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The humble light bulb has undergone a pretty dramatic transformation over the years. Do you remember incandescent bulbs with their warm glow and the flickering sound they made on their last legs? Those bulbs had a lifespan of just about 1,000 hours, almost a blip compared to today’s bulb. Now, the world of lighting has shifted toward a far more efficient and durable solution:...

So, you bought yourself a shiny new Dusk to Dawn bulb from Sunco and you’re ready to bring that sweet automatic light-on, light-off magic to your space. Unfortunately, it's not working like it's supposed to.   First things first—don’t panic. We've all been there, and the solution might be simpler than you think. Before you decide to toss it out the window (or, you...

If you’re driving on the highway, odds are, you’ve seen your fair share of Tesla’s and other electric vehicles (living in LA, I can’t go more than a block without spotting one). The electric vehicle boom is already well under way in the United States, raising a valuable question—is the current parking infrastructure in the US ready for these vehicles?  The Shift from Gas...

I don’t know about you, but I love New Year’s resolutions. I have always found it encouraging that every 365 or so days, people decide that it’s time to change for the better. A rebrand. A fresh start. The time of year when we all decide we’re going to hit the gym, start eating kale, and finally quit hitting the snooze button 17 times.  ...

Every year, millions of people flock to Time’s Square in New York City to watch the iconic ball drop, a tradition that has become synonymous with ringing in the New Year. So much so, that it's hard to imagine Times Square without its extravagant New Year’s Eve display. But have you ever wondered how it all began? How did this annual tradition evolve from...

When replacing or upgrading the tombstones (socket components) in a T8 tube light fixture, it’s important to understand how to properly handle the installation and what types of components are available. This guide will take you through the process of changing out the tombstones and explain key differences between shunted and non-shunted tombstones, as well as the different types of bulbs (Type A and...