Steve Shepherd
UL 1598 Explained: The Standard for High Bay Lights
A technical guide to UL 1598 for high bay lights, covering safety testing, NEC compliance, and DLC rebate eligibility for contractors.
Comprehensive Guides
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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.
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Richard Miller
SDCM Ratings: Ensuring Perfect Color Match Across Hex Grids
Explains MacAdam ellipses, voltage droop, LED binning, and includes a 1,200 sq ft detailing bay model with electrical planning for NEC compliance.
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Richard Miller
Designing a 100-Foot-Candle Lighting Plan for Pro Gyms
Covers hexagon accent integration, beam angle selection, 0-10V dimming controls, and energy code compliance for high-performance studio layouts.
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Richard Miller
Mounting High Bays in Multi-Sport Courts: Safety and Spacing
A professional guide to lighting multi-sport courts with LED high bays. Covers the 1.5:1 spacing rule, staggered grids, and UL/IK certifications for safety.
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Richard Miller
Heat Dissipation: Thermal Performance of Hex vs. Linear
Covers junction temperature physics, material conductivity, and real-world cost savings from robust thermal management.
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Richard Miller
Shadow-Free Detailing: Hexagon Grids vs. Linear Rows
Covers photometric principles, safety standards like UL 1598, installation tips, and maximizing ROI with utility rebates.
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Richard Miller
Reconfiguring Your Shop: Modular Lighting vs. Fixed Rows
Covers Photometric Uniformity, ROI calculation, UL/DLC certifications, and a 4-step installation strategy for flexible workshop lighting.
