LED Blog
Cash in with LEDs!
The biggest known downfall to LEDs is the startup cost- it is spoken about in many blogs, on web pages, and through conversation that the cost to convert to them can quickly add up! We, as a small business, strive to keep our prices competitive, but depending on the amount of area you are lighting sometimes the pricey upfront cost is just inevitable. Our main solution to this is telling our customers to contact their local power company or Co-op and ask about what energy-savings rebates are available to you before you decide to make a purchase. Due to the fact...
A quick run through of the lights we offer
Sometimes when you sell a product or do a certain job for a while you get a certain understanding of things that you think everyone else knows, but a lot of times people come to us with no knowledge of LED lighting- and that's ok, that's what we're here for! I thought I would do a quick overview of all the 4' indoor lighting we offer to help customers better understand how they can be best implemented. 4' lights We offer 4 different styles of 4' lights: The fluorescent replacement, The T8 Integrated LED light, The Double Row Integrated LED, and...
LED Use in Cold Temperatures
Seamlessly Switching to LED: Lumen Transition and Color Temperatures
The other day my dad and I were talking about the concerns he had if he were to switch his work building over to LEDs. The two main questions he had were: "How do the lumens translate from fluorescent to LED", and "Which color temperatures would I need to create different atmospheres throughout the building"? These are both very good and very common questions! Lumen translation from fluorescent to LED When we talk to our customers about switching from their current fluorescent or halogen fixtures, they first need to ask themselves if their goal is to maintain the same amount...
Fluorescent vs. LED?
Welcome to our blog! Here you'll get to learn about our products, our values, tips and tricks with LED lighting, and a little bit about my husband and I! Our first post is going to cover a common question we are asked- what's the difference between fluorescent and LED lighting, and how do I know which one to install in my home, business, shop, garage, etc? First, we'll start with the breakdown of the physical differences between fluorescent bulbs and LED bulbs. Some of you may know this already, but it's always a good refresher to know what's in your...