Industry Articles
LED Replacements for T5, T8, T12, Fluorescent lights
Knowing The Proper Light Source Can Save You Thousands of DollarsLet's Begin With Fluorescent Lamps
Fluorescent lamps have been the best light source on the market for years due to their efficient 100 Lm/watt lighting ratio coupled with a life cycle of nearly 25,000 hrs. They are available in different configurations ( t8, t12, T10, T5, UBend, UTube, ) and shapes and color temperatures. Due to the inherent design the beam angle is 360 degrees which in some cases requires a reflector in order t
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Jul 21st 2017
LED Retrofit Kits ( LED Modules and HID LED ) versus integrated LED Light Fixtures
The technology of Light-Emitting Diodes is increasingly replacing conventional bulbs in public and industrial lighting systems. When replacing an HID Lamps power (50W - 1000W) the choice is often between: LED retrofit Kits ( LED Modules or HID LED Corn Cob Lamps) or new LED Fixture. The lower price, comparable warranty and the fact that it is much easier to install an LED retrofit in many cases makes this the more desirable option. Although there are always those who are critical of retrofi
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Jul 20th 2017
Energy Consumption Dramatically Reduced by LED Highbays
LED Linear High Bay for T5HO Fluorescent High Bay Replacement
What Drives Energy Consumption Reductions?
Electricity rates will continue to increase and competition in the LED market has made the Linear LED highbay a more than attractive option for the warehouse lighting market. The clock is ticking on the T5HO Linear highbay. Once the the best option to replace Metal Halide Highbay Fixtures, T5HO’s are now on the receiving end of being replaced by Linear LED highbays. So lets make a co
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Jul 17th 2017
LED Linear High bays vs. T5HO High bays
The clock is ticking on the T5HO Linear Highbay. Once the the best option to replace Metal Halide Highbay Fixtures, T5HO Fluorescents are now on the receiving end of being replaced by Linear LED highbays. The LED Linear Highbay can produce the same or better light output, provide longer life (100,000 hrs. compared to 36,000 hrs.), Lower Maintenance costs, and lower Power consumption (50%). Not to mention being the recipient of State sponsored Lighting Rebate Programs.
For many years LED
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Jun 29th 2017
Mercury Levels for Common Light Sources (mg)
Induction Bulb (Solid Amalgam)
15w-9mg, 23W-11mg, 40W-3.5mg, 60W-4.5mg, 80W-4.5mg, 100W-5.6mg, 120W-6mg, 150W-9mg, 200W-11.5mg, 250W-12.5mg, 300W-14mg, 400W-16mgHigh Pressure Sodium Bulbs
50W-9mg, 70W-11mg, 100W-11mg, 150W-15mg, 175W-19mg, 250W-24mg, 400W-30mg, 1000W-50mgMetal Halide Bulbs
70W-20mg, 100W-25mg, 150W-30mg, 175W-35mg, 250W-40mg, 400W-60mg, 1000W-120mgFluorescent T12 Bulbs
17W-10mg, 34W-20mg, 40W-20mg, 60W-30mg, 75W-35mg, 96W-40mgFluorescent T8 Bulbs
15W-5mg, 32W-10mg, 56W
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Jun 13th 2017