing LED ShoeBoxLights for Your Parking Lot

It is no secret that parking lot lights consume a lot of electricity. In fact, they can have a negative impact on a business' bottom line. But we all know that parking lots must be bright, well-lit areas in order to enhance safety and security.Before LED lighting was introduced, most parking lot poles had high intensity discharge light fixtures. And while these fixtures provided bright light, the light didn't remain bright for very long and they consumed a lot of energy, increasing electric bills significantly.

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018

How to Choose Highbay Light Fixtures for Aircraft Hangars

We'll start this post by asking a thought-provoking question. "Where do you think airplanes go after dropping off passengers at an airport and don't have any other scheduled flights?"

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3 Types of Wall Pack Lights for Exteriors

Wall pack lights, or exterior building lights, are outdoor lights that are usually mounted on the outer walls of buildings. They are also ideal for lighting up driveways, streets, and walkways that are adjacent to buildings, because they can be mounted on lighting poles.

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Sunday, August 19, 2018

A Comprehensive Guide to Buying LED HighBay Lights

The increasing cost of electricity and the negative impact of greenhouse gas emissions have made many businesses to adopt energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly lighting solutions – and LED is the most popular choice. It is no secret that LED lights have revolutionized lighting thanks to their low energy consumption, reduced maintenance, high light output, and a myriad of other excellent benefits. These lights have helped businesses, organizations, and institutions to save a lot of money on electricity and have better light in their spaces.

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Thursday, August 16, 2018

How Lighting Controls Are Changing Lighting

As LED technology continues to grow by leaps and bounds, the world of lighting keeps on changing. And as more businesses and organizations embrace LED technology, they realize they can save even more money by installing automation and sensor technology in their spaces.

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Why Get LED Lighting for A Warehouse?

High-Bay light fixtures are not only ideal for warehouses, they are used in facilities with high ceilings that require illumination from very high points (15 or more feet), like gymnasiums, sports arenas, loading docks, and industrial facilities.Until recently, metal halide lights were the only lights used in high bay lighting fixtures. However, these lights have many issues (they take time to warm up, buzz and flicker, consume a lot of electricity, and don’t have a long lifespan). Because of their inefficiency, these lights were quickly replaced by fluorescent and LED lighting systems. But the best of the two is definitely LED because of its energy efficiency, low maintenance, long lifespan, and better light output.

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Important Things You Need to Know About LED Parking Area Lighting

If you happen to own or manage a parking lot, you should seriously consider getting LED fixture retrofits to replace the traditional lights. Converting to LED is one of the best decisions you'll ever make as it will have a big impact on your bottom line and the overall look of the space. If you're looking to cut down costs, improve the quality of light in your parking lot, and enhance the aesthetics of the space, LEDs are your go-to lights. They emit higher-quality light than traditional lights and have lower maintenance. MyLEDLightingGuide is a LED light supplier whose main aim is to help companies, organizations, and institutions switch to energy-efficient lighting. We have more than 10 years of experience in the LED lighting industry and have helped many facility owners to change the lighting in their parking lots to LED.

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Saturday, August 11, 2018

Friday, August 10, 2018

Making Light Work: Productivity and Workplace Lighting

When it comes to workplace lighting, we know two things: workers who are content with the lighting in their workspace are more productive and have a more positive outlook on everything, and that most American workers complain that they hate their office lighting.

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Thursday, August 9, 2018

4 Reasons to Upgrade Your Parking Area Lights to LED

The importance of parking area lighting must never be underestimated as it plays a critical role in enhancing safety. While the pole-mounted lights that dot different parking lots across the country are not something a lot of business owners think of, they can determine how safe (or unsafe) a parking lot is for employees, customers, visitors, and passers by.

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Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Foot Candles Recommended for Different Types of Environments

Truth be told, lighting systems are not equal. What may be ideal for one location may be unsuitable for another. For instance, a big box store does not need the same amount of light as a packaging warehouse. Even if these two facilities have the same square feet, the activities carried out inside them are very different.

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Monday, August 6, 2018

A Simple Guide to Explosion Rated LED Lighting

Explosion rated lighting, which also goes by the name Intrinsically Safe and Hazardous Location Lights, is UL certified lighting that complies with OSHA Safety Standards and is used in areas with pulverized dust, flammable petrochemical vapors, or ignitable fibers – or where the three have a probability of existing.

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3 Things to Consider When Buying Explosion Class Lighting

Explosion proof lighting can enhance the safety of an industrial space, but only if it is ideal for the location. If you're an architect, a facility manager, or a lighting expert, there are three things you should look at when choosing hazardous location lighting The lighting technology The Class, Division, and Group of explosion lighting The cost savings and environmental impact

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Saturday, August 4, 2018

Retrofitting vs. A Full Fixture Replacement: Which One Is Better?

There are two things most people grapple with when converting to energy-efficient lighting: Choosing the best lighting technology for their spacesDeciding whether they should retain their existing light fixtures or replace both the light sources and the fixtures LED technology is the best solution in both cases as it is highly versatile and extremely energy-efficient. However, switching to LED doesn't always mean replacing traditional light bulbs. Sure, if your current light fixtures work well, all you may need to do is replace the old bulbs with LED modules. But if they are old, your only option may be a full fixture replacement. Before we discuss retrofitting and a full replacement, let's talk a little about LED technology.

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Thursday, August 2, 2018

How to Choose Lights for Warehouses

Warehouse lighting should be able to accomplish two things: enhance safety and increase productivity. When choosing lights for your warehouse, these two should be your top priorities. The top general industry accidents, according to the Department of Labor, are trips, falls, and slips. Having good lighting is the best way to reduce the risk of accidents. If you're thinking of upgrading the lighting in your warehouse, our valuable tips should help you make the right decision.

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

5 Reasons LED Lighting Improves Warehouse Safety

Poor lighting in warehouses can be a significant headwind for employers. Dim and degraded lights not only causes safety issues which can lead to big problems for owners, but also can decrease productivity. Beyond the aforementioned, there are numerous ways new LED lighting can improve warehouse conditions.

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Friday, July 27, 2018

LED Tip 20: Make sure you Understand Light Distribution

So, you are looking to purchase an LED Fixture, and are comparing two fixtures that both say they have the same beam angle of light distribution. Read this post and avoid the pitfalls of buying the wrong light.

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Thursday, July 26, 2018

3 Great Reasons to Consider Retrofits for your Existing Fixtures

Businesses are always looking to cut costs where possible. One thing that presents money-saving opportunities is LED technology. Many companies that transition from old lighting technologies to LED technology save money and boost their revenues to some extent (because proper lighting improves employee productivity).

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Wednesday, July 25, 2018

How to Confirm the Safety of Fixutre Retrofit Kits

One of the best decisions a company can ever make is to upgrade to LED technology. Most businesses, in an effort to cut costs, choose retrofitting over a full redesign. Others do so in order to maintain the aesthetic appearance. Without a doubt, LED Fixture Retrofits offer a myriad of benefits.  However, from time to time, questions arise regarding their safety.

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Outdoor Lighting Controls Guide

In todays world, facility managers and business owners have to do more with less. Shrinking budgets, expanding regulations and increased consumer demand require outdoor lighting systems that are not only cost effective and maintenance free, but deliver a safe, secure and inviting environment. A lighting strategy that incorporates efficient led lighting with onboard controls helps customers realize significant advantage and saving over lights only options.

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

4 Amazing (Yet Often Overlooked) Benefits of Retrofitting Your Existing Fixtures

Truth be told, nothing can impact a business significantly the way a lighting system can. But since it does its best work out of the public eye, we only realize its importance when the lighting is subpar, when bulbs stop working, or when there are complaints. Companies thinking of replacing their lighting systems usually look to LED lighting but are often torn between retrofitting and a full redesign.So, what’s the difference between the two?

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The Top 4 Reasons to convert your Warehouse to LED

Many warehouse owners and facility managers are seeking to reduce energy consumption or are in need of long overdue updates in their aging facilities. LED lighting present a number of great reasons to upgrade, including but not limited to significant energy savings and ease of use.

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

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Power Plant Generation Lighting is unique because of the problems associated with this environment. In facilities where steam is generated, heat is a byproduct and can't be avoided. We have years of experience working in these environments so here is our list of the top 3 problems and solutions. 

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Speciality Lighting: Class 1 Div 1 Lighting

Explosion Proof lights have to be good, none more so than a Class 1 Div 1 Light. In today's market, its hard to find this type of light and not pay a kings ransom. Read this, we think you will like what we have to offer.

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Friday, July 13, 2018

2 Must Have Controls for LED Parking Area Lights

We all know LED saves money. Saving 70% of more is not uncommon, if you pay attention to the efficiency of the LED lights you are using. But here is something you shouldn't overlook. These simple low cost add-ons will significantly increase you savings, and dramatically shorten your payback.

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Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Retrofitting 1000W HID

The 1000W HID bulb is probably one of the most common HID lights on the market today. You can find them both indoors and outdoors, in large factories, gyms, sports arenas, as area lighting and security lighting. Along with their associated ballasts, these lights consume around 1150 Watts every time they are turned on. Want to learn how to save 75% or more?

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Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Speciality Lighting: Color Adjustable LED Panels

One of the problems with any lighting installation in the office is to choose the right color temperature. 3000K? 4000K? 4500K? Well, what if you don't have to decide and can have 1 panel that can do any color between 3000K and 5000K, and can be changed at any time?

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Retrofitting 400W HID

This is probably the most common HID light on the market, the 400W HID (MetalHalide or HPS) bulb. It's not hard to find this fixture in a commercial or industrial facility. Along with their associated ballasts, these lights consume around 455 Watts every time they are turned on. Want to learn how to save 75% or more?

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Monday, July 9, 2018

Specialty Lighting for Warehouse Rack Aisles

Warehouses typically have 2 definable areas: open spaces and rack shelving aisles. When dealing specifically about rack shelf aisles, there are special LED Warehouse Lights that are designed specifically for these areas.

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Saturday, July 7, 2018

Retrofitting 250W HID

It's not hard to find a fixture in a commercial or industrial facility that has a 250 HID light, either MetalHalide or HPS. The problem is these lights consume way too much energy, and are not designed to work with motion sensors. They go on, they go off. And that's it. Here's how you can convert them to LED.

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Monday, July 2, 2018

Understanding Wallpacks

If you are considering installing LED WallPacks to your building, you will notice there are 2 types: Full Cutoff and Flood (also semi-cutoff, which is a mixture of the two). Which should you use? Here's a quick definition and use guide so you can pick the right option.

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018

LED Tip 16: Understanding L70

How long will and LED Product Last? Well, a good indication is the specification called L70. In this simple test, we explain what it is and how it is derived.

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Saturday, June 16, 2018

LED Tip 12: What You Need to Know about Rebates

Rebates can lower the cost of purchase if you are in the market for LED. Here is 5 tips you need to remember when it comes to LED and rebates.

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LED Tip 11: What is CRI

CRI, or Color Rendering Index, is a standard for the measurement of the quality of light. More specifically, how accurately do colors appear under an artificial light source. So what do you need? Here are some tips to help you make the proper decision in picking the right CRI for your application.

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018

LED Tip 2: 5 Reasons you should retrofit your existing fixtures to LED

When it comes to purchasing LED, you have 2 real options. Purchase a brand new fixture, or replace the bulb and ballast on your existing fixture over to LED. This is a simple must read list of 5 things you should consider to determine if retro fitting is a good option for you

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LED Tip 1: How to Choose the Right Color Temperature

Choosing the right color temperature when you choose LED lights is important, and the color temperature will be different depending on the application.

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Friday, May 18, 2018

What Does it Take to Replace a 400 Watt Metal Halide?

This blog post is our second post to one of our most popular posts, How Many Watts does it take to replace 1000W Metal Halide. While many of the concepts are the same, there are some important differences between 400W and 1000W Metal Halide.

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Monday, April 30, 2018

Photometric Results to Replace 400W Metal Halide Warehouse Light

So you have a factory or warehouse, and you currently have 400W Metal Halide or HPS fixtures, and you are thinking to convert over to LED. But you want to make sure that the light levels are good before you buy? How can you be sure?

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LED Industrial Indoor Bay Lighting Prices in 2018

In 2018, the typical LED industrial indoor bay fixture price is more variable than ever. You have brands that offer cheaper and less efficient options all the way up to the premium products and brands; and then everything in-between. We like to take an analytical approach that looks at the real raw numbers that allows you to best justify the cost of one light to the next. We do this by considering the price, wattage, lumens, and other factors (such as lifespan, qualifications, and warranties). Below, we cover the average price for these lights price in 2018. After that, we explore what exactly you should look at when considering price to get the best value that will maximize savings long-term.

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5 Best Industrial Indoor Bay Lights (LED) in 2018

Industrial Indoor Bay Fixtures are a critical part to any high ceiling building. Since these fixtures require such large lumen output, the cost to run them can be high, especially when running old Metal Halide or HPS lights. By converting to LED, you are able to reduce your energy consumption in your most energy intensive fixtures by up to 75% (or more).

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3 Key Points to Consider When Purchasing a LED Conversion Kit

So you are in the market for a LED Conversion Solution. You have existing fixtures and you want to save money by gutting them and installing a LED Head and Driver to replace your metal halide bulb and ballast. There are a lot of similar looking kits out there, so how do you choose. Well here's a small list of 3 points to consider before you purchase.

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Friday, April 27, 2018

LED HighBay Lighting Prices in 2018

In 2018, the typical LED highbay fixture price is more variable than ever. You have brands that offer cheaper and less efficient options all the way up to the premium products and brands; and then everything in-between. We like to take an analytical approach that looks at the real raw numbers that allows you to best justify the cost of one light to the next. We do this by considering the price, wattage, lumens, and other factors (such as lifespan, qualifications, and warranties). Below, we cover the average price for these lights price in 2018. After that, we explore what exactly you should look at when considering price to get the best value that will maximize savings long-term.

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

3 Must Haves with Industrial Explosion Proof Fixtures

Explosion proof fixtures are a necessity for environments which output potentially explosive or flammable fumes, produce dust of dirt in the air, or similar situations in which a gas could enter the fixture and cause damage to the light or well-being of the facility. If you are currently running or working with a facility which requires these explosion proof light fixtures, the list of 3 must-haves below will clear the air and hopefully set you on the right track to ensuring you have the proper setup and design.  

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3 Must-Haves with Industrial Explosion Proof Lighting

Explosion proof fixtures are a necessity for environments which output potentially explosive or flammable fumes, produce dust of dirt in the air, or similar situations in which a gas could enter the fixture and cause damage to the light or well-being of the facility. If you are currently running or working with a facility which requires these explosion proof light fixtures, the list of 3 must-haves below will clear the air and hopefully set you on the right track to ensuring you have the proper setup and design.   First on the list, we are going to talk about the actual technology within the fixture and why it is so important.

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Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Active Cooling Versus Passive Cooling for LED

LED Light is efficient. Far more efficient than the HID, fluorescent or incandescent bulbs they replace. But not all energy LED consumes is converted to light. Some of the energy is used to create heat. And while LED is far more efficient than the other light sources at producing light and very little heat, the heat it produces must be removed.

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Tuesday, March 27, 2018

The Cost of Not Converting to LED

Everyone knows that converting to LED saves you money. But how much? We put together this info graphic to show you how much more you are spending by not converting over to LED

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Friday, March 16, 2018

Industrial LED Lighting

MyLEDLightingGuide specializes in powerful industrial LED lighting for both indoor and outdoor applications. We offer both new complete replacement fixtures or a powerful line of bulb replacement LED retrofit kits where you can simply remove your existing fixtures ballast and bulb and simply install the LED components. Whether you need explosion proof or high bay lights; we've got every type of fixture for every industrial application. View all of our industrial lighting fixtures below for your needs.

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Monday, February 19, 2018

How to Retrofit a 400 Watt HID Fixture

Where do you start? What are the options? Should you consider a retrofit kit or use a 360 degree post top screw in bulb? Here are some of the things you should consider before you purchase...

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How to determine if it makes sense to convert to led

We all know you can save a lot of money converting to LED. Depending on the product you select, energy savings can be as high as 75%, even more with controls. But how do you decide whether replacing your lights with LED is worth it? Follow the 1+1+1 rule.

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Monday, February 12, 2018

Photometric Results to Replace 400W Metal Halide Highbay

So you have a factory or warehouse, and you currently have 400W Metal Halide or HPS high bays, and you are thinking to convert over to LED. But you want to make sure that the light levels are good before you buy? How can you be sure?

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3 Key Points to Consider When Purchasing a LED Retrofit Kit

So you are in the market for a LED Retrofit Kit. You have existing fixtures and you want to save money by gutting them and installing a LED Head and Driver to replace your metal halide bulb and ballast. There are a lot of similar looking kits out there, so how do you choose. Well here's a small list of 3 points to consider before you purchase.

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Saturday, February 10, 2018

9 Steps to Choosing the Right LED Parking Lot and Area Light

.auto-style1 { text-align: center; } All commercial property owners might be considering converting over to LED. Outdoors, they may have Metal Halide Shoebox lights that are consuming 400W to 1000W each, and so installing new LED Shoebox Lights in their parking areas makes sense, right? 

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