July 31, 2020
Learn how to illuminate hangars. After designing aircraft hangars for a variety of clients, ranging in size from small, corporate facilities to massive projects for the U.S. Air Force, we have found they all have very similar lighting design challenges. In order to meet the typical hangar lighting requirements, here are my recommendations on how to illuminate a hangar.
April 3, 2020
As you know from the previous three parts of this blog, when a light fixture’s output equals 70% of its initial output, it is deemed unacceptable. This will require the owner to replace the light in order to provide a safe workplace.
February 11, 2020
As you know from the previous three parts of this blog, when a light fixture’s output equals 70% of its initial output, it is deemed unacceptable. This will require the owner to replace the light in order to provide a safe workplace.
January 30, 2020
Choosing the right lumen output of an LED fixture to replace conventional light sources isn't a simple formula. There are many things to consider, including initial lumen output, optical efficiency and lumen maintenance.
October 8, 2019
As you know from the previous three parts of this blog, when a light fixture’s output equals 70% of its initial output, it is deemed unacceptable. This will require the owner to replace the light in order to provide a safe workplace.
September 16, 2019
The short answer is that we can’t. Worse is we don’t even fully know the variance. The good news is that LEDs will last longer than traditional light sources but nobody knows exactly how long.
July 24, 2019
The major cause of LED fixtures losing light output faster than others is low-quality components. As with any engineered product, the manufacturer must make choices - and compromises - on the level of quality of materials and components to be used for the finished product in order hit the cost targets. This is no different when manufacturing LED fixtures.
June 4, 2019
When purchasing LED lighting, read the warranties carefully. Most warranties do not cover when an LED fixture does not meet its advertised performance, leaving you in the dark, light-wise and warranty-wise. Unlike most, Flex Lighting Solutions provides a true and transparent 5-year lumen maintenance warranty.
April 17, 2019
Are you looking to purchase or upgrade your lighting? Before you do, make sure you are familiar with the basic parameters so you don’t become confused and end up with the wrong lighting solution. These basic parameters apply to both traditional and modern LED lighting solutions.
January 17, 2019
When purchasing LED lighting, read the warranties carefully. Most warranties do not cover when an LED fixture does not meet its advertised performance, leaving you in the dark, light-wise and warranty-wise. Unlike most, Flex Lighting Solutions provides a true and transparent 5-year lumen maintenance warranty.
November 14, 2018
Now as LED lighting is becoming a mature technology, time has proven sheet metal is a bad choice for most parts of an LED fixture. Always look for LED High Bays made with aluminum heatsinks. They are the most dependable, deliver higher performance and enable a longer LED life thanks to their superior heat dissipation.
September 18, 2018
Many LED fixture manufacturers contradict themselves by enthusiastically explaining how their drivers have a built-in surge suppression but then later recommend an additional surge protection. So, do you really need it?