Premier Lighting will be hosting a FREE educational lunch and learn event on February 26th, 2015 that will be centered around the various options available for converting linear fluorescent to LED! 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 … 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
Another sign of the LED takeover in the lighting industry; inefficient compact fluorescent PL lamps are being phased out in favor of LED PL Retrofit Lamps. These LED PL’s are replacing 13 and 18-watt CFL PL’s found in recessed cans, sconces and ceiling fixtures at retail stores, apartments and hotels. LED PL’s are available in 5-watt … Read more
SCHWING America is a member of the SCHWING Group; a worldwide designer, manufacturer and distributor of premium concrete production and handling equipment, headquartered in Germany. SCHWING America is located in St. Paul, Minnesota and offers industry-leading concrete pumps, truck mixers, batch plants, reclaimers and genuine parts for distribution in North and Latin America. Goal: Shifting … Read more
Of all the industries discussed in our Lighting Application Series, none need lighting optimization more than eldercare facilities, including assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing care. This is because seniors have unique lighting needs and can experience major health, and mood benefits by having illumination designed especially for their eyes and by using sleep … Read more
New to our online lighting shop are 7″ Round Flushmount LED Spin Light Lamps. They are versatile fixtures that can be used in numerous applications, from residential to commercial, office, restaurants, schools, hospitals and hotels/motels. These Spin Lights can be ceiling or wall mounted in hallways, stairwells, utility rooms, closets, garages, basements and more. Easy install and … Read more
The City of St. Anthony is just on the outskirts of Northeast Minneapolis. Due in part to it’s proximity to Minneapolis, the community center gym garners plenty of attention. After an analysis of their existing lighting and a retrofit coordinated by Premier Lighting, they are now benefiting from a reduced energy usage of 70% with improved … Read more
New LED Lighting for Radisson Waterpark of America Optimizing lighting for a waterpark or pool is never simple. Most of the fixtures need to be wet location listed and others require damp location due to the humid nature of a swimming pool environment. Further complicating matters is when a light burns out. Maintenance becomes costly … Read more
If you’re in the grocer or supermarket industry, you may have noticed a recent trend towards installing LED lights in refrigerated cases. But does switching to these lights really make a difference, and does it make sense for your business? We feel that, yes, in most cases it is worth it to swap out the … Read more
When installing LED lights and fixtures in your business or home, you may find yourself wondering if the parts are replaceable. In other words, can you simply swap out a bulb or other piece (like you’re used to doing with incandescents) and have the luminaire still function properly? In short, the answer is yes and … Read more