Lighting 101: Lumens & Wattage
The two most basic specifications average and knowledgeable consumers look for in lighting is how many lumens that light produces, and how much wattage it...
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CRI: Color Rendering Index Explained
The term CRI is a confusing subject to many everyday consumers, particularly when considering what type of light they need to best suit their application....
Spread Holiday Cheer with this Outdoor Gear
. . . ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the land, Spotlights were shining, no-slip grips in hand. Lightweight, yet rugged these...
Lighting 101: Color Temperature – What is the Kelvin Scale?
What is color temperature? Color temperature, is defined as “the temperature of an ideal black-body radiator that radiates light of a color comparable to that of the light source.”...
Lighting 101: LED vs Metal Halide & High Pressure Sodium
LED vs Metal Halide What are LEDs? Before we breakdown the contenders, let’s talk about the current reigning champion. For those who have yet...
Lighting 101: LED vs Incandescent
Benefits of LEDs LEDs have been on the market for a while, and it’s safe to say that most people already know what they are...
Lighting 101: LED vs Fluorescent
Benefits of LEDs LEDs are well known for the many benefits they provide. Most significantly, their extremely long lifespans (50,000 to 100,000 hours or more),...
ATEX and IECEx Explained
ATEX and IECEx ATEX or IECEx certified products are required in any environment that may or does contain explosive, or potentially explosive conditions. Although most...
IP vs NEMA Ratings
IP Ratings An IP rating, or “Ingress Protection” rating is an international standard used to define the level of protection of electrical enclosures against intrusion...
Trailers For All Environments
Hauling equipment to and from rugged work locations can beat up your trailers fast, causing your pockets to empty quickly from repairs and replacements. And...