First Generation Fluorescent Fixtures Retired
The T12 is the original fluorescent, developed in the 1930's, to fill the need for better lighting during the construction boom following WWII. Fluorescent technology has been updated twice- once by the T8 in the 1980's and the T5 in 1995. Today, T12 lighting still represents 40% to 50% of today's lighting. This system is not only less efficient, but may present a serious risk to business.
What are these Risks?
T12 fluorescent lighting typically have magnetic ballasts, which if made prior to 1979, probably contain PCB. When contained in the capacitor, there is little risk; the problem comes, however, with a leak or fire involving these ballasts. The odds of a spill are limited, but nobody wants to contend with a potential cleanup or the punitive results of a fire. Replacement far outweighs the potential for disaster, not to mention the extra cost of running these obsolete fixtures.
The Benefits of Change
* Save 35%-50% in Electricity
* T8 lasts 80% Longer
* Better Quality Light
* Use T8 Between 14-20 Feet or Below
* Use T5 Between 14-20 Feet or Above
It costs considerably less to get the same or better light with these newer technologies. T12 typically used two magnetic ballasts and four lamps. Our T8 or T5 patented solutions can cut the number of lamps and ballasts in half. Do the math. That typically represents a 50% savings, or more!!!
So, replacing this older, obsolete technology makes sense on a number of levels - safety, improved workplace environment, and substantial savings.
