New 8′ LED-Ready Strip Fixture replacing 8′ Fluorescent Case Study

Customer Profile: For over 70 years, Reviva has been providing quality remanufactured engines and engine components. They are a family-owned and operated company that has grown from a small single focused organization into the largest independently owned diesel engine remanufacturer in North America offering the widest breadth of product found anywhere. Goal: Sometimes it’s better to start new than try … Read more

TM-30-15 vs. CRI and the Future of Color Rendering

Most in the lighting world are aware of CRI, also known as Color Rendering Index. It can best be described as the quantitative measure of the ability of a given light source to reveal the colors of various objects faithfully in comparison with an ideal or natural light source. The higher the CRI value of … Read more

Keystone Smart Port LED Light Motion/Photo Sensors

HID LED replacements have been around for years, but a common complaint has been lack of controls for these lamps. You will be hard-pressed to find a dimmable LED Corn Cob on the market even still. But this all changes with the Keystone Smart Port Light Sensor, which can be installed in conjunction with Keystone’s … Read more

Keystone Low Flicker LED T8 9W 180 Lumens Per Watt

How low can you go? That is now the question with LED T8 lamps as Keystone has a 4′ 9W LED T8 DX2 lamp that is a 32W fluorescent replacement. At just 9W, Keystone’s newest LED T8 delivers an astounding 183 lumens per watt! These LED T8 lamps are DX2 style, meaning they can be … Read more

Fluorescent Underground Garage Lighting Converted to High Output LED T8 Case Study

Customer Profile: Five15 offers urban homes of uncompromising quality—and a host of amenities—for a life of comfort, wellness and easy access to the countless dining, recreational, and cultural attractions of the West Bank and Downtown Minneapolis. Goal: As with many underground parking applications that use fluorescent, the system over time lost effectiveness due to light … Read more

Keystone Washdown IP69K Round UFO LED Highbay Fixture

For the most demanding commercial lighting applications, it is important to come through with a reliable solution that will last. Keystone’s XFIT LED Washdown High Bay fixture is IP69K rated – the highest IP rating available, meaning it is suitable for wet locations and can withstand close-range high pressure cleaning. This makes it a perfect … Read more

Waste Transfer Station Case Study 1000W HID retrofit to new IP65 LED Fixtures

Customer Profile: SKB offers Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris and Organics & Yardwaste processing, recycling, and transfer services with the Malcolm Avenue Processing and Transfer Facility. Its centralized Twin Cities Metro-Area location provides an attractive, cost-saving alternative to long-distance direct haul to remote landfills and for delivering your LEED project loads. … Read more

Aluminum vs. Steel Light Poles

There are many considerations when upgrading outdoor area lighting and one major one is what type of pole to use. In the beginning stages of selecting a pole, the focus can be put on aesthetic requirements (color, shape and height), load restrictions (fixture, brackets and total EPA) and environmental factors (wind zones/locations and other field … Read more

TCP LED Starlight Series Dimmable Lamps

Most LED retrofit lamps are designed to replace incandescents and halogens while having a similar look to the old style lamps. But how about an entirely new style of LED lamp? Meet the TCP Starlight LED lamp. These unique-looking lamps have a sleek, modern shape and excel in downlight applications such as pendant fixtures. These … Read more

LED Replacements for Fluorescent Emergency Lighting

Many have come to the conclusion in 2019 that it is time to replace their fluorescent tube lighting with LED lighting. There are quite a few options to choose from, but the most common has been to replace their linear fluorescent lighting with Type B LED T8 tubes. Type B LED tubes operate directly on … Read more