LED Tube Lights – Lepro Blog https://www.lepro.com/learning Knowledge, tips and skills of Lighting Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:07:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.4 How to Choose Parking Garage Lighting Solutions https://www.lepro.com/learning/parking-garage-lighting/ https://www.lepro.com/learning/parking-garage-lighting/#respond Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:06:26 +0000 https://www.lepro.com/learning/?p=2773 There are some stringent requirements for underground parking garage lighting, but they are often dismissed. It’s not just the harsh climate to consider but the extreme temperatures, humidity, and exhaust fumes.  Choosing the right lighting technology that fits in with the underground parking garage architecture, such as pillars, ramps, niches, curves and low ceiling heights,… Read More »How to Choose Parking Garage Lighting Solutions

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There are some stringent requirements for underground parking garage lighting, but they are often dismissed. It’s not just the harsh climate to consider but the extreme temperatures, humidity, and exhaust fumes. 

Choosing the right lighting technology that fits in with the underground parking garage architecture, such as pillars, ramps, niches, curves and low ceiling heights, is also imperative. You want the most advanced lighting system that allows for easy movement in these areas. 

LED luminaire underground lighting systems have been specifically designed for underground parking garages such as glare control, adaptable, innovative technology, beam characteristics and luminous flux package… all leading to a perfectly lit area without shadows or glares.

4 Reasons You Should Consider LED Lighting for Underground Garage 

If you’re wondering why you should consider LED luminaire underground lighting systems, be aware that you get a lot from them. What are some reasons to choose them for your underground parking garage?

  • Long-Lasting – LEDs generate a white light that doesn’t wear out over time, with a life expectancy between eight and 20 years. This reduces the cost of having to replace them every few years as well, which saves you money in the long run. 
  • Decreased Energy Costs – LED lights provide more than just great lighting; they help you to save money by using less energy. In a typical HID system, a 150w bulb comes to 185 watts, whereas a similar LED system consumes just 70 watts. HID lighting has a 15,000-hour lifespan, while LED lights have 60,000 life hours. 
  • Decreased Maintenance Costs – LED parking garage lights last longer, reducing the need to change bulbs out or hire someone to maintain the system. However, you do want to make sure they are safeguarded from the elements.
  • Better Security – LED lights help to improve visibility in garages and parking lots, which means people can see all the cars parked in their vicinity and don’t have to worry about shadows where criminals can hide in cover. 

One popular underground parking lighting system is the LED T8 Tube Light, which is more durable and brighter than fluorescent lights. They have a lifespan of 50,000 hours and are rarely replaced when taken well care of. They are designed for factories, warehouses, workshops, etc. 

What are the Aspects of Lepro LED Tube Light?

There are specific needs for underground parking garages, with the most critical being lighting. This lighting is not the same as the requirements for street or parking lights, as safety is more of a concern. More lights are often installed in this setting, but they must be the right kind of light for the environment. 

For example, the Lepro tube light offers many features that meet the necessary requirements, such as IP65 Waterproof, IK09 Protection and ENEC-certified flicker-free driver. It also comes with a five-year warranty and a 50,000-hour lifespan. 

Remember to Choose LED Exit Signs for Safety

Besides getting underground LED garage parking lights, you also want to consider getting LED exit signs that make it easy for people to spot the exit. These lights can be installed in several ways, such as on the ceiling. LED exit signs usually come with a battery, mounting equipment, and accessories. 

With the Lepro exit sign, it can be recharged up to 500 times and work for at least 45,000 minutes. If there is a power loss or outage, a fully-charged system will provide up to 90 minutes of emergency light. It’s designed for industrial, commercial, and residential industries. If used in a commercial setting, it’s ideal for office buildings and shopping malls. 

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Industrial, manufacturing, and commercial buildings that use fluorescent, HPS, MH, and HID lighting may consider retrofitting their lights with LED high bay light fixtures instead of replacing them altogether. Is that even possible to do? Yes, it is, but why would a company choose to retrofit their existing lighting to LED lights rather than replace them?

Why Convert High Bay Lights to LEDs

  • Energy Saving – The key reason a business owner chooses to go with LED lighting is to save money. LED lights tend to lower energy consumption by up to 80 percent. 
  • Decrease Maintenance Costs – When you convert your high bay lights to LEDs, it will reduce the amount of maintenance needed. Unlike other light sources, LED light output is slow in its degradation process. LED lights will last far longer than HID lamps, meaning maintenance costs drop significantly. 
  • Light Performance – LED light manufacturers use a multi-point design that evenly distributes the light on surfaces. There is no bright spot that tends to occur with HID lighting where it is affixed, and less light in the surrounding areas until the next HID light fixture. 

3 Ways to Retrofit High Bay Light to LED

1. Use LED T8 Tubes to Modify 4ft T8 Fluorescent

It wasn’t until recently that LED lights became a norm in many commercial and industrial buildings. As such, many HID fixtures used fluorescent tubes. These have lost their luster when the superior technological advance of LED and its reduction in costs appeal. 

Two disappointing aspects of the fluorescent T8 lamps are the need for heat-generating ballasts and the constant need for maintenance. Ballasts of high-bay locations are typically a significant factor since a 32W fluorescent is drawing around 37W. If you have relatively new ballasts, using the Type A LED T8 tubes with the currently installed ballasts is better. 

Be cautious with this converting option. It would help if you were mindful of any compatibility issues that could arise, as it’s possible the LED T8 you buy won’t work with your current ballast, which means constant maintenance for your ballasts. 

You can also get rid of the ballasts and use wire-direct Type B LED T8 lamps. There is the option of a single-end wired that will need rewiring at one end using a non-shunted socket. However, for a quicker install, you can also use double-end wired for existing in-shape sockets.

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Power Consumption17W17W14.5W
Luminous Flux2,200lm2,200lm2,200lm
Tube TypesType BType BType A
Power TypeSingle Ended PowerDouble Ended PowerDouble Ended Power
Ballast CompatibilityBallast BypassBallast BypassBallast Compatible
Dimensionsφ1.10” × 48”Lφ1.10” × 48”Lφ1.10” × 48”L
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2. Use LED Linear High Bay Lights to Retrofit Fluorescent T5HO

There are a minimal number of DLC-certified LED T5 tubes available, meaning you can get rid of the F54T5HO lamps and go with a more eco-friendly LED high bay fixture. This option improves the lighting quality, will last longer, and doesn’t need near as much maintenance.

Traditional lighting ballasts often start to fail after five years, which means using LED tube lights is unsuitable for converting high bay or warehouse lights. In these cases, you’ll need to use 2- or 4ft LED linear high bay lights

3. Use LED UFO High Bay Fixtures Instead of HID Fixtures 

Instead of converting your existing HID fixtures, go with new LED high bay lighting. This kind of lighting provides many advantages, and the cost is often comparable to retrofitting your existing light fixtures. For instance, you have a more uniform light quality with a new 150W UFO LED high bay fixture than if you continued to use a 400W metal halide. To get the same output, you’ll want a 150 to 170W with a 20,000 lumens fixture. 

Another reason to remove your old fixtures and install new LED high bay lights is the different mounting options available, optional money-saving sensors, and a step-down transformer if you have a 480V. Most LED high bay fixtures have a 0-10V dimming standard and IP65 rating to hold up against the elements. 

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Factory lighting is highly imperative, not only for the purpose of illuminating an entire production workshop or facility but also to prevent worker fatigue, fend off accidents, and restrict the soaring rate of defective products. Staring at the same object and performing repetitive and routine tasks for hours on end induces burnout, weariness, and exhaustion, leaving one emotionally drained, thereby reducing productivity.

Factory Lighting Requirements

Furnishing appropriate, adequate and quality lighting plays a prominent and pivotal role in all factory settings. A good lighting design helps create a bright and refreshing working environment that promotes the work efficiency of workers while reducing the probability of work-related accidents to a considerable extent. So, the big question is how do we design the factory’s lighting?

First and foremost, let’s discuss the factors that need to be considered and the effects the factory lighting design in an industrial setting needs to achieve. The factory illuminants are required to:

1. Offer sufficient illumination in the workspace to create a radiant and pleasant atmosphere for workers.

2. Clear visibility of blind spots in the production workshop, ensuring workers’ safety and efficiency.

3. Prevent the generation of glare and reduce visual fatigue during work.

How can these requirements be fulfilled? Below, we mainly analyze the two major aspects of lighting methods and lamp selection when deciding on factory lighting for a warehouse.

Factory Lighting Design and Layout

1. Lighting Methods for Factory

Much like the residential and commercial grade lighting, factory lighting is also mainly divided into ambient, task, and accent lighting. It is sometimes difficult to avoid shadows and blind spots by relying solely on general lighting. Therefore, in this regard, we need to coordinate and find the optimum balance between the above three lighting methods to ensure better visibility and meet specific requirements.

2. Lighting Fixtures for Workshops

Choosing the ideal and appropriate lighting best suited for your factory setting and requirements is of utmost importance. They include:

LED T8 Tubes (Retrofit in Factories)

T8 LED Tubes are perfect replacements for the traditional T8, T10, and T12 tubes. Featuring a translucent lens cover, the T8 LED Tubes look precisely like their fluorescent counterparts but with added energy-saving properties and a higher light flux. For example, the Lepro LED T8 Tube lights have a light efficacy of 130 lm/W. Typically found in factories and production ceilings, the T8 LED Tubes simply retrofit into existing lighting fixtures without the need for external components, thereby granting Operation Managers some downtime during the installation process. Thanks to their robustness and impact-resistant feature, they are absolutely ideal and highly suitable for food production factories in addition to car production and manufacturing environments.

LED UFO High Bay Light (for Large Factory)

LED High Bay lights are apt for larger factory spaces and workshops with high ceilings (6m and above). Equivalent to a 400W metal halide, the Lepro 150W LED UFO high bay delivers a staggering 21750 Lumens output (145 lm/W light efficacy) with a relatively large beam angle. It is an excellent choice for ambient lighting in factories and is perfect for illuminating machinery and assembly lines. There are also 100W and 240W high bay lights available, you can choose the right one according to your factory height.

LED Linear High Bay Light

The LED linear high bay is the perfect solution for factories that adopt traditional low bay and floodlight fixtures. With a high output of 120Lm/W and a 120° beam angle, the LED linear high bay is fit for positioning on factory ceilings of 4m and above. This multi-purpose LED luminaire can also be mounted externally to ensure health and safety in exterior and interior factory areas. The dimmable feature is also essential to conserve energy and adjust the brightness to accommodate the perfect ambient radiance.

Designing Your Factory Lighting Layout

The ideal lighting solution can impact the ceiling height and the anticipated natural and accent light levels. The ultimate goal of a factory lighting layout is to generate the recommended lumens per square foot, given the size of your space and how you will want to utilize it. The creative Lepro engineering team provides lighting design consultancy services and solutions. In case you need any help or assistance, you can click the ‘Contact Us’ button to get in touch with our support team.

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Garage Lighting Ideas – How to Choose the LED Garage Lights https://www.lepro.com/learning/led-garage-light/ https://www.lepro.com/learning/led-garage-light/#respond Fri, 03 Dec 2021 07:19:43 +0000 https://www.lepro.com/learning/?p=2102 Discover the most frequently and widely used interior garage lighting options to brighten up what would otherwise be a dull, dreary, and depressing interior. Your garage must have sound and ample lighting, whether you use it for storage purposes or as a workshop. Why Choose LED Garage Lights? LED luminaires only use about half the… Read More »Garage Lighting Ideas – How to Choose the LED Garage Lights

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Discover the most frequently and widely used interior garage lighting options to brighten up what would otherwise be a dull, dreary, and depressing interior. Your garage must have sound and ample lighting, whether you use it for storage purposes or as a workshop.

Why Choose LED Garage Lights?

LED luminaires only use about half the wattage of their fluorescent tube counterparts and as much as 90% less than a traditional incandescent bulb. This implies that if you use the LED options, you get more illumination, employ less electricity, and save thousands in the long run. Without a doubt, LED lighting is more energy-efficient than its outdated rivals and can also last almost twice as long as fluorescent tube lights, saving you both money and hassle since you would not have to replace them as often.

Types of LED Garage Lights

High Bay Lights

High bay lights are an ideal choice for garages with high ceilings, usually over 15 feet in height. They can be suspended from the ceiling with the assistance of a hook, pendant, or chain or may be mounted directly to the ceiling. You may choose from among different wattages depending on the height of your garage ceilings.

PowerEquivalentMounting HeightCoverage
Lepro 100W High Bay Light 250W HID12-18ftDia 40ft
Lepro 150W High Bay Light 400W HID14-22ftDia 46ft
Lepro 240W High Bay Light 1000W HID19-28ftDia 52ft
LED High Bay Light for Garage

LED Shop Lights

Shop lights possess a tube-like shape and may be hung from the ceiling with a chain or rope or mounted directly to the ceiling. They typically come with a cord for plugging directly into a wall outlet, preventing you from having to figure out how to hardwire the lights to your electrical system.

LED Tube Garage Lighting Fixtures   

These lights are either single or double tube fixtures. The tubes are the actual bulbs of the fixture, which are meant to offer the most direct radiant light where you most need it.

Depending on the fixture you choose, some of them may be mounted flush to the ceiling or suspended so they can hang lower, while some others have the option to be installed either way.

T8 Type B 4ft LED Tube Lights

LED Wraparound Lights

Wraparound lights are in the shape of a semicircle. The flat side sits flush against the ceiling, while the circular side hangs from the ceiling, dispensing the light in various directions.

Flush-Mount Ceiling Lights

Flush mount lighting is a common ceiling light that may be installed throughout your home, even in small spaces with low ceilings. They have a circular shape and are usually meant for decorative purposes, making them the perfect choice for other common areas around your home, such as hallways, patios, and offices.

Figure Out How Many Lumens Your Garage Needs

The number of lumens your garage needs depends on the size of the space you are looking to illuminate, the natural light conditions in the garage, and the type of lighting fixtures you adopt. Light output is measured and listed in lumens, and, in general, you would need 50 lumens per square foot for ambient lighting, 300 lumens per square foot for task lighting, and 75 lumens per square foot for accent lighting.

After determining the amount of light required, choose light bulbs with enough energy to deliver that luminosity. For example, let’s say you have a 360-square-foot two-door garage, and you want to install ambient lighting in one half of the space and task lighting in the other half.

As per the guidelines above, you would need 54,000 lumens on the task side and 9,000 lumens on the ambient side. Using a lumen-to-watt conversion chart, you can effortlessly decide upon the type of light you need, the number of illuminants necessary to brighten the space, and the wattage you want for your bulbs.

For example, 38-watt LED bulbs produce 3,000 lumens each. Hence, you would need three of those on the ambient side or three 200-watt incandescent bulbs to generate that same amount of light.

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Why are Lepro Tube Lights Safe & Reliable? https://www.lepro.com/learning/why-lepro-tube-lights-safe-and-reliable/ https://www.lepro.com/learning/why-lepro-tube-lights-safe-and-reliable/#respond Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:07:28 +0000 https://www.lepro.com/learning/?p=1790 LED Tube Lights are extensive indoor lighting illuminants, profoundly impacting a person’s work, life, health, and productivity. Therefore, as a lighting brand that insists on “Reliable & Satisfying”, above all else, Lepro is committed to ensuring the quality and safety of tube lights. Let’s take a look. Why are Lepro Tube Lights Considered Safe and… Read More »Why are Lepro Tube Lights Safe & Reliable?

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LED Tube Lights are extensive indoor lighting illuminants, profoundly impacting a person’s work, life, health, and productivity.

Therefore, as a lighting brand that insists on “Reliable & Satisfying”, above all else, Lepro is committed to ensuring the quality and safety of tube lights. Let’s take a look.

Why are Lepro Tube Lights Considered Safe and Reliable?

1. Lepro Tube Lights Certification

2. Higher Quality:LED Replacement Lights for Fluorescent Tube Light

3. Better Experience

4. Widely Application for Lepro T8 Tube Light

5. Rich Compatibility

6. Ring Wave Immunity & High and Low Voltage Start Tests

1. Lepro Tube Lights Certification

Owing to the UL and DLC5.1 certification, Lepro tube lights offer a prolonged lifespan of 50,000 hours and an impressive 5-year warranty. Additionally, our customers can easily apply for rebates.

Prolonged lifespan of 50,000 hours

2. Higher Quality:LED Replacement Lights for Fluorescent Tube Light

In contrast to fluorescent tube lights, the Lepro LED tubes only need about 50% power for the exact same brightness, generating less heat output, thereby prompting others to shift to LEDs.

LED Replacement Lights for Fluorescent Tube Light

The premium-grade heat dissipation materials employed within the Lepro tube lights can keep working at a higher temperature than others. Consequently, our tubes may be used both in open and closed fixtures such as troffers and vapor tights.

The premium-grade heat dissipation materials

3. Better Experience

Lepro tube lights do not have a warm-up time and are instant-on lights offering uniform light output.

The 240° angle beam provides a wide light range. Hence, we only need fewer lights to illuminate the entire workshop or room.

240° angle

4. Widely Application for Lepro T8 Tube Light

The Lepro LED tube light may be used on a variety of occasions, both in dry and damp locations,like garage, workshop, or basement with bright light. It is perfect for various spaces like retail spaces, offices, schools, hospitals, and more.

5. Rich Compatibility

Thanks to the versatile Lepro LED tubes, compatible with most instant-start ballasts, you can easily install our Type A tubes without removing the ballast.

Type A-Plug&play

If you have installation experience, you can opt for our Type B tubes after removing the existing ballast, which is simple to operate, has a longer service life, and is not affected by the lifespan of the ballast.

Type A-longert lifespan

6. Ring Wave Immunity & High and Low Voltage Start Tests.

Besides the stringent tests mentioned in the previous video, we also carry out ring wave immunity tests, high and low voltage start tests.

Post practical inspection, we can tell you:

  1. They normally work even under the impact of a 2500 V ring wave immunity test.
2500 V ring wave immunity test

2. They can typically work in a voltage range of 94V-300V.

Work in a voltage range of 94V-300V

Conclusion

After reviewing the reports, I’m sure you now understand why Lepro is safe and reliable. You are welcome to visit Lepro LED Tube Lights to pick the lights that best suits your needs.Click the picture below to learn more about LED Tube Lights :

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How to Save Hundreds of Dollars with the Lepro Tube Lights https://www.lepro.com/learning/save-dollars-with-lepro-tube-lights/ https://www.lepro.com/learning/save-dollars-with-lepro-tube-lights/#respond Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:53:06 +0000 https://www.lepro.com/learning/?p=1760 Still using fluorescent tube lights? Well, it’s time to switch over to LED tubes now! Introducing before you the Lepro LED tubes, a UL & DLC listed tube light with 50% energy savings, an ultra-long lifespan of 50,000 hours, and a 5-year warranty that will undoubtedly save you hundreds during its lifespan. Now let’s get… Read More »How to Save Hundreds of Dollars with the Lepro Tube Lights

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Still using fluorescent tube lights? Well, it’s time to switch over to LED tubes now!

Introducing before you the Lepro LED tubes, a UL & DLC listed tube light with 50% energy savings, an ultra-long lifespan of 50,000 hours, and a 5-year warranty that will undoubtedly save you hundreds during its lifespan. Now let’s get started!

How to Save Energy & Money with the Lepro Tube Lights

1. Obtained UL and DLC certifications

2. Lower Power Consumption and Heat

3. Lepro Tube Lights Driver

4. Conducted a Range of Accredited Peace of Mind Tests

1. Obtained UL & DLC certifications

Lepro tube lights are UL and DLC certified, assuring strong product safety and performance. Besides, you may easily apply for rebates.

UL & DLC certifications

2. Lower Power Consumption and Heat

The LED module is crucial to the lifespan of the tube. Thanks to the rational driver and LED module design, the current running through the LED chip only has 80% of its maximum permissible value, which means Lepro LED tube can achieve as high as 130lm/W lumen efficiency, equivalent to a 32W fluorescent tube. Using the Lepro 17W LED tube with 2200 lumens tube, you can save up to 548 kWh per year.

LED tube with 2200 lumens

As evident in the table and chart calculated by the TM21 report below, the lifespan of the LED module reaches a maximum of 23.1 years lifetime at 77°F and works for 8 hours per day.

LED Lifetime calcultated

Hence, with the same brightness, you get lower power consumption and less heating, and employing superior heat dissipation materials, extensively improves the lifespan of Lepro LED tubes.

Power consumption

3. Lepro Tube Lights Driver

E-Cap Is The Key Component In a Driver , Lepro select top-level components and enhance the overall stability through the professional circuit design. As shown in the following chart, Lepro drivers reach an impressive maximum of 74.6 years lifetime at 77°F, and 8 working hours per day.

Driver lifetime

4. Conducted a Range of Accredited Peace of Mind Tests

To confirm the ultimate performance of Lepro LED tubes and ensure their normal functioning in a special environment, in addition to the lifespan test cited above, Lepro also conducted a series of reliability tests.

1. High Temperature and High Humidity Test

Subject to277V input high temperature at 149 °F (65 °C) and 85% relative humidity, aging for 400hrs, they operate normally.

2. Limit Temperature Test

Placed in a 176°F (80°C) oven for 15 hours, they normally work.

Limit Temperature Test

3. Low-temperature Startup Test: Instant on at –4°F (-20°C).

In view of the tests results and professional calculation, we are proud to inform you that the expected lifetime of these lights can go as far as 23.1 years at 77°F (25°C) and 8 working hours/day.

Conclusion

After reviewing the reports, I’m sure you now understand how to save energy and money with the Lepro Tube Lights, Lepro not only has the advantages such as the above, but also It is perfect for various spaces like retail spaces, offices, schools, hospitals, and more.

Click to get more information about Lepro T8 Tube Light.

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Why Do We Choose UL/ETL Certified Products https://www.lepro.com/learning/why-choose-ul-etl-listed-products/ https://www.lepro.com/learning/why-choose-ul-etl-listed-products/#respond Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:28:59 +0000 https://www.lepro.com/learning/?p=1494 What is UL Certification? The UL mark is usually labeled on the product and/or product packaging to indicate that the product has passed UL certification and meets safety standard requirements. There are three common UL safety marks for different types of UL services: 1.UL Listed This is mainly used for general end-use products that consumers… Read More »Why Do We Choose UL/ETL Certified Products

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  1. What is UL?

    UL is short for Underwriter Laboratories Inc. UL safety laboratories hold the highest authoritative power in the United States. UL is also among the largest private institutions conducting safety testing and accreditation in the world.

  2. What is ETL?

    ETL is short for Electrical Testing Laboratories. ETL was founded by the American inventor Thomas Edison in 1896 and enjoys high repute both within the United States and around the world.

What is UL Certification?

The UL mark is usually labeled on the product and/or product packaging to indicate that the product has passed UL certification and meets safety standard requirements. There are three common UL safety marks for different types of UL services:

1.UL Listed

This is mainly used for general end-use products that consumers can buy directly from markets, such as home appliances, computers, heaters, fuses, power supply boards, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers. If the final product needs to be marked with UL Listed, UL should test the product sample to confirm that there are no hidden fire and electrical hazards. Any product marked with UL Listed indicates that a representative sample of the product meets the relevant UL safety standards. This safety mark series includes three different marks for the United States, Canada, and the United States and Canada.

ul listed

2.UL Recognized

UL Recognized is primarily a safety certification for components and materials. The accredited components will be used in assembling the finished product. The components must meet the relevant approval conditions before they can be used in the corresponding finished products. Examples include: switches, power supplies, printed plates, transformers, wires, plugs, and plastic materials, all of which are subject to approval.

UL Recognized

3.UL Classified

A product that has specific hazard risks, specific attributes, or limited or special conditions of use, even if it is a legally regulated product, needs to be labeled with the UL Classified mark. The classification is primarily for building materials and various kinds of fire protection equipment and marine equipment. The classification mark involves one or more of the following requirements: specific risks, such as casualty, death, or fire; performance under specific conditions; specific regulations and requirements; and specific standards. Common products include fire doors, fire hydrants, medical equipment, and ice machines.

UL Classified

What is ETL Listed?

Like UL, ETL can test and issue ETL certification marks in accordance with UL standards or American national standards. It can also issue composite certification marks in accordance with UL standards or American national standards and CSA standards or Canadian standards. Any electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical product that carries the ETL mark indicates that the product has met the minimum requirements of the United States and Canada’s general product safety standards and has been tested to confirm that it meets the relevant product safety standards.

ETL Listed

UL and ETL’s services are based not only on American standards but also Canadian standards. The letters “US” on the bottom-right of the mark indicates that it is applicable within the United States; the letter “C” at the bottom-left indicates that it is applicable within Canada, and a mark that contains both “US” and “C” on both sides indicates that it is applicable within both countries.

UL VS ETL

The main difference between products listed by UL and ETL is that ETL does not create its own certification standards. UL develops standards used by other organizations, including ETL.

UL VS ETL

Both are Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL). They act as independently-run, non-governmental laboratories. In addition, they are recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as laboratories suited for testing products according to safety standards.

What are the risks of using products without UL/ETL certification?

UL and ETL standards protect users from potential fire, electric shock, and personal injury hazards. UL/ETL has developed standard codes for various safety levels based on their tests for various products, external power supplies, and charging accessories. Many manufacturers produce products or purchase parts that have not passed UL/ETL certification to save on costs. This actually harms the safety of consumers.

When you purchase high-risk products, such as 110V products, you should take care to check if it has passed UL/ETL certification. If not, you are recommended to stop using the product to avoid accidents such as fire or electric shock.

Lepro produces a wide variety of products including LED high bay lights, LED shop lights, LED parking lot lights, LED tube lights, and LED recessed lights, which are suitable for various commercial and industrial lighting uses. All of them have passed UL or ETL certification, so you can buy and use them with a peace of mind.

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LED Shop Light VS Fluorescent Shop Light https://www.lepro.com/learning/convert-fluorescent-shop-light-to-led/ https://www.lepro.com/learning/convert-fluorescent-shop-light-to-led/#respond Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:04:40 +0000 https://www.lepro.com/learning/?p=1461 Should I replace fluorescent shop lights with LED? With the development of LED technology, LED lights have become more and more commonly found in working and living environments. If you are asking whether you should replace traditional fluorescent lights with LED lights, my answer is certainly yes. First of all, LED lights are more energy-saving… Read More »LED Shop Light VS Fluorescent Shop Light

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Should I replace fluorescent shop lights with LED?

With the development of LED technology, LED lights have become more and more commonly found in working and living environments. If you are asking whether you should replace traditional fluorescent lights with LED lights, my answer is certainly yes.

First of all, LED lights are more energy-saving and power-saving. For example, the Lepro 40W LED shop light is equivalent to a 100W fluorescent shop light, which saves 60% on electricity bills.

Secondly, compared to fluorescent shop lights, LED shop lights have lower long-term usage costs. Although the purchase cost of LED shop lights is higher, it has a service life of up to 50,000 hours, are more durable than fragile fluorescent shop lights, do not require frequent replacement and installation, and are highly cost-effective.

In addition, fluorescent shop lights tend to emit the buzzing sounds of electric current or flickering light after long-term use, while LED shop lights will not give off such signs that are unkind or unsafe to the eyes.

As fluorescent shop lights contain mercury, which is harmful to human health and pollutes the environment, it is necessary to pay special attention when recycling them. On the other hand, LED shop lights are green and environmentally friendly and do not cause any pollution.

Therefore, many people have now replaced traditional fluorescent shop lights with LED lights. Here, we recommend two solutions. One is to replace fluorescent shop lights with brand-new LED shop lights, and the other is to buy LED tube lights, replace the fluorescent tubes, and re-wire the lights.

Best LED Fluorescent Shop Light Replacement

If you choose to replace fluorescent lights with LED shop lights, here we recommend the Lepro 42W 4-Foot LED Shop Light. The output brightness is 4200 lm, which is equivalent to 100 lm/W. It is suitable for lighting places such as garages, basements, workshops, supermarkets, and warehouses. If necessary, up to eight lights can be connected in series. The light comes with a five-year warranty and has passed ETL certification, so it is safe to use. In addition, there are opportunities to receive government energy subsidies to save on purchase costs.

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How to Convert Fluorescent Shop Light to LED?

If you bought LED tube lights to replace fluorescent shop lights with, you must first confirm the tube light model purchased, such as Lepro Double Ended Power Type B T8 4ft LED Tube Light. You will need to remove the ballast and re-wire to use.

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If you bought Type A LED tube lights, this is a plug-and-play light and does not need to be re-wired, but it will be more expensive in terms of cost. At the same time, you will need to consider the problem of ballast adaptation.

Watch the video below to learn the detailed steps of installing LED tube lights.

We have introduced two solutions for replacing traditional fluorescent shop lights in the above. You can choose to use LED shop lights or LED tube lights according to your needs.

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Top 5 LED Tube Lights for Rooms https://www.lepro.com/learning/best-led-tube-lights/ https://www.lepro.com/learning/best-led-tube-lights/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2021 02:48:45 +0000 https://www.lepro.com/learning/?p=1319 LED tube lights are commonly used to replace traditional fluorescent lamps and suitable for home lighting such as kitchens, basements and workshops, as well as for offices, supermarkets or other commercial lighting. The three most common sizes of LED tube lights are T12, T8, and T5 where “T” stands for “tubular”. The diameter of the… Read More »Top 5 LED Tube Lights for Rooms

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LED tube lights are commonly used to replace traditional fluorescent lamps and suitable for home lighting such as kitchens, basements and workshops, as well as for offices, supermarkets or other commercial lighting. The three most common sizes of LED tube lights are T12, T8, and T5 where “T” stands for “tubular”. The diameter of the bulb is in eighths of an inch, so “T8” represents a tube of 8/8ths of an inch or 1 inch. When choosing a bulb, we should pay attention to its size.

In addition, there are different types of LED tube lights. Type A LED tube lights are plug-and-play lights, Type B LED tube lights require removal of ballasts, while Type C LED tube lights operate with an external driver. As different types of LED tube lights vary in installation and usage methods and in costs (Type B has a relatively low purchase cost), you can choose the right type depending on your needs and budget.

LED lamps are well known to last longer and be more energy-efficient, safer, and more environmentally friendly than fluorescent lamps. But how do we choose the right LED tube light fixture? Here are 5 popular LED tube lights for you.

Best 5 LED Tube Lights for Home, Office, Supermarket, and More

List of Best 5 LED Tube Lights in 2022

  1. Lepro 25 Pack 17W T8 4ft LED Tube Light
  2. Philips UniversalFit LED Tube Lights
  3. toggled LED Tubes
  4. Great Value LED Light Bulb
  5. Sunco Lighting 8 Pack 4FT 48 Inch T8 Tube LED Light Bulbs

1. Lepro 25 Pack 17W T8 4ft LED Tube Light

This Lepro T8 LED tube light is a Type B double-ended lamp that can directly replace the existing fluorescent lamp after removing the ballast.

  • Safety certified: UL safety certified with a 5-year warranty, up to 50,000 hours of service life, and safe use guaranteed.
  • DLC certified: You have the opportunity to get DLC rebates, which will reduce your purchase cost substantially.
  • Energy-efficient: The tube light provides 17W, 2200 lumens of brightness, equivalent to 129 lm/w, a color temperature of 5000 K, and Daylight White light and is energy efficient for lower electricity costs.
  • Cost-effective: One pack contains 25 tube lights at $5.6 per unit, which is very good value for money.

Lepro 25 Pack 17W T8 4ft LED Tube Light

Lepro T8 4ft LED Tube Light
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2. Philips UniversalFit LED Tube Lights

  • The Philips 16W T8 Universal Fit LED Light Bulb is equivalent to a 32W traditional fluorescent lamp with 106 lm/w, saving 55% on your electricity bills.
  • Available in multiple colors. Philips offers three colors: bright white, cool white, and daylight white.
  • 36,000-hour lifespan, preferred in kitchens, garages, and commercial lighting scenarios including offices and hospitals.
  • A pack of 2, 10, or 30 is available at different prices. For example, a pack of 2 daylight white LED tube lights is priced at $17.60, which is $8.80 per unit.
Philips UniversalFit LED Tube Lights

3. toggled LED Tubes

  • 16W toggled LED tubes can be used to replace 28W- 40W T8 and T12 fluorescent lamps. It provides 2000 lumens of brightness, equivalent to 125 lm/w, and a color temperature of 6500K.
  • This dimmable tube requires rewiring upon installation. Installation by a professional is recommended if necessary.
  • The product has a service life of 50,000 hours and comes with a lifetime warranty.
  • A pack of 2 LED tubes is priced at $22.93, or $11.47 per unit, which is slightly more expensive than other brands.
toggled LED Tubes

4. Great Value LED Light Bulb

  • As a replacement for 32W-40W T8/T12 fluorescent lamps, the 17W Great Value LED Light Bulb provides soft white lighting, 48 inches in length and a lifespan of up to 44 years. It is not dimmable.
  • The product is compatible with most ballasts on the market, but confirmation before installation and usage is recommended.
  • Only $8.88 for a pack of 2, or $4.44 per unit.
Great Value LED Light Bulb

5. Sunco Lighting 8 Pack 4FT 48 Inch T8 Tube LED Light Bulbs

  • The Sunco Lighting 18W 4FT T8 Tube LED Light Bulb, equivalent to a 40W traditional fluorescent lamp, provides 5000K, 2200lm and daylight white lighting. This single-ended light bulb requires removal of the ballast.
  • It saves 55% on your electricity bills and has 50,000 hours of life and a low cost of usage.
  • Suitable for indoor lighting in stores, offices, garages, warehouses, kitchens, basements, bathrooms and workshops, etc.
  • ETL & DLC certified and safety guaranteed. You have the opportunity to receive government subsidies.
  • A pack of 8 is priced at $51.99, or $6.50 per unit.
Sunco Lighting 4FT T8 Tube

These LED tube lights from five different brands vary in features and you may choose what suits you best according to your needs. But here we recommend Lepro LED tube lights, which are safety guaranteed and are the most cost-effective option.

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Best LED Industrial Lighting Fixtures https://www.lepro.com/learning/best-led-industrial-lighting-fixtures/ https://www.lepro.com/learning/best-led-industrial-lighting-fixtures/#respond Fri, 25 Dec 2020 02:13:02 +0000 https://www.lepro.com/learning/?p=1281 What are industrial lighting fixtures? Industrial lighting fixtures, as the name suggests, are the lighting fixtures in industrial use scenarios. Commonly-seen industrial use scenarios include the factory, warehouse, workshop, etc., where different lighting fixtures are needed, whether indoor or outdoor. Then, what are the characteristics of industrial lighting fixtures? We can take a look at… Read More »Best LED Industrial Lighting Fixtures

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What are industrial lighting fixtures?

Industrial lighting fixtures, as the name suggests, are the lighting fixtures in industrial use scenarios. Commonly-seen industrial use scenarios include the factory, warehouse, workshop, etc., where different lighting fixtures are needed, whether indoor or outdoor. Then, what are the characteristics of industrial lighting fixtures? We can take a look at them from the following different aspects.

From the perspective of application contexts, industrial indoor lighting usually needs to adapt to a relatively larger space. If we want to illuminate rows of racks in a warehouse, in addition to a wide range of light projection, we generally need more lighting fixtures and should allow for higher power consumption. The cost has then become a very important consideration. Therefore, people have been looking for more economical lighting solutions in these scenarios.

From the perspective of lighting environments, there are workshops where explosives are produced and fire hazards are stored, and there are also dusty, humid, or high-temperature factories, in addition to the general production environment. In these surroundings, we need to pick lighting fixtures with higher safety standards. In explosive and flammable workshops, we shall avoid using lights producing high heat or with poor heat dissipation performance; while in dusty or humid factories, we try our best to use dust-proof and waterproof lights.

When it comes to lighting requirements and needs, we know that the illuminance required by a general warehouse differs from a workshop that’s for precision work. So, industrial lighting solutions depend on specific scenarios, environments, and needs; we choose lighting fixtures to meet the specific needs according to scenarios and environments.

Today I’m going to introduce LED industrial lighting fixtures. Why do we choose LED lighting fixtures instead of traditional fluorescent lights, metal halide lights, or incandescent light bulbs?

First, from the perspective of cost, LED lights are energy-saving and have a longer service life. They not only save electricity costs but also reduce the costs of replacement and installation. It is a more cost-effective choice.

Second, LED lights are green and environment-friendly. They allow low-thermal and low-voltage running conditions and are safe and reliable for use in factories with adverse environments.

Besides, LED lights have high luminance, no flickering, no glare, and good color rendering, which are very suitable for use in workshops that are for precise work.

The advantages of LED lights are far more than those. To adapt to different industrial lighting scenarios, LED lights are also made into different fixtures. Next, allow me to introduce several LED industrial lighting fixtures, for your selection.

LED Industrial Lighting Solutions

1. LED High Bay Lights

My first recommendation is LED high bay lights. Some workshops have a large space and high ceiling, and the lights have to hang 20ft or 30ft higher above the ground. To meet the lighting requirements of the above scenario, a lighting fixture that can provide sufficient illuminance is needed, and LED high bay lights are a good choice.

Take Lepro 240W Dimmable UFO High Bay LED Light as an example. It has an illuminance output of 32000lm, equivalent to 600W Metal Halide, and is suitable for hanging at the height of 19ft-28ft above the ground. It has a service life of 50,000 hours and is IP65 waterproof, able to adapt to different industrial lighting environments.

100W high bay light dimmable

2. LED Shop Lights

LED shop lights are also commonly-seen industrial lighting fixtures, and many LED shop lights on the market can be connected in series. Lepro 42W 4ft LED shop lights, for example, support a serial connection of up to 4 lights. When you need to illuminate a large area, they meet your needs very well.

3. Outdoor LED Flood Lights

LED flood lights, also called LED security lights, are usually used outdoors, such as outside workshops. LED flood lights have high brightness, can illuminate a large area at night, and are highly durable. They adapt to various harsh environments and are safe and reliable for night lighting.

Generally speaking, for home use such as outside the garage or in the backyard, you can choose a model with relatively low power, such as Lepro 15W Outdoor LED Flood Light; while for use in a factory, you can choose a relatively high power version that can output higher brightness and illuminate a wider range, such as Lepro 100W Outdoor LED Flood Light.

4. LED Tube Lights

Nowadays, people more and more use LED tube lights to replace traditional fluorescent lights, because in comparison, LED tube lights are more energy-efficient, environment-friendly, and have a longer service life. LED tube lights are divided into different types, including Type A, Type B, Type C, etc. Among them, the double-end Type B LED Tube Light can be installed and used directly and you can just discard the original ballast. They are usually used in warehouses, garages, workplaces, and other places.

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The above are some commonly seen LED lights that are suitable for industrial lighting. You can choose suitable ones according to the specific lighting scenarios and applications. Of course, industrial lighting fixtures are far more than those. You can check the guide on various LED lighting fixtures under the Lepro brand to learn more.

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