https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/what-are-lighting-facts-the-lighting-facts-label-explained 2026-04-02T14:47:25-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/0f22f78d-037a-4805-8847-7f22ade3eb24_backup.webp?v=1775159245 What are Lighting Facts? The Lighting Facts Label Explained Educational graphic explaining the Lighting Facts label, showing brightness, energy cost, lifespan, color temperature, and energy use https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/what-is-the-difference-between-lumens-kelvins-and-watts 2026-04-02T14:41:23-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/383d1f85-6655-404a-b66b-e73835a9144a_backup.webp?v=1775158883 What is the difference between Lumens, Kelvins and Watts? Infographic explaining the difference between lumens, kelvins, and watts, showing brightness, color temperature, and power consumption https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/what-is-the-difference-between-cct-and-cri 2026-04-21T14:58:49-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/3f52b7e6-f761-4def-96fb-b5881d606c3d_backup.webp?v=1776801529 What is the difference between CCT and CRI? Infographic explaining the difference between CCT and CRI, comparing color temperature scale with color rendering accuracy https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/upgrade-your-lighting-step-by-step-guide-to-bypassing-a-ballast 2026-04-02T14:25:17-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/280e2007-a2fa-4b45-9e0f-586d67d52328_backup.webp?v=1775157917 Upgrade Your Lighting: Step-by-Step Guide to Bypassing a Ballast Step-by-step infographic showing how to bypass a ballast when upgrading fluorescent fixtures to LED lighting https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/how-0-10v-dimming-enhances-led-commercial-lighting-performance 2026-04-02T14:18:36-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/011ccc63-28ec-4c15-b087-62943815ebfc_backup.webp?v=1775157516 How 0-10v Dimming Enhances LED Commercial Lighting Performance 0–10V dimming control used with LED commercial lighting to adjust light output and improve performance across office, retail, and warehouse environments https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/the-difference-between-shunted-and-non-shunted-sockets-which-is-best-for-your-lighting-needs 2026-04-02T14:12:47-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/826d1584-4b3f-4139-9551-6c155370259e_backup.webp?v=1775157167 The Difference Between Shunted and Non-Shunted Sockets: Which is Best for Your Lighting Needs? Infographic comparing shunted and non-shunted lamp sockets, showing electrical path differences and LED compatibility https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/e26-vs-a19-understanding-the-key-differences 2026-04-02T14:05:24-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/d6d66f0d-c913-46a2-92dc-9e6f90e6f7d5_backup.webp?v=1775156724 E26 vs A19: Understanding the Key Differences Infographic comparing E26 bulb bases and A19 bulb shapes, explaining the key differences between base type and bulb shape https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/lux-vs-lumens-understanding-the-key-differences 2026-04-02T14:00:19-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/2c63fb5c-8fd1-4c60-9e5d-12c81afd2253_backup.webp?v=1775156419 Lux vs Lumens: Understanding the Key Differences Infographic comparing lux and lumens, explaining the difference between illuminance on a surface and total light output https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/understanding-workplace-lighting-standards-a-comprehensive-guide 2026-04-21T15:16:10-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/f34f4b21-a095-48c0-b4fb-2846a4a2f90f_backup.webp?v=1776802570 Understanding Workplace Lighting Standards: A Comprehensive Guide Pendant lighting shown over table in conference hall of modern office https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/the-advantages-of-cct-lighting-a-comprehensive-guide 2026-04-21T15:02:40-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/427c3a38-c23f-4338-8796-615d573f282a_backup.webp?v=1776801760 The Advantages of CCT Lighting: A Comprehensive Guide Illustration showing the advantages of CCT lighting with warm, neutral, and cool color temperature options labeled from 2700K to 6500K https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/integrated-led-fixtures-vs-led-tubes-choosing-the-right-retrofit-strategy-for-troffer-lighting 2026-04-02T13:18:16-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/a96089e3-1f4a-48f2-a1e9-71eccba8ffe7_backup.webp?v=1775153896 Integrated LED Fixtures vs. LED Tubes: Choosing the Right Retrofit Strategy for Troffer Lighting Side-by-side comparison of integrated LED troffer fixtures and LED tube retrofits highlighting differences in lifespan, maintenance, and retrofit strategy for commercial lighting systems https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/calculating-the-hidden-cost-of-ballast-failure-why-type-b-led-tubes-reduce-maintenance-labor-by-30 2026-04-02T13:08:37-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/1c8f7870-3617-43a3-a7bb-bd0a2b0fc107_backup.webp?v=1775153317 Calculating the Hidden Cost of Ballast Failure: Why Type B LED Tubes Reduce Maintenance Labor by 30% Comparison illustrating fluorescent ballast failure versus Type B LED tube conversion, showing reduced maintenance labor and lower long-term operating costs in commercial lighting systems https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/troubleshooting-0-10v-dimming-flicker-wiring-polarity-and-interference-in-commercial-led-systems 2026-04-02T13:03:56-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/233a5753-f12f-466b-a8a8-986d0579d345_backup.webp?v=1775153036 Troubleshooting 0–10V Dimming Flicker: Wiring Polarity and Interference in Commercial LED Systems Illustration showing correct and incorrect 0–10V dimming wiring in commercial LED systems, highlighting polarity errors and electrical interference that cause flickering https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/epact-179d-tax-deductions-for-led-upgrades-a-2026-guide-for-commercial-property-owners 2026-04-02T12:59:28-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/c21a3924-60be-4876-94aa-8c5caf2e5d1f_backup.webp?v=1775152768 EPAct 179D Tax Deductions for LED Upgrades: A 2026 Guide for Commercial Property Owners Infographic explaining EPAct 179D tax deductions for LED lighting upgrades, showing potential dollar-per-square-foot savings and ROI benefits for commercial property owners in 2026 https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/the-science-of-cri-in-high-end-retail-why-90-cri-is-mandatory-for-accurate-color-rendering 2026-04-02T12:53:14-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/007455ad-934d-4290-b36a-92bfed2f5874_backup.webp?v=1775152394 The Science of CRI in High-End Retail: Why 90+ CRI Is Mandatory for Accurate Color Rendering Side-by-side comparison of retail displays under 80 CRI and 90+ CRI lighting showing improved color accuracy, texture detail, and true-to-life appearance with high-CRI LED fixtures https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/food-processing-lighting-nsf-ip69k-why-standard-vapor-tight-fixtures-fail-in-high-pressure-washdown-areas 2026-04-02T12:43:59-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/842d267e-3d60-4ceb-a448-70e4337d09d5_backup.webp?v=1775151839 Food Processing Lighting (NSF / IP69K): Why Standard Vapor Tight Fixtures Fail in High-Pressure Washdown Areas Comparison of NSF-certified IP69K LED fixtures and standard vapor tight lights in a food processing washdown area showing why non-IP69K fixtures fail under high-pressure cleaning https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/the-switch-to-selectable-wattage-how-power-tuning-on-site-is-replacing-complex-photometric-layouts 2026-04-02T12:34:16-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/5d85a87b-efb9-428d-93c1-f79a886c2bb1_backup.webp?v=1775151256 The Switch to Selectable Wattage: How Power-Tuning On-Site Is Replacing Complex Photometric Layouts Comparison showing selectable wattage LED fixtures with on-site power tuning replacing complex photometric lighting layouts in commercial and industrial applications https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/ip65-vs-ip66-vs-ip69k-decoding-waterproof-ratings-for-industrial-washdown-lighting 2026-04-20T12:01:45-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/9139ed28-2cbd-487e-99bd-68a46c716ef5_backup.webp?v=1776704505 IP65 vs. IP66 vs. IP69K: Decoding Waterproof Ratings for Industrial Washdown Lighting Comparison of IP65, IP66, and IP69K rated LED washdown light fixtures exposed to water jets and high-pressure steam in industrial environments https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/hid-to-led-conversion-chart-metal-halide-and-hps-equivalent-lumen-packages-2026 2026-04-02T12:22:46-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/521cd5c2-68a2-45aa-92b2-be69870a5e4a_backup.webp?v=1775150566 HID to LED Conversion Chart: Metal Halide and HPS Equivalent Lumen Packages (2026) HID to LED conversion chart comparing metal halide and high pressure sodium lumen output with recommended LED lumen packages for 2026 lighting upgrades https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/the-1-dimming-standard-why-high-end-conference-rooms-require-specialized-drivers-over-standard-10-0-10v-systems 2026-04-02T12:12:14-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/901bcf2d-2f05-46b6-9d6d-eb903328bc55_backup.webp?v=1775149934 The 1% Dimming Standard: Why High-End Conference Rooms Require Specialized Drivers Over Standard 10% 0–10V Systems Visual comparison of standard 10% 0–10V dimming and true 1% dimming in a high-end commercial conference room using specialized LED drivers https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/photocell-vs-timeclock-vs-motion-controls-determining-the-most-reliable-dusk-to-dawn-strategy-for-perimeter-security 2026-04-02T11:53:14-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/128e319f-1da3-429d-a073-58638b88f5f6_backup.webp?v=1775148794 Photocell vs. Timeclock vs. Motion Controls: Determining the Most Reliable Dusk-to-Dawn Strategy for Perimeter Security Comparison of photocell, timeclock, and motion sensor lighting controls showing reliability, automation, and coverage differences for dusk-to-dawn perimeter security lighting https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/marine-grade-finishes-why-standard-powder-coating-fails-in-coastal-environments-and-when-to-specify-anti-corrosive-systems 2026-04-02T11:50:06-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/abab4053-b368-4f8f-b1f2-f7061426d4f5_backup.webp?v=1775148606 Marine-Grade Finishes: Why Standard Powder Coating Fails in Coastal Environments and When to Specify Anti-Corrosive Systems Comparison of marine-grade and standard powder-coated lighting finishes, showing corrosion failure in coastal environments versus anti-corrosive protection. https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/t8-led-tube-beam-angles-why-330-degree-glass-tubes-outperform-180-degree-plastic-tubes-in-troffer-reflectors 2026-04-02T11:47:35-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/74a3fcc5-3b6d-4392-911d-117d435a5208_backup.webp?v=1775148455 T8 LED Tube Beam Angles: Why 330-Degree Glass Tubes Outperform 180-Degree Plastic Tubes in Troffer Reflectors T8 LED tube beam angle comparison showing 330-degree glass tubes providing full troffer reflector coverage and higher lumen output versus 180-degree plastic tubes with limited light distribution https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/mogul-e39-vs-medium-e26-bases-selecting-high-output-corn-cob-led-retrofits-for-industrial-pendants 2026-04-02T11:38:23-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/de476834-527e-4335-a29d-03ba46e1ecf4_backup.webp?v=1775147903 Mogul (E39) vs. Medium (E26) Bases: Selecting High-Output “Corn Cob” LED Retrofits for Industrial Pendants Industrial lighting comparison showing Mogul E39 versus Medium E26 LED corn cob retrofit bulbs, highlighting differences in lumen output, wattage, socket size, and suitability for high-output industrial pendant fixtures https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/the-exit-sign-red-vs-green-state-map-navigating-local-fire-codes-for-emergency-exit-colors-across-the-united-states 2026-04-02T11:30:06-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/6f098995-d09f-45a7-bfc0-d82414c8fd4c_backup.webp?v=1775147406 The Exit Sign “Red vs. Green” State Map: Navigating Local Fire Codes for Emergency Exit Colors Across the United States United States state map showing where red exit signs are required versus where green exit signs are allowed, illustrating how local fire codes affect emergency exit color selection across different states https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/the-one-man-install-comparing-fixture-weight-and-mounting-brackets-to-reduce-labor-hours-on-large-lighting-projects 2026-04-02T11:28:19-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/cdca391c-9b76-4205-a3f6-221c96a4786a_backup.webp?v=1775147299 The “One-Man” Install: Comparing Fixture Weight and Mounting Brackets to Reduce Labor Hours on Large Lighting Projects Comparison of LED fixture weight and mounting bracket design showing how lighter wall pack fixtures with hinged mounts enable one-person installation and reduce labor hours compared to heavier pole-mounted fixtures 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Transition: Why 2026 Utility Rebates Depend on V6.0 QPL Listings Infographic illustrating the transition from DLC 5.1 to DLC 6.0 lighting requirements, showing why 2026 utility rebates depend on products listed on the DLC V6.0 Qualified Products List https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/the-2026-dark-sky-curfew-meeting-3000k-cct-and-shielding-requirements-for-new-municipal-lighting-ordinances 2026-04-21T15:17:22-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/bf535355-d953-4661-8081-a7f9ae22b8fd_backup.webp?v=1776802642 The 2026 Dark Sky Curfew: Meeting 3000K CCT and Shielding Requirements for New Municipal Lighting Ordinances Dark Sky compliant municipal street lighting showing shielded LED fixtures with 3000K color temperature to reduce skyglow and meet new lighting ordinances. https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/title-24-ashrae-90-1-2026-mandatory-lighting-controls-for-every-commercial-square-foot 2026-04-02T10:59:12-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/6f5fb845-87f1-4c4e-94ee-00faaefad65b_backup.webp?v=1775145552 Title 24 & ASHRAE 90.1-2026: Mandatory Lighting Controls for Every Commercial Square Foot Infographic showing mandatory lighting control requirements under Title 24 and ASHRAE 90.1-2026, including occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting, multi-level dimming, and time scheduling in commercial spaces. https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/high-end-trim-vs-task-tuning-the-invisible-strategy-for-saving-22-more-energy-on-led-dimming-systems 2026-04-02T10:54:07-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/68ae4ff9-f28c-4fdc-95d3-6b688382f461_backup.webp?v=1775145247 High-End Trim vs. Task Tuning: The Invisible Strategy for 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https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/9e3d9b18-b39d-4c1e-a47f-0d9f8518cf73_backup.webp?v=1775143797 Hazardous Location Lighting: Class I Div 2 vs. Class II Div 2—Matching the Fixture to the Gas or Dust Profile Side-by-side comparison of hazardous location LED fixtures showing Class I Division 2 lighting for gas and vapor environments versus Class II Division 2 lighting for combustible dust environments in industrial facilities https://starsandstripeslighting.com/blogs/resources-and-education-on-lighting/cri-80-vs-cri-90-in-retail-calculating-the-conversion-rate-impact-of-high-color-rendering-in-picking-and-showroom-floors 2026-04-21T15:09:50-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2010/1417/articles/445cf9a9-4968-45d5-b8d1-a40bac7f269f_backup.webp?v=1776802190 CRI 80 vs. CRI 90 in Retail: Calculating the Conversion Rate Impact of High Color Rendering in Picking and Showroom Floors Side-by-side comparison of CRI 80 and CRI 90 retail lighting showing dull red apples 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