17 Jul

Posted at 11:30h in Information, Products

GKOLED LED Area Lights and Flat Flood Lights are versatile fixtures, capable of providing effective, energy-efficient illumination for a wide variety of settings. To accommodate the different installation requirements of different types of lighting projects, we carry a selection of mounting kits, with your choice of mount included with your fixture. Not sure which mount is right for your project? Below is a comprehensive list of our mounts, as well as their most common uses.   Round/Square...

19 Jun

Posted at 12:00h in Information

To ensure the success of a commercial LED lighting project, the lighting professional needs to be able to choose reliable, high-quality LED fixtures that are within the project’s budget range. However, it is equally important that the selected fixtures can effectively deliver consistent light coverage, providing safety and visibility. The light distribution pattern varies between different types of fixtures, so all lights are not equally suitable for every application – for example, a LED area...

20 May

Posted at 02:00h in Information, Products

Intended for big commercial spaces with ceiling heights of 20’ to 45’, High Bays are ideal for lighting warehouses, factories, convention centers, and gymnasiums. These powerful commercial lighting fixtures are able to provide uniform illumination in spaces that are large both horizontally and vertically, ensuring safety and visibility with minimal glare. A good High Bay will be designed with a harsher environment in mind and can withstand both extreme temperatures and air contaminants that would...

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...

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...