Summer is the time for Outdoor LED Lighting Improvements LED Outdoor Fixtures - What you need to know Many companies are looking to upgrade their outdated lighting setup such as high-pressure sodium (HPS) & metal halide (MH) to better quality and more efficient LED lights. Summer is the time to take advantage of the warm weather for easy installation Improve your Public Image by improving the looks of the exterior of your facility Bright white light with excellent color rendering and uniformity Superior visibility to improve the safety for your visitors & employees Focused light for reduced glare and light trespass Rein in Utility Bills with Superior Energy Savings Improved system life & value Zero in on utility rebates and government incentives at http://www.dsireusa.org How long can you afford not to upgrade your business to LED lighting? Every day, your inefficient lights are running your utility bills up, they're burning out and needing replacement, and they’re flickering and dimming which interferes with worker productivity and your company's public image. The sooner you have your lights installed, the sooner you can start enjoying the benefits of LED Lighting. Examples of Outdoor Fixtures to upgrade to Energy Efficient LED Lighting;
Gas Station Canopy Lights Parking Lot Lights High Power Flood Lights Wall Packs Solar Outdoor Lighting Post Top Fixtures Parking Garage Lighting
Details to look for when choosing LED fixtures
LED Fixture Lumen output o We can now replace 1,000 watt Metal Halide flood lights with less than 300 watt LED fixtures for improved illumination 1,000 watt equivalent Gama LED Parking Lot Light 280 watts o LED Fixtures are available up to 900 watts – 100,000+ lumens for sports lighting, high mast applications 4,000 watt equivalent Aurora LED Area Light 900 watts o Even illumination is more important than brighter
LED beam spread o LED luminaires use different optics than MH or HPS lamps because each LED is, in effect, an individual point source. LED’s are designed to focus its light and can be directed to a specific location without the use of an external reflector as used by HID fixtures, achieving a higher application efficiency than conventional lighting. Better surface illuminance uniformity and higher levels of vertical illuminance are possible with LEDs and close-coupled optics, compared to HID luminaires. o Select the LED optics for your application – numerous LED optics are available including optics with backlight shields to reduce light trespass. Click here for available LED Distribution Types
Light color – measured as (CCT) Correlated Color Temperature
o From warm to cool o U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) research studies show that simply shifting the color of lamps from the warmer yellow end of the color spectrum to the cooler blue end of the color spectrum, allows people to see things more clearly and spaces to appear brighter. By changing the spectrum to mimic daylight, lighting levels can be reduced to save energy while still achieving the same visual acuity. Conventional HPS lamps are 2700K with poor color rendering. 5000 – 5700K LED
light mimics sun light with strong blue-green spectrums for good visual acuity and color discrimination, therefore safety at night is drastically improved. o The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) reminds us that light pollution threatens professional and amateur astronomy, disrupts nocturnal ecosystems, affects circadian rhythms of both humans and animals (LED turtle lights http://stores.ebay.com/Brite-LED-Solutions/LED-Turtle-Lights/_i.html?_fsub=1122443119.) The IDA’s Fixture Seal of Approval program “provides objective, third-party certification for luminaires that minimize glare, reduce light trespass, and don’t pollute the night sky.” Recent changes to this program have reduced the maximum allowable correlated color temperature (CCT) from 4100K (neutral white) to 3000K (warm white) many people prefer lowCCT outdoor lighting, especially in residential areas. Color rendering o The effect of a light source on color appearance is expressed in the color rendering index (CRI), on a scale of 0-100. Natural outdoor light has a CRI of 100 and is used as the standard of comparison for any other light source. 60 is a reasonable CRI, 80 good and 90 excellent Water resistance - Most of our LED lighting products are water-resistant (IP67 rated); however, it is often confused with being waterproof (IP68 rated.) Water resistant, IP67 rated is all most of us need. Waterproof means the product can be submerged completely underwater for long periods of time without any damage to the product. “Water resistant, IP67 rated” means the product can get wet or can be submersed for a short period of time without damage. Corrosion resistance - Salt corrosion can severely damage any product that is not waterproof and certified corrosion resistant. o For fixtures that are suitable for use in coastal environments; docks, piers etc. they should be Certified by salt spray testing standard ASTM B117/ISO 9227 Alfa LED Streetlight 120 watt LED Lighting Controls - LED fixtures with integrated controls change light levels automatically using onboard sensors. o Photocell to turn fixture on at dusk and off at dawn
Motion/occupancy sensor to turn fixture on when someone enters the area o Some fixtures can be programmed with an Energy Saver Program for additional savings by automatically reducing light output during early morning hours o Wireless controls are also available for adjusting settings and monitoring performance of fixtures Mounting height of LED fixtures do not need to be mounted as high due to the precise optical spread of LED optics o
New fixture or retrofit – sometimes the best option if your existing fixtures are in good condition is to install a LED Retrofit Kit, this will save labor and disposal costs of old fixtures. LED Retrofit Kits Certifications o UL/cUl o Design Lights Consortium Listed – DLC for rebates https://www.designlights.org/QPL Warranty o 5 year minimum, many fixtures now available with 10 year warranty Zero in on utility rebates and government incentives at http://www.dsireusa.org o If you select DLC-qualified lighting, you may be eligible for rebates from your utility company or government. This can take a big chunk out of the upfront cost of upgrading to LED. The DSIRE website, for instance, offers a handy database of state incentivesU.S. Department of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy o Local rebates o Financing o Grants U.S. Small Business Association has information on federal tax credits for energy efficiency A well-designed and executed LED lighting system can increase a business’s revenues and reduce operating expenses beyond energy savings. Contact Brite Energy Solutions today to design your LED lighting system. We can provide you with consulting & LED lighting design services.
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