High Output Linear LED Lighting Made in the USA
1st Source Lighting, located in Auburn, CA, has offered superior quality, American made lighting for over 25 years. Our products cover a wide range of commercial and industrial lighting applications including many DOE and government locations. We also offer retrofit engineering and free lighting layouts by our certified AGI32 engineer. 1st Source Lighting is an SBE and SBA Certified Woman Owned Small Business.
All of our factory manufactured fixtures are MADE in the USA and BAA Compliant
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U.S. Steel, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Phelps/Dodge Mining, Westinghouse, 3M, Nike, Kenworth, Coca Cola, Pepsi, 7UP/RC, Coors, Fed Ex, UPS, Sears, Office Depot, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Schwans, Southeast Frozen Foods, Raley’s, Safeway, Nugget Markets, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Energy, Lawrence of Livermore Labs, City of Henderson, City of Sacramento, City of New Orleans, Golden Gate Bridge & Highway District, NY/NJ Port Authority, Yale University, Carnegie Mellon University, University of California at Berkeley, University of Maryland.
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Keep up to date with how LED technology is changing the lighting landscape.
Revolutionizing Commercial Buildings with Smart Lighting Controls
Wireless lighting controls are a great choice for businesses and organizations looking to enhance efficiency, reduce energy costs, and optimize comfort. Smart sensors allow users to customize the environment according to activity levels, while automated functions can be programmed to fit any schedule.
Efficacy vs. Efficiency in Regards to Lighting: Which One is More Important?
Efficacy is a measure of how well a light source converts electrical energy into visible light. It is expressed in lumens per watt (lm/W) and is used to determine the efficiency of a light source. In simpler terms, efficacy is a measure of how efficiently a light source produces visible light. Efficiency, on the other hand, is a measure of how well a lighting system converts electrical energy into usable visible light. It takes into account the efficiency of the light source, as well as other factors such as the ballast, reflector, and other components. Efficiency is expressed as a percentage, and the higher the percentage, the more efficient the lighting system.
Commercial and Industrial Lighting: The Importance of Lumens
Lumens constitute a metric for measuring the amount of light that a light source emits. In commercial and industrial settings, lighting brightness is critical in achieving specific objectives such as manufacturing, warehousing, and construction. Consequently, the higher the lumen output, the brighter the lighting.
Color Rendering Index – CRI Simply Explained
Color Rendering Index, or CRI, is a metric that assesses the extent to which a light source replicates colors in comparison to natural light. On a scale from 0 to 100, a higher score indicates greater similarity to natural light. CRI is an important consideration when selecting indoor lighting, as it directly affects color appearance within a given space.