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The basic technology for induction lamps is not particularly new. The principle of Induction was introduced to the world by the scientist Nicola TESLA in the 1800’s. TESLA once lit 200 lamps without wires from 25 miles away.
Induction lights are similar to fluorescent lights in that they use gasses, which once ‘excited’, react with the phosphor that coats the tubes to produce white light. Unlike fluorescent lamps, induction systems are rated at 100,000 hours. This is because fluorescent lamps must use electrodes, which degrade with time, to ‘excite’ the gasses inside of the tube. Induction Lamps do not use electrodes but instead uses the principle of Induction (the transmission of energy by way of magnetic field). Think of it as wireless lighting.
- The benefits of Induction technology:
- - Long Life - 100,000 hours
- - Color rendering – 85 CRI
- - Color Temperature – 2,700K-6,500K
- - Energy Efficient – 85+ Lumens per Watt
- - Lumen maintenance - 70% of its light output at 100,000 hours
- - Maintenance costs – go 10 years with out a change out
- - Instant on Capability – Can be used with photocell or motion sensor
- - High Output – 70W to 400W
- - No flickering, No Strobing, No Noise
- - Minimal Color shifting
- - Starting temperatures as low as -40F
This project retrofitted 400W High Pressure Sodium lamps with our 200W Induction lamps. The replacement improved the quality of light and saved the client 50% on their lighting costs.
This project replaced 175W High Pressure Sodium lights with 80W Induction lamps. Notice the brighter illumination in this outdoor area. The Induction Lighting cut the energy costs for this building by over one-half.
This company's replaced the 175W High Pressure Sodium and 150W Metal Halide lighting in their warehouse with with our 80W Induction Lighting. The company reduced its maintenence costs by 90%.
This parking garage replaced their 175W High Pressure Sodium lamps with 80W Induction Lighting technology. Notice how the quality of light in this dark garage was improved, which increased the satisfaction of the business' customers.
A road project called for a replacement of the 250W high Pressure Sodium lighting with 100W Induciton lighting. The results clearly show that drivers had better, safer light and the state saved significantly on energy and maintenance costs.