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DLC 5.1 Just Went Required. What Does That Mean?

DLC 5.1 Just Went Required. What Does That Mean?

V5.1 is one of the two Solid-State Lighting Technical Requirements versions (V5.1 and V5.0, which were released in 2020). The version (V5.1) is designed to enhance the quality of high-performance, energy-efficient commercial lighting products in the market. Its other goal is to improve the controllability of the various lighting products. All this work is achieved by establishing and reporting standards and requirements for all DLC-listed products. DLC V5.1 continuously captures the advancements in lighting quality properties. These characteristics include discomfort, glare, color performance, and light distribution. It also helps realize user benefits and maximum energy savings by enhancing the control functionality of the available energy-efficient technology. 
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What Do You Want To Learn About LED Retrofit Lights?

What Do You Want To Learn About LED Retrofit Lights?

When someone identifies LED Retrofit lights as the most viable option for upgrading existing lighting at home or office, he/she will generally get a lot of questions in mind. Let us find the answer to some of these questions. 
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What is a Ballast and How Does It Differ from an LED Driver

What is a Ballast and How Does It Differ from an LED Driver

What is a Ballast and Why Do LEDs use a driver instead.

When light bulbs were a new invention, a device was placed within the bulbs.They were called ballasts and controlled electricity flow.  Today's LED fixtures and LED light bulbs use a driver to do the same thing, just at a much more precise level.
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LED Color Spectrum and Color Rendering Index (CRI) Guide

LED Color Spectrum and Color Rendering Index (CRI) Guide

CRI is defined as how a light source makes the color of an object appear to human eyes and how well subtle variations in color shades are revealed. It’s really how well a light bulb shows true colors. The Color Rendering Index (CRI) is a scale from 0 to 100 percent. It indicates how accurate a given light source is when it comes to rendering color when compared to a reference light source. The better color rendering ability depends on higher CRI.
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240V and 3-Wire LED Wiring Diagrams | Photocell & Ballast Bypass Explained

240V and 3-Wire LED Wiring Diagrams | Photocell & Ballast Bypass Explained

240 Volt 3 wire (split phase) Ballast Bypass Wiring or 240vac ballast bypass

So you are trying to change to LED Lights with 240volt but now you have 2 hot wires and a neutral/ground coming out of the building.   How does this even work?  Where is my return?   What do I connect to?   We have some answers for you. 

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What Are DLC Lights, and Why Should You Choose DLC Listed Lighting?

What Are DLC Lights, and Why Should You Choose DLC Listed Lighting?

DLC Lights

Have you heard of DLC lights and don’t know what is means? We are here to tell you more about DLC lights and why you should choose it.   Let’s take a closer look at DLC lights.

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LED Light Waterproof or IP Ratings Explained

LED Light Waterproof or IP Ratings Explained

Light Waterproof Ratings Explained.  Ingress Protection (or IP Ratings) Explained

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Corn Light Wiring Instructions with Ballast bypass diagrams

Corn Light Wiring Instructions with Ballast bypass diagrams

Corn Light Wiring Instructions with Ballast bypass diagrams

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LED Corn Light Bulbs - The Metal Halide LED Replacements!

LED Corn Light Bulbs - The Metal Halide LED Replacements!

Still buying metal halide bulbs?  Spending all that money on bubs, ballasts and energy bills.   Getting the ladder or even a scissor lift to change them?   Now is the time to go LED and its never been easier with LED Corn Bulbs.
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