Spot vs. Group Re-lamping

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Download a full 28 slide power point presentation to you explain to management the cost savings of group re-lamping. Thanks Sylvania for the great cost saving information.

Why Group Re-lamp Group Re-lamping is crucial to a successful lighting program aimed at getting the optimum light output at the most effective cost. The more lamps burn, the less light they deliver.

 

Vs. Spot Re-lamp Lamp replacement on an as-needed basis, only after lamp has failed Spot Relamping labor cost is generally 5 times greater than Group Replacement labor costs.

 

Cost of Lighting �Initial Investment/Considerations

 

• �Materials:  The cost to purchase lamps, luminaries, ballasts & wiring
  • �Lamps: Consider efficacy (LPW)
  • �Ballast:  Choice will effect power consumption and light levels
  • �Fixtures: Ability to deliver light where needed?
• �Operating Costs:  The electrical energy costs to operate the lamps over their life
• �Maintenance:  The cost of replacement lamps and ballasts, and installation labor costs to replace burned out lamps
  • �Labor to Install:  Dependent on fixture type and number being installed
• Electricity = Lamp Watts X Rated Lamp Life X Cents per kWh  < (Kilowatt Hour)

Importance of Group vs. Spot Re-lamping

• �Lighting System Maintains Higher FC Levels
• �  Reduced Labor Costs
  •  .20 Minutes/Fixture - Sport Re-lamping (Higher Hourly Rate)

vs.                    .03 Minutes/Fixture - Group Re-lamping (Low Hourly Rate)

• �Fewer Work Interruptions to Replace Spot Failures
  • � Labor slated in off peak hours
• ��  Lamp to Lamp Color Uniformity
• ��  Light level uniformity
• ��  Less Inventory
• ��  Lamp warranty tracking easier to administer
• ��  Lamp recycling more cost effective

Download a full 28 slide power point presentation to you explain to management the cost savings of group re-lamping. Thanks Sylvania for the great cost saving information.