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The AURELUX Journal

Lighting knowledge, from the cluster

100 field guides, comparisons and reference charts — written for distributors, contractors and project buyers sourcing lighting from China. Organized in six tracks; each guide links back to the product scenes it applies to.

AURELUX journal — illustrative photography
100guides & references in the library
6content tracks: knowledge, comparison, charts, scenes, sourcing, compliance
Always-onnew guides added continuously from the cluster front line
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22 articles

Knowledge Base

Encyclopedia entries covering every product category, from working principles to buying basics

What Is LED High Bay Lighting? A Complete Buyer's Guide

what is led high bay lighting

What Is Track Lighting and How Does It Work?

what is track lighting

What Is Magnetic Track Lighting? The 48V System Explained

what is magnetic track lighting

What Is a Chandelier? Types, Sizes and Installation Basics

what is a chandelier

What Is a Tri-Proof Light? IP65 Fixtures Explained

what is tri proof light

What Is a COB LED? Chip-on-Board Packaging Explained

what is cob led

What Is Color Temperature? 2700K to 6500K Explained for Buyers

what is color temperature

What Is CRI? Color Rendering Index for Lighting Buyers

what is cri

What Is an IP Rating? IP65 vs IP66 vs IP67 for Light Fixtures

what is ip rating

What Is DALI Dimming? DALI and DALI-2 Controls Explained

what is dali dimming

What Is UGR? Unified Glare Rating for Office and School Lighting

what is ugr

What Is an All-in-One Solar Street Light?

what is solar street light

What Is L70/L80 Lifespan? LED Lifetime Ratings Explained

what is l70 lifetime

What Is Emergency Lighting? Types and Standards Overview

what is emergency lighting

What Is Wall Washer Lighting? Facade and Interior Applications

what is wall washer lighting

What Is Cove Lighting? Indirect LED Lighting Explained

what is cove lighting

What Is an LED Flood Light? Types, Watts and Applications

what is flood light

What Is an LED Canopy Light? Petrol Station and Canopy Applications

what is canopy light

What Is a Mirror Light? Bathroom Vanity Lighting Basics

what is mirror light

What Is an Alabaster Lamp? The Stone That Glows

what is alabaster lamp

What Is Smart Lighting? Systems, Protocols and Benefits

what is smart lighting

What Is Light Pollution? Dark-Sky Friendly Lighting for Export Projects

what is light pollution

20 articles

Comparisons

Head-to-head comparisons with decision tables — what to quote in which situation

UFO vs Linear High Bay: Which Should You Quote?

ufo vs linear high bay

COB vs SMD LED: Which Package Fits Your Product Line?

cob vs smd led

Downlight vs Spotlight: When to Use Each in Fit-Outs

downlight vs spotlight

LED Panel vs Troffer: Standards, Sizes and Applications Compared

panel vs troffer

Traditional Track vs Magnetic Track Lighting: A Specifier's Comparison

track vs magnetic track

LED Strip vs Neon Flex: Which Line Should You Stock?

led strip vs neon flex

Alabaster vs Travertine Lamps: Choosing Stone Lighting Series

alabaster vs travertine lamps

2700K vs 3000K: Choosing Warm White for Hospitality Projects

2700k vs 3000k

4000K vs 5000K: Neutral and Cool White for Commercial Spaces

4000k vs 5000k

DALI vs DALI-2: What Changes for Your Lighting Project?

dali vs dali2

Matter vs Zigbee: Smart Lighting Protocols Compared

matter vs zigbee

Zigbee vs Bluetooth Mesh for Smart Lighting Projects

zigbee vs bluetooth mesh

Tri-Proof vs Vapor Tight Fixtures: Same Thing or Not?

tri proof vs vapor tight

Solar vs Mains Street Lights: TCO Compared for Municipal Buyers

solar vs mains street light

Mono vs Poly Solar Panels for Solar Lighting Tenders

monocrystalline vs polycrystalline solar

How to Compare LED Driver Brands: Mean Well, Lifud and Others

lifud vs meanwell driver

Brass vs Black Chandeliers: Finishing the Hotel Project Right

brass vs black chandelier

Recessed vs Surface-Mounted Downlights: Cost, Ceiling and Choice

recessed vs surface mounted

Standard Products vs Project Customization: Cost and Lead Time Compared

instance vs project quotes

IP65 vs IP66 vs IP67 Flood Lights: What Specifiers Actually Need

ip65 vs ip66 floodlight

15 articles

Reference Charts

Bookmarkable engineering references: lux levels, lumen packages, spacing rules and sizing

23 articles

Lighting Guides

Scene-by-scene design guides with zone-by-zone parameters and control strategies

Warehouse Lighting Design Guide: Aisles, Racks and Energy Math

warehouse lighting design guide

Hotel Lobby Lighting Guide: Layers, Focal Points and Control

hotel lobby lighting guide

Hotel Guestroom Lighting: The 4-Layer Formula Operators Specify

hotel guestroom lighting guide

Restaurant Lighting Guide: Dining Zones, Dimming and CRI

restaurant lighting guide

Retail Store Lighting Guide: Accent Ratios and Vertical Illuminance

retail store lighting guide

Supermarket Lighting Guide: Aisle, Fresh Food and Checkout Zones

supermarket lighting guide

Office Lighting Guide: Meeting EN 12464-1 Without Overlighting

office lighting guide en12464

Classroom Lighting Guide: UGR, Flicker and Learning Outcomes

school classroom lighting guide

Parking Garage Lighting Guide: Safety, Sensors and Savings

parking garage lighting guide

Street Lighting Design Guide: From M-Class to Pole Schedule

street lighting design guide

Tunnel Lighting Design: Threshold, Interior and Exit Zones

tunnel lighting guide

Car Dealership Lighting: Making Paint Look Right Under LEDs

car dealership lighting guide

Sports Hall and Gym Lighting: Uniformity and Camera-Ready Light

gym sports hall lighting guide

Cold Storage Lighting: Fixtures That Survive Freezers

cold storage lighting guide

Office Suspension Linear Lights: Specifying Pendant Systems

warehouse office suspension guide

Facade Lighting Guide: Grazing, Washing and Silhouetting Buildings

facade lighting guide

Landscape Lighting Guide: Paths, Trees and Water Features

landscape garden lighting guide

Worship Space Lighting: Layering Reverence and Readability

church temple lighting guide

Factory LED Retrofit: The Payback Math Buyers Check First

factory retrofit case math

Mixed-Use Development Lighting: One Supplier, Many Scenes

mixed use development lighting

Boutique Hotel Lighting: Wabi-Sabi and Local Craft Trends

boutique hotel lighting guide

Showroom Lighting: Turning Products Into Hero Displays

showroom lighting guide

Outdoor Area Lighting: Parks, Plazas and Campus Walkways

outdoor area lighting guide

12 articles

Sourcing & Trends

Sourcing frameworks, cluster field guides and the trends worth stocking

8 articles

Certification & Compliance

Compliance paths by destination market: CE, ErP, SABER, DLC, EPBD and beyond

CE Certification for Lighting: LVD, EMC and RoHS in Practice

ce certification lighting guide

SABER and SASO for Lighting: The Saudi Import Path Step by Step

saber saso saudi lighting

ErP (EU) 2019/2020 for Light Sources: What Suppliers Must Register

erp directive lighting

DLC Standard vs Premium: Rebates, Requirements and Strategy

dlc premium vs standard

EPBD and Smart Lighting: Why EU Projects Now Ask for Controls

epbd smart lighting 2026

UKCA Marking for Lighting: Where CE Still Works and What Changes

ukca marking lighting

INMETRO for Lighting: Selling LED in Brazil Without Surprises

inmetro brazil lighting

LED Warranty Policies: What 2-5 Years Should Actually Cover

lighting warranty policy guide

Pendant Lighting Height Over a Kitchen Island

The hanging heights, spacing rules and island-size math behind the most-searched pendant question.

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Plug-In Pendant Lights: A Buyer’s Guide

No hardwiring, no electrician — how swag-hook plug-in pendants work and where they fit.

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Kitchen Island Lighting: Planning the Whole Setup

Gang spacing, fixture sizing, dimming and color temperature — planned as one system.

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Bathroom Pendant Lighting: Where It Works

Which zones allow pendants, what to specify for moisture, and what to confirm per code.

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Outdoor Pendant Lighting: Entryways and Covered Spaces

Sizing, materials and protection considerations for covered exterior installs.

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Rattan, Wood and Natural Material Pendants

The natural-material trend — care, durability and the styles it serves.

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Flush Mount vs Semi Flush Ceiling Lights

The height, coverage and style differences that decide between the two.

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LED Flush Mount Ceiling Lights: A Buying Guide

Color temperature, sizing, dimming compatibility and the specs to confirm per SKU.

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Plug-In Wall Lamps and Sconces: A Complete Guide

Swag installs, plug-in swing arms and renter-friendly wall lighting.

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Swing Arm Wall Lamps

Reading lights that earn their wall space — reach, mounting and use cases.

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Solar and Outdoor Wall Lamps: What to Specify

Solar versus hardwired outdoor wall lamps — protection and placement.

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Arc Floor Lamps: A Buying Guide

Reach, base stability and the sofa-overhang question, answered.

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Torchiere Floor Lamps Explained

Uplight mechanics, LED retrofit compatibility and room fit.

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Floor Lamps with Shelves and Tables

Function meets footprint — the small-space floor lamp category.

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Rechargeable and Cordless Table Lamps

Cordless table lamps for restaurants, patios and hospitality — runtime and charging.

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