If done correctly, there are few lighting applications that can meet the energy savings and overall benefits seen when retrofitting fluorescent stairwell lighting to LED. Consider the before/after picture above which speaks for itself in terms of the upgraded light levels. Stairways are seldom used yet often times traditional stairway lighting fixtures are on 24/7 … Read more
Customer Profile: AWARD-WINNING CARE FOR THE MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital provides outstanding care to the Twin Cities communities located south of the river. This includes providing emergency services for the entire family from pediatric emergency care for children to on-site access to heart and cancer care specialists. Goal: Fairview Ridges of … Read more
A new unique outdoor HID LED replacement lamp has hit the market; the Evluma OmniMax lamp. It has been very popular in outdoor applications with decorative enclosed fixtures as it has a similar light pattern and color temperature to traditional sources, notably high pressure sodium lamps. Simply bypass the existing HID ballast and wire direct. … Read more
The Light Made Easy guys at Keystone are back at it with their recently released Xfit LED Stairwell fixtures. They hit all the bases as far as what you need from your stairwell lighting; from adjustable ultrasonic occupancy sensors to factory-installed emergency capability if needed. Safety and security with no hassle. Don’t forget the Keystone … Read more
Sure energy savings matter, but when you create experiences for over 25,000 people weekly like Eagle Brook Church does you cannot sacrifice performance for savings. Eagle Brook Church is one church with multiple locations in the Midwest; empowered by God to Reach Others for Christ. Stepping into a church can sometimes feel overwhelming. Eagle Brook … Read more
Out with the old in with the new! We are seeing an influx of commercial real estate being remodeled when it becomes available with lighting of course being one integral aspect of the process. Why are commercial real estate companies investing in their lighting during turnover? The reasons are numerous and actually the current market … Read more
2021 has been quite a year in the lighting world; one fraught with challenges after an already daunting 2020 with the hit of the pandemic. The irony is that the several years prior were home runs for the lighting industry and end users alike with the boom of LED and rebate business aiding adoption. What … Read more
The best HID LED replacement lamps for many years have been designed by GE Current and they have taken it a step further with their recent releases. More options and SKU’s are now available to allow retrofitting of any pole light, wallpack, area light or other similar fixture that currently is operating HID. Foremost is … Read more
The lighting industry in the early 2000’s had a phrase for highbays – if they are round take them down. This referred to replacing round HID highbay fixtures with linear fluorescent highbay fixtures. Fast forward to the late 2010’s when LED became the go-to source and now if it’s round feel free to keep it … Read more
Customer Profile: Holy Land distributes it’s food products to many local stores and co-ops throughout the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota, and has even expanded business to neighboring states. Though business continues to grow, the family remains committed to the original idea of providing quality food with friendly family atmosphere. Mama Fatima will continue to provide … Read more