by Access Fixtures | Oct 4, 2013 | LED Bollard Light Projects, LED Parking Garage Projects, Our Recent Case Studies
A real estate developer called Access Fixtures with a dilemma. He needed to light the parking lot outside a small shopping center in an upscale community. He was scheduled to have parking lot lighting mounted on 16′ poles. At the last minute, the neighbors complained,...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 3, 2013 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Basketball Court Lighting Blogs, LED Lighting Blogs
A while ago, Access Fixtures initiated the introduction of a new outdoor LED basketball court lighting package. Since then, we have actively expanded this comprehensive line of sports lighting packages. This LED Basketball Court Lighting Package...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 1, 2013 | LED Tennis Court Lighting Projects, Our Recent Case Studies
Lighting Question: My tennis court is on a hill. One side is 4’ higher than the other because there is a 4 foot retaining wall. I prefer to not cut holes in the tennis court for poles or to trench for wires on the court. Can I place the poles outside of the fence and...
by Access Fixtures | Sep 25, 2013 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Basketball Court Lighting Blogs, LED Tennis Court Lighting Blogs
Lighting Question: I have a basketball half court on my tennis court. Can I turn on only some of the lights to play basketball? A typical tennis court lighting package for recreational or club level has three to four pairs of poles. Because you can only run a certain...
by Access Fixtures | Sep 10, 2013 | LED lighting News, LED Wall Pack News, News
WORCESTER, Mass., Sept. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Access Fixtures is now offering accurate calculations specifying the true metal halide equivalency of LED luminaires. For years customers knew which metal halide lamp wattage they required to meet the light levels they...
by Access Fixtures | Sep 6, 2013 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Tennis Court Lighting Blogs
Light pollution—or an excessive amount of artificial light in the environment—can cause a variety of issues. For humans, it obscures the view of stars in a night sky, disrupts sleep, and makes it difficult for motorists to drive. For other animals, it can alter their...
by Access Fixtures | Sep 5, 2013 | News
WORCESTER, Mass., Sept. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Access Fixtures is able to use photometric analysis software and expertise to design optimal lighting systems for indoor and outdoor applications. The software allows lighting specialists to analyze light distribution...
by Access Fixtures | Aug 22, 2013 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Bollard Light Blogs, LED Wildlife Lighting Blogs
During conservation efforts, every small step toward sustainability counts. One such step involves adopting turtle-safe lighting, which benefits these ancient reptiles and contributes to broader environmental preservation. Let’s delve into turtle-safe lighting,...
by Access Fixtures | Aug 15, 2013 | Halide Lighting Projects, LED Bollard Light Projects, Our Recent Case Studies
For St. Mary of the Annunciation’s 150th anniversary, the church, which was constructed in 1889, decided to create new landscaping around the building. The renovated landscaping called for eight Access Fixtures bollards to provide accent lighting and area lighting....
by Access Fixtures | Aug 9, 2013 | LED Tennis Court Lighting Projects, Our Recent Case Studies
Access Fixtures offers a variety of sports lighting, including tennis court lighting designed and tailored to fit custom tennis courts. Recently, Access Fixtures built a custom double tennis court package for a gated community on Key Colony Beach in the Florida Keys....
by Access Fixtures | Aug 6, 2013 | LED lighting News, News
WORCESTER, Mass., Aug. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Access Fixtures has expanded its extensive line of LED light fixtures to include updated LED garage lights and LED canopy lights that are true 150-watt metal halide equivalents. Garage lights are luminaires that are...
by Access Fixtures | Aug 5, 2013 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Wall Pack Blogs
Comparing traditional and AF new full cutoff LED wall pack Access Fixtures has elevated the adaptability of its extensive range of architectural LED wall packs with notable updates. This enhancement introduces a wider array of configurations coupled with...
by Access Fixtures | Aug 1, 2013 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Linear Fluorescent Lighting Blogs, LED T8 Tube Light Blogs
Access Fixtures sells T5 linear fluorescent lighting and LED flat panel lighting. We sell T8 replacement lamps, but do not sell LED tubes as replacements for T8 fixtures. Why? LED technology is advancing rapidly and has become the ideal solution for many applications...
by Access Fixtures | Jul 30, 2013 | LED lighting News, LED Wall Pack News, News
WORCESTER, Mass., July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Access Fixtures is introducing new LED wall packs that are true 150 watt and 250 watt metal halide equivalents. Now using LEDs and only 38 to 77 watts of energy, it is possible to achieve the same light output as 150 to...
by Access Fixtures | Jul 8, 2013 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog
When purchasing a light fixture, you’ll often find its CRI (Color Rendering Index) to help guide your decision. But if you’re not well-versed in lighting terminology, a CRI of 64 can be confusing. Rated between 1 and 100, the CRI of a light source measures its ability...
by Access Fixtures | Jun 11, 2013 | LED lighting News, LED Wall Pack News, News
WORCESTER, Mass., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Access Fixtures today announced the release of a new 77 watt LED wall pack that emits more light than a 250-watt metal halide wall pack, and uses 72% less electricity than the 250w MH wall pack. Additionally, the 77w LED...
by Access Fixtures | Jun 5, 2013 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Energy Saving Blogs, LED Linear Fluorescent Lighting Blogs
Why T12 Lighting is Inadvisable and Should Be Avoided The Evolution and Phasing Out of T12 Lighting: A Comprehensive Overview Like mercury vapor lamps, fluorescent T12 lamps have all but disappeared. T12 was once the most inexpensive alternative to incandescent...
by Access Fixtures | May 21, 2013 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog
Are you searching everywhere for a mercury vapor light? Unfortunately, you’re out of luck. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 prohibited the importing or manufacturing of mercury-vapor ballasts or luminaires after January 1, 2008. Mercury vapor lights are known for their...
