Electric.ie January/February 2018

14 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • LED ENLIGHTENMENT Questions about Zones, UV Emissions, and Lumens are many and various, and that's before a suitable product is even mentioned. This is a complex area where safety and standards are the law . It's not just about product, but the right one, both in terms of suitability and cost. With AP Haslam’s range of exclusive suppliers, Raytec, Technor and Abtech, we are in a position to provide you with the most suitable LED lighting advice – we have all your requirements covered across our carefully chosen supplier partners. We can provide you with our Lighting Design Service . Our experienced designers will work closely with you and your site plans to determine your individual requirements, providing a survey report with 3D diagrams demonstrating what your final lighting installation will look like. LED Lighting Design Service from AP Haslam The installation of a sustainable lighting scheme is an investment for you and your business. That's why we invest time in making sure we get it right. 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1 1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 [m] 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 [m] 1 : 1000 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 [m] N 150 200 300 500 750 Illuminance [lx] The Survey Our fully‐trained and experienced specialist will provide a full survey of your lighting requirements. At the development stage, we will work with your sub‐contractors and undertake 3D and 2D modelling from your plans, taking measurements, reviewing environmental obligations and, determining the number of lumens needed to achieve the optimal illumination for your project. The Report We will supply you with a free, no obligation survey report and recommendations. You would be free to reference this to source a second opinion. The Revisit As part of our service, we will review the final proposal based on our survey report and address any issues, comments or questions. Find out more about high‐performance LED lighting and AP Haslam’s Lighting Design Service. Phone 01453 2522 today. • High energy efficiency LED lighting operates at 80% energy efficiency, with only 20% of the electricity converting to heat – the opposite to older incandescent light bulbs. • Long life expectancy LED have outstanding operational life‐time expectation of up to 100,000 hours – equivalent to 11 years of continuous operation, or 22 years of 50% operation. • Ecologically friendly LED lights contain no toxic materials and are 100% recyclable. • Robust and durable Because LED lights are resistant to shock, vibrations and external impacts , they are ideal for outdoor lighting systems exposed to rough conditions. • Zero UV Emissions LED illumination produces little infrared light and no UV emissions , thus highly suitable for heat‐sensitive areas such as freezer rooms, food processing and pharma plants. • Instant illumination and frequent switching LED lights brighten immediately when powered on – and can also be cycled on and off frequently without affecting life‐span or degrading light emission. • Low‐Voltage advantage LED illumination will work efficiently with low‐voltage power supplies, making it the obvious choice for remote outdoor settings when using an external solar‐energy storage source. Energy efficient LED luminaires now replace fluorescents WITH new‐builds and long overdue upgrades now being undertaken, questions around more energy efficient lighting are increasingly being asked by customers. With AP Haslam at your side, you will be in a position to advise and answer your customers queries on LED lighting – and more.