Thach Nguyen Ngoc
UL vs. ETL for Garage Hex Lights: What's the Difference?
Certifications like UL and ETL ensure garage hex light safety. Learn how to verify listings, distinguish components, and apply practical safety tips for your DIY project.
Comprehensive Guides
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Steve Shepherd
When to Use Type IV Beam Patterns for Floodlights
This guide offers technical specifiers a framework for using Type IV beam patterns in LED floodlights for perimeter and security. Learn applications, mounting, compliance, and photometric validation.
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Steve Shepherd
An Audit Checklist for Fixing High Bay Lighting Glare
An audit checklist for fixing high bay lighting glare. Understand UGR, lux vs. luminance, and apply solutions like lenses, diffusers, or dimming to create a safer, productive work environment.
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Steve Shepherd
Benefits of Full Cutoff Floodlights for Parking Lots
Facility managers learn how full cutoff LED floodlights enhance parking lot safety and visibility. Understand IES distribution, dark-sky compliance, energy savings, and optimal performance for commercial spaces.
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Steve Shepherd
Layering Floodlights and Wall Packs for Security
Guide details how layering floodlights with wall packs creates effective perimeter security lighting. Learn design rules, fixture selection, controls, and wiring.
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Steve Shepherd
How Linear High Bay Beam Angles Affect Floor Coverage
Understanding linear high bay beam angles is key for efficient lighting. This guide explains how different angles impact floor coverage, preventing common mistakes like wasted energy and poor uniformity in...
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Steve Shepherd
Lighting for Cleanrooms & Controlled Environments
Guide details essential criteria for selecting compliant cleanroom lighting. Understand IP ratings, documentation (UL/IES), and distinguish true cleanroom fixtures. Ensure facility standards.
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Steve Shepherd
High-Ambient Temperature LED Lighting Solutions
Facility managers: select durable LED lighting for high-heat industrial environments. This guide details thermal management, robust drivers, and verifying performance via certifications.
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Thach Nguyen Ngoc
IES Files for Electricians: Aisle-Optic Install Prep
A practical guide helps electricians with IES photometric data for aisle-optic high bay installations. Learn a checklist to match files, verify mounting, and prevent costly rework.
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Richard Miller
Securely Mounting High Bays to Steel I-Beams
Guide to safely mounting high bay lights to steel I-beams. Covers planning, hardware, step-by-step installation, safety, and compliance for contractors and electricians.
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Richard Miller
Calculating High Bay Load for Ceiling Structures
Guide to high bay load calculation. Accurately determine total fixture load, apply safety factors, and calculate WLL for safe, compliant ceiling installations.
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Richard Miller
Choosing High-Impact (IK08+) Vapor Tight Fixtures
Guide to selecting durable vapor tight fixtures. Understand IP/IK ratings, differentiate IK08/IK10, verify certifications, and ensure safety in industrial settings. Reduce maintenance costs.
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Richard Miller
Task-Based Garage Lighting: UFO vs. Linear vs. Hex
Guide to task-based garage lighting compares UFO, linear, and hexagon fixtures. Learn about lux, CCT, and CRI to optimize your workshop for detailing, woodworking, or general use. Improve safety and...
