by Jessica Irvine | Jan 11, 2022 | Lighting Control Systems
A Bluetooth Mesh lighting system takes over the chore of turning on light fixtures, HVAC systems (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), along with adjusting automatic window shades. Using a Bluetooth communications chain, you can forward the message to all...
by Jessica Irvine | Dec 14, 2021 | LED and Lighting Education, LED Retrofits, Lighting Services
This blog is part 2 of our lighting measurements blog and covers illuminance, luminance, lux, foot-candles, and how to measure light. If you missed part 1 of the blog, which covers lumens, luminous intensity, luminous flux, and their calculations you can read it by...
by Jessica Irvine | Aug 19, 2021 | LED and Lighting Education
Have you noticed it is getting harder to find compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs)? GE stopped manufacturing CLF lightbulbs in 2016, and they are not the only ones. More and more lighting manufacturers are stopping production as customers switch to LEDs. Compact...
by Jessica Irvine | Jun 9, 2021 | LED and Lighting Education
Did you know there is an incandescent light bulb ban in some states? Does it apply to you? Well, do you live in California, Washington, or Nevada? If you do, some incandescent bulbs may be banned in your state. So, which products are affected and how did we get to an...
by Jessica Irvine | Mar 10, 2021 | LED and Lighting Education
When it comes to safety, even your lighting must meet specific safety regulations. Visible symbols on lighting products can tell you if they meet with the safety standards you need. However, without prior knowledge, it can be hard to decipher what those symbols...