Egress lighting, also known as exit lighting, is a crucial component in building safety regulations within the lighting industry. It refers to a specialized lighting system designed to facilitate the safe evacuation of a building or structure during emergency situations.
GLS, short for General Lighting Service, describes a specific type of light bulb that is characterized by its classic pear-shaped design, which has been in use for over a century.
A GU10 bulb is a type of spotlight commonly used in residential and commercial spaces for directional lighting. The term “GU” stands for “general use,” indicating that it is a specific type of fitting.
Initial lumens are the total amount of light emitted by a lighting device immediately after it has stabilized, but before any depreciation in operational efficiency occurs.
In lighting, a shroud is a component or accessory that is commonly used with specific lighting fixtures, such as LED flood lights or in-ground lighting solutions.
Disability glare can significantly impair vision and visual performance, particularly in driving situations. It occurs when there is an excessive amount of light entering the eye, resulting in a decrease in contrast sensitivity and making it difficult to distinguish between objects of different brightness levels.
ETL Listing refers to the certification process conducted by Electrical Testing Laboratories (ETL), a division of Intertek Testing Laboratories. As an integral part of the Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) program, ETL offers comprehensive assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services across various industries, including the lighting industry.Similar to Underwriters Laboratories (UL), ETL tests products to the same saf
A Volumetric troffer is a fixture specifically designed for commercial facilities, offering high-performance and optically efficient lighting solutions. It features a curved lens that fills the room with unobstructed light, ensuring even distribution and eliminating harsh glare or shadows.
Lamp efficiency measures how effectively a light source converts input power into visible light. It is expressed as the ratio between the total luminous flux emitted by a lamp and the total amount of input power it consumes.
Hertz (Hz) is a unit of frequency used to measure the number of cycles or oscillations per second in a periodic waveform.