by Jason David | Mar 17, 2026 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Learning
A child born in Chicago or London in the early 2020s may never see the Milky Way. Skyglow from too much artificial light has erased what humans have observed for millennia—the stars, celestial objects, and the dark canvas of night. Light pollution is simply...
by Jason David | Mar 13, 2026 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs, LED Retrofit Blogs
You can convert any existing steel bollard into a fully functional solar-powered security light in under 30 minutes using a SECU solar bollard light retrofit kit. No trenching or rewiring is required. Remove the old bollard cap, slide the SECU sleeve inside, attach...
by Jason David | Mar 11, 2026 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Retrofit Blogs
Quick Answer: Are Fluorescent Lights Banned in 2026? Many U.S. states have banned the sale of fluorescent lamps, including T8, T12, and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), as part of mercury reduction and energy-efficiency laws. Most bans do not require immediate...
by Jason David | Mar 11, 2026 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog
For decades, industrial lighting was designed with a single goal: visibility. If a worker could see the labels on a pallet, the lighting was considered "adequate." But as we move into 2026, the industry is waking up to a critical scientific reality: standard lighting...
by Jason David | Mar 10, 2026 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED High Bay Blogs
Why Repairable High Bays Deliver the Best Long-Term ROI A failed $80+ driver shouldn’t force a $800 fixture replacement, but in most warehouses, it does.” In the early days of the LED transition, the selling point was simple: "Install it and forget it for 50,000...
by Jason David | Mar 10, 2026 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog
Recently, residents in Birmingham, UK, looked up to find their night sky transformed into a surreal, neon pink glow. While it looked like a scene from a sci-fi movie, the culprit was much more grounded: the intensive LED grow light rigs at Birmingham City’s St....
