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...

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...

31 Jul

Posted at 02:30h in Conventions

2019 has been an exciting year for GKOLED. We have been expanding at a rapid pace, we have added many great new LED lighting products to our product line – and from May 21 to May 23, we visited Philadelphia in order to participate in Lightfair 2019, the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting convention. Our booth showcased our entire line of commercial and residential LED lighting products and mounting options, including brand new...