Switched On Electrical Lighting Upgrades

Switched On Electrical have been trading for 20 years founded by Director Paul Southwell in 2004. We are based in Coventry and look after a wide range of industries including over 40 local schools, many offices, units and industrial premises. We offer many services from electrical inspections to full installations, repairs and maintenance, energy reduction solutions and lighting upgrades.

We are finding that many customers are not aware of the phasing out of fluorescent tubes and other older style lamps. The changes to the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (RoHS) came into force on the 1st of February 2024. As a result of this planned phase-out, new T5, T8, and compact fluorescent lamps can now no longer be placed on the market. While existing supplier stocks of these lamps are still currently available, they can no longer be replenished once depleted. Prices of these tubes are already starting to increase.

Now is the time to start thinking about replacing light fittings with LED before the stocks vanish.

Upgrading the existing lighting to LED especially with the addition of occupancy sensors can drastically reduce energy costs. With the savings on electricity alone, an organisation’s return on investment is typically within 1.5 - 3 years depending on the type and quantity of fittings. We have been working closely with our customers to help reduce their energy consumption and therefore their carbon footprint.

We have been upgrading lights in many offices, warehouses, units and schools recently.

We have recently upgraded the lighting in a warehouse with 92 low bay fittings. These lights were on all day regardless of occupancy or the natural light level.

The old lights were 250W each and we replaced the fittings with 100W LED complete with PIR sensors. Now the lights are only on when there are staff in the area and the natural light level is low. This resulted in an approximate energy saving of 87% in this area. This company also benefitted from gaining a green energy grant through their local council and the grant paid for 50% of the upgrade. See your local council for current available grants.

For more information on how Switched On Electrical could help reduce your carbon footprint with lighting upgrades, please contact us on 024 7695 4321 or visit our website s-o-e.co.uk