02 Apr

Posted at 08:00h in Information

In our 4-part series on determining the quality of a LED light fixture we have examined what you can tell from the manufacturer specifications, covering LED Chips, LED Drivers, and LED Lenses. However, you can also get an idea of the quality of the fixture by simply examining its housing – specifically, its Heat Sink and its Finish. Heat Sinks   LED fixtures emit significantly less heat than other types of lighting, but they still emit a lot...

07 Feb

Posted at 09:45h in Information

In our informative series on choosing quality LED lighting we have already discussed LED Chips and LED Drivers. Today we will dig into LED Lenses and what features help contribute to making a high quality LED light. The lens of a LED fixture serves a twofold purpose: it focuses the light emitted by the LED chips and it shapes the light distribution. Therefore, choosing a LED light with the right lens is essential for projects with...

21 Jan

Posted at 10:15h in News

2019 was a great year for us. GKOLED has experienced exponential growth, doubling the size of our team and outgrowing our original location in Glendale Heights, IL. We are excited to announce that as of Friday, January 17, 2020, GKOLED has relocated its headquarters to 10330 Argonne Woods Drive, Suite 200, in Woodridge, IL, a southwest Chicago suburb. Conveniently located just off the I-355 interstate, our new headquarters features a significantly larger office and warehouse...

19 Dec

Posted at 07:30h in Information

As we continue our guide on how to choose a quality LED fixture, we will look at another crucial component of a LED light, the LED driver. The LED driver provides a LED fixture with the correct power supply needed to ensure optimal performance. Many premature LED failures are the result of a failed driver, so choosing a LED fixture with a high-quality driver goes a long way to ensure reliable operation. A good indication that a...

21 Nov

Posted at 02:00h in Information

If you look for LED lighting for a commercial or residential project, you will discover that the market is saturated with a bewildering array of options at different price points. It can be tempting to choose the LED fixture with the lowest price.  However, because the quality of LED lighting varies drastically across manufacturers, the cheapest LED fixture is not always the best deal. A cheap LED fixture can wind up with a higher price...

08 Nov

Posted at 08:00h in Information

To ensure that we can deliver an appropriate LED lighting solution for every situation, nearly every GKOLED LED light fixture is available in multiple color temperatures. But how do you decide which color temperature is right for your project? WHAT IS CCT? First, just what is color temperature? Generally, any uniform white LED lighting will be perceived as white by the human eye, which naturally adjusts to different lighting conditions. However, white LED lighting is actually available in...

22 Oct

Posted at 10:30h in Products

GKOLED’s Roadway Lights, Area Lights, Flood Lights, Wall Packs and Dusk to Dawn Lights can help provide additional security and require reliable dusk to dawn operation. These Commercial LED Lights need to reliably turn on when it gets dark, to ensure safety, and turn off when it gets light, to conserve energy. While it is possible to accomplish this by setting light fixtures on a timer, this solution does not account for the natural changes...

19 Sep

Posted at 03:00h in Conventions

GKOLED is dedicated to providing high-quality LED lighting products and great customer service to professionals in the electrical industry, helping to ensure their LED lighting projects are successful regardless of the project size. Naturally, we were excited at the opportunity to get our products in front of thousands of industry professionals at this year’s National Electrical Contractors Association convention and trade show, held from September 14 to September 17 in Las Vegas. We brought our...

04 Sep

Posted at 12:00h in Products

At GKOLED, we are constantly working to expand our product line with innovative new solutions for our customers’ lighting challenges. To meet the needs of customers requiring reliable LED lighting products for industrial settings with extreme conditions, we are proud to introduce the newest addition to our line of LED High Bays, the Series GKOHB05 Circular High Bay. This workhorse of a light features our highest efficacy to date (up to 165 LM/W), providing exceptional...

22 Aug

Posted at 12:50h in Products

When looking for commercial LED area lighting solutions for a new project, the array of options on the market can be overwhelming. How do you find the right LED area light for your customer, ensuring that your choice will offer reliable, consistent performance with minimal maintenance, and that it can be customized to meet the project’s requirements? With 2 distinct tiers of LED area lights, a wide range of accessories, mounting options, brackets, and tenon...