by TCPi | Jun 17, 2022 | Commercial
Movie Theater Lights Every commercial space designed for public use has its fair share of challenges when it comes to lighting. Movie theaters in particular must meet all sorts of requirements in order to fulfill their lighting’s unique demands. Proper lighting...
by TCPi | Jun 15, 2022 | News
LAS VEGAS, NEV. – TCP, an industry leader in innovative, stylish and energy-efficient lighting solutions for commercial and residential applications, is set to debut its newest high-performance lamps and fixtures in Booth 2229 at LightFair 2022. TCP’s booth will...
by TCPi | Jun 10, 2022 | Commercial
The Basics of Stage Lighting Today’s concert-goers have high expectations when they attend an event. Audiences not only demand flawless sound quality, they also want a captivating stage show. To give fans a wow-worthy experience, event designers need to...
by TCPi | May 27, 2022 | Commercial, Horticulture
Reasons to Choose TCP Horticulture Lights To keep indoor farms profitable, horticulturists must continually monitor the indoor growing environment. Temperature fluctuations and water supply issues can adversely affect plant health. But if lighting quality is poor...
by TCPi | May 20, 2022 | Commercial, Horticulture
How Does The Color of Light Affect Plant Growth? Today’s commercial horticulture industry has come a long way from the days of traditional outdoor farming. Within the past century, advances in agricultural science have demonstrated that farmers can directly impact and...
by TCPi | May 13, 2022 | Commercial, Select Series, UFO High Bay
How many times has this happened to you? You’re driving somewhere then suddenly realize you need to stop and get gas. It’s dark outside and you happen to be in a neighborhood you don’t know very well. The first gas station you see is poorly lit. The service island is...
by TCPi | Apr 29, 2022 | Commercial
TCP High Lumen LED Filaments vs Competitor Copycats Remember when HID lights were considered the best option for lighting a large commercial space? It doesn’t seem that long ago. Everything changed when a new product came along – corn cob LED lights. These versatile...
by TCPi | Apr 15, 2022 | Commercial
High Lumen LED Filament Lamps vs Competitor Lamps Facility managers have neverending to-do lists, especially if they manage a large commercial space. Making sure a building’s interior is properly maintained takes plenty of time, effort and multitasking. Let’s not...
by TCPi | Apr 8, 2022 | Commercial
LightFair 2022 Returns to Las Vegas The last time LightFair lit up Las Vegas was in 2014. The event was such a success, it set records for both occupancy and attendance. When LightFair returns to Las Vegas in June, record-breaking numbers are expected again. With more...
by TCPi | Mar 18, 2022 | Commercial
How Light Impacts Psychology & Mood at a Resort & Spa People who travel for work spend a lot of time at hotels. While away from home, they expect VIP treatment from the hospitality brands they frequent the most. For a hotel to earn their loyalty, every detail...
by TCPi | Mar 11, 2022 | Commercial
When checking out a new bar, service and drink quality can make or break your first impression. But if the bar’s atmosphere is well below par, chances are you won’t return for an after-work beer or pre-dinner cocktail anytime soon. Successful bars and clubs know...
by TCPi | Mar 4, 2022 | Residential
Going to the store and buying a light bulb seems like a simple enough task. But with all the different types of light bulbs currently available, it can become quite challenging rather quickly. Once-popular incandescent bulbs have faded significantly in use....
by TCPi | Mar 1, 2022 | News
by TCPi | Mar 1, 2022 | Commercial
Who Grants Lighting Savings and Rebates? This holiday week as you prepare to gather around your table for the big feast, know that the right lighting can make your holiday table – and food – look its absolute best. Here are a few tips from your friends at TCP. What...
by TCPi | Mar 1, 2022 | Commercial, Residential
Eco-Friendly Lighting Products and Practices Of the total energy consumed in the United States, about 40% is used to generate electricity. Generating electricity uses a large amount of fuel and releases greenhouse gasses into the air—not very friendly for our planet’s...
by TCPi | Feb 18, 2022 | Commercial
Lighting is one of the most important aspects to consider when planning a restaurant’s interior design. It’s an essential element with a vital role that can either make or break your dining clientele’s satisfaction and experience. Your newly designed restaurant space...
by TCPi | Feb 11, 2022 | Commercial
Proper lighting is essential to today’s brick-and-mortar retailers, especially those that sell goods in showroom settings. Whether you’re selling appliances, electronics, or jewelry, retail lighting design serves a similar purpose in successful showrooms. First,...
by TCPi | Feb 4, 2022 | Commercial, UFO High Bay
Have you ever worked in a warehouse or distribution center? If you have, you know first-hand that safety and efficiency are essential for successful day-to-day operations. To maintain a productive environment, warehouse spaces must have a lighting system that works...
by TCPi | Jan 28, 2022 | Residential
There have been so many advancements in lighting in recent years. People now have endless options to design and control the lighting in their space. But so many options also raise questions such as what is the best lamp or fixture for an application? What color...
by TCPi | Jan 21, 2022 | Residential
Exterior Architectural Lighting Outdoor architectural LED lighting is what brings the “wow factor” to outdoor spaces. Outdoor garden and building lighting is used to draw the eye to certain features through light and shadow. This increases curb appeal, makes buildings...
by TCPi | Jan 17, 2022 | Commercial, News
AURORA, OHIO – January 17, 2022 – Technical Consumer Products, Inc. (TCP) is thrilled to announce the immediate availability of its line of High Lumen Filament Lamps. With a classic HID shape that fits into existing fixtures, these lamps are the ideal...
by TCPi | Jan 14, 2022 | Residential
If you have never used smart lighting in your home, it may be difficult to imagine the benefits of smart LED light bulbs. After all, most people view light bulbs as a purely functional feature of their home. But there is a reason people who switch to smart lighting...
by TCPi | Jan 14, 2022 | Residential
Have you ever entered a space for the first time and felt instantly calm and comfortable? Or tense and anxious? It’s highly likely the space’s lighting influenced your initial reaction. Lighting brings warmth and emotion to architectural design and plays an important...
by TCPi | Jan 7, 2022 | Commercial
Commercial buildings are in a state of constant evolution. The networks and systems that keep these spaces functioning properly are always evolving, too. As technology advances for lighting, heating, security, and other systems, opportunities arise to improve the...
by TCPi | Dec 29, 2021 | Commercial
Good lighting is the key to making people feel comfortable in a parking lot. Dark corners and large, shadowy spaces tend to make people feel nervous or unsafe. Brightly lit parking lots, on the other hand, make for an area that feels safe, clean, and inviting. How...
by TCPi | Dec 28, 2021 | Commercial, Residential
What is the difference between shunted and non-shunted sockets? And how do you determine which one you need? Let’s break it down first by defining what exactly shunted and non-shunted mean, and then we can discuss when to use which. Shunted sockets house internally...
by TCPi | Dec 23, 2021 | Commercial, Panels
If you are planning to transition from fluorescent troffer lights to LED panels, you probably have a few questions. One of the most common questions about commercial lighting upgrades is around the difference between edge lit LED panels and back lit panels. The good...
by TCPi | Dec 17, 2021 | Commercial
Since hotels have a wide variety of different spaces, from common areas to private rooms, there are varied lighting needs throughout the building that must be accommodated in order to ensure a positive experience for your guests and staff. If you’re trying to light...
by TCPi | Dec 14, 2021 | Commercial, Panels
The amount and type of lighting we encounter throughout the day has a direct effect on our moods. Lighting has an impact on everything from focus to appetite. Poor lighting may even contribute to depression and vitamin deficiencies. The biological and psychological...
by TCPi | Dec 13, 2021 | Commercial, Select Series, UFO High Bay
Benefits of Round High Bay Lighting If you run a commercial facility, office space, or any other space that requires large-scale lighting, you are probably familiar with high bay lighting. As LED technology has advanced over the years, LED high bay lights have...
by TCPi | Dec 3, 2021 | Commercial, Panels
Lighting is important to our everyday functioning. Adequate light makes it possible to see as we perform tasks. In the healthcare field, these tasks hold a great deal of weight, affecting patients’ health. Sometimes, these tasks are a matter of life and death. In...
by TCPi | Nov 30, 2021 | Commercial
Parking lot lighting is an important element of commercial lighting design, though it is often overlooked. It may not be the most glamorous outdoor lighting, but great parking lot lighting ensures that people feel safe and comfortable when they enter and leave your...
by TCPi | Nov 26, 2021 | Commercial
Within the first few seconds after entering the lobby, guests have already formed their first opinions of your hotel. For travelers, the atmosphere of a hotel lobby sets their expectations and provides a glimpse of what’s to come in their guest rooms. If people are...
by TCPi | Nov 19, 2021 | Commercial
Human behavior is influenced by a seemingly infinite number of external factors. Sometimes we’re not even consciously aware of what’s causing our specific reaction or response. Our subconscious minds automatically react to sensory cues all around us – music, scents,...
by TCPi | Nov 15, 2021 | Commercial
Scientific studies from recent years have shown that lighting can significantly affect how well students perform in the classroom. For example, if lighting is too dim, or if it flickers overhead, students may have trouble focusing and retaining information. Poor...
by TCPi | Nov 12, 2021 | Residential
Decorating your home for a particular season or holiday is a great way to liven up the atmosphere within your space. Placing colorful crafts and decor items throughout your home certainly adds seasonal charm. But if you want to take your decorating to a whole new...
by TCPi | Oct 28, 2021 | Commercial
When work life throws a better office job your way every few years, you take it. A new job or more experience looks good on your resume, and new office stories are fun to share. One recent story is actually insightful, and reveals a lot about people. During small-talk...
by TCPi | Oct 25, 2021 | Commercial
Business analysts predict 2022 could be the commercial lighting industry’s biggest year to date. Forecasts show increased demand, and potentially record-breaking numbers. Last year, the lighting industry put in plenty of overtime innovating and developing new...
by TCPi | Oct 19, 2021 | Residential
Every year, we eagerly anticipate the design and lighting industry’s list of top home lighting trends. So many external factors determine what makes the cut. Interior design trends, current social attitudes, and industry insider opinions all influence which home...
by TCPi | Oct 17, 2021 | Commercial, For Contractors, Select Series
Commercial spaces require constant maintenance. From daily tasks, to ongoing repairs, the projects never seem to stop. It takes a lot of hard work and effort. But it’s all worth it, especially when a job is finished, and everyone loves the end results. Minor tasks are...
by TCPi | Oct 8, 2021 | Residential
In your home, each room has its own unique personality, function, and purpose. Some spaces, like the kitchen, have become so multifunctional, their identity is now hard-to-define. The best way to describe a kitchen may be the age-old, yet still meaningful saying that...
by TCPi | Oct 7, 2021 | Commercial
There was a time when companies thought that the best office lighting had to be fluorescent, overhead, and recessed in a drop ceiling. When scientific research started to link employees’ headaches, eye strain, and fatigue to overly bright, or excessively dim...
by TCPi | Sep 23, 2021 | Residential
How do you make a house feel like a home? One of the most effective ways to add ambiance to any space is lighting. Even if everything else about a room stays exactly the same, changing the lights can change the entire feel of the space. Create the feeling you want in...
by TCPi | Sep 23, 2021 | Commercial
Good lighting can make or break your indoor farming operation. Of all the factors that contribute to plant health, light is the most important. When growing plants indoors, you have the opportunity to completely control the light your plants receive. So, why not take...
by TCPi | Sep 23, 2021 | Commercial, Residential
As the leading LED manufacturer, TCP is committed to finding new ways to be eco-friendly. And while LED technology saves massive amounts of electricity every year, TCP believes there is always room for improvement. That’s why we continue to innovate, looking for the...
by TCPi | Sep 23, 2021 | Commercial
With the right sports arena lighting, every game is an exciting experience. High quality arena lights reduce glare for cameras and spectators and create a comfortable sporting environment for athletes. So, how do you make sure your outdoor arena lights and indoor...
by TCPi | Aug 20, 2021 | Commercial
Emergency lighting is a requirement for your building to ensure safety when things go wrong. If there’s a fire, a utility outage, or a power failure, there are state and federal regulations, fire codes, insurance policies, and even Occupational Safety and Health...
by TCPi | Aug 20, 2021 | Commercial, Select Series
Do you operate an older building? If so, chances are, you are currently dealing with outdated lighting. While the new construction standard used to be incandescent and fluorescent lights, modern LEDs have taken over. Their low energy usage and long lifespans are not...
by TCPi | Aug 20, 2021 | Residential
When it comes to lighting your home, what rooms do you think of first? Most people focus their lighting efforts in living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms. And while it is always important to have great lighting in these rooms, there are other spaces in the home that...
by TCPi | Aug 20, 2021 | Residential
As days get shorter and leaves begin to change color, you may find yourself wanting to make changes in your home decor to keep up with the fall season. Many people switch out drapes, blankets, and table settings to set the tone for autumn. But have you ever considered...
