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LED COB Bulb
What is a COB LED light, and how does it differ from other types of LED lights?
COB stands for chip on board. A corn cob light contains many rows of small LED chips in an arrangement on a cylinder shaped bulb similar to corn on the cob. Hence the name “corn cob LED bulb”. Many of our other lights use the same quality LED chips.
How do I choose the right COB LED light for my specific lighting needs?
Each space is different, depending on your ceiling height, number of light fixtures and location on the ceiling/spacing, the type of project you are trying to complete, and many more factors. As a very broad guide, you would want: between 2,500-5,000 lumen for a 1-car garage with 10ft ceilings, between 5,000-10,000 lumen for a 2-car garage with 10ft ceilings; above 10,000 lumens for a 3-car garage or any space with ceilings 12 ft and higher.
How many lumens do I need for my COB LED light, based on my intended application?
Each space is different, depending on your ceiling height, number of light fixtures and location on the ceiling/spacing, the type of project you are trying to complete, and many more factors. As a very broad guide, you would want: between 2,500-5,000 lumen for a 1-car garage with 10ft ceilings, between 5,000-10,000 lumen for a 2-car garage with 10ft ceilings; above 10,000 lumens for a 3-car garage or any space with ceilings 12 ft and higher.
Can COB LED lights be used outdoors, or are they only suitable for indoor use?
GT-Lite lights are damp rated. If used outdoors they must be protected from the weather: either installed under a porch/overhang, or in screen rooms and patios. Our cob lights are not rated for enclosed fixtures, so post lamps and other similar styles are not compatible with these bulbs.
How do I install and mount my COB LED light properly?
Simply screw in to standard light fixtures with the E26 medium base. It is the same as a traditional A19 light bulb.
Are COB LED lights dimmable, and what types of dimming controls are available?
Corn COB LED lights are non-dimmable. Use of dimmer switches with these bulbs will void the warranty.
What is the expected lifespan of a COB LED light?
Our cob bulbs boast a 25,000-hour LED lifespan, equal to 22.8 years when used 3 hours per day, 7 days per week.
What's the CRI?
These lights have a color rendering index of 80.
What are the optimal operating temperatures for cob bulbs?
Cob bulbs are suitable for temperature ranges from -10ºF to 104ºF (-23ºC to 40ºC).
Panel Bulb
Is it easy to install a panel light bulb?
Yes, simply screw in the E26 medium base into your standard light fixture. It is the same as a traditional A19 light bulb.
How many lumens do I need for a panel light bulb?
Each space is different, depending on your ceiling height, number of light fixtures and location on the ceiling/spacing, the type of project you are trying to complete, and many more factors. As a very broad guide, you would want: between 2,500-5,000 lumen for a 1-car garage with 10ft ceilings, between 5,000-10,000 lumen for a 2-car garage with 10ft ceilings; above 10,000 lumens for a 3-car garage or any space with ceilings 12 ft and higher.
How do I choose the right panel light bulb for my needs?
Each space is different, depending on your ceiling height, number of light fixtures and location on the ceiling/spacing, the type of project you are trying to complete, and many more factors. As a very broad guide, you would want: between 2,500-5,000 lumen for a 1-car garage with 10ft ceilings, between 5,000-10,000 lumen for a 2-car garage with 10ft ceilings; above 10,000 lumens for a 3-car garage or any space with ceilings 12 ft and higher.
Are all panel light bulb lights dimmable?
No, our panel bulbs are not compatible with dimmer switches. Using these bulbs with any sort of dimmer will void the warranty.
Are panel bulbs compatible with photocell or motion sensors?
Yes, our panel bulbs are compatible with photocell/motion sensors rated at least 150W.
Are panel bulbs compatible with ballasted fixtures?
No, the ballast must be bypassed if present.
How hot do the panels/lenses get?
While the surface tends to heat up a little bit over time, the heat output is very low compared to traditional incandescent and halogen light bulbs. While we do not recommend doing so, it is possible to turn off the light and touch the bulb with your hand, even if it has been on for an hour. The ribbed design on the back of each light panel helps with heat dissipation.
What's the CRI?
These lights have a color rendering index of 80.
Grow Bulb
Do grow lights use a lot of electricity?
On average, LED grow lights use less wattage than fluorescent grow lights and have a longer lifespan.
What is the benefit of LED grow lights?
In addition to energy savings, LED grow lights offer a low heat output which keeps plants cooler and helps retain moisture in the soil. Our grow bulbs emit both red and blue spectrum light. Blue Light supports vegetative growth, while Red Light supports flowering.
What can I grow with my LED grow lights?
Grow lights are perfect for starting fruit and vegetable seedlings in the early spring indoors, before transplanting in the garden once the weather allows. Grow lights are also ideal for flowers and herbs, and any indoor plant that would benefit from more red and blue spectrum light.
How many lights do I need for proper growth?
While we can provide the PPF output and wattage of our bulbs, we are unable to give exact information on every plant’s individual needs. Please do further research on your specific plant type, growing location in the home, climate, temperature, and many other factors to determine your plant’s particular needs.
Can LED grow light bulbs be used for all stages of plant growth, or do I need different bulbs for different stages?
Our grow bulbs emit both red and blue spectrum light. Blue Light supports vegetative growth, while Red Light supports flowering. The Full Spectrum Color promotes plant growth.
Are LED grow lights going to help my plants grow faster?
Our led lights promote plant growth. Our grow bulbs emit both red and blue spectrum light. Blue Light supports vegetative growth, while Red Light supports flowering.
Work Light
What are the different types of work lights?
GT-Lite offers both rechargeable and plug-in work lights. Some of our lights even offer an added USB port to charge your phone and other devices while you work. All of our work lights are lightweight and portable for home or on the job.
How many lumens do I need for my work light?
Lighting needs vary based on the jobsite, time of day, and availability of power. As a general guide, work lights with 1200-2000 lumen are perfect for compact areas like under the sink or workbenches. We have both a plug-in and rechargeable version. For medium-sized jobs like working under the hood of the car or in the garage, 4000-7000 lumens is great. For large job sites, working at night, or construction where you need the light to spread to the walls and ceiling, 10,000 lumens or more is ideal.
Can GT-Lite work lights be used both outdoors and indoors?
Our work lights are damp rated and can withstand ambient moisture and dust in outdoor environments. They should always be protected from rain, snow, and standing water. All plugs and receptacles should always be kept dry to avoid electric shock.
How do I charge my work light?
Your rechargeable work light comes with a USB-A to Micro charging cable.
- Insert the Micro end into the work light.
- Plug the USB-A end into an AC or DC power adapter.
- Plug adapter into power and charge for at least 8 hours.
Can I hold the work light in my hand?
Our work lights come with a built-in padded handle for comfort and carrying. It is recommended to unplug the work light from power when moving the light to other locations.
What's the CRI?
These lights have a color rendering index of 80.
How hot does this run? I need something for a typical remodeling jobsite w/flammable materials in the area. I need to replace a VERY hot halogen unit for safety.
Our work lights operate much cooler than a halogen unit! After one hour, the face of the light may be body temperature or slightly higher. This light is perfect for your typical remodeling job site! This product is not recommended for use near a gas source and is not vapor proof.
Shop Light
How do you connect shop lights together?
Our shop lights come with the linking power cord connected. Each unit’s power cord plugs directly into the next unit, creating a daisy chain.
What does linkable light mean?
Linkable means that multiple units can connect together using only one power outlet. Only the first shop light needs to be near a power outlet. The remaining shop lights are directly linked and powered by the unit connected next to it.
How many shop lights can you string together?
Each shop light's linking capabilities are different. Please refer to each individual user manual and spec sheet to see the maximum number of lights linked.
Can I adjust the brightness of my shop light?
Most of our GT-Lite shop lights have only one light output. Shop lights are not compatible with dimmer switches. One of our shop lights, (10,000) has two power levels, low which is 5,000 lumens, and high which is 10,000 lumens.
What's the CRI?
These lights have a color rendering index of 80.
What is a COB LED light, and how does it differ from other types of LED lights?
COB stands for chip on board. A corn cob light contains many rows of small LED chips in an arrangement on a cylinder shaped bulb similar to corn on the cob. Hence the name “corn cob LED bulb”. Many of our other lights use the same quality LED chips.
How do I choose the right COB LED light for my specific lighting needs?
Each space is different, depending on your ceiling height, number of light fixtures and location on the ceiling/spacing, the type of project you are trying to complete, and many more factors. As a very broad guide, you would want: between 2,500-5,000 lumen for a 1-car garage with 10ft ceilings, between 5,000-10,000 lumen for a 2-car garage with 10ft ceilings; above 10,000 lumens for a 3-car garage or any space with ceilings 12 ft and higher.
How many lumens do I need for my COB LED light, based on my intended application?
Each space is different, depending on your ceiling height, number of light fixtures and location on the ceiling/spacing, the type of project you are trying to complete, and many more factors. As a very broad guide, you would want: between 2,500-5,000 lumen for a 1-car garage with 10ft ceilings, between 5,000-10,000 lumen for a 2-car garage with 10ft ceilings; above 10,000 lumens for a 3-car garage or any space with ceilings 12 ft and higher.
Can COB LED lights be used outdoors, or are they only suitable for indoor use?
GT-Lite lights are damp rated. If used outdoors they must be protected from the weather: either installed under a porch/overhang, or in screen rooms and patios. Our cob lights are not rated for enclosed fixtures, so post lamps and other similar styles are not compatible with these bulbs.
How do I install and mount my COB LED light properly?
Simply screw in to standard light fixtures with the E26 medium base. It is the same as a traditional A19 light bulb.
Are COB LED lights dimmable, and what types of dimming controls are available?
Corn COB LED lights are non-dimmable. Use of dimmer switches with these bulbs will void the warranty.
What is the expected lifespan of a COB LED light?
Our cob bulbs boast a 25,000-hour LED lifespan, equal to 22.8 years when used 3 hours per day, 7 days per week.
What's the CRI?
These lights have a color rendering index of 80.
What are the optimal operating temperatures for cob bulbs?
Cob bulbs are suitable for temperature ranges from -10ºF to 104ºF (-23ºC to 40ºC).
Is it easy to install a panel light bulb?
Yes, simply screw in the E26 medium base into your standard light fixture. It is the same as a traditional A19 light bulb.
How many lumens do I need for a panel light bulb?
Each space is different, depending on your ceiling height, number of light fixtures and location on the ceiling/spacing, the type of project you are trying to complete, and many more factors. As a very broad guide, you would want: between 2,500-5,000 lumen for a 1-car garage with 10ft ceilings, between 5,000-10,000 lumen for a 2-car garage with 10ft ceilings; above 10,000 lumens for a 3-car garage or any space with ceilings 12 ft and higher.
How do I choose the right panel light bulb for my needs?
Each space is different, depending on your ceiling height, number of light fixtures and location on the ceiling/spacing, the type of project you are trying to complete, and many more factors. As a very broad guide, you would want: between 2,500-5,000 lumen for a 1-car garage with 10ft ceilings, between 5,000-10,000 lumen for a 2-car garage with 10ft ceilings; above 10,000 lumens for a 3-car garage or any space with ceilings 12 ft and higher.
Are all panel light bulb lights dimmable?
No, our panel bulbs are not compatible with dimmer switches. Using these bulbs with any sort of dimmer will void the warranty.
Are panel bulbs compatible with photocell or motion sensors?
Yes, our panel bulbs are compatible with photocell/motion sensors rated at least 150W.
Are panel bulbs compatible with ballasted fixtures?
No, the ballast must be bypassed if present.
How hot do the panels/lenses get?
While the surface tends to heat up a little bit over time, the heat output is very low compared to traditional incandescent and halogen light bulbs. While we do not recommend doing so, it is possible to turn off the light and touch the bulb with your hand, even if it has been on for an hour. The ribbed design on the back of each light panel helps with heat dissipation.
What's the CRI?
These lights have a color rendering index of 80.
Do grow lights use a lot of electricity?
On average, LED grow lights use less wattage than fluorescent grow lights and have a longer lifespan.
What is the benefit of LED grow lights?
In addition to energy savings, LED grow lights offer a low heat output which keeps plants cooler and helps retain moisture in the soil. Our grow bulbs emit both red and blue spectrum light. Blue Light supports vegetative growth, while Red Light supports flowering.
What can I grow with my LED grow lights?
Grow lights are perfect for starting fruit and vegetable seedlings in the early spring indoors, before transplanting in the garden once the weather allows. Grow lights are also ideal for flowers and herbs, and any indoor plant that would benefit from more red and blue spectrum light.
How many lights do I need for proper growth?
While we can provide the PPF output and wattage of our bulbs, we are unable to give exact information on every plant’s individual needs. Please do further research on your specific plant type, growing location in the home, climate, temperature, and many other factors to determine your plant’s particular needs.
Can LED grow light bulbs be used for all stages of plant growth, or do I need different bulbs for different stages?
Our grow bulbs emit both red and blue spectrum light. Blue Light supports vegetative growth, while Red Light supports flowering. The Full Spectrum Color promotes plant growth.
Are LED grow lights going to help my plants grow faster?
Our led lights promote plant growth. Our grow bulbs emit both red and blue spectrum light. Blue Light supports vegetative growth, while Red Light supports flowering.
What are the different types of work lights?
GT-Lite offers both rechargeable and plug-in work lights. Some of our lights even offer an added USB port to charge your phone and other devices while you work. All of our work lights are lightweight and portable for home or on the job.
How many lumens do I need for my work light?
Lighting needs vary based on the jobsite, time of day, and availability of power. As a general guide, work lights with 1200-2000 lumen are perfect for compact areas like under the sink or workbenches. We have both a plug-in and rechargeable version. For medium-sized jobs like working under the hood of the car or in the garage, 4000-7000 lumens is great. For large job sites, working at night, or construction where you need the light to spread to the walls and ceiling, 10,000 lumens or more is ideal.
Can GT-Lite work lights be used both outdoors and indoors?
Our work lights are damp rated and can withstand ambient moisture and dust in outdoor environments. They should always be protected from rain, snow, and standing water. All plugs and receptacles should always be kept dry to avoid electric shock.
How do I charge my work light?
Your rechargeable work light comes with a USB-A to Micro charging cable.
- Insert the Micro end into the work light.
- Plug the USB-A end into an AC or DC power adapter.
- Plug adapter into power and charge for at least 8 hours.
Can I hold the work light in my hand?
Our work lights come with a built-in padded handle for comfort and carrying. It is recommended to unplug the work light from power when moving the light to other locations.
What's the CRI?
These lights have a color rendering index of 80.
How hot does this run? I need something for a typical remodeling jobsite w/flammable materials in the area. I need to replace a VERY hot halogen unit for safety.
Our work lights operate much cooler than a halogen unit! After one hour, the face of the light may be body temperature or slightly higher. This light is perfect for your typical remodeling job site! This product is not recommended for use near a gas source and is not vapor proof.
How do you connect shop lights together?
Our shop lights come with the linking power cord connected. Each unit’s power cord plugs directly into the next unit, creating a daisy chain.
What does linkable light mean?
Linkable means that multiple units can connect together using only one power outlet. Only the first shop light needs to be near a power outlet. The remaining shop lights are directly linked and powered by the unit connected next to it.
How many shop lights can you string together?
Each shop light's linking capabilities are different. Please refer to each individual user manual and spec sheet to see the maximum number of lights linked.
Can I adjust the brightness of my shop light?
Most of our GT-Lite shop lights have only one light output. Shop lights are not compatible with dimmer switches. One of our shop lights, (10,000) has two power levels, low which is 5,000 lumens, and high which is 10,000 lumens.
What's the CRI?
These lights have a color rendering index of 80.
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