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| − | A | + | == A Replacement tubes/starters for existing fluorescent fittings == |
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| − | + | Pros | |
No changes to existing installation | No changes to existing installation | ||
New lamps should last ~5/10,000 hrs | New lamps should last ~5/10,000 hrs | ||
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Fittings may fail soon, they are probably in the last quarter of their life. | Fittings may fail soon, they are probably in the last quarter of their life. | ||
| − | B | + | == B Replace existing fittings with new, more efficient type of fluorescent (T5 etc.) == |
| − | Replace existing fittings with new, more efficient type of fluorescent (T5 etc.) | ||
Pros | Pros | ||
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| − | C | + | == C Replace existing incandescent lamps with CF lamps == |
| − | Replace existing incandescent lamps with CF lamps | ||
Pros | Pros | ||
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| − | D | + | == D Replace existing fittings with LED equivalent == |
| − | Replace existing fittings with LED equivalent | ||
(Either commercial fittings or "home brewed") | (Either commercial fittings or "home brewed") | ||
Pros | Pros | ||
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London Bulbs Ltd | London Bulbs Ltd | ||
Latest revision as of 08:58, 27 April 2015
Please add comments to the sections below as appropriate General comments Priorities A/ Make lighting "fit for purpose" B/ Reduce power consumption C/ Minimise capital costs D/ Reduce maintenance
If new fittings are installed alongside the existing (disconnected) ones, on moving out they can be taken with us and the originals re-connected.
Ideas for replacement of existing lighting.
A Replacement tubes/starters for existing fluorescent fittings
Pros No changes to existing installation New lamps should last ~5/10,000 hrs Inexpensive No specialist skills needed
Cons Power consumption remains high Fittings may fail soon, they are probably in the last quarter of their life.
B Replace existing fittings with new, more efficient type of fluorescent (T5 etc.)
Pros Reduced consumption New fittings will easily outlast our occupancy of the premises
Cons
C Replace existing incandescent lamps with CF lamps
Pros
Cons
D Replace existing fittings with LED equivalent
(Either commercial fittings or "home brewed") Pros Good , consistent light Low consumption Commercial fittings are complete, reliable and easily installed with minimum effort.
Cons
Sources of Supply
London Bulbs Ltd www.londonbulbs.co.UK
IKEA
(insert URL)
Maplin (insert URL)
etc....