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How to Read a Photometric Lighting Layout
When working on large exterior projects, sign lighting, or interior commercial lighting projects, having a photometric lighting layout is crucial, as it provides a wealth of information including fixture spacing, the number of fixtures needed, and the overall wattage consumption for a particular application.
With such a large amount of information to sort through, it can sometimes be confusing to decipher. Here’s a quick but handy guide when looking at a photometric layout to see how they work and the easiest way to read them.
- Michael Tomas
LED Retrofit vs Fixture Replacement: Pros and Cons
As more options for LED lighting become available, making the switch to LED has never been easier!
For those with existing metal halide fixtures that aren’t quite ready for a full fixture replacement, there are countless LED retrofitting solutions available.
When going with either option, you are sure to save on energy and maintenance costs, but when should you replace the fixture and when is a quick retrofit the better option?
- Michael Tomas
The Unseen Dangers of Fluorescent Lighting
Mercury is a highly toxic heavy metal that can cause serious health problems when ingested, inhaled or absorbed by the skin. Unfortunately, it's also commonly found in fluorescent lighting tubes as an essential component of their functioning. While the amount of mercury in each tube may seem small, it adds up quickly when millions of people use them daily.
- Michael Tomas
HTM Product Spotlight: Fovero Gooseneck Sign Lights
- Michael Tomas
Clear vs Frosted Lens: Which is Better?
When choosing between LED light fixtures, one common question is whether to go with a Clear or a Frosted Lens.
While this may not seem too important at first, the lens type chosen can impact the overall look or function of a space.
With their own sets of pros and cons, let’s explore when and how each lens type should be used.
- Michael Tomas
LED Lighting and Color Rendering Index
With increased energy efficiency and being able to produce a wide spectrum of colors, LED technology allows for great versatility when it comes to lighting for particular applications.
As this technology improves, advancements to visual clarity and the overall appearance of objects under different light sources has become more in demand.
- Michael Tomas
