A Lighting Retrofit Can Save Your Business Money
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Replacement of old lighting systems are inevitable.
Now is the time to make the switch due to the Energy Independence and Security Act that will go into effect January 2012.
The phase out of the tradtional incandescent bulb will continue and the new law requires increased energy-efficient lighting sources, like CFLs and LEDs. Don't wait to make the switch. Your long-term committment will be the right choice for both your environment and wallet.
What is a lighting retrofit?
A lighting retrofit involves the replacement of outdated lamps and ballasts with new energy-efficient lighting technology products. There are a wide variety of retrofit system lighting choices available today and the possible ballast/lamp combinations are nearly unlimited. No single retrofit solution will meet all needs. Each must be evaluated based on a combination of the energy savings, which may be achieved, and the light output required to perform the tasks in the area to be retrofitted. Typically manufacturing, warehouse and distribution center facilities realize a significant lighting improvement as result of their upgrade.
What is the process?
The first step to your lighting retrofit is to perform an energy audit of your facility. Our knowledgeable team at Elite Lighting is dedicated to improving the lighting efficiency and energy use in our customer’s facility. We will help our customers understand their existing lighting use, and design a solution using energy-efficient lighting technology which will deliver the most cost effective lighting, improved quality of light, and the quickest return on investment as a result of the upgrade.
What are the benefits of a lighting retrofit?
*Energy savings in your electric bill
*Rebate incentives from your local utility provider
*Improved quality of light therefore improved productivity and safety in the workplace
*Reduced labor costs and maintenance
*Pollution reduction
*Quick return on investment
*Tax incentives
Elite Lighting Company can provide your business with a personalized and custom designed lighting retrofit for your office space, warehouse or manufacturing facility. Our analysis includes your pre and post application paperwork so that as a business owner or manager you can continue to focus on your daily activities.
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There were numerous 8-foot fixtures in disrepair, with one 400 watt metal halide hi bay fixture. We designed and changed the lighting system to include six lamp hi bay industrial fixtures. We used a 5000k 3100 lumen lamp. The outcome is the mechanical personnel are now able to see under the hoods, distinguish the proper tool in the tool chests, and eliminate the use of flashlights and drop cords for specific applications. The light levels went from between five and fourteen foot candles to an average of 55 footcandles with great uniformity.
This is a typical manufacturing plant. They are in the process of installing a new line for an additional product. They were using 8 foot 2 lamp industrial fixtures with slimline cool white and daylight lamps. There was an average of 19 footcandles in this area. Six lamp fluorescent hi bay industrial fixtures were installed using F32T8/850HL 3,100 lumen lamps. There is now an average of 63 footcandles and a far better quality of light.
High bay fixtures using 400-watt high-pressure sodium lamps were used to illuminate this warehouse. We designed and changed the primary lighting system to include a mixture of 400-watt pulse rated metal halide high bay fixtures and 1000-watt metal halide high bay fixtures. The result was a better quality of light and increased vertical and horizontal foot-candles in the aisles. The warehouse manager reported less picking errors due to increased visibility.
Wall sconces using 100-watt incandescent light bulbs illuminated this corridor. We changed the 100-watt bulbs to fluorescent 5000k 27-watt retrofits. The result was a better quality of light and decreased power consumption. The hotel manager reported guest reaction to the lighting changes was positive.
Fluorescent lights using a combination of 4 foot and 8 foot tubes illuminated the service department. We designed and changed the primary lighting system to include 350-watt pulse rated metal halide high bay fixtures. The result was a better quality of light, increased lumen values, and improved uniformity. The service manager reported the mechanics could now see in detail under the hood.
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