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Why Choosing LED Lighting Makes Sense When Building a Dream Home, House Addition, or Remodeling

When actually building your dream home, the addition you’ve always wanted, or remodeling the home you love into the home you’ve dreamed of, there’s always a tension. It’s the tension between desire and budget. You want to incorporate the best, most advanced, longest-lasting material available, but the project has to remain on budget. There is one area, however, in which the most advanced, efficient, and longest-lasting technology is also the most financially sound choice—LED lighting. When incorporating LED technology into your project, the only tension you’ll face is whether to use the T5 or T8 LED tube lighting in your new garage.

Lighting for the House, Garage, and Outbuildings

 


Speaking of lighting in the new garage: One of the reasons for the popularity of LED lighting technology is its versatility. The individual light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that produce the light are extremely small. That allows LED lights to be engineered as bulbs, tubes, spotlights, streetlights, and virtually any other illumination media necessary. They’re also extremely heat- and cold-resistant, making them favorites for illumination of fridges, freezers, and electronic devices that get hot. That translates to terrific indoor and outdoor performance. For lighting your garage, rather than the flickering, oft-uncomfortable light of fluorescent tubes, you can get more efficient, longer-lasting light from LED T8 4ft tubes.

Financial Benefits

Likely the chief financial benefit of LED lighting is the cumulative savings from smaller electric bills. LEDs are considerably more efficient than any of the other available lighting technologies. Exponentially more efficient than some of them. That efficiency results in less power used for the same amount of light produced, hence a lower power bill. LED lights also last many times longer than the other available lighting systems. That translates into money you’re not spending on new bulbs and time you’re not spending changing them.

Environmental Benefits

It seems rare to encounter a modern technology that’s more convenient, saves you money, and is better for the environment. LED lighting, however, fits the bill. That energy-efficient bulb or tube is lowering your electric bill by burning less fossil fuel, and thereby reducing your carbon footprint. LED lights lasting longer also reduces the frequency with which you’re replacing them. That means fewer bulbs or tube sending up in landfills, and packaging that’s not joining them there. Additionally, LED bulbs are virtually the only lighting technology that’s entirely recyclable in many places and, unlike some other lighting technologies, they contain no mercury.

Additional Benefits of LEDs

Then there are the benefits of using LEDs beyond versatility, finances, and the environment. For instance, many LED producers and distributors have WiFi-enabled bulbs and outlets, allowing them to be controlled with third-party apps. They can be turned on and off, monitored, dimmed, scheduled, and put on a timer from pretty much anywhere. That greater energy efficiency also manifests as less energy produced as heat—LEDs producing almost none of it—which makes them safe for use around insulation and other flammable material. Plus, unlike a number of other lighting technologies, LED lighting doesn’t fade the paint or fabrics it illuminates.

About Hyperikon

In 2010, the founders of Hyperikon had a “light bulb” moment. They decided to provide businesses and consumers with consistent, reliable access to LED lighting innovations, delivered with impeccable service. Their objective was further realized in 2014 when Hyperikon launched online, offering nearly 3 million customers over 250 LED lighting products. They have a comprehensive lighting catalog including offerings such as commercial-grade LED tube lights 4ft, all backed by that founding zeal for innovation and unmatched customer service. Today, Hyperikon proudly holds a number of U.S. patents and more than 700 certifications and qualifications.

Find out why the brightest choice you can make for our environment, for energy efficiency, and your bottom line is Hyperikon, at Hyperikon.com

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Lighting Tips for Building and Outfitting a Work Shed

There are the repairers and restorers, the woodworkers, and the artists. There are amateur carpenters, mechanics, metal-workers, engineers, and a world of other hobbyists, builders, and tinkerers. For any of them, their workshop is a sanctuary. But sometimes their hobbies and projects can outgrow the spare room or basement workspace that had served as the workshop. When it’s time to build a dedicated work shed, it’s essential to plan for enough light to work by. Whether it’s through windows, skylights, LED tube lights, or some combination of them, ensure your workspace isn’t botched by bad lighting.

 


Shed vs. Work Shed

A shed and a work shed are different structures for different purposes. A work shed is an outbuilding, or sometimes an attached, isolated space, meant to serve as a workshop. A shed, on the other hand, is normally just for storage. The optimal workshop requires bright, focused lighting, and electrical outlets for power tools, fans, heaters, and other devices. That functionality makes it distinct from a basic shed, a common space for storage that doesn’t require power.

Natural Lighting and LED Lighting

The particulars of your artistic or handy projects will determine the size, design, and other functional details of the work shed. Your local weather should also be taken into account. However large or small, spare or furnished, bare or insulated it is, though, the work shed should have all the light it can. The best way to maximize that light is with a combination of natural sunlight and electric LED lighting. You can incorporate both windows and skylights according to your taste and needs. For instance, if your area gets a lot of snow, consider a cupola with windows as a skylight. That way it won’t be blocked by snow in the winter. For electric light to illuminate the workspace, consider a T5 LED bulb shop light fixture.

Why LED Lighting Makes Sense for a Work Shed

With the advances made in LED lighting technology, it makes sense for virtually any application nowadays but is perfect for something like a work shed. For instance, LED illumination is by far the most efficient lighting technology available. That means it provides more light with less energy than incandescent bulbs, fluorescents and CFL bulbs, halogen lights, and sodium-vapor lamps. That’s a great feature for lightening your carbon footprint and saving some of the additional power expense work sheds can generate. Less power drain is also a lifesaver if the work shed is hooked up to a generator or a solar energy system. LEDs also produce bright, clear light perfect for illuminating detail work and the tubes and bulbs last many times longer than other lighting technologies.

About Hyperikon

In 2010, the founders of Hyperikon had a “light bulb” moment. They decided to provide businesses and consumers with consistent, reliable access to LED lighting innovations, delivered with impeccable service. Their objective was further realized in 2014 when Hyperikon launched online, offering nearly 3 million customers over 250 LED lighting products. They have a comprehensive lighting catalog including offerings such as commercial-grade LED tube lights 4ft, all backed by that founding zeal for innovation and unmatched customer service. Today, Hyperikon proudly holds a number of U.S. patents and more than 700 certifications and qualifications.

Find out why the brightest choice you can make for our environment, for energy efficiency, and your bottom line is Hyperikon, at Hyperikon.com

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4 Reasons to Replace Your Convenience Store Lights with LED Tube Lights

For decades, fluorescent tubes were the go-to lighting choice for convenience stores (c-stores) due to their longer life and lower operating cost compared to traditional incandescent bulbs. There are some drawbacks to fluorescents, however, and as a business owner reducing cost has to be weighed against customer satisfaction. Thankfully, recent innovations in lighting technology have provided c-store owners with a more efficient option that customers tend to prefer—LED tube lighting. Consider the following four reasons why you should replace your fluorescent tube lights with LED tubes.

 


LED Tubes are More Efficient and Have Longer Lifespans

C-stores tend to have extended hours, and they’re often open 24-hours. That means your lights are virtually never off, making lifespan and efficiency exceedingly important. For instance, a T5 LED bulb—a 4 foot tube—such as the T5/T8 LED Tube Light 4ftfrom LED provider Hyperikon, offers the same high-output performance of comparable fluorescent tubes. Plus, LEDs are 59% more energy efficient than fluorescents.

Additionally, that same T5/T8 LED replacement tube is rated for up to 45,000 operating hours or 1,875 full days of use. With a lifespan that long, over years of use, LED bulbs save c-store owners a huge amount of energy and money. Up to 45,000 hours of continuous use can also save a great deal of money in averted maintenance and replacement costs alone.

LED Tubes Are More Versatile

With fluorescent tubes, you get one color range and brightness, and that’s it. The quality of fluorescent light is also not widely popular. It tends to wash color out, along with a reputation for flickering in a distracting way, and to take a while to “warm up.” LED lights, however, provide more options and less frustration.

For example, a Hyperikon T8 LED tube can come in four different “color temperature” options. The option for selecting different color temperature options allows store customization, selecting the best color temperature for the store section and product selection. More pleasant colors can provide a better customer experience.

LED Tubes Can Handle the Cold

If you have a beer cave or other cold walk-in section, a vapor-proof LED tube is a must. In addition to being longer-lived and considerably more efficient than fluorescent lights, LED lighting is far more resistant to cold than fluorescents. LED tubes can also come in much more durable materials such as polycarbonate shells. Additionally, LEDs are perfect for an eco-conscious business. Along with reducing your business’s carbon footprint by saving so much energy with LEDs, they are mercury-free.

It’s Easy to Replace Your Existing Lights

Even if you are seriously considering replacing your fluorescent troffer setup with LEDs, the prospect of hiring an electrician (or of doing it yourself) might be stopping you from committing. Fortunately, LED tube lights from some of the best LED lighting providers are incredibly easy to install and can often be installed quite quickly. While general electrical knowledge is important for any lighting work, installing some LED tubes requires nothing more than swapping them out with your fluorescents. Not all LED products are easy to install, so make sure to check and make sure the company you’re purchasing from stands out with easy installation product design and knowledgeable customer service.

About Hyperikon

Founded in 2010, Hyperikon is a premier online source for efficient and easy-to-install LED lighting solutions. The company specializes in producing sustainable products using innovative technology to help you save on energy bills, all while enjoying better light. They offer a wide variety of products for both commercial and residential uses, including LED spotlight bulbs, LED T8 4ft, LED street lights, LED recessed lighting, and much more. They provide warranties on their LED lights, and their customer support staff is always ready to assist. Whether you are looking for a partner for your commercial lighting needs or are working on a DIY project in your home, Hyperikon is the source for all of your LED lighting needs.

Shop their entire range of LED lighting solutions at Hyperikon.com

 

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How to Incorporate LED Lights Inside Your Grocery Store

Lighting is an essential aspect of any store or business regardless of what you’re selling. It not only helps customers see the products for sale and navigate the store with ease, but your lighting could also be your best (not to mention the most cost-effective) sales tool. In grocery stores, the lighting matters even more as you want the food to look appetizing to customers, and there’s more to it than just having bright LED tube lights throughout the store.

 



Let’s take a look at a few ways to incorporate LED lighting inside and outside your grocery store for maximum effect.

Make Produce Look Its Best

When buying fruits and vegetables, customers care more about their appearance than perhaps any other product in the store. Whether they’re serving a fruit platter at their upcoming party or picking up berries for their morning smoothies, since fruit and many veggies are often served fresh and at their best, they need to look the part.

Bad lighting can ruin a customer’s impression but with premium LED lights in the right color and installed in the right location, you can make sure your produce looks its best. In general, since you want to promote the natural beauty of your produce, choosing lights that possess “warm” colors toward the amber end of the spectrum is best. Lights 3000K and below look “warmer,” or more amber in color, making them easier on the eyes with less glare. They’re better for highlighting all of the colors of the produce section and look less clinical.

At the Meat Counter

For red meat, LED lights around 2500K, such as an LED T8 4ft bulb, makes the color really pop. If there is one section other than produce in which avoiding any lighting that will give the product a drab, gray look is essential, it’s the meat counter. For the seafood section, with all of the white, blue, and silver of the fish and other selections, brighter light is a must.

If lights are producing too much heat, they can cause a health risk for meat, even while the meat is refrigerated. Choosing LED lights mounted at a fair distance from the product provides optimal lighting for presentation but doesn’t risk producing heat that can shorten the shelf life of meat. Fluorescent lighting, while not as hot as incandescents, still produces more heat than LED lighting, which make LEDs the best option for safety as well as looks.

LEDs Are a Must for the Refrigerated Section

If you have a walk-in cold section like a beer cave or a freezer for cold storage, LED lighting is a must. LED lights are both considerably more efficient than fluorescents, and they are far more resistant to more extreme temperatures, including cold. For walk-in freezers and refrigerated sections, particularly those that get heavier traffic, look for specialty vapor-proof LED fixtures that are more resistant to water and ice. Additionally, the fact that LEDs produce far less heat than the alternatives saves you money on temperature control, making your business more energy efficient.

About Hyperikon

Founded in 2010, Hyperikon is a premier online source for efficient and easy-to-install LED lighting solutions. The company specializes in producing sustainable products using innovative technology to help you save on energy bills, all while enjoying better light. They offer a wide variety of products for both commercial and residential uses, including LED spotlight bulbs, LED tube lights 4 ft, LED street lights, LED recessed lighting, and much more. They provide warranties on their LED lights, and their customer support staff is always ready to assist. Whether you are looking for a partner for your commercial lighting needs or are working on a DIY project in your home, Hyperikon is the source for all of your LED lighting needs.

Shop their entire range of LED lighting solutions at Hyperikon.com

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How to Convince Your Commercial Customers That Indoor LED Lights Are Worth the Investment

Winning new contracts with large commercial facilities like manufacturing businesses, warehouses, and even office buildings can be the bread and butter for commercial electricians. With so many lighting fixtures and bulbs to install, just one years-long project can help keep a company in business.
One way that commercial electricians can improve their services is by offering and installing LED lighting products. However, it’s no secret that outfitting an entire building with LED lights as opposed to less energy-efficient lighting options typically comes with a higher up-front investment, which might give some clients sticker shock. But in the end, upgrading or OEM-installing LED bulbs and fixtures can help your clients in a variety of ways, and it might be easier than you think to convince them to make the investment.

Better Energy Efficiency

One of the premier advantages of going with LED lights over other types is that they use less energy, which is not only good for the planet but is also good for your client’s balance sheet as well. Depending on the size of the building and how many lights are installed, switching to LED lighting can save companies anywhere from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands. So, the more LED lights that you install, the more that they will save, as each individual bulb or tube's savings combines with all of the others. This is especially evident in large manufacturing facilities utilizing a great number of LED high bay lights.

Beyond the savings they’ll see on their electric bills, by switching to LED lights, your clients are also likely eligible for a host of rebates, tax credits, and tax incentives. These can help to cut costs in a variety of ways. Also, LED lights are known to have longer working lives than older, less energy-efficient lighting options, so your clients can save on maintenance costs too.

Better Light = Better Work

While some people might view every light bulb or tube as the same—thinking that as long as it produces light, it's doing its job—this isn’t at all correct. Switching to LED lighting offers a number of benefits. For one, LED lighting looks better than harsh, bluish, fluorescent lights. When you consider how long workers spend under the same lights every day, it becomes clear how bad lighting can impact their productivity, mood, and health in the long run.

Simply replacing fluorescent lights with a plug and play LED tube light can do wonders in reducing eye strain and headaches, improving productivity, and increasing operational efficiency. And in areas where physical labor takes place, better light makes for a safer work environment for everyone. Let your clients know about this benefit, and they'll start to imagine how improved productivity could benefit their business.

Lights Backed with a Warranty

Everyone wants to know that those they do business with stand behind their work, so a guarantee is often a must to get the final push to secure their business. Make sure that you shop with a trusted LED lighting provider that offers an unbeatable guarantee, that way you’ll be protected from early burnouts and other malfunctions should they occur. Hyperikon, for example, provides an unlimited five-year warranty on all of their products, which you can offer as your own warranty. If anything ever goes wrong with a Hyperikon bulb or tube you install, get in touch with them—they won’t leave you in the dark.

About Hyperikon

Since their founding in 2010, Hyperikon has established their place in the industry as a premier LED lighting provider. For both commercial and residential lighting, Hyperikon focuses on innovation, sustainability, and ease of use to ensure the best customer experience possible. Since the beginning, Hyperikon has placed a premium on helping every business and customer improve their power efficiency, contributing to greener world and a lower power bill. Check their website for offers on LED bulbs, LED tubes, LED wall pack fixtures, LED street lights, LED barn lights, and LED lighting solutions for every home and business’s needs. Hyperikon proudly holds a great number of U.S. patents and their products feature more than 700 certifications and qualifications.

Find out exactly how bright, warm, efficient, and long-lasting LED lighting is with Hyperikon, at Hyperikon.com

 

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What to Look for in Your LED Lighting Provider

So, you’ve decided that it’s time to go the LED lighting route for the building you manage. It’s a wise choice, as LED lighting solutions are far more efficient, brighter, and offer a variety of distinctive benefits over other lighting options. Now that you’ve decided the type of lighting you’re installing, the next hardest choice is determining the provider you’ll spend your money on.
For many, it's easy to assume that all LED manufacturers are the same, but when investing a significant sum in outfitting an entire office building with LED tube lights, where you spend your money matters. Here’s what you need to look for as you shop around for an LED lighting provider to do business with.

Efficiency, Innovation, and Selection

One of the differentiating factors of LED lighting that separates it from traditional lighting types is the efficiency that it brings. Not only do LED bulbs and tubes provide a higher quality of light, but LED lighting can also save business owners and homeowners money on their electricity costs. In commercial applications in particular, where you can have dozens of lights lining the ceilings of a warehouse, retail space, or shop, owners can experience significant savings over the lifespan of their LED lights.

You want to make sure that your LED lighting supplier backs their products with certifications that practically guarantee the new LED lights will serve as efficient lighting solutions that will last and therefore generate savings over time. You also want to make sure that they offer an extensive selection of LED lighting solutions that will perfectly fit your space, needs, and elevate the lighting experience. You may not be able to light every area with the same bulb or tube type, so assortment and selection are crucial.

Support When You Need It

Let’s say that you have LED flood light bulbs installed outside of your office to provide bright, efficient security lighting when needed, and one day the bulb burns out way before the rated lifetime. Or, what if you’re a homeowner and want to go the DIY route but can’t find any online information about installing a new fixture—what do you do?

If you purchase from a trusted LED lighting supplier, they'll do more than take your money and send you LED lights. The best will offer you a variety of resources to help you install and troubleshoot your bulbs. Whether it’s the guides they feature on their website or their live support staff you can call up, always choose a lighting provider that is there for you when you need them most.

An Unbeatable Warranty

Finally, you want to make sure that your LED lighting provider backs all of their products and believes in their efficiency by offering a practically unbeatable warranty. An unlimited five-year warranty, although not the industry standard, should be, and if you're looking at a supplier that doesn't offer one, you might want to consider shopping elsewhere. Companies like Hyperikon, for example, stand behind their innovation, efficiency, and certifications by providing an unlimited five-year warranty on all of their products. That means should the light burn out, they'll have your back and won't leave you in the dark.

About Hyperikon

Since their founding in 2010, Hyperikon has established their place in the industry as a premier LED lighting provider. For both commercial and residential lighting, Hyperikon focuses on innovation, sustainability, and ease of use to ensure the best customer experience possible. Since the beginning, Hyperikon has placed a premium on helping every business and customer improve their power efficiency, contributing to greener world and a lower power bill. Check their website for offers on LED bulbs, LED tubes, LED recessed lighting, LED street lights, LED barn lights, and LED lighting solutions for every home and business’s needs. Hyperikon proudly holds a great number of U.S. patents and their products feature more than 700 certifications and qualifications.

Find out exactly how bright, warm, efficient, and long-lasting LED lighting is with Hyperikon, at Hyperikon.com

 

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Upgrade the Interior of Your Home with LED Recessed Lighting

When designing the interior décor of a home, many people are particular about every detail from the paint color to certain features like a fireplace, the furniture, and the art on the walls. While these aspects of interior design are often among the most standout features that guests notice when coming to visit, without the proper lighting, they won’t stand out as well as they could.
One option that many homeowners are becoming increasingly attracted to is recessed lighting. Whether you’re going through renovations or building your new home, here are a few reasons why so many people prefer recessed lighting, along with some things to consider when choosing and placing them.

Lighting Is Décor

Just as pictures on the wall and sculptures on the end tables are attractive to look at, the right lighting can bring an entire room together and function as a valuable piece of interior décor. Starting with the mindset that lighting is a focal point will help you when it comes to choosing the right lights and placing them strategically throughout the room. Recessed lighting in particular can be used to accent certain features and provide visual texture, while the lights themselves can be hidden underneath or behind furniture, as well as recessed into walls and ceilings.

There are almost endless options when it comes to where and how you place your recessed lighting fixtures, so thinking strategically and thoughtfully is crucial. Whether you're going for undercabinet lighting or a few recessed lights placed strategically above your prized art pieces, when selected wisely, your lighting can create the focal point of the room.

Consider Spacing and Placement

Recessed lighting can be both decorative and functional depending on your placement. For example, when placed under a cabinet in the kitchen, it can serve not only to open up the kitchen, but also to help in meal preparation. Moving into the living room, retrofit recessed lighting fixtures are attractive options that can help the room seem bigger as they eliminate fixtures that hang or lamps on the floor that you'd otherwise use to illuminate the space. If your space has lower ceilings, then recessed lighting should be a priority in your renovation or build for this reason alone.

Use Advanced LED Solutions

Just as commercial offices are installing a T8 LED tube in place of every energy-hogging, harsh fluorescent tube to help ease workers’ eyes, going the LED lighting route for your recessed lighting at home is almost a must at this point. Not only do LED lights use far less energy than their traditional variants, but the light they produce is also often gentler on the eyes.

As an added bonus, LED bulbs are available in different temperatures and colors so you can mix and match depending on the mood that you’re after. With energy savings that translate into costs savings along with longer lifespans, you really can’t go wrong with LED lighting for your recessed lighting project at home.

About Hyperikon

Since their founding in 2010, Hyperikon has established their place in the industry as a premier LED lighting provider. For both commercial and residential lighting, Hyperikon focuses on innovation, sustainability, and ease of use to ensure the best customer experience possible. Since the beginning, Hyperikon has placed a premium on helping every business and customer improve their power efficiency, contributing to greener world and a lower power bill. Check their website for offers on LED bulbs, LED tubes, LED recessed lighting, LED street lights, LED outdoor flood lights, and LED lighting solutions for every home and business’s needs. Hyperikon proudly holds a great number of U.S. patents and their products feature more than 700 certifications and qualifications.

Find out exactly how bright, warm, efficient, and long-lasting LED lighting is with Hyperikon, at Hyperikon.com

 

 

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How Your Business Can Benefit From Using LED Lighting to Illuminate Outdoor Commercial Spaces

As popular and common as the use of LED lights has become, there’s also an LED lighting prejudice that needs to be acknowledged: LED technology as an indoor lighting option. It’s not that the effectiveness of LED bulbs and fixtures for outdoor lighting has gone unnoticed by any means, but more that the technology’s initial popularity indoors may be more widely known. This will almost inevitably shift as contractors and electricians (and homeowners) become informed of the many advantages of using LED lights outdoors.
The Benefits of LED Lighting

LED technology offers a host of benefits, particularly in comparison to other lighting options. For example, LED lights are far more energy-efficient than incandescent lights, halogen lamps, fluorescent tubes, and CFL bulbs, as well as metal-halide lamps, including sodium-vapor arc lamps (most streetlights). Basically, LED lighting is more energy-efficient than any other traditional commercial lighting source.

LED lighting also lasts longer than any other traditional lighting options—many times longer in most cases. And they’re hardier than any of the light technologies requiring a thin glass shell. Additionally, the small size of the LEDs means they’re a more versatile option for lighting in places otherwise very difficult to illuminate.

Entrance and Doorway Lighting

In addition to the aforementioned benefits, LED lighting is also incredibly temperature resistant. (It’s why they’re a popular choice for freezers, refrigerators, and other environments that can heat up or cool down quite a bit.) This makes them a great option for shedding light on a business’s entrance or doorway in places that get very hot in the summer and cold in the winter. An LED downlight is perfect for lighting up any entrance or a covered, recessed doorway.

Another one of the ways in which LED lighting surpasses other earlier lighting technologies is the superiority of its color rendering. The versatility of light-emitting diodes means that when combined they can produce a very “full spectrum” quality of light, one that’s whiter, brighter, and “warmer” than many other lighting sources. This feature of LED lighting means much more helpful, functional light illuminates doorways and entrances for employees and customers arriving or leaving in the dark.

Parking Lot and Approach Lighting

For decades, in parking lots, streetlights, and pretty much any other outdoor areas, lighting was primarily delegated to sodium-vapor lamps. It made sense at the time, being an inexpensive mechanism for shedding light over a great deal of space. However, the monochromatic light shed by sodium-vapor arc lamps is one of the least “warm” of any lighting technology. It’s a light that tends to wash everything out to black and white and can take a while to “warm up.”

LED parking lot lights, on the other hand, require no warm-up period, feature some of the brightest and warmest light and color rendering available, and last considerably longer than sodium-vapor lights. Considering the hassle of replacing a parking lot light or streetlight, the long lifespan of LED lighting alone makes selecting them for your outdoor commercial property lighting well worth it.

About Hyperikon

Since their founding in 2010, Hyperikon has established their place in the industry as a premier LED lighting provider. For both commercial and residential lighting, Hyperikon focuses on innovation, sustainability, and ease of use to ensure the best customer experience possible. Since the beginning, Hyperikon has placed a premium on helping every business and customer improve their power efficiency, contributing to greener world and a lower power bill. Check their website for offers on LED bulbs, LED bulbs, LED recessed lighting, LED street lights, LED tube lighting, and LED lighting solutions for every home and business’s needs. Hyperikon proudly holds a great number of U.S. patents and their products feature more than 700 certifications and qualifications.

Find out exactly how bright, warm, efficient, and long-lasting LED lighting is with Hyperikon, at Hyperikon.com

 

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Lighting, Sleep, and Health: How LEDs Can Help

One of the conditions the human body evolved to need and expect is sunlight. Unsurprisingly, spending so much of our time indoors and out of the sun can have potentially negative impacts on our health, physical and mental. Spending time in the sun, on the other hand (with sunscreen mindfully applied), has a multitude of potential health benefits. Unfortunately, knowing that doesn’t do a whole lot of good for the millions of people who need to work, happen to work indoors, and therefore don’t really have any choice in the matter. Thankfully, there are ways to reduce the harm caused by a lack of sunlight.
Fluorescent Light Issues

Lacking sunlight in general is a frustrating ailment for many who work indoors. One of the often cited factors contributing to unpleasant working conditions is fluorescent lighting. The light is considered “cold,” the illumination can seem flat and wash things out, and fluorescent lights can buzz and flicker in a way that gives some people headaches (particularly those with light sensitivity).

LED lights can at least mitigate some of the issues around indoor lighting. LED bulbs and tubes can produce a kind of light that is very close to the spectrum of natural daylight. While this doesn’t come with the direct benefits of real sunlight, it’s possible some of the disliked factors of fluorescent lights could be mitigated by replacing fluorescent tubes with LED tubes.

Circadian Rhythm and the Spectrum

One of the major ill-effects noted by a lack of sunlight is a lack of sleep. Fluorescent light is not the fuller-spectrum natural light the body relies on. And missing out on that spectrum of light can interrupt the body’s natural circadian rhythm, which in turn can negatively impact sleep patterns. In fact, some research has even found that people who worked under artificial lighting slept 46 fewer minutes a night on average than those who were exposed to natural, fuller-spectrum light during the workday. Missing out on sleep is bad enough on its own, but sleep deprivation can also be accompanied by a number of additional problems. Getting enough sleep is very important for maintaining overall health.

One of the major contributing factors to interruptions in a natural sleep schedule is blue light. During the day it’s best to be exposed to light that’s close to natural blue light emitted by the sun. In the evening, however, blue light keeps us awake and stops us from sleeping. LED lights can not only reproduce the sun’s natural blue light more accurately than any other type of lighting, but some can also be automated to change color temperature and remove blue light in the evenings, benefitting everyone’s sleep schedule.

SAD and the Light Spectrum

Among the most common and well-known apparent consequences of too little fuller-spectrum light is seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. SAD is a condition in which someone experiences depression during the fall and winter. It’s generally accepted that one of the major causes of SAD is the decline in the amount of natural light someone is exposed to when the days shorten during the fall and winter seasons.

That’s why one of the frontline treatments for SAD is light therapy. Light therapy generally involves the use of a “lightbox,” a device that emits bright, white, full-spectrum light of 10,000 lux or more. Light boxes often use LED technology to as closely resemble natural sunlight as possible. Considering the use of LED lighting in therapy for seasonal affective disorder, it isn’t a large leap of logic to assume that replacing traditional inefficient fluorescent lighting with LED spotlight bulbs could have considerably positive results in terms of mood, sleep quality, and productivity.

About Hyperikon

Since their founding in 2010, Hyperikon has established their place in the industry as a premier LED lighting provider. For both commercial and residential lighting, Hyperikon focuses on innovation, sustainability, and ease of use to ensure the best customer experience possible. Since the beginning, Hyperikon has placed a premium on helping every business and customer improve their power efficiency, contributing to greener world and a lower power bill. Check their website for offers on LED bulbs, LED tubes, LED recessed lighting, LED street lights, and LED lighting solutions for every home and business’s needs. Hyperikon proudly holds a great number of U.S. patents and their products feature more than 700 certifications and qualifications.

Find out exactly how bright, warm, efficient, and long-lasting LED lighting is with Hyperikon, at Hyperikon.com

 

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Why LED Lighting for New Commercial Properties (and Lighting Upgrades) Makes Sense

A contractor sharing a clear, focused, responsible, forward-thinking working philosophy and vision can (and always should) trump a lower bid. Adding dynamic elements to your pitch or your business’s value statement should certainly include details like using LED lights rather than the less efficient options such as incandescents or fluorescents inside, and sodium-vapor arc lighting outside. Since LED lighting is considerably more energy-efficient than many of the traditional lighting technologies, choosing LED products is both greener and will save the client money on power bills.

Longer Lasting, Less Labor

In addition to the practical savings offered by LED lighting’s superior efficiency, there are other useful benefits. For one, LED lights last far longer than the earlier lighting technologies. When every LED light, from flood light bulbs to T5 or T8 LED tubes, lasts exponentially longer than the alternatives, the client is saving money on every bulb or tube that doesn’t have to be replaced. Longer-lasting bulbs also mean lower labor costs, or less time the client has to dedicate to changing them.

A Better Quality of Light

LED illumination also distinguishes itself with the quality of light it produces. Indoors, fluorescent tubes have never been particularly popular for the sort of light they produce. Fluorescent light is generally regarded as “colder” and some say that it interferes with their sleep cycles. Fluorescents can also buzz and flicker in a distracting way that for some can cause headaches. Outside, arc lighting—sodium-vapor lamps being the most common—are likewise infamous for producing “cold” monochromatic light that tends to wash everything out to black and white.

LED lighting, on the other hand, emits light on a narrow range of wavelengths, which along with reducing energy waste (by reducing non-visible emissions), gives them exceptional color control. This means that individual LEDs can be combined to produce cleaner, white light across a fuller, more natural feeling spectrum than other lights. This control over wavelengths means that LEDs can be customized to produce a specific color, or broad-spectrum white light that imitates daylight.

Hardier Outdoor Lighting

A customizable spectrum of light makes LED lighting preferable as an outdoor light source for more than its warmth. For instance, the fuller white light spectrum of an LED motion sensor light bulb means that anything illuminated by it can be better seen and recognized. That contributes to its effectiveness as a security measure.

LED technology, on top of its other benefits, is incredibly resistant to natural temperature extremes. Its resistance to heat and cold is why LED lighting is so popular for illuminating electronic devices that can generate a good deal of heat as well as cold such as freezers and refrigerators. It also ensures that an outdoor LED light can handle whatever summer or winter throws at it.

About Hyperikon

Since their founding in 2010, Hyperikon has established their place in the industry as a premier LED lighting provider. For both commercial and residential lighting, Hyperikon focuses on innovation, sustainability, and ease of use to ensure the best customer experience possible. Since the beginning, Hyperikon has placed a premium on helping every business and customer improve their power efficiency, contributing to greener world and a lower power bill. Check their website for offers on LED bulbs, including an LED bulb for floodlight illumination, LED tubes, LED recessed lighting, LED street lights, and LED lighting solutions for every home and business’s needs. Hyperikon proudly holds a great number of U.S. patents and their products feature more than 700 certifications and qualifications.

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Why Contractors Should Choose LED Lighting for Commercial and Residential Properties, Inside and Out

For building or lighting contractors, whether they’re planning or implementing the lighting infrastructure of a commercial or residential project, there are some options that are increasingly standing out as superior. A good example of that is LED lighting. It’s hard to find a single category in which LED technology doesn’t… outshine the other lighting technologies. It’s not often that an innovation is good for business, good for the contractor and for the client, good for the pocketbook, and good for the environment, but LED lighting is all of those things. The following covers just a few of the reasons contractors should choose LED lighting for commercial and residential properties, inside and out.

Indoor LED Lighting

Fluorescent lights were more energy efficient, lasted longer, produced less heat, and were relatively inexpensive back in the day. Now, exactly the same can be said for the advantages of LED lighting over fluorescents. Plus, LEDs don’t need time to warm up and produce a much “warmer” quality of light. The average T8 LED tube, for example, is also far sturdier than its fluorescent counterpart and there’s no flickering. For properties being upgraded or renovated in which fluorescent troffers are already in place, it’s often as simple as switching the existing tubes out for LEDs. For home lighting, there are LED alternatives to virtually all traditional illumination (and then some), including LED light bulbs, downlights, ceiling fixtures, vanity lights, and more.

Outdoor LED Lighting

In addition to their other advantages, LEDs are particularly resistant to the effects of heat and cold, which is obviously an advantage in areas dealing with extreme summer or winter weather. As with indoor lighting, the technology has advanced sufficiently enough that there just aren’t really any earlier outdoor lighting options that can’t be found in more efficient, longer-lasting LED. An example of that improvement is an LED security light. They produce a superior color rendition, making for a very white light that displays colors very distinctly. That means everything illuminated by them stands out sharply, which is what security lighting should do.

LED Lighting Selling Points for Clients

It does a contractor no harm to stand out as someone looped into industry innovation and forward-thinking but who is still practical, with a pragmatic concern for their client’s pocketbook. An incorporation of LED lighting into a project fits the bill. As mentioned, LEDs are considerably more energy efficient than the alternatives. That means both savings for the client for the entire lifespan of the LED solution and for the Earth as well. And that their lifespan is far longer, often exponentially longer, than other lighting options means one will be buying and installing far fewer LED tube lights than they would fluorescents.

LED Lighting Benefits for Contractors

All of that is good news for clients but LEDs hold a number of practical advantages for contractors too. One example is hardiness. As light-emitting diodes don’t require a filament or gas sealed in a glass shell to produce light, they’re made of far sturdier materials than incandescent bulbs or fluorescent tubes. That makes transporting and installing LED lights less of a hassle while also decreasing the risk of shattered lights resulting in a loss of money or injuries. Additionally, these diodes also require far less space than other light sources, resulting in far greater versatility of placement in smaller, tighter spaces that couldn’t accommodate a larger, more traditional bulb.

About Hyperikon

Founded in 2010, Hyperikon is an industry-leading manufacturer of LED lighting for a variety of commercial and residential uses. They focus on innovation and sustainability in their products with a superior customer experience to match. It all began with the founders selling LED lights to local businesses, and that focus on helping businesses save money and improve operational efficiency remains to this day. On Hyperikon’s website, you can find an LED bulb for practically any application including their retrofit LED tubes, LED barn lights, LED recessed lighting products, and more. Hyperikon is proud to hold numerous U.S. patents, and their products feature over 700 certifications and qualifications.

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The Best LED Lighting Solutions for Illuminating Large Outdoor Spaces

Both commercial and residential properties face some practical issues when it comes to large, unlit spaces on the property. Big stretches of dark real estate can be a security concern, an inconvenience for either customers or residents, and it can also create a number of pragmatic safety concerns. Lighting those spaces, however, can also present some practical issues. Everyone wants outdoor areas lit as affordably as possible, which can be challenging when a lot of light is required. Additionally, since the lighting structure tends to be up higher, light source replacement is often more involved than changing out your average light bulb. Thankfully, there’s a solution to virtually all of those issues: LED lighting.
LED Flood Lights

Flood lights are a classic response to illuminating lots of ground outdoors. LED flood light bulbs are at least as effective as earlier lighting technologies while offering a number of improvements. For instance, replacing a 75W bulb with an LED alternative like a 12W PAR30 LED Dimmable Bulb from LED provider Hyperikon can cut power use and the power bill by as much as 84%, with an operating life expectancy of 45,000 hours (or 21 years).

LED Security Lights

For either home or commercial properties on which the priority is security lighting rather than the consistent illumination of a parking lot or landscaping feature, it’s no surprise that the best option is security lighting. LED security lights offer the same economy of energy use and a resultantly lower power bill, like other LED options. And, in addition to their efficiency and longevity benefits, motion sensors ensure that LED security lights are only activated when they need to be.

LED Barn Lights

For similarly efficient, long-lasting illumination of outdoor areas like garage doors, sheds, outbuildings, workshops, or actual barns, you can’t beat LED barn lights. They’re particularly well-suited to replace the more expensive, less efficient metal halide (like sodium vapor) lights, halogens, and fluorescents. For optimal smart-lighting efficiency, choose a photocell-equipped model for dusk-till-dawn luminosity.

LED Corn Lights

Corn lights are a cylindrical assembly of diode-studded LEDs surrounding a metal structure. They’re referred to as “corn lights” because the multiple diodes studding the LEDs are numerous enough to resemble kernels of corn on the cob. That many diodes result in an incredibly effective light source. LED corn lights are perfect replacements for older sodium vapor and other metal halide streetlights, shining as much or even more light while providing energy and power bill savings and an impressively long lifespan. Plus, they light up instantly—which means no more waiting for the light to “warm up.”

LED Shoebox Pole Light

An LED shoebox pole light is one of the most impressive providers of outdoor lighting available. A 5700K outdoor shoebox post light fixture features incredible performance, offering an amazing 133 lumens/watt. That means unbeatable illumination for street lighting, parking lots, storage and high-security areas, driveways, and anything else outdoors that could benefit from a lot of light. And like the other LED technologies featured here, they consume a fraction of the energy their predecessors did, feature an unmatchable lifespan, and some models are also photocell-optimized for dusk-till-dawn efficiency.

About Hyperikon

Founded in 2010, Hyperikon is an industry-leading manufacturer of LED lighting for a variety of commercial and residential uses. They focus on innovation and sustainability in their products with a superior customer experience to match. It all began with the founders selling LED lights to local businesses, and that focus on helping businesses save money and improve operational efficiency remains to this day. On Hyperikon’s website, you can find an LED bulb for practically any application including their retrofit LED tubes, LED barn lights, LED recessed lighting products, and more. Hyperikon is proud to hold numerous U.S. patents, and their products feature over 700 certifications and qualifications.

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Efficient Indoor LED Lighting Strategies When Lots of Space Requires Lots of Light

Whether you’re a contractor building a new property, a business or property manager, or a homeowner, the cost- and energy-efficient illumination of large spaces indoors can be a tricky proposition. In addition to the variety of lighting fixtures, styles, and applications, there are a handful of lighting technologies to choose between. Fortunately, regarding the best technology, the choice is simple.
LED lighting is far more efficient, less expensive to run, hardier, far longer lasting, and generally greener than all of the other existing lighting methods. And LED technology has advanced sufficiently as lighting options range from single LED tubes and bulbs to entire stand-alone lighting fixtures. As for which LED fixtures will work best for specific indoor lighting situations, hopefully the following suggestions can help shed some light on the matter.

Replacing Fluorescent Lighting

When first introduced, fluorescents offered a distinct efficiency and lifespan advantage over their predecessors. However, their light tends to be “cold,” fluorescents can take a while to warm up to full lighting, and they’re prone to flickering. By comparison, LED tube lighting is warmer, far more efficient, and lasts considerably longer. LED tubes and bulbs also light up instantly, don’t flicker, and use less energy to provide better light. Additionally, if the troffers are already in place, switching over to compatible LED tubes is an easy way to get much better light—and lots of it.

Shed or Outbuilding Lighting

There are a number of good options for producing a lot of light to cover a lot of space that’s used for utilitarian functions rather than entertaining. And for sheds and outbuildings, it’s likely that there’s not existing or sufficient lighting infrastructure (like fluorescent troffers) to which LED lights can be added. In these instances, shop lights are an efficient way to illuminate a work space, storage area, or otherwise light up an outbuilding. Additionally, LED shop lights are often linkable, providing the opportunity to spread a “daisy chain” of linked LED shop lights over a considerable area.

Bay Lighting

For shining a whole lot of light into a warehouse, workspace, or industrial setting, bay lights are hard to beat. Optimal for high-ceilinged workspaces, bay lights are high-output fixtures that produce thousands of lumens to ensure that a lot of real estate is provided with a great deal of bright, uniform lighting. LED bay lights, like every other type of LED light, are going to cost less to run, be sturdier to handle, and will last far longer than alternatives. For powerful bay lighting in a space where heavier bay light installation is impractical, consider finding a good LED UFO bay light.

Downlighting

For the illumination of large kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, and any other sizable living space (barring a very industrial taste in interior design), bay lighting and daisy-chained shop lights are not going to be the best solution. Living space luminosity is far better served by the LED downlight. LED downlights are smaller, generally recessed fixtures that provide the terrific light and lifespan, as well as the energy and monetary savings, of the other LED lighting options mentioned here, but are usually installed in an unobtrusive recessed seating five or six inches across. They are a classy and technologically superior way to provide your home with the light it deserves.

About Hyperikon

Founded in 2010, Hyperikon is an industry-leading manufacturer of LED lighting for a variety of commercial and residential uses. They focus on innovation and sustainability in their products with a superior customer experience to match. It all began with the founders selling LED lights to local businesses, and that focus on helping businesses save money and improve operational efficiency remains to this day. On Hyperikon’s website, you can find an LED bulb for practically any application including their retrofit LED tubes, LED barn lights, LED recessed lighting products, and more. Hyperikon is proud to hold numerous U.S. patents, and their products feature over 700 certifications and qualifications.

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Upgrade Your Garage Lighting Just in Time for Summer Projects

Summer is just around the corner and now is the time that the builders, tinkerers, and DIYers of the world shed their heavy jackets, open the garage door, and spend the entire weekend building. If you're one of those people, and always ready to dive into a project of some sort, here's one weekend project you might not have considered: upgrading your garage lighting to LED.

Here are some of the reasons to upgrade and reconfigure your lighting setup along with some easy-to-install and efficient products to try.

Better Light Means You Can Work Longer

The sun is out longer, but eventually, it has to set. If your workshop is lacking in the lighting department, you'd be amazed at what adding shop lights can do to brighten up even the darkest corners of your shop. No matter the size of your garage, you can find a ceiling light to either replace your existing energy-hogging bulbs or add to your lighting system with easy-to-install products.

In addition to the simple task of lighting up the space, LED lights are not as harsh as fluorescent tubes, and you can say goodbye to the flicker, buzz, hum, and heat of those bulbs too as LEDs run cleanly and provide a consistent light throughout their operating life, without having to warm up. If you didn't have to deal with the harsh, flickering light in your garage, how much longer could you work? If you're like most who have converted to LED, you'll never want to leave your workshop.

More Efficient Lighting Means Lower Energy Costs

Another reason that many DIYers are switching over to LED is because it helps them cut costs. As you’re spending more time in your workshop or garage enjoying the continuous bright light, you’ll also be saving money over the old bulbs you had installed.

The best part is that the more LED lights you have installed throughout the garage, the more that you’ll save on energy costs every month. What would you do with that extra cash? If you’re like most, it means more materials, better tools, and a reinvestment in your passion.

The savings don’t just stop in the garage either. Manufacturers like Hyperikon specialize in producing LED lighting for a variety of commercial and residential applications. For example, their LED spotlight bulbs look great in a recessed lighting setup inside the home, and you can pick up bulbs and tubes in other sizes to outfit your home with brighter, better light that saves on electric costs too.

Protect Your Equipment

Finally, with the new tools you were able to afford with your energy savings, you’ll likely want to protect them from intruders and theft. LED lights can be useful for this as well. It all starts on the exterior of your workshop or garage with outdoor flood lights with additional motion sensor technology. As opposed to your halogen bulb flood lights, LED flood lights provide an instant flood of light as soon as someone or something crosses the sensor’s path. While you should still use a lock to protect your valuables, a high-powered LED flood light is a crucial part of any outdoor security system.

About Hyperikon

Founded in 2010, Hyperikon is an industry-leading manufacturer of LED lighting for a variety of commercial and residential uses. They focus on innovation and sustainability in their products with a superior customer experience to match. It all began with the founders selling LED lights to local businesses, and that focus on helping businesses save money and improve operational efficiency remains to this day. On Hyperikon’s website, you can find an LED bulb for practically any application including their retrofit LED tubes, LED barn lights, LED high bay lights, LED recessed lighting products, and more. Hyperikon is proud to hold numerous U.S. patents, and their products feature over 700 certifications and qualifications.

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The Benefits of Motion Sensor LED Bulbs for Residential Uses

When you think of motion sensor lights, you probably think of big, bright floodlights outside of warehouses and industrial buildings. While motion sensors are handy for outside of commercial buildings, they also provide numerous benefits inside residential homes as well.

If you're curious about how outdoor motion sensor LED bulbs could benefit you and your family, here are a few reasons people across the nation are installing them.

Light On Demand

As the most obvious benefit, using an outdoor motion sensor light bulb helps you see without having to flip a switch, which can prove to be incredibly useful when you need to go out to the car to get something in the middle of the night. Motion sensor bulbs aren’t the only option for light on demand outside the home either, as dusk-to-dawn lights will power on when the sun sets and turn off the next morning, providing a consistent light source all night without needing to flip a switch.

Never Forget to Turn the Light Off

It might not seem like a big deal, but leaving the light on outside when you don’t need it or during the day when the light from the sun will suffice can cause a huge strain on your utility bills over time. This can be further influenced by the lighting methods you utilize and how many lights you have installed outside your home. Fortunately, with a motion sensor bulb, once you leave the area, the light will turn off until it’s activated again, helping to cut down on energy usage while still providing the light you need when you need it.

The best motion sensor lights will feature adjustable motion sensors, so you can set the sensitivity of the light as well as the duration it stays on after detecting motion. When you couple the motion sensor capability with LED, you have a highly energy-efficient and money-saving lighting solution that comes in handy when you need it the most.

Goodbye Stubbed Toes

If you’ve ever tripped over a garden hose or a lawn chair when running to grab something out of your car at night, then you know how dangerous navigating in the dark can be. With your outdoor motion sensor LED light, as soon as you cross its path, you’ll have the light you need to see clearly with the bright LED bulb covering a wider area with less energy usage when compared to other models.

Security

Finally, an LED floodlight indoor or outdoor solution can provide security and peace of mind. A motion sensor LED floodlight can help deter intruders by illuminating instantly and flooding the area with bright light. If an intruder comes near your home or attempts to enter it while you're away, this can be enough to dissuade them from going any further as it’ll make them think someone is home and will hopefully send them packing. In addition to locking your doors and windows and installing a security system, consider adding some motion sensor LED lights as well.

About Hyperikon

Founded in 2010, Hyperikon is an industry-leading manufacturer of LED lighting for a variety of commercial and residential uses. They focus on innovation and sustainability in their products with a superior customer experience to match. It all began with the founders selling LED lights to local businesses, and that focus on helping businesses save money and improve operational efficiency remains to this day. On Hyperikon’s website, you can find an LED bulb for practically any application including their retrofit LED tubes, LED barn lights, retrofit recessed lighting products, and more. Hyperikon is proud to hold numerous U.S. patents, and their products feature over 700 certifications and qualifications.

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Flood Lights or Spotlights? Which to Choose When Lighting an Outdoor Space

Whether you’re completing an outdoor lighting install for a client, your business, or your home, you have endless options in bulb types. The two that most people usually choose between, however, are flood light bulbs and spotlight bulbs for outdoor use. While they might seem similar, the difference in the beam type can ultimately impact their utility and the lighting experience.

If you’re stuck deciding between the two, here are some considerations to help you make the best choice for your project.

What’s Your Coverage Area?

One of the most important factors to consider is the area that you want your new lights to cover. Because flood lights and spotlights have different beam angles, they'll cover different spaces with flood lights casting light from 50 to 120 degrees and spotlights emitting a beam that's 45 degrees or less.

Determining your coverage area is relatively simple and is helpful as you order your lights and install them. A simple calculation to use: Beam Angle x Distance from Bulb x 0.018. So, for example, if you were looking at a flood light bulb with a wide beam of 110 degrees and you want to cover 30 feet with a single bulb, your coverage area would be 59.4 feet. With that information, you can accurately determine the number of lights to order ahead of time and install them accordingly to maximize their light.

What’s the Purpose?

How you're planning to use these outdoor lights should play a significant role as you choose the lights for your project. If you're lighting the exterior of a warehouse, for example, security is likely one of the primary purposes, and you'll want as much light as possible shining on a huge space. For this type of application, a flood light is the way to go.

On the other hand, if you're planning to illuminate a specific exterior feature in a yard or a mural, then a spotlight is the best choice. With a smaller beam angle, spotlights shine a more direct light, which is why most museums, botanical gardens, and retailers choose them to attract attention to a particular object or area.

Whichever You Choose, Go LED

Both lights are equally useful as long as you're using them for the right applications. However, whichever bulb type you choose, opting for LED is the way to go for several reasons. For starters, choosing an LED bulb for floodlight over a halogen bulb will save energy, which in turn will save you money. LEDs are much more energy efficient, using only a fraction of the wattage of similar bulbs, and they have an extended lifetime rating, which helps save on maintenance costs as well. LEDs also provide a cleaner light and output bright light instantly without needing to warm up, which is especially important if you’re using them for security purposes.

Finally, investing in LED lights for your outdoor lighting project can also save you time on installs as companies like Hyperikon offer easy-to-install retrofit solutions along with install guides that walk you through every step of the LED installation process.

About Hyperikon

Founded in 2010, Hyperikon is an industry-leading manufacturer of LED lighting for a variety of commercial and residential uses. They focus on innovation and sustainability in their products with a superior customer experience to match. It all began with the founders selling LED lights to local businesses, and that focus on helping businesses save money and improve operational efficiency remains to this day. On Hyperikon’s website, you can find an LED bulb for practically any application including their retrofit LED tubes, LED barn lights, LED recessed lighting products, and more. Hyperikon is proud to hold numerous U.S. patents, and their products feature over 700 certifications and qualifications.

Shop their entire selection of energy-efficient LED lighting options at Hyperikon.com

 

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