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  • The High Temperature Effect On Port Facilities

    The High Temperature Effect On Port Facilities

    The negative impact of excessive heat on the functionality of electronic devices, especially those utilized in the shipping sector, is widely acknowledged. This holds particularly true for port and terminal lighting systems, which endure a substantially reduced lifespan when exposed to scorching ...
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  • LED Knowledge Episode 8: LED Driver, Class 1 & Class 2, Class I & Class II

    LED Knowledge Episode 8: LED Driver, Class 1 & Class 2, Class I & Class II

    The proper operation and performance of LED lighting systems heavily rely on having an adequate LED driver. An LED driver is an electronic device responsible for regulating power and current flow within the system. Therefore, it is crucial to carefully select LED lights with compatible LED driver...
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  • LED Knowledge Episode 7: IK Rating in Led Lighting

    LED Knowledge Episode 7: IK Rating in Led Lighting

    Today, LED lights are used widely in our everyday life. LED lights can be used in retail stores, warehouses, tennis courts, manufacturing or parking lots. They are energy-efficient and cost-effective. We are also concerned with the quality of LEDs and their impact resistance. To ensure the safety...
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  • Floodlighting’s Impact on Wildlife Behavior

    Floodlighting’s Impact on Wildlife Behavior

    In the present day, LED floodlights bring forth remarkable advantages in terms of sustainability. LEDs not only consume significantly less energy compared to gas-based alternatives, but they also possess extended lifespans and demand lesser maintenance. These attributes collectively contribute to...
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  • From Flickering Lights to Brilliance: The Power of LED Floodlight

    From Flickering Lights to Brilliance: The Power of LED Floodlight

    A growing number of companies are switching to LED lighting systems because they offer lower operating costs and better performance. Many of these businesses already have a lighting system in place, but they may wonder if they can just replace their current bulbs with LEDs. This is a perfectly un...
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  • Is It Possible to Ensure Specific Lighting Levels?

    Is It Possible to Ensure Specific Lighting Levels?

    One of the many lighting questions we get asked at VKS is whether or not we can guarantee the level of lighting that a particular system will produce. The short answer is “yes”. In this article, we will explain why and how sports clubs can benefit.     What is the meaning of ligh...
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  • The Surprising Lifespan of LED Floodlights

    The Surprising Lifespan of LED Floodlights

    Before deciding to install LED lighting systems, many organisations will have a number of questions. We’ve covered a lot of these questions, whether it was general information or specifics such as cost and profit. We’ve barely touched upon one of the most important topics in LED light...
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  • Unveiling the Astonishing Link Between LED Port Lights and Port Savings

    Unveiling the Astonishing Link Between LED Port Lights and Port Savings

    In the last decade, the advantages of LED lighting over other alternatives have become more apparent. The LED technology continues to improve and the gap between quality and efficiency, which was already considerable, has grown even wider. LEDs are superior to the competition in every way, from c...
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  • What You Never Knew About Light Spill In Sports Lighting – And Why It Matters

    What You Never Knew About Light Spill In Sports Lighting – And Why It Matters

    You may not be an expert in lighting design but you’ve probably heard of the term “light pollution”. Artificial lighting is one of the biggest factors in light pollution, which can affect everything from human health to wildlife. Light spill is a big contributor to this problem....
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  • LED Knowledge Episode 6: Light Pollution

    LED Knowledge Episode 6: Light Pollution

    In less than 100 years, anyone could have looked up at the sky and seen a beautiful night sky. Millions of children will never see the Milky Way in their home countries. Increased and widespread artificial lighting at night not only affects our view of the Milky Way, but also our safety, energy c...
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  • LED Knowledge Episode 5: Glossary Of Lighting Terms

    LED Knowledge Episode 5: Glossary Of Lighting Terms

    Please browse through the glossary, which provides accessible definitions for the most commonly used terms in lighting, architecture and design. The terms, acronyms, and nomenclature are described in a way that is understood by the majority of lighting designers. Please note that these definitio...
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  • LED Knowledge Episode 4: Lighting Maintenance Factor

    LED Knowledge Episode 4: Lighting Maintenance Factor

    Whenever a new technology is introduced, it presents a fresh set of challenges that must be tackled. The maintenance of luminaires in LED lighting is an example of such a problem that requires further deliberation and has significant consequences for the standard and lifespan of lighting projects...
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