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Lamp Bases in All Shapes and Sizes

May 2017

There are several types of screw bases, and each has one specific application. It is therefore vital to select the light bulb that corresponds to your needs.

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A short guide on what colour temperature is

May 2017

To help you select the right colour temperature for your setting, choose your application, then select the colour temperature most suited to your needs.

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Grocery store lighting guide for making food look fresh

April 2017

Today, grocery store lighting plays a critical role in presenting food items in their best possible light, making them both eye-catching and delectable. Here are a few tricks to select the proper lighting.

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The Difference in Lumen Intensity – HID vs LED

March 2017

When comparing the output of a HID light source to that of a LED light source, we dissect and explain the various measurements calculated in lumens.

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Demystifying the DLC certification

March 2017
A new acronym has made an appearance in the lighting industry and it's the DLC certification. It has led many lighting designers, distributors and specifiers to inaccurately assume that it is a mandatory requirement for the purchase or sale of LED lighting. Indeed, many of our own products are DLC certified, which is short for [...]
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The advent of the light bulb – Let there be light!

February 2017

The invention of the light bulb has left its mark on the evolution of the world and it has changed our way of life. Read on to learn more about the history of the light bulb.

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Eliminate Electromagnetic Interferences (EMIs)

January 2017
Eliminate electromagnetic interferences (EMIs) with the new ICES-005 norm LED and controls are becoming more and more popular in the lighting industry. They are providing a lot of benefits such as longer life expectancy, higher performance and controls. However, they generally require more electronics, which are mostly active / switching electronics components. With the growing [...]
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7 types of visual tasks and lighting requirements

January 2017

The degree of luminosity required in a room depends on the tasks that will be carried out in that space. Read on to discover the 7 degrees of lux based on the lighting required to accomplish all types of visual tasks.

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Indoor pool lighting challenges and solutions

November 2016

Safety, resistance, durability: three required qualities of any indoor pool lighting system. Read on to learn more about the challenges and solutions that indoor pool lighting faces.

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Light in Museums: 4 Reasons to Use LED Lights for Your Art Gallery

October 2016

Lighting museums and art galleries well is extremely important. Light helps draw attention to works of art while preventing damage to the work itself. Often, these two imperatives tend to conflict with one another: exposing artwork to a source of intense light can sometimes affect its quality. A happy medium is essential to allow optimal visual appreciation of the art and to ensure that its characteristics are not tainted. This is why LED luminaires are the ultimate solution to lighting problems in museums and art galleries.

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