Years ago, when replacing fluorescent T8HO or T12HO lamps in a sign, the majority of LED options were LED tubes powered by external LED drivers. This was a costly replacement option and resulted in many fluorescent signs staying fluorescent (or owners leaving them burnt out, with it being harder to find odd sizes pf fluorescents … Read more
Keystone’s XFit LED Canopy light series has been a hit and there are a few reasons why. They covered all the options and light levels you could need, along with different styles and sizes of their LED canopies. Combined with Keystone’s exemplary service, it has become a trusted outdoor lighting solution for garages, gas stations … Read more
As the 2026 state ban on fluorescent lighting approaches, many facility managers are wisely converting their T8 fluorescent tubes to LED. It’s a smart move—LEDs are more energy-efficient, longer-lasting, and safer for both people and the environment. But as we’ve seen time and again in buildings, the moment you pop open that fixture to swap … Read more
Keystone’s Advanta Recessed LED Downlights were a popular option for retrofitting CFL cans to LED right from the get-go. Keystone just released the new version and it’s even more versatile than before! The new CDIM version means combination dimming, meaning that the new Advanta downlight works with 120V phase dimming as well as 0-10V low … Read more
In the world of commercial and industrial lighting, efficiency and ease of installation often dictate the choice of lighting solutions. For those still utilizing fluorescent U-bend lamps, the latest innovation offers a versatile, hassle-free upgrade: a Type AB LED Ubend with both plug & play and ballast bypass options, including being designed for single or … Read more
Sourcing LED drivers continues to be a pain point in the industry, as we often see that be the first failure point in Gen1/Gen2 LED fixtures. A mad chase then begins for a replacement LED driver option! Good luck finding that same specific driver from 4-5 years (or longer) ago. Which is why too often … Read more
Keystone Technologies often is the first to try things in lighting and recently they have put out something few others have; color-selectable LED screw-in bulbs. These lamps come in as an A19, BR30 and a PAR38. The LED A19 is a 60W equivalent (9W), the LED BR30 is a 65W equivalent (9W) and the PAR38 … Read more
We often go over common lighting applications such as offices, warehouses, gyms, garages and more. But what about prisons, naval ships, city centers and other gov’t buildings? They may have similar types of light sources that we normally see, like linear tubes, wallpacks and highbays. But one key difference you will note in these applications … Read more
Premier Lighting has retrofitted hundreds of school classroom over the years to LED. Many times the result was retrofitting the fixtures to Type B ballast bypass LED tubes, or maybe installing a center-basket retrofit kit or new LED panel fixture. Those are all well and good, but a new option has emerged that may be … Read more
What do you get with over 700 people working in a facility? Over 700 different opinions. Now factor in something that is persistent for 8+ hours of their day – lighting. Lighting can range drastically from output to color to overall aesthetics of the space. While its difficult to satisfy everyone, facilities now have an … Read more