|
|
|
|
Commercial lighting encompasses a lot of different types of lighting. From high bays to low bays, wall packs to flood lights, ceiling fixtures, garden fixtures, barn lights and more. Commercial lights cover all lighting fixtures and types that are used for anything other than residential lighting applications. Before delving into the market of commercial lighting, you should make sure you are aware of some of the common terms that are to be found there. Let's first talk about candlepower. Candlepower refers to the brightness of the light. It is a measure of brightness that is adjusted to the select sensitivity of the human eye. CRI stands for Color Rendering Index. This is an important factor that determines how surrounding colors will look when bathed in the light bulb's light. Light is the frequencies of radiation given off by the sun that we are able to pick up with our eyes. An example of radiation that we cannot see with our eyes is ultraviolet and infared radiation. The light bulb refers to the light source, which is contained within the shaped glass. The lamp is the light bulb and all of the hardware that assists with mounting, positioning and framing the light bulb. However, it should be noted that in some industries, the light bulb is referred to as a lamp, and the assembly that contains it is called a fixture. Lumens is a term that is often used but sometimes misunderstood. Let's talk about the human eye for a moment. The eye is more sensitive to some colors than it is to others. Lumens are a measurement of light, in which the amount of radiation that is present is taken into account and then adjusted to the human eye's selectiveness. A good example is having a room illuminated by an ultraviolet light. Because we cannot see ultraviolet rays, the lumens measurement would be zero. Fluorescent lighting is a very popular choice in commercial lighting, because they are incredibly efficient. So while they may be a little more expensive to initially purchase, they make up for the added expense by saving on energy: they use around 80 lumens per watt, which is a big difference from incandescent lights, which often use only 10 to 12 lumens per watt. Better still, fluorescent commercial lighting can have a lifespan of up to 30,000 hours. This number has doubled since only fifteen years ago! While these are definite advantages, some of the disadvantages to using this type of commercial lighting include the large size of the bulbs and lamps, and the higher cost of this type of lighting. About the Author: Kimberly Green is an indoor garden enthusiast offering her insight in to all she knows regarding commercial lighting.
 It has often been said that the right kind of lighting has the potential to raise property values, and in general enhance living spaces and office aesthetics. Thanks to the continuous evolving and revolution of style and function, residential lighting can be beautiful and something to admire while still remaining functional and cost effective. You'll easily find many different styles of residential lights to meet your design needs. Grow lights on the other hand, are not so much about being pleasing to the eye, as they are more geared towards being a functional form of lighting. A grow light is used to promote growth in a plant by emitting the same electromagnetic spectrum that photosynthesis needs to take place. There are many different types of grow lights available, with each giving off certain colors, spectrums, temperatures and light waves. Grow lighting is desired by those who are interested in growing plants because they give off the same daytime rays, tones and color temperatures that natural sunlight does. You can pick the right grow light for your growing needs by looking over a color rendering index and choosing the appropriate solution. Then there is commercial lighting. Commercial lighting blends contemporary style with the need to provide appropriate lighting in a functional manner. You'll find commerical lights in use in just about any non-residential setting you can think of. These settings include stadiums, stores, outdoor arenas and even the streets and roads that are lined with street lights. Commercial lighting solutions are available based on form, function, energy savings and cost effectiveness. Mix and match commercial lighting options for the desired result and attributes. All of these types of lighting -- residential lights, commercial lights, grow lights -- can be used as an application to make living more enjoyable and more functional. Without lighting, we'd have a pretty hard time of it once the sun set. If you would like to shop for these types of lighting, any hardware store or discount retailer will have their own selection of them. But for the greatest overall selection and best prices, look to the internet as your source. Many websites, such as accessdiscounts.us, have a large selection of lighting solutions available. About the Author: Sam Brown is a personal shopper, avid gardener and home improvement specialist with tips and solutions for residential lighting, grow lights, and commercial lighting solutions.
 Many people find that their biggest challenge to have a successful indoor garden is their location. If you live in an area – or a building, for that matter, that doesn't receive an abundant amount of light, you may feel it is impossible to garden indoors successfully. Never fear, where there is a will, there is a way! For growing herbs indoors, it seems that fluorescent lighting is probably the best bet. There are other types of lighting systems that include; high-intensity discharge and incandescent lighting. However, if you live in a small area and plan on a garden that is not too large, you will want to use grow lights that do not take up too much room but also do an excellent job in giving the seedlings a good start. One of the advantages of using fluorescent grow lights is that they release less heat making it a safer method. One important piece of information, initially, it is best to place your seedlings in a warm place. Most people choose to start their herb garden in a room that is usually warm. A laundry room is a good room to use. If you don’t have a laundry room, use the room of the house that receives the most sun. Even if you don’t receive direct sunlight in that particular room, if the sun beats down on a certain part of your house or apartment, that room should be the warmest room in your living spaced. When the seeds sprout you gradually increase the amount of light they get. This method works best; at least it has in my experience. Fluorescent lighting is ideal for small gardening projects. The light given off from fluorescent bulbs can be as much as three times the intensity of incandescent lighting. It may take some trial and error on your part, to determine how to use grow lights to their best advantage. As with anything, having a good plan before you purchase them and exploring all the possibilities they offer is the best idea. To find the appropriate grow lights for herb garden seedlings, you need to know that a successful basic herb garden, or any gardening project for that matter, should receive anywhere from around 1500 to 3000 lumens per square feet. If you start your garden indoors, you won’t have the advantage of the naturally high lumens put out directly by the sun. Once you know how to use grow lights, the rest of the process is easy and lots of fun. Knowing the herbs you want to grow, planting the seeds, and preparing for an abundant supply of fresh herbs throughout the year is definitely rewarding.
 Bracing for another year of modest economic growth, businesses across the country are seeking to improve their profits through the reduction of operating costs. According to the U.S. Government's Energy Star website, lighting accounts for 25 to 50% of a business' energy costs. It is estimated that even a 10% reduction in energy costs for an average full-time retail business can boost net profit margins by as much as 1.55%. The use of modern lighting technology not only ensures energy efficiency, but also improves employee productivity and increases retail sales. Businesses can achieve significant energy savings by replacing their traditional incandescent lighting with compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). Incandescent bulbs, which employ the same technology as the very first light bulbs invented in the 19th century, remain the most common type of lighting to this day. However they are also very inefficient, consuming far more electricity than CFLs do, and actually generating more heat than light. Compact fluorescent lamps utilize modern technology and are highly recommended by the EPA for use in place of incandescents. They work well in most lighting applications and are easily substituted in standard incandescent bulb screw-in fixtures. By comparison CFLs are very energy efficient, generating minimal heat while using up to 75% less energy than comparable incandescents, while lasting ten times longer. This translates to a $30 savings over the life of a single CFL bulb. Businesses can also lower energy costs by updating their lighting systems to include dimmers or motion and daylight sensors, which work by turning off or dimming light fixtures when not needed. AccessDiscounts.com is dedicated to helping businesses improve profitability. The company's online store features a comprehensive selection of high quality, energy-efficient, USA-made commercial lighting solutions at the lowest possible discount prices, with additional discounts applied to orders over $999. Access Discounts is also committed to customer service: its lighting specialists are available by phone to consult and offer recommendations to help customers achieve energy-efficiency. About Access Discounts AccessDiscounts.com provides a wide selection of grow lights, home lighting and commercial lighting of the highest quality. Leveraging the close relationships developed with top lighting manufacturers, Access Discounts is able to provide the very best in lighting solutions at affordable prices. As a leading supplier of lighting fixtures for horticultural lighting, indoor and outdoor lighting, Access Discounts strives to bring quality lighting to customers nationwide. Founded in 2002 with headquarters in Milpitas, Calif., AccessDiscounts.com offers lights, lighting fixtures and accessories for residential, commercial and horticulture lighting needs. (1888PressRelease) January 20, 2010 - Milpitas, Calif.
AccessDiscounts.com, a leading supplier of grow lights, home lighting and commercial lighting, is celebrating the start of the Spring gardening season by offering storewide savings on its entire selection of grow light systems, bulbs and accessories. The online retailer is a complete shopping solution for all gardeners, from beginner to advanced. Thanks to increasingly energy-efficient, “greener” lighting solutions, gardening is moving indoors at an unprecedented rate. Indoor gardening continues its rise in popularity due to its numerous advantages over outdoor growing, and not just to those living in harsh climates or small spaces. An indoor garden helps create a cleaner environment by absorbing hydrocarbons and airborne chemicals and allergens, all while releasing oxygen. And now the clinically proven therapeutic effects of gardening as an activity can be enjoyed any time of day, year-round. Meanwhile the organic gardening boom of the last decade, fueled by growing interest in nutrition and overall health along with concerns about environment, has only further broadened the scope and possibility of indoor growing as more people each year decide to indulge their inner green thumbs. Arguably the greatest application of grow lighting is its usefulness in hydroponic gardening, which is increasingly preferred to conventional soil-based gardening due to the its superior water-efficiency and higher, more stable yields. The controlled environment of a hydroponic garden results in far fewer problems with disease and pests, and the adaptability of the method makes gardening possible in all manner of small, indoor spaces. AccessDiscounts.com has been a leading supplier for growers and gardeners since its establishment in 2002, offering a top-to-bottom inventory of grow lights, fixtures, bulbs and accessories. “We’re proud to be an indispensable resource for growers of all levels, from recreational to commercial, anyone who wants to join the growing community of indoor growers, really.” says the company’s spokesperson Christina Roush. Among AccessDiscounts’ most popular items are its complete grow light systems. Touted by the retailer as the finest available, the 100% American-made systems come in a wide variety of types, from fluorescent and LED-based lighting kits suited to smaller gardens, to higher-powered metal-halide and high-pressure sodium-based systems for larger, higher yield gardens. AccessDiscounts.com also boasts an complete inventory of parts and accessories related to grow lighting- fixtures, grow light ballasts, grow light bulbs, replacement capacitors and more, all backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. About Access Discounts AccessDiscounts.com provides a wide selection of grow lights, home lighting and commercial lighting of the highest quality. Leveraging the close relationships developed with top lighting manufacturers, Access Discounts is able to provide the very best in lighting solutions at affordable prices. As a leading supplier of lighting fixtures for horticultural lighting, indoor and outdoor lighting, Access Discounts strives to bring quality lighting to customers nationwide. Founded in 2002 with headquarters in Milpitas, Calif., AccessDiscounts.com offers lights, lighting fixtures and accessories for residential, commercial and horticulture lighting needs.
Press Release Distribution By PressReleasePoint
|
|
|
|
Subscribe in a reader
