Fluorescent T12’s Vs TLEDs
As with any replacement of older fluorescent lighting with newer LED lighting, making the switch from T12 tube lighting to T8s or T5s tube lighting (TLEDs) comes with a wide range of benefits, in addition to energy savings.
Lasts longer
The average T12 only lasts about 10,000 hours compared to the 50,000 hour life span of TLEDs. While the upf
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Learn About LEDs
Feb 13th 2017
How’s color temperature measured?
Color temperature is expressed in kelvin (using the abbreviation “K”), a unit of measure for absolute temperature. When the color temperature is over 5000 K, it’s referred to as "cool-colored" (bluish-white). Lower color temperatures (2700–3000 K) are called "warm-colored" (yellowish-white through red).
Should I buy warm- or cool-colored
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Water Saving Tips
Jan 24th 2017
According to the EPA, the average household uses about 260 gallons of water every day. Historically, home appliances have not been designed with efficiency in mind. But recent developments in water-efficient appliance design have made it possible for households to conserve significant amounts of water and energy used to produce water. For example, water can be saved by municipa
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