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 provide the biggest opportunity for savings, giving your customers the ability to manage the lighting needs…
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 balance, but not all have the technological advancement to…
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 lighting requirements which cannot be met by general lighting alone. Here’s how LED…
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 specific lighting requirements. OEO shows you how LED lighting benefit various aspects of running a welding business. …
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 that apply to lighting? At OEO, we show…
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 ceilings are needed to get access to every part of the aircraft, but filling…
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 taken by LED lighting by 2030. There are many reasons to update current high-pressure sodium lamps to LED, but…
As we have discussed before on this blog, there are different ways to measure light output. The unit of measurement used depends on various factors. In industrial settings, the light output was measured in watts as it was helpful to know how much electricity was used per bulb. With the rise in LED lighting, this…
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 parking lots or similar outdoor spaces. Here’s why there’s nothing to fear. Why Upgrade to…
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 quality. LED might just be the solution to the problem of…
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, this can be problematic. Even in room temperature environments there are issues. Here’s how LED can benefit.…
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 exercise or other safety concerns, we might not always…
When converting from older lighting formats, it is understandable there will be a few changes needing made. While direct replacement bulbs mean it is practically very easy to make changes, we need to be considerate of new lighting technologies so we can make the most of them. When upgrading to LED, light measurement, whether it’s…
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 claims of better energy efficiency and cost effectiveness, many claimed the lighting quality was inferior. Is this…
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 option which has a litany of benefits for residential, commercial and industrial properties. Unfortunately, as a recent study attests, not…
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 when used in the wrong way. High intensity discharge bulbs like metal halide and high pressure sodium…
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 to reduce this risk to a minimum. While it may not be immediately obvious, using LED…
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 we have used has dictated the units in which…
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 benefits. LED Saves Money While there are specific benefits for LED lighting in outside areas,…
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 been used on many different commercial properties for high bay lighting. They do work for high…
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 to retrofit LED bulbs into old fixtures. In this article we discuss the nature…
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 commercial and industrial properties. Here is why LED lighting can help reduce…
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 as well as tell you why LED is the ideal type of lighting…
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 reduce our energy output. Occupancy sensors can provide many benefits 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 pressure sodium hardware. When considering whether you can upgrade to LED with direct replacement bulbs, the…
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 tips to help you when installing your new bulbs.…
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 daily life of a school. Even feeding in the cafeteria can become troublesome. This is why schools need to…
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 and we might just see how it can also…
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, not everyone knows how lighting efficiency can benefit their particular industry. This article looks at the…
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 will require its own system of checks and protections to be maintained. Once of the most important ways…
Indoor sports centers come in various sizes and can have a wide range of features. The purpose, however, is the same in all. They exist to help maintain fitness and generally improve our well-being. While these purposes are facilitated by treadmills, basketball courts and buff trainers, LED lighting can be there to provide a helping…
If you own an industrial space such as a warehouse or processing plant, overheads are a constant burden. They can be the deciding factor in whether you are able to keep operating. Reducing them is a perpetual mission which can be difficult in a world where spending money is necessary to make money. Many…
Whatever it is a plant manufactures, much thought goes into safe running of the machines and any mechanical element of the production line. Even soft plush toys being made in a factory use materials which can be hazardous in certain scenarios. Workers are safety trained for long hours, legislation is passed to reduce workplace injury…
It is easy to think of warehouses simply as big rooms. But the industrial nature of warehouses means that storage can get complicated. What you store, how you store it and how you look for it seem like easy concepts from the outside, but can become complicated very quickly. Finding the right lighting for the…
There have been many reports about the dangers of mercury in lighting fixtures, but it is important to have the right perspective. Many industries know the importance of safety, but how important is mercury vapor in bulbs and fixtures? Does it make a difference? Why Use Mercury Vapor? Mercury vapor is useful because…
Make Your Pathway a Little Brighter with OEO The key to brightening up your area is using a solution that’s proven to provide stronger, longer-lasting, more efficient light. LED Bollard lighting solutions satisfy all three—OEO offers high-quality options that are suitable for Bollard applications. You can use them to illuminate walkways and pathways where typically…
There are many considerations operators of chemical treatment plants need to make. Safety is not the least of them, but all the disparate elements need to come together for effective production and maintenance. While careful regulations and protocol have been instated for as long as feasible, this doesn’t mean new innovations can’t be included. Might…
Are You Using the Right Lights for Your Facility? Part of effectively managing your facility is making sure that the technology you’re using is up-to-date. If you’re currently using Metal Halide (high-intensity discharge) bulbs rather than LED bulbs, you’re putting your facility at a disadvantage—you need to make sure that you’re actively working to identify…
Making the change to LED lighting might take some consideration. Every new investment has its risks. For example, with lighting your bulbs and fixtures will not run out all at the same time, so there may be a certain concern about waste. Fortunately, with advancements in production techniques, incentives to use greener power (whether…
If you have done your research, you will know all about the savings on both cost and efficiency LED lighting can save your business. With up to 80% energy savings per bulb, plug and play direct replacement bulbs and a much greater cost effectiveness than high pressure sodium or metal halide bulbs, LED lighting can…
One of the most important aspects of LED lighting is one we often don’t consider. They are one of the most compact lighting sources available. High intensity discharge bulbs like the metal halide or high pressure sodium bulbs many industries still use need space within them to provide their light. LEDs are much more economical when…
In the past florescent tube lighting have been used for a wide range of purposes. Their long design allows light to pass through a relatively wide space, filling up areas longitudinally. You may find these lights used in homes and offices, but they have also been employed for industrial purposes. Unfortunately, the nature of…
While previous eras may have been excused from their ignorance of the damage of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the same excuses can’t be made for present generations. Sunscreen, shades and even beauty products are requisites in any sunny climate. However, many may still be unaware of the problems related to artificial light and UV radiation. …
As with all industries, lighting has gone through an evolution. Like any evolution, it is a progression and it is rare one element will be replaced directly with another. High intensity discharge bulbs (HIDs) have been a very important stage in this evolution, with few more important than metal halide bulbs. Unfortunately for them,…
There are business owners who have been put off in the past when it comes to upgrading to LED lighting. They may understand the basics of reduction in costs, greater energy efficiency and improved quality of lighting, but they are scared of initial installation costs. For industries which have older buildings in particular, this can…
For some, trade shows are an exciting time to show off the innovations and achievements of the previous year. For others, it is a strained time need to bring their product back into consciousness and ensure their business is on the up and up. Regardless of the reason, everybody wants to look good. Fortunately, LED…
There are hazards in every industry. In food processing there are the often hidden considerations of bacteria and spoilage. In paper mills are powerful rollers which need to be controlled. However, there are few industries as obviously dangerous as fuel refineries. How lighting might reduce the potential of these dangers may not be quite so…
Parking garages are large indoor spaces which can vary in number of tiers, but all have similar requirements when it comes to lighting. These multi-storey spaces need to be compact, efficient, safe and, perhaps obviously, well-lit. High density discharge bulbs have previously been a good option to meet the unique requirements of a parking…
Tennis courts are similar to other industrial size sporting arenas. They need enough space to house the full size court (maximum of 78′ by 36′ for full court double matches), they need enough room for spectators, other gymnasium equipment and basic practical necessities such as entrance ways and locker rooms. Of course, indoor courts for…
While this article makes the case for the benefits of LED lighting over high intensity discharge (HID) lamps, the truth is that they do compete. HIDs have many benefits over incandescent and florescent lights and have served many great purposes in various industries. The issue now is that they are no longer the best on…
With their greater cost effectiveness, vastly improved energy efficiency and longer durations, you need to at least consider making the upgrade to LED lighting in your industry. Sometimes these are personal considerations for your business in terms of investment and overheads. Others require government consideration as LED lighting is often incentivized, depending on your local legislation.…
We already brought to you the benefits of LED lighting for food processing plants. However, once the food leaves the facility, it doesn’t mean our considerations for hygiene, general safety and energy efficiency leave with it. Once the food is made, storage solutions bring up their own lighting issues we need to consider. Fortunately, OEO…
In our mini series on the different types of LED light bulbs we have previously looked at bulbs which do the jobs of other lighting fixtures and how they do them much better. However we at OEO don’t simply provide LED lighting replacements. We also offer new fixtures to show you the way of future…
While even a family of four can actualize electricity savings through using LED-based systems, large-scale industries employing lighting systems with thousands of bulbs and hundreds of thousands of watts of power are the true winners when it comes to the LED transition. To keep this example simple, a certain factory has 500 75-watt halogen…
After our first look at HID (High Intensity Discharge) bulb replacements, we continue our report on different types of LED light bulbs with a look at florescent lamp replacements. With these forward thinking products, we are going to show you how these bulbs can meet the requirements of these increasingly outdated technologies and improve upon…
The benefits of LED lighting in terms of productivity for your workers doesn’t simply mean staff work harder. Especially for industrial workspaces, pushing workers too hard is detrimental to the individual, the business and the industry as a whole. To see how LED lighting can help workplace productivity in a holistic way, OEO shows…
The term industrial space is one we often reserve for places inaccessible to the public. They are places you need special training, guidelines and clearance to even enter. Places such as steel mills, food processing plants or military aircraft hangars. One of the few exceptions to this are big box superstores, but what an exception it…
Indoor swimming pools require serious amounts of maintenance. Whether it is used as a community public pool, a specialized training pool for sports or even adapted pools for film and TV, they need to be kept in good order for many reasons. Despite their industrial size, LED lighting can provide a host of benefits.…
When considering making the move to LED lighting for your business, the type of light this technology provides is an important consideration to make. Fortunately, for those who require industrial scale refrigeration, LED light bulbs were practically built for this purpose. Let OEO show you why. The Type of Light Provided by LEDs …
To continue our industry specific look into why making the change to LED lighting can benefit companies, we’re looking at how paper mills can make lighting improvements. While industrial mills are large spaces, paper mills need a keen and focused eye to create quality product. Using quality products to do so, means using LED bulbs.…
Retrofitting makes a lot of sense for many spaces. While the building itself is still useful for its intended industrial purpose, the lighting fixtures could use an update anyway for cost effectiveness, efficiency and safety reasons. But what if the fixtures are fine, but are not compatible with the new bulbs? They run the risk of…
LED light bulbs are more energy efficient, are more cost effective and provide for a more customizable lighting system than competitor bulbs such as compact florescent lights (CFLs), metal halides or halogen bulbs. Yet still some are reluctant to make the change, despite the numerous overall benefits they provide. One of the most understandable…
With government incentives, cheaper initial purchases and long term savings in terms of both cost and efficiency, there are many benefits to changing to LED lighting. One of the less well reported aspects is the benefits they can have for safety. Provide the Right Amount of Light Industrial spaces need two lighting requirements…
Industrial spaces have many needs, but some need a more delicate touch than others. While everything can be boiled down to a science, the food processing industry needs to ensure all of their calculations are correct. If not, the outcome could be calamitous, not to mentioned deadly. With every facet of their business under…
While there may be many hidden overheads in the day to day running of your business, some costs are obvious. If you own or manage an industrial workspace, then it is easy to see that a large space means a large cost of upkeep. As these cost mount up, it can seem like there is…
Industrial lighting has so many considerations, it can be difficult to keep track. Whether you are handling sensitive materials or the sheer scale of your operations boggles the mind, you need to make sure all of these considerations are met lest the whole thing comes apart. This could mean the loss of your business. With…
Making the upgrade to LED lighting is ‘up’-grading for a reason. They are more cost effective, energy efficient and versatile than traditional metal halide or florescent bulbs. Once you have your calculations, however, you still need to be considerate of some practical issues. Mistakes to avoid when upgrading to LED include: Not Considering Warmth…
There are different types of motion sensor, but they all exist for the same purpose: remote activation. With increased industrialization and automation of services, motion sensors have been incorporated into many different systems to allow electronically powered devices to be turned on without having to be watched by a person. In this article for OEO,…
If you have a warehouse, you have worries about overhead. It is obvious that large buildings built to store vast amounts will have a lot of space. What may not at first be obvious is the lighting problems warehouses create. Safety and accuracy are both of the utmost importance. Fork lifts need to see corners…
If you have ever reached over to turn the light off 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. One of the reasons LED lighting is the lighting of the future is it’s energy efficiency. Being so energy efficient…
LED lighting benefits home and business in similar ways, but there are some which need these benefits more than others. These are places which don’t necessarily work for profit and rely on funding for upgrades and general maintenance of their premises. With schools, this couldn’t be more important. Not only does saving money on…
Playing sport can be a great way to get the exercise we need for a long and healthy life. It’s not the choice for everyone, but health can’t be ignored. When it’s hard to stay motivated at home, a place like the gym helps keep you fit even with a busy schedule. You may…
You may think that LED lighting is only designed to set the mood in the living room, make a dining experience top notch or help you find your car in a busy parking garage. The use of LEDs has grown exponentially and they can be applied to improve so many areas of your life. …
We discuss all kinds of LED lighting here at OEO. Their multiple-functionality and high adaptability for any environment means new purposes are increasingly being discovered. While this can be exciting new for home and small business owners, the larger the scale, the bigger the rewards. This is why we take a look at high…
There are many reasons we go out to restaurants. Whether it’s a rare special occasion fine dining experience or just a need to get out of the house, we often see them as places of celebration. At the very least, they’re somewhere to relax. Whatever type of restaurant we frequent, it’s not just the…
LED lighting has made some massive strides forward in the last few years. One of the main focal points has been one of the industry’s key successes. Namely, affordability making the benefits of LED lighting available to more people in more places across the world. With LED lighting’s improved affordability, it is able to…
We have discussed LED lighting in different aspects of our social and professional structures. Specifically, we have looked into lighting in the steel and dairy industries. While these are certainly workplaces for many, we want to talk about less industrial workplaces which can benefit from LEDs in different ways. These workplaces may be an…
We can’t talk about the future of LED lighting without putting it into the context of its past. With a proven track record of environmental superiority and a vastly improved longer life span, you would appropriately be wondering why LED lighting isn’t the only bulb in the socket. The problem has been a warranted…
First of all, we would be hard pressed to find an industry where LED lighting won’t find some improvement to make. With reductions in energy consumption and increase in cost effectiveness, it is making business better across the board. However, each individual industry has some specific lighting requirements which need to be met. They…
Were you one of those kids who was always told to stop reading when your parent’s turned the lights out? Maybe to get a few more pages in, you hid under the covers with a flashlight only to make out fewer and fewer words as the dying battery made the little bulb dimmer and dimmer.…
On a beautiful afternoon with a buzzing atmosphere and no other responsibilities than exploring the streets, city living is unbeatable. Unfortunately, the day to day can be trying to say the least. It has sent even those with the hardiest constitutions fleeing to the country. On a practical level, cost of living, social inequality…
Lighting and safety go hand in hand. It’s not for nothing life jackets on aeroplanes come with a torch. Lights illuminate your way through the living room so you don’t bang a shin off the coffee table. They allow you to read hazard signs so you don’t drive your Camry off a cliff edge. …
Like many of the factors which either improve or hinder our sleep, lighting does not provide a straight forward influence on how well we kip. It’s not that eating food will make us overweight. Eating the wrong food at the wrong time, however, will. That’s why we are not only going to look at…
Light pollution stops city dwellers from seeing the full star spangled glory of the night sky. We may think this is a fair trade of for being able to read books in bed and not fall down manhole covers when walking down the street at night. Fair as it might be, it is only one…
You may remember using LED lights back in science class, making basic circuitry to show how electrical current flows. Our memories might give the impression these little unassuming bulbs aren’t much to talk about. We’re happy to enlighten you to the contrary. LED lighting is both the present and future of providing cost effective illumination…
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Save more in 2018 with LED Lighting A new Year means a new chance to start fresh with your goals and resolutions for 2018. No matter what your objectives for this year are, energy savings should be one of them. Whether you work in the world of manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, or commercial facilities, OEO is…
“Of all the lighting retrofit solutions we considered, the OEO plug-and-play LED lamps were cost effective and fast to install – simply an amazing, high quality solution.” -Troy Baughman, Owner TM3 Sports, Elkhardt, IN Let’s rewind back to June 2001 and the dream of a long-time local resident of Elkhart county. This dream was to…
Once a breakthrough and exciting technology used by very few due to expense, LED (Light Emitting Diode) lighting has now become a thoroughly researched and advanced technology making its way into our everyday lives due to efficiency and relative cost. So, why is this technology casting such a bright light on our future? Here’s how…
