23 Feb

Posted at 11:20h in Information, Products

We work hard to be a one-stop-shop and simplify the sourcing process for all of our customers’ commercial LED lighting projects. This is why in addition to a wide variety of commercial fixtures, we also stock mounting brackets and adaptors that extend the mounting range of our lights. Our mounting accessories are rugged and durable, with sturdy steel or die-cast aluminum construction and our classic weather-resistant dark bronze powder coat finish. Check out the mounting...

18 Nov

Posted at 01:20h in Information

If you are in the process of selecting and purchasing commercial LED lighting, such as Area Lights, Flood Lights, or High Bays, you may have noticed that many products in this category are labeled as UL Listed. What does it mean for a LED lighting product to be UL Listed, and how does it affect your project? What does it mean when a product is UL Listed?   A UL Listed label indicates that the product has undergone...

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...