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 Andrew Husted | Dec 21, 2021 | Commercial
When it’s time to replace outdoor lighting, it is very important to make sure you buy the right kind of bulbs. Not only is it a safety concern, but also a function concern. Bulbs that are not built to be used outdoors will not function well when exposed to moisture....
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...
