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How To Calculate Watts For Analyzing Energy Efficiency Projects

 
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In Order To Learn How To Calculate Watts, You First Need To Understand "Watt's" a Watt? 

Yes, I know I spelled What wrong above.  I will likely get in trouble for the spelling from my wife, the teacher.  But it is for a good reason, energy efficiency.  First let's define a watt.....

How To Reduce Wattage In Sensitive Areas Requiring Hazardous Lighting

 
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Using Inductive Fluorescent For Hazardous Area Lighting

What Could Be Better Than LED?

LED continues to grow as a great alternative for energy efficient lighting, especially in sensitive hazardous ares.  But the prices of LED still remain quite high, so I wanted to introduce you to another option for lighting hazardous areas in your facility. While the LED is a great option it is by no means the only one.

5 Steps To Calculate Total Fixture Wattage For Metal Halide Fixtures

 
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Metal Halide Fixtures Are Some Of The Most INEFFICIENT Lighting Options Available....Do You Have Some?

Metal halide fixtures are still being specified into projects even though they are one of the worse possible options when considering upgrading your lighting.

How to Calculate Total Fixture Wattage for Fluorescent Lighting

 
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Step 1 - Determine Your Type of Fluorescent Fixture

In order to calculate your total fixture wattage, you need to know what the wattage is of the existing system you have in place.  There are numerous variables, but typically we see T-12 fluorescent lighting in most places.  Even if you are aware of that you use T-12's, knowing what type of T-12 fixture is very important.  Here are the 3 that we run into most

Energy Efficient Lighting:400 Watt Metal Halide vs. T-5 Retrofit

 
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Will T-5 Replacement Make My Facility More Energy Efficient?

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