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As popular and common as the use of LED lights has become, there’s also an LED lighting prejudice that needs to be acknowledged: LED technology as an indoor lighting option. It’s not that the effectiveness of LED bulbs and fixtures for outdoor lighting has gone unnoticed by any means, but more that the technology’s initial popularity indoors may be more widely known. This will almost inevitably shift as contractors and electricians (and homeowners) become informed of the many advantages of using LED lights outdoors. The Benefits of LED Lighting LED technology offers a host of benefits, particularly in comparison to other lighting options. For example, LED lights are far more energy-efficient than incandescent lights, halogen lamps, fluorescent tubes, and CFL bulbs, as well as metal-halide lamps, including sodium-vapor arc lamps (most streetlights). Basically, LED lighting is more energy-efficient than any other traditional commercial lighting source. LED lighting ...

One of the conditions the human body evolved to need and expect is sunlight. Unsurprisingly, spending so much of our time indoors and out of the sun can have potentially negative impacts on our health, physical and mental. Spending time in the sun, on the other hand (with sunscreen mindfully applied), has a multitude of potential health benefits. Unfortunately, knowing that doesn’t do a whole lot of good for the millions of people who need to work, happen to work indoors, and therefore don’t really have any choice in the matter. Thankfully, there are ways to reduce the harm caused by a lack of sunlight. Fluorescent Light Issues Lacking sunlight in general is a frustrating ailment for many who work indoors. One of the often cited factors contributing to unpleasant working conditions is fluorescent lighting. The light is considered “cold,” the illumination can seem flat and wash things out, and fluorescent lights can buzz and flicker in a way that gives some people h...

A contractor sharing a clear, focused, responsible, forward-thinking working philosophy and vision can (and always should) trump a lower bid. Adding dynamic elements to your pitch or your business’s value statement should certainly include details like using LED lights rather than the less efficient options such as incandescents or fluorescents inside, and sodium-vapor arc lighting outside. Since LED lighting is considerably more energy-efficient than many of the traditional lighting technologies, choosing LED products is both greener and will save the client money on power bills. Longer Lasting, Less Labor In addition to the practical savings offered by LED lighting’s superior efficiency, there are other useful benefits. For one, LED lights last far longer than the earlier lighting technologies. When every LED light, from flood light bulbs to T5 or T8 LED tubes, lasts exponentially longer than the alternatives, the client is saving money on every bulb or tube that...

For building or lighting contractors, whether they’re planning or implementing the lighting infrastructure of a commercial or residential project, there are some options that are increasingly standing out as superior. A good example of that is LED lighting. It’s hard to find a single category in which LED technology doesn’t… outshine the other lighting technologies. It’s not often that an innovation is good for business, good for the contractor and for the client, good for the pocketbook, and good for the environment, but LED lighting is all of those things. The following covers just a few of the reasons contractors should choose LED lighting for commercial and residential properties, inside and out. Indoor LED Lighting Fluorescent lights were more energy efficient, lasted longer, produced less heat, and were relatively inexpensive back in the day. Now, exactly the same can be said for the advantages of LED lighting over fluorescents. Plus, LEDs don’t need time to ...

Both commercial and residential properties face some practical issues when it comes to large, unlit spaces on the property. Big stretches of dark real estate can be a security concern, an inconvenience for either customers or residents, and it can also create a number of pragmatic safety concerns. Lighting those spaces, however, can also present some practical issues. Everyone wants outdoor areas lit as affordably as possible, which can be challenging when a lot of light is required. Additionally, since the lighting structure tends to be up higher, light source replacement is often more involved than changing out your average light bulb. Thankfully, there’s a solution to virtually all of those issues: LED lighting. LED Flood Lights Flood lights are a classic response to illuminating lots of ground outdoors. LED flood light bulbs are at least as effective as earlier lighting technologies while offering a number of improvements. For instance, replacing a 75W bulb wit...

Whether you’re a contractor building a new property, a business or property manager, or a homeowner, the cost- and energy-efficient illumination of large spaces indoors can be a tricky proposition. In addition to the variety of lighting fixtures, styles, and applications, there are a handful of lighting technologies to choose between. Fortunately, regarding the best technology, the choice is simple. LED lighting is far more efficient, less expensive to run, hardier, far longer lasting, and generally greener than all of the other existing lighting methods. And LED technology has advanced sufficiently as lighting options range from single LED tubes and bulbs to entire stand-alone lighting fixtures. As for which LED fixtures will work best for specific indoor lighting situations, hopefully the following suggestions can help shed some light on the matter. Replacing Fluorescent Lighting When first introduced, fluorescents offered a distinct efficiency and lifespan ad...

Summer is just around the corner and now is the time that the builders, tinkerers, and DIYers of the world shed their heavy jackets, open the garage door, and spend the entire weekend building. If you're one of those people, and always ready to dive into a project of some sort, here's one weekend project you might not have considered: upgrading your garage lighting to LED. Here are some of the reasons to upgrade and reconfigure your lighting setup along with some easy-to-install and efficient products to try. Better Light Means You Can Work Longer The sun is out longer, but eventually, it has to set. If your workshop is lacking in the lighting department, you'd be amazed at what adding shop lights can do to brighten up even the darkest corners of your shop. No matter the size of your garage, you can find a ceiling light to either replace your existing energy-hogging bulbs or add to your lighting system with easy-to-install products. In addition to the...