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table.chart, table.chart tr, table.chart td, table.chart th { border:1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse; } table.chart { margin-bottom:2rem;} In a world that's becoming increasingly conscious of energy consumption and sustainability, fluorescent lights have emerged as a shining example of both efficiency and eco-friendliness. Whether you're an electrician, a facility manager, or a commercial building owner, understanding the ins and outs of...

Parking Garage Lighting Parking garage lighting is unique in that because it is outdoors, there is also ambient daylight that can be present in this type of setting. Parking garage controls feature Passive Infrared (PIR) which detects the movement of heat using a slotted field of detection. This means as you get closer to the sensor, it will detect easier...

What is Downlight Retrofit Lighting? RAB Lighting downlights are a newer family of products, introduced in 2020. Retrofitting is a process of adding a modern component to an existing item. Retrofit downlight is a type of lighting fixture that is designed to replace or upgrade existing recessed lighting fixtures, specifically, those with incandescent or older fluorescent technology. For recessed downlighting...

What happens to Light fixtures in the wind? How does RAB Lighting use engineering on their designs to combat severe winds? We’ve all heard about severe wind and hurricanes across the country. Fortunately, there are modern solutions to help minimize damage – one of which has to do with lighting fixtures. Factors in Air Flow How does air flow around...