Richard Miller
Smart Dimming for Hexagon Lights: A DIY Setup Guide
Guide covers dimming types, DIY installation, troubleshooting for buzz/flicker, energy savings payback, and UL/DLC/NEC compliance for hexagon lights.
Comprehensive Guides
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Richard Miller
Visual Depth: Why CRI 90+ is Critical for Ceramic Coating
Covers the physics of color rendering, 5000K daylight simulation, hexagon grid systems for uniform light, and a technical compliance checklist.
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Richard Miller
Abrasive Dust: Protecting Hexagon Lenses in Auto Body Shops
A data-backed guide on preventing abrasive dust from reducing light output in auto body shops. Learn precise cleaning methods for polycarbonate lenses.
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Richard Miller
Detailing Tunnels vs. Hex Grids: Which Pro Setup Wins?
Compare cost, compliance, and performance metrics like CRI and UGR for detailing tunnels and hexagon lighting grids.
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Richard Miller
Optimizing Light Overlap for Uniform Showroom Illumination
Covers the physics of 120° beams, installation pitfalls, and a 30x20 studio scenario with electrical load analysis for professional results.
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Richard Miller
Interior Clarity: High CRI Lighting for Leather Restoration
Covers the science of color rendering, 5000K vs 6500K, workshop lighting layout, and key certifications like UL, ETL, and DLC Premium for professionals.
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Richard Miller
The Role of Constant Current Drivers in Hex Kit Stability
Covers UL 8750 compliance, ripple current, and moisture protection for garage installations, plus system design and troubleshooting.
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Richard Miller
Understanding Lumens Per Tube: Don't Be Fooled by Wattage
Covers component quality, garage sizing calculations, visual comfort (CRI/CCT), and electrical safety compliance.
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Richard Miller
What a 5-Year Warranty Reveals About Hex Kit Components
A guide analyzing how a 5-year warranty signals durable LED components, lumen maintenance, and safe installation for garage hexagon lighting kits.
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Richard Miller
Anti-Yellowing Lenses: Choosing PC vs. Acrylic Hex Tubes
Covers TCO analysis, UV-stabilization, and industry standards like IES LM-79 to help DIYers and pros select durable lenses.
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Richard Miller
Fire-Retardant Connectors: A Hidden Safety Spec in Hex Kits
Covers the UL 94 vertical burn test, electrical load analysis for large grids, and verifying component certifications for commercial and DIY safety.
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Richard Miller
Impact of Driver Efficiency on Hex Kit Operating Costs
This guide explains how LED driver efficiency affects long-term costs for commercial hexagon lighting, with a model showing significant annual savings.
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Richard Miller
Diffusion Layers: How Hex Kits Achieve Uniform Line Light
Covers LED chip density, CRI, UGR, NEC compliance, and cost modeling for DIY garage and home gym installations.
