Impact of Chinese Tariffs on Lighting Products Set to Hit Soon

Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you have heard about the tariff battle between China and the United States. Back in September, the Trump Administration approved $200 billion in new tariffs and China countered with $60+ billion of their own new tariffs. More tariffs may be on the horizon on both ends. As … Read more

Eiko VTS LED Vapor Tight Surface Fixtures DLC Premium 0-10V

Eiko VTS Vapor Tite Fixtures

Eiko VTS LED Vaportight Fixtures are the most cost effective option when it comes to replacing fluorescent with LED in the most demanding applications. Highly efficient with DLC Standard options (110 lumens per watt) and DLC Premium options (130 lumens per watt). Eiko Vaportights are packed with features as well, with 0-10V dimming standard and … Read more

Premier Lighting Case Study: Apartment LED Retrofit

Customer Profile: Conveniently located in St. Louis Park, near the liveliness of Uptown and Downtown Minneapolis and the West End, the energy of Lake Calhoun and the serenity of the 100-acre Bass Lake Nature Preserve, Park Glen apartments is the perfect tree-lined neighborhood oasis — yet a short walk from shops, dining and entertainment. Goal: … Read more

Keystone DX2 Single/Double-End LED T8 lamps now in 4′ 10.5W 15W 18.5W

Earlier in 2018 Keystone released DX2 Direct Drive LED T8 lamps that could be installed via double-ended or single-ended wiring. So if your existing sockets were in good shape, you could bypass the ballast and keep the existing double-ended wiring. Likewise, if you wanted to install a new socket and re-wire to one end, the … Read more

Premier Lighting Case Study: HID to LED Highbays with Motion Sensors

Customer Profile: St. Croix Valley Hardwoods has manufactured quality dimension components since 1986. They specialize in serving the needs of manufacturers in the Kitchen Cabinet, Furniture, and Window & Door industries, and offer parts in most hardwood species and Alder. Goal: St. Croix Valley Hardwoods was lighting their warehouse with several 400 watt metal halide fixtures. … Read more

What to Look for with an LED Lighting “Manufacturer”

LED has been the most disruptive technology in the history of electric lighting. With the advancement of LED, the lighting industry has been turned upside down. The traditional to market model was manufacturer to manufacturer rep to distributor to contractor and/or end user. Historically there were a few dominant lighting manufacturers, now there are hundreds … Read more

How do Dusk-to-Dawn Photocells Work?

As the push to cut energy usage continues, one method is to eliminate the use of light sources when they are not needed. To this end, most quality outdoor LED fixtures now come equipped with a factory-installed photocell which tells the fixture when it should operate. This is primarily used to turn exterior lights off at dawn and … Read more

Eiko DTD Dusk to Dawn LED Fixtures for Security Barn/Farm Lighting

Eiko Dusk to Dawn LED Fixture

Eiko Dusk-to-Dawn LED Fixtures provide unmatched value as a durable LED replacement solution for area and general security lighting. Often referred to as LED Barn Lights or LED Security Lighting, these fixtures replace traditional HID sources, resulting in up to 90% in energy savings. Instant-on with no warm-up unlike HID. Universal 120-277V photo cell provides … Read more

Premier Lighting Case Study: Improved Lighting for Senior Living

Customer Profile: Monarch Healthcare Management’s mission is to change the way short-term rehabilitation and long-term healthcare is delivered. Through a commitment to Innovative Care and 5-star Customer Service they strive to put residents, tenants and families first. Goal: Monarch management reached out to Premier Lighting to improve the lighting and appearance at their property, The … Read more

Keystone External Drive Type C LED T8 Tubes & Dimming Drivers

Keystone External Drive LED Tubes

Keystone provides a wealth of LED T8 offerings and they have expanded their repertoire further with their Type C External Drive LED T8 lamps. Type C LED T8 lamps are powered by an LED driver, similar to how an Instant Start ballast powers fluorescent lamps. Keystone offers 2-lamp and 4-lamp LED drivers that are designed … Read more