Comparisons guides
Side-by-side comparisons: solar vs grid, UFO vs linear, IP65 vs IP67, MPPT vs PWM and more.
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Intrinsically Safe vs Explosion-Proof: Protection Types for Lights and Equipment
Intrinsically safe (Ex i) vs explosion-proof or flameproof (Ex d) equipment, other protection types (Ex e, m, t), and which suits fixed lights, portable lights and sensors.
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LED Shop Lights vs High Bay Lights: Which for a Garage or Workshop?
When 4 ft LED shop lights are enough and when you need high bays: ceiling height, light level, number of fittings for a 12 × 8 m garage and a 20 × 12 m workshop, glare and cost.
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IP65 vs IP66 vs IP67 for Outdoor Lights (and Why IK Ratings Matter Too)
What IP65, IP66, IP67 and IP68 mean for street lights, floodlights and high bays, which rating each application needs, why IP67 is not always better than IP66, and how IK impact ratings complete the specification.
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UFO vs Linear High Bay Lights: Which Is Better for Your Building?
UFO (round) and linear LED high bays compared: light distribution, mounting heights, racking aisles, glare, heat and installation, with a 30 × 20 m workshop worked through in our high bay calculator.
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Solar vs Grid Street Lights: Which Costs Less Over 10 Years?
A total-cost-of-ownership comparison of solar street lights and grid-powered LED street lights: trenching and cabling, grid connection, electricity, battery replacement and maintenance, with a worked 100-light example and the cases where each option wins.
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All-in-One vs Split Solar Street Lights: Which Should You Buy?
An engineer's comparison of integrated (all-in-one) and split solar street lights covering battery capacity, panel size, installation cost, theft, maintenance and climate, with a decision table for your project.
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LiFePO4 vs Gel vs Lithium-Ion (NMC) Batteries for Solar Street Lights
Which battery should a solar street light use? A comparison of LiFePO4, gel lead-acid and NMC lithium-ion on cycle life, usable capacity, heat and cold tolerance, safety, weight and lifetime cost.