Miami Beach Sidewalk Cafe' - LIGHTS

Miami Beach Sidewalk cafe'- LED lights can easily adapt to follow the lines of the deco buildings along Ocean Drive but their installation needs to be done properly to minimized visible cables and as always, needs to be uniform with the sidewalk guidelines, just like everything else. Electrical cables should not be running thru sidewalks as it dangerous for the pedestrians. 

Miami Beach patrons surely come to our City to enjoy the beautiful sun, beaches and the architecture of this unique destination, but love the outdoor dining that we offer here and lighting has become more and more of  a necessity for restaurants as patrons are complaining of not been able to read their menu.

Solar power lighting is available for very small spaces. To be able to power up with solar 3 umbrellas, the solar panels required would be of at least  2'x3' giving us now the problem of where to place them.

Lighting is another item that will be touched during the meeting that will be held on September 11th to make changes on the Sidewalk guidelines ordinance. 

If you own a restaurant with sidewalk patio on Miami Beach, you should participate and let your voice be heard.

SAVE the date: September 11th - Miami Beach Commissioner's chamber

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3 Reasons LED Lighting Is The Future of Lighting

#1 Reliability

 As you may or may not know, LED lighting is actually decades old.  Which bears the question, why is LED lighting taking flight now? The answer is simple: reliability. Early LED lamps were plagued with a number of technical issues including overheating, quick deterioration of light quality, and early burnout.

Thankfully, engineers have spent the last couple of decade tinkering and perfecting LED lamp design. Modern LED lamps now have exceptionally long lives, high tech heat sinks to avoid overheating, and high quality light output for a longer period of time. Now that LED lighting is more reliable, customers can reap the benefits of the technology.

#2 Efficiency & Longevity

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A combination of tighter wallets, government legislation, and interest in green technology has directed customers to energy efficient lighting. LEDs are particularly appealing for two reasons.

Like CFLs and even Halogen lighting, LED lamps give you more light for less energy.  An easy way to calculate this is LPW or lumens per watt. While an incandescent lamp may have need 120 watts to produce 1200 lumens (about 10 LPW), TCP Elite PARs can produce the same amount of light with 17 watts (about 70 LPW).  That 60 LPW difference makes a huge impact on energy bills.

Of course there are other efficient technologies like CFLs and Halogen. But, LED lighting lasts far longer.  Quality CFLs may last 12,000 hours but great LEDs will last over 50,000 hours.  With impressive efficiency and longevity LED lighting is poised to be “the” energy efficient technology.

#3 Adaptability

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Some lighting technologies have limitations whether it’s in application, color temperature, or design.  LEDs don’t have those problems. With one technology you can like up streets and homes, cover an enormous range of color temperatures from 2700K-6500K for different looks and feels, and fit every awkward fixture in your office.

Well installed lights can show off the diverse uses of LED lighting.  Do you want outdoor lights to fit the deco of the building or your decor? Ambiance lighting for dining?  LED Decos will fit and match the décor. Even holiday lighting can become more efficient with LED string lighting.

Any questions on LED lights - Let us know in the comment section!

 

#1Reliability

#1Reliability

As you may or may not know, LED lighting is actually decades old.  Which bears the question, why is LED lighting taking flight now? The answer is simple: reliability. Early LED lamps were plagued with a number of technical issues including overheating, quick deterioration of light quality, and early burnout.
Thankfully, engineers have spent the last couple of decade tinkering and perfecting LED lamp design. Modern LED lamps now have exceptionally long lives, high tech heat sinks to avoid overheating, and high quality light output for a longer period of time. Now that LED lighting is more reliable, customers can reap the benefits of the technology
- See more at: http://blog.tcpi.com/2013/06/07/3-reasons-led-lighting-is-the-future-of-lighting/#high_3

#1Reliability

As you may or may not know, LED lighting is actually decades old.  Which bears the question, why is LED lighting taking flight now? The answer is simple: reliability. Early LED lamps were plagued with a number of technical issues including overheating, quick deterioration of light quality, and early burnout.
Thankfully, engineers have spent the last couple of decade tinkering and perfecting LED lamp design. Modern LED lamps now have exceptionally long lives, high tech heat sinks to avoid overheating, and high quality light output for a longer period of time. Now that LED lighting is more reliable, customers can reap the benefits of the technology
- See more at: http://blog.tcpi.com/2013/06/07/3-reasons-led-lighting-is-the-future-of-lighting/#high_3

#1Reliability

As you may or may not know, LED lighting is actually decades old.  Which bears the question, why is LED lighting taking flight now? The answer is simple: reliability. Early LED lamps were plagued with a number of technical issues including overheating, quick deterioration of light quality, and early burnout.
Thankfully, engineers have spent the last couple of decade tinkering and perfecting LED lamp design. Modern LED lamps now have exceptionally long lives, high tech heat sinks to avoid overheating, and high quality light output for a longer period of time. Now that LED lighting is more reliable, customers can reap the benefits of the technology
- See more at: http://blog.tcpi.com/2013/06/07/3-reasons-led-lighting-is-the-future-of-lighting/#high_3 v vv

#1Reliability

As you may or may not know, LED lighting is actually decades old.  Which bears the question, why is LED lighting taking flight now? The answer is simple: reliability. Early LED lamps were plagued with a number of technical issues including overheating, quick deterioration of light quality, and early burnout.
Thankfully, engineers have spent the last couple of decade tinkering and perfecting LED lamp design. Modern LED lamps now have exceptionally long lives, high tech heat sinks to avoid overheating, and high quality light output for a longer period of time. Now that LED lighting is more reliable, customers can reap the benefits of the technology
- See more at: http://blog.tcpi.com/2013/06/07/3-reasons-led-lighting-is-the-future-of-lighting/#high_3

Miami Beach Sidewalk cafe' BASES

In the last month or so, the topic of sidewalk cafe' umbrellas, lighting, misting, planters and such, has been in every restaurant's owner's mind in Miami Beach.

What it is going to happen, once the sidewalk cafe' permits are up for renewal in October?

Are the bolt down bases going to be allowed? Do all the umbrellas need to go back to the large steel bases and concrete weighs?

We all know that a smaller base bolted into the ground will keep our patron safe while they enjoy our beautiful sunshine and the fabulous Mojitos that each restaurant offers. Bolting bases into the ground also allows for a cleaner space, avoiding to create an habitat for the smaller creatures. Smaller bolt down bases will avoid the collection of water that gathers in between the base and the concrete weights from both rain and the regular sidewalk cleaning. Bolt down bases also will allow for a longer lifespan of the umbrellas and less damage to the cars parked right by the sidewalks. Tipping over of the umbrella, is no longer a factor and something to worry about.

In the event that the umbrellas need to be removed, the operation of removing the bolt down base can be simply performed by one man with a 19 wrench or a power drill with the right socket and the bases will require very little space to store. The removal of the bases and blocks (between 600 and 900 lbs per umbrellas) will require more man power and a considerately more larger space for storing.  Lifting heavy weights, especially in a state of emergency as it would be an hurricane warning is never recommend.

So, why are theses bases not longer allowed? 

Well, simply because the Miami Beach Sidewalk Ordinance states that all furniture, including umbrellas, cannot be permanent.

On September 11th there will be a very important meeting. In the agenda, sidewalks guidelines will be a large topic of the meeting and many strong opinions and voices will be heard. Every restaurant owner with sidewalks cafe' in Miami Beach should participate and let their needs and concerns be heard by the people that can make a difference in your City. 

It is the scope of this meeting to make the Miami Beach Sidewalk Ordinance more transparent that it has been up to today. It may include more rules on umbrellas as far as size, colors and shapes. It will be more specific on everything pertaining items required or not on your sidewalk cafe. 

Save the date: September 11th - City Commission Chamber - 3rd floor