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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Thach Nguyen Ngoc
Retrofitting Metal Halide to LED Wall Packs: A Guide
This guide details upgrading metal halide to LED wall packs. Learn about site audits, installation, wiring, and essential rebate documentation for a successful, cost-effective retrofit.
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Thach Nguyen Ngoc
Spacing Wall Pack Lights on a Commercial Building
A guide to proper LED wall pack spacing for commercial buildings. Learn calculations based on mounting height, beam angle, and illuminance for effective facade lighting and security.
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Thach Nguyen Ngoc
Using IES Files to Model Retail Security Lighting
Guide explains how to model retail security lighting using IES files. Eliminate blind spots, ensure optimal coverage, and avoid common errors with a step-by-step workflow. Understand light distribution, spacing ratios,...
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Thach Nguyen Ngoc
Floodlight Optics to Prevent Light Trespass & Glare
Facility managers learn to prevent light trespass and glare. This guide covers floodlight optics, full-cutoff designs, and IES photometric files to ensure compliant, effective security lighting. Master aiming techniques.
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Thach Nguyen Ngoc
Matching Floodlight Lumens to Security Camera Needs
Guide explains why lumens aren't enough for security cameras. Learn lux levels for detection, recognition & identification. Match lumens, beam angles, CCT, & IP ratings for optimal surveillance.
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Steve Shepherd
Evaluating Beam Control in Aisle-Optic IES Files
Guide explains how to analyze IES photometric files for aisle-optic high bay lighting. Understand beam control, read IES headers, evaluate spill light, S/M ratio, and uniformity for optimal warehouse lighting...
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Thach Nguyen Ngoc
How to Retrofit High Bays for UGR & Glare Control
This guide provides practical solutions to control debilitating glare from LED high bays. Learn how to assess issues, apply shrouds, optimize optics, and use dimming for a better work environment.
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Thach Nguyen Ngoc
Lens vs. Reflector: Choosing a High Bay Glare Shield
This article compares prismatic lenses and aluminum reflectors for UFO high bay glare shields. Understand how each impacts workplace safety and productivity with a detailed comparison, checklist, and installation insights.
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Steve Shepherd
How to Prevent Sway with Pendant-Mounted Lights
Techniques prevent pendant-mounted lights from swaying, ensuring safety and stable light. Implement two-point suspension, advanced bracing, and a 'nudge test' for secure installations.
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Steve Shepherd
Pendant vs. Chain Mount for Linear High Bays
Guide to linear high bay mounting compares pendant vs. chain. Understand pros and cons for stability, cost, and installation. Pendant offers precision for professional setups, chain provides flexible, cost-effective options....
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Steve Shepherd
How to Read an IES File for Warehouse Lighting Design
This guide demystifies IES photometric files for effective warehouse lighting. Learn to interpret candela distribution, zonal lumen data, and avoid common design pitfalls for predictable, high-performance layouts.
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Steve Shepherd
Using Aisle-Optic High Bays for High-Rack Warehouses
Solutions for optimal high-rack warehouse lighting. Learn how aisle-optic LED high bays improve accuracy, cut energy waste, and get design tips. Includes a procurement checklist.
