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Why Can't I Use Any LED Bulb In An Enclosed Fixture?If you have ever reached over to turn off the light before going to bed and accidentally grazed your arm on a flaming hot incandescent light bulb, you’ll know it’s the stuff of (minor) nightmares. O…

Brighten up the dark, winter days with an energy-saving lighting project! Check out how Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein recently took advantage of incentives for an upgrade to the LED lighting in their gymnasium.LEDs and lighting controls pr…

If you are the proprietor of an industrial building, then you will know managing costs is no easy feat. Even when your product is selling or output is steady, your overheads can add up. Lighting is only one of many budget items which you need to bala…

Every industrial space has various lighting needs to meet every aspect of their operation. This means on both a macro and micro-level. While a room needs to be filled with light, there are many processes which need better visibility or more specific…

Safely running a welding shop requires many precautions. Industrial welding operations intensify this need, but even small welding shops need to consider various aspects to make business both profitable and safe. The welding process itself has very s…

No part of your business is going to be 100% efficient. You can never get out all that you put in. Yet striving for such efficiency is the goal of any good business. The benefits might seem obvious in terms of productivity and success, but how does t…

Whether you run a commercial aircraft hangar, have a small hangar for personal use or even work in a military run operation, lighting is imperative. Even small aircraft hangars will need high-bay lighting to meet all of its needs. These high-bay ceil…

If you are considering updating your current lighting to LED, it's probably because you have seen the lighting on the wall. The US Department of Energy has projected that 84% of the lighting market share will be overtaken by LED lighting by 2030. The…

Did you know that there are different ways to measure light output? It’s true! While many think that watts are the only form of measurement, this is simply not the case. In fact, the unit of measurement used depends on various factors. In the past, l…

Outdoor lighting needs to be durable. Even the most pleasant of climates will cause wearing of fixtures which can be difficult and expensive to replace. This fear of having to replace fixtures can cause understandable trepidation for businesses with…

In the home glare is annoying. It obscures the TV and gets in your eyes at the dinner table. In industrial settings, it can be dangerous and cost you money. Reducing glare is tricky because you need to maintain brightness and not sacrifice light qual…

Illumination is the main purpose of using light bulbs, but light is not the only energy consideration we need to make. In industrial settings, lighting can cumulatively create serious amounts of heat. In already high temperature working environments,…

We think of gymnasiums and sport centers as many different things. They are somewhere to get fit, somewhere to compete or, for some of us, somewhere to find an excuse not to go to. While we need to be careful of gym equipment, getting limber before e…

The rise of LED lighting has been due to various reasons. While the technology was being developed, prices made it practically difficult for many industries to convert their lighting systems. As availability grew, so did affordability. But with claim…

Like a stream of light itself, the market for LED lighting can fluctuate. When initially introduced, its limitations and expense prohibited its widespread use. With continued technological advancement, LED has turned into an affordable lighting optio…

UV lamps exist for various purposes. They can kill bacteria, accelerate plant growth and even sterilize surgical equipment. Such usefulness is due to its strength and light ray penetration. Unfortunately, the strength of UV light can be detrimental w…

Many industries require high temperature facilities to produce or process, creating various hazards out of necessity. While there will always be a certain amount of risk required for these industrial processes, this doesn't mean we can't work on ways…

All measurable energy is given a unit of measurement and light is no exception. For this reason, you would expect all type of lighting to be measured in the same way. While light output can be given the same unit of measurement, the type of lighting…

LED lighting has many benefits for indoor industrial settings. Outdoor lighting requirements and challenges are different, but this doesn't mean LED can't be just as useful in an al fresco environment. Here OEO shows you some of these specific b…

High bay lighting has different requirements than low bay light, but it is not as simple as brightness. Lighting an industrial space which is not only high-ceilinged, but also very wide, takes specific consideration. High pressure sodium bulbs have b…

When upgrading to LED lighting, commercial properties have various options. Not all these options will be available as it depends on both the nature of the existing light fixtures and the lighting requirements of the building. One of these options is…

Big box retailers, such as Walmart, Costco or Target, have many concerns when it comes to safety. As they cater to members of the public, not all the people within the spaces have the strict codes and training of professionals working in other commer…

There are various reasons why you will need to control the brightness of your LED bulbs. This is the same for residential as well as commercial and industrial properties, even if the considerations are on different scales. Here we share these reasons…

LED lighting means you can have your lights switched on for longer and use less energy for the privilege. This doesn't mean you shouldbe leaving lights on longer. The energy efficiency of LED lighting is an opportunity not only to save money, but to…

There are many considerations to make when upgrading to LED lighting, but none of them should make you hesitate the initial decision. LED lighting is safer, faster, cheaper and more efficient than rival technologies such as metal halide and high pres…

If you don't already know the benefits of LED lighting, then read our article on why converting to LED is so beneficial for you and your business. When you decide to make this conversion, and we have little doubt you will, you may want some extra tip…

The education of children requires a holistic approach to all of their needs. Teaching faculty are understandably worried there are not enough resources to keep students' minds stimulated. There are various personal issues which can complicate the da…

To look at how we can reduce energy consumption, we need to look at the energy source. There are other blogs where we can look at heating consumption or appliance energy reduction, but we're OEO and we know lights. Let's see how LED can save energy a…

Not many people will wonder why efficiency is important for industrial lighting. In any industry, efficiency means you can produce more rapidly and stay ahead of the competition. Being efficient is a desired outcome for any business. However, no…

In various industries, the careful balance of all working elements is understandably focused on production, processing or whatever commercial use for which the space is intended. This also includes safety, productivity and efficiency. Such a balance…