Technical notes on controls, compatibility, and the decision points that matter before procurement.
A veteran procurement manager challenges the common assumption that expensive LEDs are the real budget killer, revealing that the true cost is hidden in installation, compatibility, and the wrong chip choice. A must-read for facility managers and CFOs looking at their lighting TCO.
A procurement manager's candid story about the hidden costs of choosing budget grow lights over high-quality Cree COBs, and the math that changed their mind. Includes TCO analysis and lessons learned.
An office admin shares practical advice on selecting Cree recessed lighting, avoiding common pitfalls, and deciding between downlight chandeliers, lantern chandeliers, and fixing light switches.
A practical FAQ-style guide on buying Cree LED products for pro spotlights and downlights, written by someone who's made the expensive mistakes so you can avoid them.
A practical guide explaining when Cree LEDs in standard bulbs can work for plants, when they fail, and how to avoid the costly mistakes I made.
Need to swap out an old kitchen light but worried about the wiring? This isn't a theoretical guide. Based on hundreds of emergency calls, here’s the exact 2-hour process to change a kitchen light fixture, with the critical safety steps and product recommendations (especially for Cree high power LEDs) that most DIY guides miss.
A practical FAQ about using Cree LEDs for street light retrofits and new projects, covering brightness, modules, cost, and reliability from a specialist who manages emergency deliveries.
A no-nonsense FAQ for small businesses and startups looking to buy Cree LEDs. Covers minimum orders, finding a rep, and if the premium is worth it for a tiny project.
A procurement manager recounts a street lighting retrofit project for Cree's Green Spotlight. He ignored total cost of ownership for a low upfront price, faced a costly reindexing nightmare, and learned why value over price is the only way to buy LED solutions.
As an office administrator managing purchasing for a mid-sized company, I was a big fan of Cree COB grow lights. Here's the honest story of why I switched, the hidden costs I discovered, and what I use instead.