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News Release from: KAG Luminaire | Subject: Luminaires
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 June 2007
Efficient energy saving fluorescents for
workshops
KAG Luminaire is challenging the HID lighting norm for automotive workshops with the release of Taurus T5 with energy saving fluorescent-technology.
HID lighting is the norm for automotive workshops, but KAG Luminaire is set to challenge that with the release of Taurus T5 Combining energy saving fluorescent-technology based T5 High Output pure white lamps with an ultra-efficient adjustable reflector system, Taurus T5 is a new luminaire designed to overcome challenges in automotive workshops
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 10 Jul 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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T5HO lamps last 28,000 hours - 40% longer than HID lamps, slashing running costs by reducing demands on maintenance staff and plant downtime.
PIR and daylight sensors dim the luminaire if areas are vacant or daylight enters the workspace, making significant energy savings.
The colour rendering of T5HO lamps make colour matching and paint touch-up tasks easier to get right first time.
The light has a natural daylight feel, improving the mood of employees, increasing productivity and reducing absenteeism in winter months.
T5HO lamps feature instant on and re-strike, meaning rarely used areas are not needlessly lit.
This energy efficient product is compliant with the Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme, allowing the cost of investment to be written off against taxable profits.
50 400w HID low bays have been replaced by Taurus T5 at a sister company, KAG Accident Repair Centre, in Bradford.
Annual energy and maintenance savings of over GBP1,000 are expected, with light levels increased from 300 to the recommended 500 lux in horizontal and vertical planes.
Director Zaf Melan said: "Bringing this technology into automotive workshops is so important, energy efficiency should be a major consideration with rising energy costs and global warming.
"The improved quality of light makes for a much better working environment.
The ease of even simple tasks such as panel beating has been improved and it gives the whole premises a more modern feel to it.".
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