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  1. Metal Halide Lights: What are they and how do they work?

    All about metal halide  Metal Halide Lamp Since the 1960s, the metal halide (MH) lamp has been used as a viable light source for a number of applications, from illuminating sports fields, to parking lots and street lighting, to general indoor lighting for retail stores and factories. Their ability to emit a vividly white light, plus their long light life...

  2. Are Fluorescent T12 Lamps Banned?

    Four lamp T12 fluorescent troffer. source: Wikipedia The banning of T12 fluorescent tubes would come under the jurisdiction of the US Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE strives to promote energy-efficient practices among the diverse groups of its population in the country. The ultimate goal of their efforts is to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels. This in turn...

  3. History of LED Lighting

    The history of LED lighting shows that light emitting diodes were first available in the 1950s as indicator lights. source: Wikipedia Light-emitting diode (LED) is right now the most energy-efficient lighting technology available for use in commercial and business purposes, and it is only natural that it is also one of the most rapidly-developing technologies. LED is a kind of solid-state lighting where a semiconductor converts electricity to light (without producing heat) usually in a small area of about 1 square millimeter or less (the diode). So in an LED lamp, there are actually multiple light-emitting diodes. The light that generates from an LED projects in one direction, which does away with the need to use diffusers and reflectors.

  4. Warehouse Lighting: Ways To Improve Energy Efficiency

    Proper warehouse lighting is important so that items are easy to find, which improves efficiency. If high-intensity discharge (HID) light fixtures are still providing your warehouse lighting, a retrofit or replacement could provide multiple benefits. They include lower energy consumption, lower utility bills, reduced maintenance costs, and better quality lighting. And better lighting will, in turn, improve aesthetics, safety...

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