Month: February 2020

Are LEDs Affected by Cold and Hot Temperatures? LED lighting is highly reliable, but like anything else, it can be affected by cold and hot temperatures. That’s why it’s important to know how your lights will perform in ambient temperatures and consider where you’ll be using them. So how exactly are LEDs affected by cold and heat? How Are LEDs Affected by Cold? Generally speaking, the cooler the environment, the greater an LED’s light output. This quality means that LED lighting actually performs well in cold temperatures. In fact, these lights will turn on instantly in cold temperatures, as the cold does not affect them. They also work well in cold temperatures because there’s generally less temperature fluctuation, which means less thermal stress placed on the driver and diodes. LED lights can be affected by cold temperatures and cold weather. When LED lights are installed in cold temperatures, studies show Read More

Choosing Color Temperature Lighting You may not always realize it, but color affects many aspects of our daily lives. From our moods to how we interact with others, color impacts how we feel and behave. When it comes to color in lighting, the effects are much the same. We can measure color temperatures using the Kelvin scale, which is a thermodynamic temperature measurement. Light Color Temperature Range Here is a breakdown of the Kelvin light color temperature range: 2000-3000 Kelvin: Colors are warm and inviting shades of red, orange and yellow. They are often used in restaurants, living rooms, commercial spaces and more. 3100-4500 Kelvin: Vibrant and bright shades of yellow and white. Typically used for task lighting, work settings, basements and more. 4600-6500 Kelvin: Sharp and invigorating shades of blue. Ideal for security lighting, displays and similar spaces. How to Choose the Right Light Temperature Finding the right light temperature depends on Read More

How Does Cold Weather Affect Lithium Batteries? Batteries in cold weather can experience a reduced battery life. If you live in a cold weather climate, you’ve likely experienced your cell phone or other electronics being zapped of power very quickly. One minute the battery is at 100%, then before you know it, the battery has died completely. So how does temperature affect lithium batteries, and how are lithium batteries affected by the cold? Lithium Batteries Temperature Range Lithium batteries rely on chemical reactions to work, and the cold can slow and even stop those reactions from occurring. Although these batteries handle cold better than most others, very low temperatures still affect their ability to store and release energy. Since cold conditions drain these batteries, cold temperatures and weather are bad for lithium batteries. As a result, you will need to charge them more often. Unfortunately, charging them in low temperatures Read More

How Long Do Lithium Batteries Last? Over the years, lithium batteries have become bigger, more powerful and less expensive than other types of batteries. Most importantly, they’re able to last much longer. That’s why today, they can be used to power everything from cell phones to cars to electric grids and more. So just how long do they last? You can measure how long a lithium battery will last in a few different ways. The amount of time the battery provides power is typically measured in kilowatt hours (kWhs). Then, there’s the amount of time it can be charged and recharged before its power degrades significantly, typically measured in terms of years in use. The typical lifespan for a lithium battery is two to three years. A good rule of thumb is that once it can hold only 70-80% of its original energy storage, the battery should be replaced. How Read More