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Neal from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/286670/high-bay-lighting-for-indoor-warehouses-and-school-and-church-gymnasiums.htm Contractors installing high bay lights in warehouses and factories can find a wide range of fixture manufacture and lamping options through RLLD Commercial Lighting We are a virtual lighting agency operating nationwide holding multiple representative relationships with major American light fixture manufacturers Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:17:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/286670/high-bay-lighting-for-indoor-warehouses-and-school-and-church-gymnasiums.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/286665/recessed-commercial-electric-lights.htm Enhanced illumination contributes to a more positive and focused work environment in the office It helps improve employee morale, and it contributes to increased productivity which can be vital to recession proofing a business Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:10:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/286665/recessed-commercial-electric-lights.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/286660/commercial-pendant-lighting-for-retail-stores-restaurants-buildings-country-clubs-more.htm Commercial pendant lights give you a broad spectrum of interior design options to pass on to your clients Pendant lights are used creatively throughout a number of commercial environments and are available in both low voltage and high voltage options Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:06:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/286660/commercial-pendant-lighting-for-retail-stores-restaurants-buildings-country-clubs-more.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/286654/pulse-start-metal-halide-hid-lighting-fixtures.htm Pulse-start metal halide lamps, fixtures, and ballasts are well worth the initially higher front end costs they present to both you and to your clients The improved efficiency and performance generates a superior light source and reduces energy costs that translate down the line to a return on investment Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:59:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/286654/pulse-start-metal-halide-hid-lighting-fixtures.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/284757/hid-high-intensity-discharge-lights.htm Because of new laws banning incandescent and mercury vapor lights, HID lights have become a necessity, not just an option Energy conservation is another motivating factor in the push toward HID light sources Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:31:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/284757/hid-high-intensity-discharge-lights.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/284705/outdoor-accent-lighting-fixtures-accessories-dealer.htm Outdoor accent lights can magnify any structure or exterior landscape element with supplemental white light or subtle shades of primary colors Outdoor accent lighting fixtures are often much smaller and less obtrusive than standard site lights, and most are low voltage fixtures intended to remain on throughout the night without costing your client a fortune in electrical usage Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:38:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/284705/outdoor-accent-lighting-fixtures-accessories-dealer.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/284703/low-bay-light-fixtures-accessories.htm Low bay light fixtures are primarily used in commercial environment that require superior color rendering and minimum glare Low bay light fixtures are typically installed in ceilings measuring 20 feet in height or less Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:26:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/284703/low-bay-light-fixtures-accessories.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/281628/metal-halide-high-bay-lighting.htm Metal halide high bay lighting consistently remains the most popular form of high bay lighting in factories, warehouses, gymnasiums, public halls, transportation stations, and hangars This isn't surprising when we remember that metal halide high bays were originally designed specifically for the task of providing bright white, general lighting in industrial areas where... Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:07:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/281628/metal-halide-high-bay-lighting.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/275496/industrial-fluorescent-lighting.htm Recent laws have been passed that require all incandescent lights to be replaced by 2010 Because of this, industrial fluorescent lights are going to play a major role in future lighting design for factories, warehouses, and office parks in need of new architectural area lighting systems Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:30:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/275496/industrial-fluorescent-lighting.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/269340/dark-sky-lighting-regulations.htm Dark sky regulations have been created throughout the nation to improve the overall quality of lighting while at the same time controlling its quantity Dark sky laws are intended to minimize glare and obtrusive natural light that often finds its way into homes and neighboring businesses Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:21:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/269340/dark-sky-lighting-regulations.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/269314/outdoor-commercial-lighting-systems.htm Commercial lighting systems are often much more complicated than they appear at face value A significant number of factors influence the selection of equipment, placement of fixtures, and levels of illumination appropriate to structures, terrain, and activity Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:56:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/269314/outdoor-commercial-lighting-systems.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/269307/commercial-vandal-proof-ceiling-mounted-light-fixtures.htm In areas where accidental impact or deliberate criminal mischief can shatter overhead lights, commercial vandal proof ceiling mount lighting fixtures offer a form of lighting whose higher impact and scratch resistance makes them extremely difficult to break, dislodge, or tamper with Vandal proof, ceiling mount light fixtures offer schools, public buildings, shopping malls,... Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:35:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/269307/commercial-vandal-proof-ceiling-mounted-light-fixtures.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/268479/industrial-commercial-exterior-wall-pack-outdoor-lighting-fixtures.htm Wall packs are compact, commercial lights that mount on the side of the wall of a building A wall pack is made of cast aluminum housing, a ballast compartment, a chamber that contains the lamp, and a glass refractor lens that distributes illumination Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:07:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/268479/industrial-commercial-exterior-wall-pack-outdoor-lighting-fixtures.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/268478/wall-mounted-lighting-fixtures-commercial-area-security-accent-area-lighting-wallpack-lights.htm Wall mounted lights perform three important functions integral to effective outdoor commercial lighting First, they create general lighting for pedestrian around buildings and outdoor structures Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:04:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/268478/wall-mounted-lighting-fixtures-commercial-area-security-accent-area-lighting-wallpack-lights.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/268443/overview-of-commercial-light-pole-installation-for-parking-lots-streets-roadway-lighting-fixtures.htm Commercial light pole installation is a systematic process that flows from the conceptual and the general to the systematic and precise This process is similar to a flowchart, with each segment depending on the segment before it, and each following segment resting on the foundation of the preceding segment Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:51:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/268443/overview-of-commercial-light-pole-installation-for-parking-lots-streets-roadway-lighting-fixtures.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/268435/decorative-lighting-commercial-outdoor-decorative-roadway-street-light-poles-fixtures.htm Decorative lighting works on two different levels In terms of lighting itself, it helps add a sense of dimension to a building and its surrounding landscape Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:06:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/268435/decorative-lighting-commercial-outdoor-decorative-roadway-street-light-poles-fixtures.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/261600/church-parish-hall-lighting-project.htm Our client was a Catholic church in Louisiana that had an adjoining parish hall The hall was used for a variety of church activities, chief among which was bingo on Tuesday nights Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:14:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/261600/church-parish-hall-lighting-project.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/261590/commercial-lighting-supply.htm RLLD Commercial Lighting offers a comprehensive selection of indoor and outdoor commercial lighting supplies to contractors, builders, architects, and designers All of our lighting fixtures and accessories are made exclusively in the United States by established and reputable manufacturers Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:04:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/261590/commercial-lighting-supply.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/260871/case-study-exterior-commercial-lighting-project-for-tucson-convenience-store.htm The client was a convenience store in Tucson, AZ that needed exterior commercial lighting for visibility, parking, and security The parking lot of the convenience store required lighting in three separate places--immediately in front of the store, and to the left of the store on the side of the property Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:04:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/260871/case-study-exterior-commercial-lighting-project-for-tucson-convenience-store.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/260869/hotel-conference-room-lighting-project.htm Our client was a large hotel on the East Coast looking to completely replace the existing lighting system in one of their conference rooms The conference room had recently been renovated creating a clean, open space that could be setup for a variety of functions Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:57:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/260869/hotel-conference-room-lighting-project.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/260868/office-lighting.htm Office lighting plays a very important role in morale and motivation People tend to associate light with positive energy and activity, and they tend to be very alert and enthusiastic in a well-lit office environment Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:50:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/260868/office-lighting.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/260846/compact-fluorescent-lights.htm Compact fluorescent lamps are designed to replace incandescent lamps and reduce the carbon footprint of a building Most are capable of retrofitting into existing light fixtures formerly occupied by incandescent bulbs, making it necessary only to buy the lamp and save on the cost of replacement fixtures Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:22:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/260846/compact-fluorescent-lights.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/260845/case-study-florida-beach-resorts-volleyball-court-lighting-fixture-system-project.htm Our client was a resort in Florida Near the resort clubhouse, and not too far from the beach, was a volleyball court surrounded by stadium bleachers Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:14:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/260845/case-study-florida-beach-resorts-volleyball-court-lighting-fixture-system-project.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/260352/commercial-indoor-lighting.htm Almost every client you consult for is going to be concerned about the recession and is going to want reassurance that the lights they buy today will last a long time to come and will help them either save money, make money, or both If you can prepare a proposal in advance that quantifies specific channels of ROI, you can give yourself a competitive advantage over almost any... Sat, 03 Jan 2009 10:22:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/260352/commercial-indoor-lighting.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/260348/exterior-architectural-lighting-products-supplies-photometric-lighting-design-services.htm Exterior architectural lighting must compliment natural and architectural aesthetics with luminaires whose fixture designs reflect the geometric themes and subtle nuances of surrounding structures and landscapes These luminaires must also operate with optimal efficiency and provide the same level of quality that purely functional site lighting fixtures and general lamping... Sat, 03 Jan 2009 10:05:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/260348/exterior-architectural-lighting-products-supplies-photometric-lighting-design-services.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/258123/commercial-sign-lights-for-building-exteriors.htm Many contractors, sole proprietor lighting design consultants, and do it yourself landscapers often fail to include sign lights in their commercial lighting systems Many times this is because they misperceive them as an unnecessary expense Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:22:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/258123/commercial-sign-lights-for-building-exteriors.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/258119/wall-packs-outdoor-commercial-hid-metal-halide-wall-pack-lighting-fixtures.htm The best way to determine the type and number of wall packs your client is going to need is to have RLLD Commercial Lighting conduct a detailed photometric analysis of your client's facility We have invested heavily in some of the world's most advanced lighting design software that will enable us to calculate the necessary foot-candle density around the building, the lumens... Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:56:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/258119/wall-packs-outdoor-commercial-hid-metal-halide-wall-pack-lighting-fixtures.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/256944/architectural-lighting-design.htm To stay on top of today's increasingly regulated and competitive marketplace of architectural lighting design, you must focus on service beyond customer service This may sound like an odd thing to say if you are a contractor who takes pride in exceeding client expectations and relies on customer service to win bids Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:41:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/256944/architectural-lighting-design.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/256942/commercial-interior-lighting.htm Interior lighting often defines the quality of a commercial environment Office space very often depends on the quality of interior lighting to create an ergonomic and motivated workspace that will contribute to higher production and profit margins Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:27:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/256942/commercial-interior-lighting.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/256941/commercial-electric-lights.htm Commercial Electric Lighting fixtures can either be high intensity discharge lights for parking, landscape, and security lighting, or they can be architectural building that minimize power consumption and highly the most important features of buildings without overpowering the aesthetic with too much visible equipment Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:21:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/256941/commercial-electric-lights.htm