Lighting Basics

In today's fast-paced business environment, efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability are top priorities. One of the easiest and most impactful changes a company can make is switching to LED lighting. Whether you're managing an office, warehouse, retail store, or parking facility, upgrading to commercial LED lighting solutions can improve energy efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and contribute to a greener planet. In this blog, we’ll explore why businesses are making the switch to LED lighting and how it benefits their bottom line. Energy Efficiency: Lower Costs, Higher Performance One of the biggest advantages of LED light bulbs is their superior energy...

In the world of commercial spaces, lighting is far more than just a way to see—it's an essential component that affects everything from employee productivity and customer experience to energy costs and regulatory compliance. As a trusted California lighting supplier, we've created this comprehensive guide to help facility managers, business owners, and contractors navigate the complex world of commercial lighting solutions. Why Commercial Lighting Matters Commercial lighting serves multiple crucial functions that directly impact your bottom line: Employee productivity and well-being: Proper lighting reduces eye strain and fatigue while boosting alertness and productivity. Customer experience: In retail environments, the right...

California begins the process of phasing out fluorescent lamps, with a complete ban on their sale and distribution set to be enforced by 2025. Fluorescent lamps, though widely used in the past due to their relatively low cost, have several drawbacks that have become increasingly apparent over time.

Key dates:

• Standard screw or bayonet CFLs are prohibited beginning January 1, 2024
• Linear fluorescent (“tube”) lamps and PIN-based CFLs are banned beginning January 1, 2025

How does a Fluorescent lamp work? Fluorescent lamps are “gaseous discharge” light sources. Light is produced by passing an electric arc between tungsten cathodes in a tube filled with a low pressure mercury vapor and other gases. The arc excites the mercury vapor which generates radiant energy, primarily in the ultraviolet range. Fluorescent light bulbs use mercury to create the white light that we see. While mercury is a very effective light bulb material, it is also incredibly toxic and can cause mercury poisoning if the bulb breaks. In order to learn more about this issue and what you can...

There are a few key specifications to know that will help narrow your ballast search including Lamp Type, Number of Lamps, Magnetic vs Electronic, and Starting Method

In order to understand the technology that allows each lamp type to produce light, it is important to review certain basic principles. This post covers lumens, service life, foot-candles, lighting source types, beam angle and other foundations of lighting.