A Complete LED HID Portfolio with GE Current, A Daintree Company
Current’s LED replacement for HID lamps leverage the low energy and long life of LED. The existing fixture is wired to bypass the ballast, which reduces energy use and eliminates the need to check ballast compatibility. Maintenance savings are realized by removing costs associated with replacing ballasts.
Did You Know There Are NEMA Standards for LED HID Wattage Equivalency? Take A Look!
Let’s say your customer is considering an LED Lamp warehouse retrofit with standard 400W Metal Halide lamps installed. According to the chart below for a 400W MH, NEMA recommends a minimum 21,500 LED lumen output. Current’s LED HID 400W equivalent delivers 23,500 lumens, well above the 21,500 recommended minimum. When comparing LED HID retrofit options, make sure you are comparing actual lumen output – not just the manufacturer’s claim their product is “400W MH” equivalent. Some competitors offer 10,000 – 15,000 lumen products as a 400W MH replacement, when by NEMA standards, should be a 175W – 250W replacement instead.
Lumens Matter!
NEMA Wattage Equivalency – Beware Bogus Claims!
NEMA LL 10-2020 provides an industry standard for HID Wattage Equivalency
- Separate Metal Halide & High Pressure Sodium calculation
- Accounts for lumen degradation of HID & LED
- Check lumens vs. NEMA recommendations to verify manufacturer claims
Application Considerations – Type B LED HID
When replacing High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps, it is important to review the application & environment to ensure long-term satisfaction. Use this guide to make sure LED replacement lamps are suitable for your specific application.
See below for further information on Current’s LRXD and LRXG Downlights:
