by Megan Romocean | Sep 26, 2017 | Residential
Know Your Fixture: Wattage Capabilities Many fixtures specify the maximum wattage for the light bulbs being installed. If a fixture has a 60W maximum wattage, that is the highest wattage that can be used safely in that fixture. Even installing a 75W light bulb could...
by Megan Romocean | Sep 18, 2017 | Commercial
In a recent webinar hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Program, “DOE TM-30: What have we learned in the past two years,” the topic of TM-30-15 was once again discussed. What is it? For those of you who have not heard...
by Megan Romocean | Aug 16, 2017 | Commercial
What Are LED Light Bulbs? The LED abbreviation stands for Light Emitting Diode. An LED light bulb produces illumination through these diodes, as opposed to the filament and gas contained in incandescent and other older bulb types. To help you better understand the...
by Megan Romocean | Aug 8, 2017 | Residential
LED stands for light emitting diode – a solid-state lighting (SSL) device. It’s called solid-state lighting because unlike incandescent and fluorescent technology, there are no gases involved in LEDs. Instead, energy is passed through a semiconductor (usually a solid...
by TCPi | Aug 8, 2017 | Commercial, News
Introducing the Next Generation of DirecT8 Series of LED T8 Replacement Tubes from TCP Providing more choices with additional compatibility giving users even more of a reason to switch to LED Aurora, Ohio, August 8, 2017 – Technical Consumer Products, Inc. (TCP)...
by Megan Romocean | Aug 2, 2017 | Commercial
Welcome to the Bright Living Senior Care Center, where the lighting is efficient and the residents are cheery. Our lighting is top notch because we understand the importance of high-quality senior care lighting. As we grow older, we may experience eye problems that we...
by Megan Romocean | Aug 1, 2017 | Commercial
Understanding the Lighting Needs of the Aging Eye Our world is rapidly aging. In 2006, 11 percent of the global population was 60 and over. It is projected that in 2050, the 60 and over population will increase to 22 percent. For the first time in human history, there...
by Megan Romocean | Aug 1, 2017 | Commercial
The Benefits of LED Lighting in School Facilities History of Lighting Prior to the 1930s, schools were lit with all daylighting due to the lack of artificial lighting available. Then starting in the 1930s and continuing through 1945, architects were highlighting the...
by Megan Romocean | Aug 1, 2017 | Commercial
Proper Lighting and Productivity Lighting in the workplace is vital to ensure your employees are working to their full potential. Proper commercial lighting should reduce glare, improve contrast and evenly distribute light, all while increasing energy efficiency and...
by Megan Romocean | Aug 1, 2017 | Commercial
How Green is Green Enough? What is ENERGY STAR? ENERGY STAR® is a voluntary program established in 1992 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to “help businesses and individuals save money and protect our climate through energy efficiency” in the...
by Megan Romocean | Aug 1, 2017 | Commercial
Case Study: Industrial Facility Decreases Downtime and Maximizes ROI Situation The world’s leader in high technology batteries for industry and specialized applications was ready to retrofit their lighting fixtures in one of their 19 worldwide facilities. The company...
by Megan Romocean | Aug 1, 2017 | Commercial, For Contractors
Advanced lighting systems can increase the cost of your construction projects if you don’t have your goals prioritized. It will affect lighting product purchases, such as troffers, retrofit kits and/or LED replacement tubes. Therefore, it’s important to understand the...
by Megan Romocean | Aug 1, 2017 | Residential
Do you want to make your summer more enjoyable, but you’re not sure how? LED lighting can help! Using LED light bulbs can affect your body, mind, and soul. Discover what LED lighting can do for you with our tips for brightening your summer. #1 Use Yellow LED Lights to...
by TCPi | Jun 1, 2017 | Commercial
Need help finding your lighting love this Valentine’s Day? Trying to find your LED lighting love this Valentine’s Day? Follow these three steps and you can live happily ever after with your picture-perfect lighting: What kind of lighting are you looking...
