Lighting Guides

Gielight GL-ST01 4ft IP65 LED vapor tight fixture for car wash bays
Car Wash Lighting: Wet Location LED Fixtures for Bays and Canopies
Car wash bays are wet locations under the NEC. How to read IP65 and IP66, what fixture goes in the bay, canopy and lot, and wet rated fixtures we list... Read more...
TCP 4ft LED Modern Wrap Light SW4 32-48W
4ft LED Wraparound Lights: How to Compare Wraps by Spec Sheet
Replacing fluorescent wraps in halls, back rooms and classrooms? Here is how 4ft LED wraparound lights compare on wattage, lumens, sensors, emergency drivers, dimming and size, with numbers from the... Read more...
TCP 1x4 LED Center Basket 15-32W
Commercial Light Fixtures in New Jersey: A Contractor Guide to Code, Incentives and Delivery
New Jersey updated its construction codes in August 2026, and utility lighting programs for existing buildings are run by the utilities. Here is what that means for your fixture order,... Read more...
TCP 4in LED Beveled Downlight 9W
Commercial LED Recessed Downlights: How to Choose the Right Type
How to choose commercial LED recessed downlights: retrofit trims for existing cans, slim canless models, 120 to 277V commercial downlights and fire rated units, plus sizing, IC ratings and dimming. Read more...
TCP LED Wall Pack 115W with Photocell
LED Wall Packs vs Flood Lights: Which One Do You Need?
Wall pack or flood light? How the two differ in light pattern, mounting and aiming, and which to use for doors, walkways, signs, facades and lots. Read more...
EDIPAI SUG1 UFO LED high bay with built in sensor
Best LED High Bays for Warehouses and Shops: Our Picks by Job
Our LED high bay picks by job: low ceilings, standard warehouses, high ceilings, 277-480V plants, built in sensors and aisles, with links and prices. Read more...
StarLake AR11 LED Area Light
StarLake LED Lighting: What the Line Covers and How to Order
What the StarLake commercial LED line covers, where it ships from and how to order it alongside other brands. Read more...
EDIPAI bollard light in bronze finish
LED Bollard Lights: Heights, Spacing and How to Choose
How to choose commercial LED bollards for walkways and entrances: height, distribution, spacing, mounting and controls. Read more...
TCP 2ft Linear LED High Bay SW3 81-160W
LED Retrofit Payback: How to Calculate Energy Savings and ROI
A simple method to calculate LED retrofit energy savings and payback, with a worked example and what to include beyond the electric bill. Read more...
TCP 2ft LED Vapor Tight SW2 18-32W
Vapor Tight LED Fixtures: Where You Need Them and How to Choose
Where vapor tight LED fixtures belong and how to choose one: IP rating, housing material, length, temperature range and mounting. Read more...
TCP LED Wall Pack 35-55W with Photocell
Dusk to Dawn Lighting: Photocells, Twist Lock Receptacles and Wiring
How dusk to dawn lighting works: photocell types, twist lock receptacles, voltage, mounting orientation and fixing lights that stay on. Read more...
TCP LED Elite UFO High Bay SW3 81-160W
Gym and Gymnasium LED Lighting: Fixtures, Guards and Light Levels
How to light a gym with LED high bays: light levels, fixture choice, wire guards, mounting height, glare control and sensors. Read more...