Avoiding Photocell Feedback: Positioning Wall Packs Correctlly
Covers the chase effect in corridors, reflective surfaces like stucco, and the economic benefits of an LED retrofit with a payback under four months.
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Avoiding Photocell Feedback: Positioning Wall Packs Correctlly
Covers the chase effect in corridors, reflective surfaces like stucco, and the economic benefits of an LED retrofit with a payback under four months.
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