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Easy Ways To Reduce Glare From LED Light Fixtures October 26, 2024 – Posted in: Tutorials

Are you struggling with the glare from LED lights at home or work? Excessive light glare can cause eye strain and headaches. This guide will show you simple ways to reduce this problem using anti-glare products, filters, and proper positioning of fixtures. Let’s make your lighting comfortable! Key Points What is Light Glare? LED glare occurs when bright light from LEDs shines directly into your eyes. This can cause discomfort and reduce visibility. LED lights…

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How to Spot Superior Quality in Light Fixtures: A Detailed Guide April 21, 2024 – Posted in: Tutorials, Hospitality Lighting

Selecting the perfect light fixtures for your home can sometimes seem like a daunting task. After years of manufacturing experience, we’re excited to share our discoveries with you. Our guide simplifies the process of choosing exceptional lighting options, from reputable driver brands to durable metal types. Key Takeaways Driver Brands and Quality What LED drivers are and why they’re crucial for light fixture performance LED drivers are like the heart of LED light fixtures, giving them the power they need to shine bright.…

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How To Stop A Buzzing Light Fixture Or Light Bulb: Causes And Solutions November 20, 2023 – Posted in: Tutorials, Commercial Lighting

Have you ever found yourself distracted by the maddening hum or buzzing noise of a light bulb? Rest assured, this is a common pet peeve and there’s no need to suffer in silence (or in buzzing I should say). As we’ve journeyed through the ins and outs of electrical fixtures and bulbs, we’ve unearthed some surprising culprits as well as handy solutions to this pesky issue. We’re eager to guide you in pinpointing precisely what’s causing that annoying buzz from your LED, fluorescent…

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How To Make LED Lights Brighter: 14 Brightness Boosters November 6, 2023 – Posted in: Tutorials

LED lights can brilliantly brighten up your space, but what’s the best course of action when they start to lose their glow? It’s a common situation – wrestling with dimly lit rooms and pondering how to recapture that once vibrant brightness. LED lights are renowned for their energy efficiency, yet over time you may notice a drop in their intensity – typically due to higher ambient temperatures or lackluster maintenance. So the question is: how can we re-energize our LEDs’ brightness?…

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29 Of The Most Common Problems With LED Lighting September 27, 2023 – Posted in: General Info, Tutorials

Are you experiencing issues with your LED lighting? We can relate to how irritating it is when lights flicker or buzz, and the brighess isn’t quite right. In this post, we’ll be looking into the most widespread problems associated with LED systems. Hopefully, after reading through our guide you’ll gain a clearer understanding of what may be causing those performance problems so you can address them as best as possible! Key Things To Remember Common…

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Why Do LED Lights Glow When Switched Off And How To Stop It July 30, 2023 – Posted in: Tutorials, General Info

Introducing LED lights and bulbs in your home is an excellent way to get more light for your buck. However, sometimes you may experience glowing lights even when they are switched off – this can be a confusing and worrying issue. This is commonly referred to as “LED Ghosting“. Don’t worry! We’ve all been there before and have done the research for you. Our post will help solve the problem of why LED Lights glow when…

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How To Change LED Lights Without Remote? 9 Ways July 20, 2023 – Posted in: Tutorials, Lighting Information

Introduction Have you ever found yourself in the pickle of needing to control your LED lights but can’t because the remote is nowhere in sight? We understand that frustration, as we’ve been there too at some point before working for a lighting company. Rest assured, with our years of experience, we’ve discovered innovative ways around this common issue. Our article will provide insightful details on taking control of your LED lights without resorting to a remote. Intrigued? Let’s dive into…

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Why Do LED Lights Flicker And How To Fix January 28, 2023 – Posted in: Lighting Information, General Info, Home Lighting, Tutorials

If you haven’t changed your traditional power hungry incandescent bulbs for LED lighting, you’re probably falling behind. These luminaries offer endless benefits! They use less energy, are environmentally friendly, can change colors, are brighter, produce no UV emissions, are more efficient, and the list goes on. However, even though they seem perfect, LED light fixtures have some problems like any other appliance or tool you can use nowadays. One of them is flickering. So why…

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How to Light a Room with No Overhead Ceiling Lighting February 5, 2022 – Posted in: General Info, Home Lighting, Tutorials

It’s easy to miss a room’s lack of overhead lightning until the sun goes down and you realize how much light you’re missing. If your room doesn’t have overhead lighting, there is no need to remodel your entire room to add new light fixtures. There are many creative ways to add lighting to your room, and none of these ways are difficult to do. Plug-In Pendant For Overhead Lighting The easiest way to solve the…

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How To Get Natural Light Into A Room Without Windows January 25, 2022 – Posted in: General Info, Home Lighting, Tutorials

At one point or another, everyone has been in a room that doesn’t have any windows. In the digital age of flat-screen TVs and computers, there is no need to let light into a space. However, there are times to bring natural lighting into a room without windows – for example, when you’re trying to create mood lighting or just trying to cut down on the power bill. Here are some tips on how to…

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How To Choose The Right Light Fixtures For Your Home January 20, 2022 – Posted in: Home Lighting, Tutorials

Each room in your home should have its own individual personality. Factors such as the style of the home influence the decor of the home but your preference is equally important. Ever noticed how switching on the lights in a seemingly creepy house makes it appear less taunting? That’s the kind of effect that light has on our houses. If you are in the process of building or renovating your home, you need to know…

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How To Pick The Best Lighting For Your Computer Desk December 14, 2021 – Posted in: General Info, Office Lighting, Tutorials

Picking the best lighting for your computer desk can greatly improve your alertness and help you retain energy throughout the day. Experts estimate that 60 percent of PC users suffer from eye strain and other visual-related problems. These eye problems can be reduced or eliminated by effectively setting up your lights in your space. You can make your office workspace more usable by using the right lighting to reduce computer glare, shadows, optimize task lighting, and decrease excessively bright lights. Keli Fancher…

Lighting Color Temperature – Which One Is Right For You March 24, 2017 – Posted in: Lighting Information, Tutorials

Choosing a lighting fixture for your room is not as easy as putting whatever light bulb you have and to wherever you want to. A not so ideal lighting plan can make a room may look a little dull, a little too much or just look poorly . One of the factors to consider in making an effective lighting plan is the color temperature, especially for interior lighting. The color of the light you are going…

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How To Choose LED Kitchen Lighting August 11, 2016 – Posted in: Tutorials

Choosing the perfect light fixture is never easy. With all the different styles, designs, options and considerations, committing to a the perfect light fixture can be hard for even the most decisive person. Today we’ve compiled some tips on how to make the selection process easier. 1. Group The LED Light Fixtures Into Three Groups Name those groups “AAA, AA, A” or “Absolutely love, love, like” ….. got it? Now Cross out group A aka “like” .…

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Wiring Chart – Blue Brown Black White Green-Yellow – What Do They Mean? July 19, 2016 – Posted in: Tutorials

Many of our customers end up returning units because of improper installation. Whether it’s not reading the instructions or just messing the wiring up. Here is a simple chart we made to match up wires correctly. Look at the chart vertically to “create a match”. The most common confusion is brown and blue wires from companies like ours since we sell to multiple markets with universal voltage. Notice how wires can change from country to…