Commercial Electric Lighting

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Commercial Electric Lighting

• Every business at some point in time will find
  the need to add or replace their lighting system.
  When it comes time for a new or updated system of
  commercial electric lighting, you will want to
  find lights that offer a combination of a low
  initial investment with the lowest operating
  costs possible. You will not, however, want to
  sacrifice brightness or functionality in areas
  where this could be an important safety factor,
  such as in warehouses or working areas. You can
  still find energy efficient commercial electric
  lighting that will be bright and reliant enough
  for any workplace application, no matter how
  large or small the space to be lit.

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• Energy efficiency is just one aspect of
  commercial HID electric lighting for which you
  need to look. Practical matters such as longevity
  of the bulbs and ease of bulb and ballast
  replacements should also be considered. A cheap
  fixture that is difficult to access and has
  pricey bulbs that only last a few weeks or a
  month or two will only cost you more in the long
  run. Instead, you should opt for the most energy
  efficient lights you can find for the task. They
  may cost slightly more, but their longer life and
  lower operating costs will quickly repay your
  investment.

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• Among the many options for commercial electric
  lighting are interior commercial fluorescent
  lights, which are most common in office
  buildings. The fixtures for fluorescent tube
  lights require a simple installation that can
  easily be done by a lay person. These are
  directional low voltage lights and will last for
  a long time since they use a very small amount of
  electricity compared to incandescents. Find a
  fixture for your lights that has a hatch for easy
  access to the bulbs and ballasts for quick
  replacements.

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• Other workplace lighting choices include those
  for larger warehouses. These could be commercial
  warehouse high bay lights for areas with ceilings
  of twenty feet or higher. If you need commercial
  electric lighting that is extremely bright, and
  your ceiling is less than twenty feet, consider
  low bay lighting. Bay lights are designed to
  illuminate the widest area possible from a single
  lamp. Most often commercial high and low bay
  light fixtures will use high intensity discharge
  (HID) bulbs which could be metal halide, mercury
  vapor, or high pressure sodium lamps. Many people
  often put fluorescent lights in high or low bay
  lights as well. All these bulbs have differing
  qualities, so you will need to take a look at
  your specific needs before choosing the right
  bulb for your lamps and lighting needs.

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• If you are uncertain about your commercial
  electric lighting choices, you could consult with
  an expert electrician who can guide you through
  the process. You might even be able to install
  the lighting yourself without having to pay for a
  contractor. This course should only be undertaken
  if you have worked with electricity before and
  you are installing low voltage lights. Otherwise,
  hire a professional. This can save you personal
  injury and damage to your place of work when you
  want to install your commercial electric lighting