LEDs have gotten a great deal of attention lately, but do they really have what it takes to outperform the tried-and-true favorites in the HID category? Let’s find out… Applications In the past, HID lights were often the go-to choice in applications where a large amount of visible light was needed in a sizeable area. … Read more
You have heard the quote “It doesn’t matter what you look like on the outside…it’s what’s on the inside that counts”. This is especially true in lighting. There are many options to choose from that appear the same on the outside, but the inside of the product varies significantly. As a commercial lighting distributor, we … Read more
For our final installment in the Light Fight series we’re going to compare two bulbs that have been around for decades: fluorescents and high intensity discharge lamps (HIDs). Although there are newer technologies on the market, these bulbs have proven their abilities and continue to remain popular choices. Still, even if you know you want … Read more
For the past few blog posts we’ve been running a series of “light fights,” where we evaluate two types of competing light technologies. We explore light quality, energy efficiency, cost, and more to determine the best overall lamp for common applications. In today’s matchup we’re going to compare the well-known and inexpensive HID light against … Read more
In this post, we’re continuing our “Light Fight” series where we compare two different lighting options used in similar applications. In today’s matchup we have the ever-popular fluorescent bulbs versus the still evolving, yet promising LED lights. Have LEDs already surpassed fluorescents in terms of quality, cost, and energy efficiency? Let’s explore the two technologies… … Read more
With so many different types and varieties of lights on the market, choosing one to best suits your specific needs can be downright confusing. Not only do you have to compare prices, but you also have to contend with watts, lumens, CRIs, energy efficiency, and a whole gamut of other descriptors. We decided to simplify … Read more