The Learning Hub
Browse our online publication, Insights, and discover various essential aspects, facts and information about progress in the lighting industry. Find answers to questions with the Learning’s Hub’s expanding Q & A knowledge base. Our Learning Hub can help you find the ideal solution or introduce an insight or innovation for use in your work.
Insights
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How to Determine How Many Lumens You’ll Need to Properly Light Your Space
By David P Hakimi | December 25, 2018Have you ever wondered how many LED lights, or LED lumens, you need...read more
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What Is Architectural Lighting?
By Alcon Lighting | June 27, 2020Architectural lighting presupposes that there’s architecture . Architectural lighting works to serve and enhance the architecture, not merely as an accessory...read more
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Intro To Lighting Design: Qualitative & Quantitative Principles
By Alcon Lighting | April 6, 2020Two foundational principles of lighting design guide most designers and architects...read more
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Interview: Lighting Designers On The Role Of Uplighting
By Alcon Lighting | February 28, 2020Besides providing additional lighting with minimal glare in commercial lighting applications such as offices...read more
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Lighting Technology: What Is Bluetooth Mesh?
By Alcon Lighting | March 6, 2020Unlike other wireless lighting systems, such as wi-fi , Bluetooth Mesh is designed for large volume collections of devices...read more
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Co-Working: Designing Space For Networking And Getting Work Done
By Alcon Lighting | May 7, 2020What does the individual need and want to produce quality work? Enough desk space ...read more
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A Practical Guide To Work And Office Lighting
By Alcon Lighting | December 29, 2020The word office derives from the Latin term officium. This translates in English to...read more
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The Art of Lighting Art
By Alcon Lighting | July 2, 2020Choosing the right lighting for any space can be a complex decision ...read more
Q & A
See All Q & AWho qualifies for trade pricing?
Architects, Designers, Electricians, and Contractors. Please visit our trade page for more information.
Lighting distributors, please visit our distributor page.
Lighting distributors, please visit our distributor page.
What is your general approach to doing business?
Alcon Lighting, Inc. offers commercial lighting for the business and individual, the trade professional, such as an architect or designer, and the distributor.
To learn more about Alcon Lighting, visit About Alcon Lighting page.
To learn more about Alcon Lighting, visit About Alcon Lighting page.
What is a “lead time?”
The lead time is the time it takes to fabricate, assemble and prepare and order for shipment. Lead time is the time between the receipt of an order and shipment.
Note: we cannot guarantee lead times. Occasional backorder of components (i.e., LED drivers, diodes and/or other electrical components) may lead to assembly delays. Be assured, Alcon Lighting is 100 percent committed to meeting and/or exceeding lead time estimates. .
Note: we cannot guarantee lead times. Occasional backorder of components (i.e., LED drivers, diodes and/or other electrical components) may lead to assembly delays. Be assured, Alcon Lighting is 100 percent committed to meeting and/or exceeding lead time estimates. .
What is the difference between a UL and ETL listing?
None. Aside from the body that issues the listing, there is no difference between a UL listing and an ETL listing.
Because Intertek ETL tests products to previously published UL Standards for Safety, products marked as ETL-Listed meet the same criteria as those marked UL-Listed or UL-Recognized.
Because Intertek ETL tests products to previously published UL Standards for Safety, products marked as ETL-Listed meet the same criteria as those marked UL-Listed or UL-Recognized.
What is specification-grade or spec grade?
Specification-grade products are products with a variety of assembly variation—length, wattage, finish color, Color Rendering Index (CRI) range, beam spread, etc.—thus are not stocked in volume.
Alcon Lighting stocks components to build each specified product to order, which requires varying lead times.
Alcon Lighting stocks components to build each specified product to order, which requires varying lead times.
What is Commercial LED Lighting?
Commercial LED lighting is lighting used in non-residential applications (LED stands for light-emitting diode). “Commercial-grade” typically denotes increased durability, vandal-resistant, featuring advanced, smart lighting technologies such as Bluetooth and Wireless Mesh systems. Commercial lighting applications include, but are not limited to, offices, schools, hospitality and dining, industrial, warehouse and manufacturing facilities. Browse our collection of U.S. made, commercial-grade lighting fixtures.
Commercial Lighting Control Regulations: A Cheat Sheet.
Commercial Lighting Control Regulations: A Cheat Sheet.
What is your policy on accounts and terms?
Alcon Lighting offers an account for each individual, business, trade professional and distributor.
Trade professionals and distributors qualify for reduced pricing. Because each product is uniquely made to order, according to the customer’s specifications, we require full payment in advance and do not offer terms.
Trade professionals and distributors qualify for reduced pricing. Because each product is uniquely made to order, according to the customer’s specifications, we require full payment in advance and do not offer terms.
Do you offer N-30 or N-60 terms?
No. Alcon Lighting is not a stocking manufacturer. Most products are built-to-order.
Architectural, specification-grade products require full payment prior to fabrication.
Architectural, specification-grade products require full payment prior to fabrication.
Is trade pricing available on sale items?
No.
Do you quote direct?
Yes. However distributors receive distributor net pricing. If you are a lighting distributor or electrical wholesaler please fill out the application here.
What is your policy on accounts and terms?
Alcon Lighting creates an account for each individual, business, trade professional and distributor.
Trade professionals and distributors may qualify for certain account privileges. Because each product is uniquely made to order, according to the customer’s specifications, we require full payment in advance and do not offer terms.
Alcon Lighting offers each customer our 100 percent satisfaction guarantee.
Trade professionals and distributors may qualify for certain account privileges. Because each product is uniquely made to order, according to the customer’s specifications, we require full payment in advance and do not offer terms.
Alcon Lighting offers each customer our 100 percent satisfaction guarantee.
What does preferred account status mean?
The preferred account may include certain privileges ranging from expedited lighting consultation to trade and distributor pricing. Preferred accounts are reserved for qualifying trade professionals, such as designers and architects, and distributors at Alcon Lighting’s discretion for those that meet the above criteria.