Prilex Ltd enlisted our expertise to craft and execute an innovative lighting solution for their manufacturing facility, aiming to boost employee safety, slash energy usage, and shrink their carbon footprint.
During our thorough assessment of their current lighting setup, we found that their outdated and inefficient mercury lamps were consuming £5.85 per day.
Confident in our ability to achieve their goals, we proposed a switch to modern LED high bay lighting integrated with PIR sensors (motion sensors).
LED lights, known for their superior energy efficiency compared to traditional sources like incandescent bulbs or fluorescent lights, consume less power, emit less heat, and provide equivalent illumination. Their energy-saving features and minimal maintenance needs have positioned LED lights as the go-to choice for modern lighting installations.
In addition to the LED upgrade, we installed PIR sensors for motion detection. These sensors activate the lights only when motion is detected, optimising energy usage. We estimate this addition will further reduce Prilex Ltd’s lighting costs by an additional 25%, enhancing both efficiency and savings.
Old V New Energy Comparison.
Old Lighting system:
- 8 x 400W +10% ballast old mercury lamps
- Consuming a total of 3080W per hour
- At a rate of £0.19 per watt, this resulted in a daily cost of £5.85
New Lighting System:
- 6 x 200W LED fittings, consuming a total of 1200W per hour.
- With PIR sensors (motion sensors) decreasing usage by approximately 25%
- The new fittings operate at 900W, costing £1.71 per day.
Return on Investment and Warranty:
The new LED light fixtures are projected to pay for themselves within three years. They are backed by a 5-year product warranty and a 1-year labour warranty, extendable to 5 years. With a lifespan of 60,000 hours exceeding the warranty period, these fixtures ensure long-term savings.
Maintenance and Safety Advantages:
In addition to reduced energy expenses, the LED light fixtures will significantly cut maintenance costs. LED lighting is a low-maintenance solution and requires less blub replacements when compared to traditional incandescent bulbs or fluorescent lights. This upgrade guarantees a consistently secure workspace with optimal lighting levels, eliminating dark spots caused by malfunctioning lamps.
Moreover, the separate PIR sensors offer a range of customisable features accessible through a user-friendly handheld remote control. This remote enables users to adjust the sensitivity area before the lights activate, set the lux threshold for operation, control the duration of illumination post-detection, establish a standby dimming level, and configure a timer for the lights to transition to a lower brightness level after a specified time period following the timer’s completion.
By embracing a modern and energy-efficient LED lighting system, you’ll unlock substantial savings on electricity and maintenance costs, diminish staff time devoted to upkeep tasks, and uphold a secure work environment. This investment not only pays for itself through savings but also boosts operational effectiveness and safety standards.
"Prilex Ltd would Highly recommend eagle electrical, Great service from start to finish. The New lighting installed is fantastic and a saving of 75% use on the electricity bill."
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Operating across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, we help homeowners, landlords and business owners with all of their electrical needs. As a family-run business, we understand the importance of true customer care, affordable prices, and quality workmanship.
We take great pride in delivering affordable electrical services, so we offer free quotations and fixed pricing ahead of every project. Our team of electricians are fully trained and certified to carry out all electrical repairs and new installations.