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
Boutique Gym Branding: Using Custom Neon for Foot Traffic
Covers UL 879/UL 48 compliance, energy code alignment, ROI modeling, and color psychology for effective, compliant gym signage.
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Richard Miller
Weatherproofing Neon: Can Custom Signs Handle Pole Barns?
Covers material science of silicone vs PVC, ROI analysis, and strategies like thermal breaks to ensure durability in agricultural settings.
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Richard Miller
Zoning Your Showroom: Dimming Hex Kits for Client Delivery
Covers technical setup, NEC rules, dimmer loading, and a cost analysis for transforming a garage into a professional client showroom.
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Richard Miller
Cleaning LED Neon: Protecting Silicone for Long-Term Vibrancy
Covers cleaning methods, product warnings, and a financial model showing $130 annual savings from proper LED neon maintenance.
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Richard Miller
Selecting Neon Colors for High Contrast in Dark Garages
Covers the science of mesopic vision, WCAG contrast ratios, energy cost modeling, daisy-chaining limits, and the '30-40% Rule' for brightness.
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Richard Miller
Specular Reflection: Controlling Glare on High-Gloss Paint
Covers the 30-degree rule, hexagon grid lighting, optical physics, CRI/CCT optimization, and ROI analysis for paint correction facilities.
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Richard Miller
Visual Depth: Why CRI 90+ is Critical for Ceramic Coating
Covers the physics of color rendering, 5000K daylight simulation, hexagon grid systems for uniform light, and a technical compliance checklist.
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Richard Miller
Abrasive Dust: Protecting Hexagon Lenses in Auto Body Shops
A data-backed guide on preventing abrasive dust from reducing light output in auto body shops. Learn precise cleaning methods for polycarbonate lenses.
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Richard Miller
Detailing Tunnels vs. Hex Grids: Which Pro Setup Wins?
Compare cost, compliance, and performance metrics like CRI and UGR for detailing tunnels and hexagon lighting grids.
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Richard Miller
Optimizing Light Overlap for Uniform Showroom Illumination
Covers the physics of 120° beams, installation pitfalls, and a 30x20 studio scenario with electrical load analysis for professional results.
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Richard Miller
Interior Clarity: High CRI Lighting for Leather Restoration
Covers the science of color rendering, 5000K vs 6500K, workshop lighting layout, and key certifications like UL, ETL, and DLC Premium for professionals.
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Richard Miller
The Role of Constant Current Drivers in Hex Kit Stability
Covers UL 8750 compliance, ripple current, and moisture protection for garage installations, plus system design and troubleshooting.
