Specialty and Architectural Lighting — Energy Efficiency
Occupant Sensor Lighting Control Provides Cost Effective Retrofit Options
Posted by Dave on for ProLampSales
When it comes to saving energy, OFF always wins. Lighting is no exception. At work, when you head to a meeting in a conference room that is used maybe three hours a day, are the lights already on even if you are the first to arrive, or, do they automatically switch on when you enter? And then switch off when the meeting is over and the room is empty? When you go down the hall...
- Posted in Controls, Energy Efficiency, Retrofits
9 Tips to Save Big on Lighting Purchases
Posted by George on for ProLampSales
When making any decent-sized purchase as a consumer, it is smart to do some basic product research and to stretch your dollars and resources to get the most "bang for your buck." There is no exception when it comes to buying lighting products, especially if you are taking on a big project such as entirely revamping your old lighting system. However, the following top nine tips will save you money no matter how small or...
- Posted in Energy Efficiency
LED Lighting and Power Quality: The High Cost of Ignoring Power Quality Issues When Switching to LED
Posted by Dave on for ProLampSales
The effects of power quality on LED lighting performance generally receive little attention prior to installation for most commercial building applications. Power quality issues such as dips, harmonics, interruptions, transients and surges can result in expensive, early replacement of damaged or failed LED lighting equipment. While facility managers involved with smaller commercial projects may be able to ignore power quality without much consequence, larger industrial LED lighting projects, such as the replacement of existing HID...
- Posted in Energy Efficiency, HID & Metal Halide, LED, Retrofits
LED Troffers Offer Strong Case To Replace Fluorescent
Posted by Dave on for ProLampSales
- Posted in Energy Efficiency, Fluorescent, LED, Workplace
How to Make Sure Photocontrols Are Compatible With LED Lighting
Posted by Dave on for ProLampSales
Photocontrol devices use photocells to determine ON/OFF status of outdoor lighting based on the ambient light level. While generally understood as responding to visible light, some photosensors also respond to infrared (IR) and ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Normally used for roadway, area, parking, flood and security lighting, photocontrols automatically control the ON/OFF cycle to optimize the effectiveness of the lighting and maximize energy savings. In daylight harvesting applications, the photocontrol is mounted inside the occupied space...
- Posted in Controls, Energy Efficiency, Landscape & Outdoor, LED
LED Downlight Options for Small Commercial & Residential Applications
Posted by Dave on for ProLampSales
The number of recessed downlights in small commercial and residential environments often exceeds all other types of light fixtures in the building. Tucked neatly inside the ceiling, these fixtures manage to be both an unobtrusive and an effective source of illumination for many types of spaces. The traditional light source for these downlights has been the incandescent BR30 (3.75" diameter) or BR40 (5" diameter) reflector floods. Unlike architectural grade downlights, the typical small commercial and...
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- Posted in Energy Efficiency, Fixtures, LED, Retrofits
LED Linear T8 Retrofits: Sorting Through The Options
Posted by Dave on for ProLampSales
One look at the LED T8 retrofit lamp and installation options can quickly make you want to run for cover - or give up and live with fluorescent. The later approach, while not as forward-looking as LED, makes some sense especially if you are comparing the 30,000 to 40,000 hour T8 fluorescent lamps now available with 35,000 to 50,000 hour LEDs. From a low risk perspective, not to mention low up front costs, current generation...
- Posted in Energy Efficiency, LED, Retrofits
Hidden Money in Energy Efficiency Incentives for Lighting and Other Products
Posted by George on for ProLampSales
Municipalities, utility companies, and other establishments offer a variety of rebate and savings programs to encourage individuals and businesses to replace old, inefficient lighting with new, energy saving products. Principally, these incentives are offered to support energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources to lessen pollution, overall energy usage, and waste. Such initiatives are offered at the national, regional, state, and local level. As a consumer, you are potentially missing out on "hidden...
- Posted in Energy Efficiency, Retrofits
Replacing HID with LED in High Bay Applications Offers Potential Benefits But Requires Careful Analysis
Posted by Dave on for ProLampSales
- Posted in Energy Efficiency, HID & Metal Halide, LED, Warehouses
Time Switches Offer Effective Lighting Control For Time of Day Driven Applications
Posted by Dave on for ProLampSales
Time switches, or timers, for lighting control allow for time of day ON and OFF scheduling for individual lights or lighting systems. Generally, time switches work best with outdoor lighting where the time of day, along with sunset and sunrise, determine when lighting is on or off. Indoor applications for timers might include basic residential control of a single fixture to provide the "lived-in" look when the occupants are away from home. There are three...
- Posted in Controls, Energy Efficiency