led lighting

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Basic Rules for LED Closet Lighting

When it comes to lighting design, closets are one of the most overlooked areas in the home. Regardless of the size of your closet, proper closet lighting is important not only for aesthetic reasons, but because these areas also have their own set of safety requirements. Whether you’re building a brand new closet space or updating an existing one, these tips should help ease the stress of shopping for lighting. Note Important Safety Codes The National Electric Code (NEC), which is published every three years by the National Fire Protection Association, sets the rules and guidelines that apply to building regulations in most commercial and residential spaces, including closets and other storage areas. In the 2008 edition of the code, LED fixtures were allowed for the first time. Since then, modern homes have slowly integrated over to LED technology. However, people still utilize a pull chain and bare bulb method…

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LED Lighting Terms Everyone Should Know

As LEDs continue to reign supreme over incandescent and fluorescent options, it’s important to familiarize yourself with certain LED terms so that you can understand the advantages and select the best LED products for your project. While early LED lighting was primarily used in commercial settings, advancements in technology has caused it to shift substantially to residential applications as well. More and more consumers are making the switch over to LEDs – realizing that while it may require a larger initial investment, the long-term benefits outweigh the cost. LED, which stands for “Light Emitting Diode,” is a two-lead semiconductor light source that emits light when an electrical current is passed through it. During this engineering process, energy is released in the form of photons. But let’s not get too technical – what you really need to know is that LEDs are more efficient at turning energy into light compared…

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Understanding 0-10V Dimming with Today’s LED Commercial Fixtures

What is 0-10V Dimming? 0-10V dimming is a lighting control method that – on direct current voltage (DC) between 0 and 10 volts – can produce light at varying intensity levels. 0-10V dimming is the simplest control system for lighting, providing smooth operation and dimming down to 10%, 1%, and even 0.1% light level. At 10 volts, the light will go to maximum power. At 0 volts, the light will dim to its minimum light level, although sometimes a switch is required to turn the lights off completely. This easy lighting control system connects to your LED fixtures to provide flexible lighting solutions and ambiance. Dimming LED lights using a 0-10V dimmer allows you to create lighting to suit a mood or activity through a reliable technology. For example, designing an elevated atmosphere for areas like bar and restaurant seating. Where to Use a 0-10V Dimmer? 0-10V dimming was originally…

Brands

At Home with Lutron

Lutron has been one of our top-selling brands ever since we became a distributor back in 2004. We wanted to celebrate our last 15 years of partnership and recognize them as one of our favorite brands, by paying homage to them here. And to further commemorate, we recently dropped by their New York Residential Experience Center, located in the heart of East Midtown’s interior design district, to check out the latest products from the lighting control experts. This area of Manhattan is home to over 100 independent design showrooms, with Lutron nestled in among other luxury interior design and decorative arts brands. Walking in, we’re reminded why Lutron really is the best of the best. The space is beyond gorgeous, and mimics a posh New York City apartment equipped with a variety of Lutron products that incorporate innovative smart-home technology. An immersive experience of shade and lighting control follows; one that makes us want to pack our bags and take up residence.

Brands

This Is Why Keystone Technologies Is So Famous!

As lighting technology improves, one only need look to the past to find the way to the future. Today, we’ll do just that with Keystone Technologies. Keystone Technologies was founded in 1945 by Harold Fox and Marvin Spielman, a pair of entrepreneurial brothers-in-law returning home to Philadelphia from serving in World War II. At that time, it was fluorescent lights that were coming to the forefront as they were more energy efficient than incandescent. Keystone quickly rose through the ranks of the lighting industry’s key fixture manufacturers, many of whom were located in Philly, and became a strategic supplier of ballast and transformer needs via great products and customer service.

Lighting Applications

LED High Bay Fixtures in Commercial Spaces

LED high bays are the essential LED fixture for any warehouse, gymnasium, barn, manufacturing area, or storage space. These fixtures are designed for buildings with mid to high ceilings and provide superior lumen output, perfect for providing efficient light to your large areas. PROLIGHTING carries a variety of LED high bay fixtures, available as dedicated linear LED fixtures, or LED fixtures with T8 LED tubes. The major benefits of a dedicated LED high bay over a T8 high bay is the lamp life. Dedicated high bays provide a lifespan of up to, and sometimes exceeding, 100,000 hours — which comes out to nearly 11.5 years of continuous use. They also produce more lumens than tube fixtures, which can be beneficial for larger spaces with high ceilings that need more lighting than standard commercial buildings. Some of these dedicated LED high bay fixtures can provide a ridiculous 50,000 lumens. To put…