Beef Up Your Company's Security with Commercial Photo Controls

For security purposes, every business building needs a substantial amount of light. Commercial buildings such as plants or warehouses that cater to second or third shift workers need adequate lighting outdoors for employees as they enter and leave the building and parking lot or garage. But before you rush out to look for lighting solutions, consider installing commercial photo controls for better security and to save on costs.

Commercial Photo Controls Eliminate Hassle while Saving Energy

As a business owner, you might be tempted to install the first lights you find such as bright flood lights or wallpacks, which are small lights that hang flat against a building wall. These lights not only cause a lot of glare, but also waste much energy. You will likely need to turn them on and off manually, which can be a real hassle. Even with lights that are set on a timer, they'll have to be reset for every seasonal change. The timer for lighting won't always be synchronized with dawn and dusk, which wastes energy by the lights being left on during daylight hours.

Commercial photo controls differ in that the controls work by sensing natural light, and will turn on automatically when the sun goes down because of the lack of natural light. When the sun rises again in the morning, commercial photo controls will detect an increase of natural light, and will subsequently turn off automatically. This means that once you install commercial photo controls for lighting, you won't have to worry about turning the lights on and off manually, or about setting a timer for the lights at every turn of the season.

Your business will save on energy costs by installing commercial photo controls because the lights will remain on only during night hours. Commercial photo controls also work with compact fluorescent light (CFL), which saves even more energy. Fluorescent photo controls will extend the life of bulbs, which can reduce lighting expenses for your business tremendously. CFL bulbs can fit into existing light fixtures, and they use less wattage for the same amount of lighting when compared with traditional incandescent lamps. CFL bulbs also last much longer so you won't have to change your light bulbs as often.

Where to Install Commercial Photo Controls

Develop a lighting plan that maximizes security while providing adequate lighting for employees while entering or leaving the building. Even if your business doesn't operate on second or third shifts, employees will need sufficient lighting when going out after first shift once Daylight Savings ends because it will get dark much earlier.

The lighting should be installed at every entrance/exit as well as each window to deter burglary. Burglars usually look for a dark window or door where they can easily access it without being seen. The photo control lighting needs to be out of reach so burglars can't remove or destroy your fixtures. Also, add plenty of light throughout parking areas and walkways. Light up important signs as well as outdoor break areas for employees.

When installing lamps for parking areas or walkways, be sure to use shielded fixtures to prevent up-light and glare. Fixtures that are well shielded help you light a larger area because the light is cast downward and dispersed sideways so the light will not be wasted.

Before choosing a lighting system for your business building, be sure to shop online at reputable lighting companies such as Touch & Glow (R). Online lighting stores carry everything you need to install adequate lighting at affordable prices. You'll also find other items such as touch lamps and touch lamp controls, light dimmers and switches, portable lights, holiday light controls, and other lighting products. Secure your business today with commercial photo controls!

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