LED Blog

We get asked all the time, "Why should I buy from you instead of getting them at [Insert Big-Box Store/Massive Online Company Name Here]"?  My first answer to this is going to be what any small business owner is going to say "You see those shoes on my child's feet?  You helped pay for them".  Supporting small businesses is so much more personable and hits more to home because you are directly helping to support that family's livelihood.  This is the reason we try to treat our customers with the best service possible.  Not to mention if you have an issue...

 One of the most commonly asked questions and misconceptions is color temperature.  To this day, we still get questions about it and what it really is.  I had posted a blog post a few years ago on the topic and thought I would readdress it and throw out some knowledge on the subject. So what is color temperature? Color Temperature (in lamens terms) basically breaks down to how harsh the light is going to be to the human eye.  There are different looks to color temperature (quite obviously), and it is measured in Kelvin; If someone says their light is...

In 2018, Petersen Parts is very excited to unveil a few changes to our business.   -We are updating our website.  We are most excited about this change as there will be a calculator where you can input your building or area size and we will recommend a type of light and a number of lights based on what type of building it is.  This is still being built and is expected early 2018. -We will have new product pictures and the new website will include pictures sent to us from customers (and our own buildings) to give you a better...

The holidays can be difficult when it comes to gift-giving, so we've compiled a list of things for everyone on your list based on our customer favorites!  For The Farmer Farmers can be difficult to shop for (since half of my family are farmers, I can completely relate).  Usually, if there's something they would like they buy it right when they need it.  Regardless, here are a few items we recommend that they can benefit from: -The T8 Integrated LED or the Double Row Integrated LED If they have a shop or a workspace, these are great.  It really only takes...

   These days everyone is talking about how to save the environment: recycle more, use less water, energy-efficient appliances, the list could really go on and on.  Here are a few ways you can have your cake and eat it too- i.e save money on your electric bill, and help the environment.  No toxic chemicals LEDs, as most know, don't contain any harmful chemicals such as mercury or gases.  This in itself makes them not only less dangerous if one breaks, but also very easy to recycle.   Longer light life LEDs last much longer than traditional lights (fluorescents, metal halides,...