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Practical know-how on LED lighting for industry, sport and commerce: standards, lux levels, protection ratings and planning, written by our lighting design team.
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BAFA LED Funding 2026: What Changed and How to Finance LED NowBAFA funding for interior LED lighting ended on 21 July 2026: what changed, which financing options remain and why LED still pays back without a gr...Read more
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CRI and Colour Rendering Explained: Ra, R9 and the Right ValueColour rendering explained: what Ra/CRI measures, which value each application needs, why R9 matters and the trade-off between colour rendering and...Read more
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Hotel and Restaurant Lighting: LED for HospitalityLED lighting for hotels and hospitality: lux and colour temperature per area, light in layers for dining rooms, commercial kitchens, corridors and ...Read more
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Hospital and Healthcare Lighting: Lux Levels, Hygiene and Night OperationLED lighting for hospitals, care homes and medical practices: lux values, Ra 90 for examinations, hygiene and IP ratings, glare control, night dimm...Read more
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School Lighting: Classroom Lux Levels, Board Lighting and LED RetrofitHow to light schools and universities: EN 12464-1 lux values per room, board lighting, glare-free panels, presence and daylight control, savings ex...Read more
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Retail Lighting: LED for Shops, Supermarkets and ShowroomsHow to light shops, supermarkets and showrooms: lux values, general and accent light, colour rendering, 3-phase track, fresh counters and a savings...Read more
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DALI and Lighting Control: Sensors, Groups and Extra SavingsLighting control explained: how DALI works, DALI versus 1-10V, presence and daylight sensors per area, wireless alternatives and extra savings.Read more
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LED Drivers Explained: Specifications, Flicker and Brand ComparisonLED drivers explained: key specifications, flicker and surge protection, inrush current per breaker and a comparison of Philips, Mean Well, Osram, ...Read more
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Riding Arena Lighting: Lux Levels, Poles and LED for Riding HallsHow to light outdoor arenas and indoor riding halls: lux for training and competition, poles and floodlights per arena size, dust protection and ho...Read more
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Barn Lighting: LED for Livestock, Dairy Cows and Milking ParloursLED lighting for barns and agriculture: lux values, light programmes for dairy cows, milking parlour, ammonia-resistant luminaires, IP69K and flick...Read more
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Cold Store Lighting: LED for Chilled and Freezer AreasLED lighting for cold stores and freezer warehouses: lux values, temperature rating, condensation and ammonia, sensors and the double saving on lig...Read more
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Outdoor Lighting for Business Premises: Yards, Loading Zones and FloodlightsHow to light business premises: EN 12464-2 lux values for routes, storage and loading zones, floodlight selection and aiming, security and cameras,...Read more
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LED Street Lighting: EN 13201 Classes, Pole Spacing and SavingsLED street lighting for municipalities and businesses: EN 13201 classes, pole heights and spacing, colour temperature and insect protection, night ...Read more
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Office Lighting: Lux Levels, Glare Control and LED Planning to EN 12464-1How to light offices to standard: EN 12464-1 lux values per room, glare at screen workstations, UGR<19 panels, colour temperature and sensors.Read more
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Production and Food Industry Lighting: Lux Levels, Hygiene and Protection RatingsHow to light production halls and food plants: lux levels by task, hygiene rules without glass, IP65 to IP69K for cleaning, flicker at machines and...Read more
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Replacing HQL, HQI and Sodium Lamps with LED: Wattage Table and SavingsReplacing mercury vapour, metal halide and sodium lamps with LED: wattage table, retrofit lamps versus new luminaires, extra benefits and a savings...Read more
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Underground Car Park Lighting: Lux Levels, Layout and SensorsHow to light underground and multi-storey car parks: lux for lanes, bays and entrances, luminaire layout, IP65/IK08 tri-proof lights, sensors and a...Read more
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Car Park Lighting: Lux Levels, Pole Height and LED PlanningHow to light car parks: EN 12464-2 lux values by traffic, pole height and spacing, street lights or floodlights, sensors, night dimming and colour ...Read more
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Vehicle Workshop Lighting: Lux Levels, Lifts, Spray Booths and ShowroomsHow to light a vehicle workshop and car dealership: lux levels for servicing, body work and painting, light at the lift, IP65 luminaires, spray boo...Read more
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Emergency Lighting: Requirements, Regulations and TestingEmergency lighting explained: when it is mandatory, EN 1838 minimum lux for escape routes and anti-panic areas, battery systems, testing duties and...Read more
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Sports Hall Lighting: Lux Levels, Ball-Proof Luminaires and Planning for Basketball, Handball and GymsHow to light sports halls, basketball and handball courts and gyms: EN 12193 lux classes, glare-free layout, ball impact resistance, flicker, contr...Read more
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Tennis Court Lighting: Lux Levels, Mast Layout and LED PlanningHow to light an outdoor tennis court or indoor tennis hall: EN 12193 classes, mast positions, asymmetric optics, glare, colour temperature and runn...Read more
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LED Lifetime Explained: L70, L80, B10 and Real-World DurabilityWhat 50,000 hours really means: L and B values decoded, hours converted into years per shift pattern, what shortens LED lifetime and how to check d...Read more
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Replacing Fluorescent Tubes with LED: T8 Retrofit Guide (Magnetic & Electronic Ballast)How to replace T8 fluorescent tubes with LED tubes: identifying magnetic or electronic ballasts, choosing length and wattage, the step-by-step swap...Read more
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