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Access Fixtures Launches eHID Luminaire Product Line

Online PR News – 23-June-2011 –Access Fixtures is excited to announce the addition of Light Fixtures that feature Metrolight eHID electronic ballasts to its product offering. Electronic HID ballast technology is a cost-cutting innovation that is shaking up the lighting industry by providing significant energy savings compared to standard magnetic HID ballasts. Electronic HID ballasts allow precise control of light output while using less electricity which enables a reduction in lumen depreciation and energy consumption, in addition to savings achieved through lowered maintenance costs. The design of the ballast combines all the best elements of traditional HID systems integrated into a single, compact unit with improved ignition technology that simplifies improves the lifespan of the lamp and ballast. While fixtures equipped with eHID ballasts and approved lamps may cost more initially, customers will save significantly with reduced energy and lower maintenance as well.

“The payback on these luminaires comes in the form of reduced energy consumption, as well as reduced maintenance costs. Whether the application is new construction or replacing existing luminaries, eHID is the way to go” said Access Fixtures Brand Manager Marc Nehdi. “We’re excited to help our customers substantially cut their energy costs, in some cases up to 65%.”

When paired in luminaires with Metrolight-approved lamps, the potential savings are significant. Replacing lighting with eHID technology will typically provide over a 50% reduction in energy consumption without sacrificing lumen output or color quality. These light fixtures can replace traditional metal halide fixtures between 100 and 1000 watts with remarkable results. For example, a 1000w metal halide fixture can be replaced with a 450w eHID light fixture and provide as much light and longer life, along with all of the additional savings associated with the conversion.

By providing a substantial reduction in energy consumption, improved lumen maintenance, precise dimming capabilities, and improved efficiency over magnetic HID ballasts, Metrolight-powered eHID fixtures are ideal for virtually any HID application. The dimming capabilities of these ballasts extend lamp life and dramatically reduce the frequency of lamp replacement, lowering maintenance costs throughout the life cycle of the lamp and ballast. Electronic HID ballasts can be connected to a number of standard control devices including analog and digital dimmers, sensors, and timers. This allows for dimming that can be controlled to accommodate human activity, daylight harvesting, and interactive light systems, all of which provide significant additional energy savings. Additionally, eHID technology will likely qualify your facility for rebates from your local government or utilities provider, further offsetting initial replacement costs. Electronic ballasts exceed the requirements of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which regulates ballast efficiencies for metal halide lamps. Electronic HID ballasted fixtures may also qualify for rebates from local utility companies, further offsetting initial replacement costs.

Advantages of Electronic HID Ballasts | 1000bulbs

Another advantage of these ballasts is their decreasing costs and increasing versatility. Over the past few years, the size and cost of electronic HID ballasts have been steadily decreasing. This evolution has increased the wattages available in these ballasts. Right now, much of the market is concentrated in the lower wattage range between 40W and 70W; however, the cost savings mentioned above is making the higher wattages more popular in many applications. Most manufacturers now offer wattages up to 450W.

Manufacturers now create electronic HID ballasts that can handle lamps of different voltages and mounting types. This increases versatility and the number of applications for this type of ballast. Some manufacturers have even introduced dimming electronic ballasts that allow interior spaces to take advantage of sunlight during the daytime. Retailers love this advantage and use it to their benefit every sunny day they can.

Electronic HID ballasts continue to build on their advantages, allowing the use of lower wattage bulbs and providing constant illumination through automatic voltage regulation; all of this is accomplished in a quiet, flicker-free, and economical package. All of these advantages make them the ballast of choice for many commercial lighting designers today, and their increasing versatility and rapidly falling prices, electronic ballasts are becoming the industry favorites.

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