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There are already numerous reasons to get rid of your old T8 and T12 fluorescent tubes and replace them with LED. From energy and maintenance savings to better light quality, longer life span and more controls. But one factor that makes the decision absolutely vital in some industries is the fact that many of the LED T8 … Read more
GE has just released new High Output LED T8 Tubes that are compatible with both Instant Start and Program Start ballasts. These high output LED tubes produce 2200 lumens off 18 watts on a normal ballast factor for a very efficient 122 lumens per watt ratio. With a high ballast factor the lumens go up … Read more
HyLite’s Omni-Cob LED Bulbs are an energy-efficient alternative for replacing standard Incandescent, HPS, MH, MV, and CFL bulbs in both new and retrofit fixtures. Hylite Omni-Cobs not only provide huge energy savings but also feature a 360° illumination spread for maximized visibility. At 10 hours of use a day, these LED Omni-Cobs can last up … Read more
Customer Profile: For over 150 years, St. Michael Catholic Church has been serving the St. Michael, MN area with an orthodox faith centered on prayer, service and Sacramental life. Goal: St. Michael Catholic Church was looking for a new LED lighting solution that would result in energy and maintenance savings while maintaining or bettering their sanctuary’s … Read more
Anyone familiar with sanctuary lighting at a church is aware of the variables that can make it a tough application. Accessing the lighting high above is not only difficult but a tenuous situation for maintenance personnel. Gigantic lifts need to be hauled in and many times even the pews need to be moved. This takes time … Read more
In our recent blog Commercial Grade vs. Residential Grade Lighting Products, we mentioned that we often get our prices compared to the big box stores. In that article we discussed the difference between residential and commercial grade product and to sum it up, you get what you pay for. But for those who still are … Read more
For several years there has been a lot of discussion and LED products introduced into the market that were designed to replace T8 and T12 fluorescent. Until recently however, the available options weren’t practical. Now there are a number of feasible LED options to replace your T8 and T12 fluorescent tubes. LED Tubes There are … Read more
FlatMAX™ Edge Lit LED Panels from Maxlite are generally used to replace 2×2 and 2×4 fluorescent fixtures. Their flat design allows them to be laid in drop ceilings in offices, schools, healthcare and other commercial applications. FlatMAX fixtures are fully dimmable and are compatible with motion sensors, timers, daylight harvesting systems and other control methods. The light they … Read more
Customer Profile: Salem Covenant Church of New Brighton, Minnesota is part of the Evangelical Covenant Church, a denomination that gathers believers who celebrate a mutual experience of new life in Christ. Goal: Salem Covenant Church hoped to be able to improve their lighting while saving on energy costs. They also wanted to save on maintenance costs … Read more
Customer Profile: Located in St. Paul Minnesota, the Industrial Waste & Pollution Prevention (IWPP) section of the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Division monitors and regulates industrial discharges to the sewer system to ensure compliance with local and federal regulations. The IWPP Section also responds to community sewer issues like spills. These functions protect MCES and community collection/treatment facilities, … Read more