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
Why IP65+ Floodlights Are Essential for Farms
This article explains why IP65+ floodlights are crucial for farms, decoding IP ratings, IK ratings, and surge protection. Learn to select durable lighting for demanding agricultural environments.
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Thach Nguyen Ngoc
Checklist for High Bay Mount Safety Inspections
Facility managers can use this checklist to inspect high bay lighting mounts. Identify installation mistakes, prevent corrosion, and ensure long-term safety of overhead fixtures.
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Steve Shepherd
Hook vs. Pendant vs. Yoke: A High Bay Mount Guide
Guide compares hook, pendant, and yoke high bay mounts. Understand their uses, pro installation tips, and choose the best hardware for safety and performance in your space.
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Steve Shepherd
Calculating Load Capacity for High Bay Mounts
Guide to safely installing high bay lighting. Learn to calculate true load capacity, apply safety factors, select hardware, and ensure code-compliant installations. Essential for professionals.
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Thach Nguyen Ngoc
Layout Guide: Vertical Lighting for Racks & Shelves
This guide explains why vertical illuminance on racks is critical for warehouse productivity and safety. Learn to design layouts, set foot-candle targets, and choose the right high bays.
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Thach Nguyen Ngoc
UFO High Bay TCO for Facility Managers
Facility managers, maximize ROI on UFO high bay lighting. This guide explains Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), showing how certified fixtures cut costs and save $20,000+ in 10 years.
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Thach Nguyen Ngoc
A Contractor's Guide to Vetting High Bay Certifications
Guide helps contractors verify critical high bay lighting certifications (UL, ETL, DLC). Understand photometric reports (LM-79, LM-80) and a field checklist for compliant installs.
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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.
