What will it cost to install lighting for a sports club

Elwood Tennis Club

For (almost!) every sport played in the country, there is an Australian Standard AS2560.2 which governs recommended lux levels (how much light) and uniformity (evenness of light).  The main deciding factors are how fast is the ball moving and how big is the ball.  For this reason the recommended lux levels for tennis are much… Continue reading What will it cost to install lighting for a sports club

7 Tips to submitting a successful tender

Spring Gully Tennis Club

Putting together a tender document is tedious and painful and they always seem full of irrelevant details set to catch you out and trip you up.  Unfortunately, for many companies that is what happens – get caught out and tripped up.  Often it is not the best company who wins and tender but the tender… Continue reading 7 Tips to submitting a successful tender

Why do LED Lights Fail?

There are a number of basic reasons for LED lights to fail but the primary issue is heat.   Over-heating can be a result of a number of design and assembly issues but is still the cause of the majority of LED lamp failures – both in the fitting themselves and also the drivers. LED Fittings… Continue reading Why do LED Lights Fail?

What Do I Need to Consider When Upgrading to LED Sport Lighting

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There are many factors to consider when choosing the an upgrade for your sporting facility: Be it surfaces or stadium seating, there are a myriad number of options available & sports lighting is no exception. So how does Legacy’s range of LED Sport Lighting measure up when compared to traditional metal halide lights? 1-For-1 Replacement… Continue reading What Do I Need to Consider When Upgrading to LED Sport Lighting

What is the Return on Investment (ROI) on sports lights?

Ben, an earnest young project manager brings his new idea to the board meeting – replace our ridiculously outdated metal halides for new, singing-and-dancing LED’s.  ‘Everyone is doing it, the whole world is changing to digital LED – it must be the right thing to do!’ Thoroughly researched, he is confident of 100% buy-in from all.  The… Continue reading What is the Return on Investment (ROI) on sports lights?

How do I plan lighting for a domestic tennis court?

Tennis court lighting, like most things in life, vary dramatically depending on the type of usage and personal preferences.  In principle, the ball is small and moves fast.  This usually requires a higher level of lighting than, say, a football.  The important thing to bear in mind is that it is always cheaper to do… Continue reading How do I plan lighting for a domestic tennis court?

How much do LED sports lights cost?

High powered LED sports lights come in a myriad of shapes and sizes, beam patterns and CRI’s.  With the benefits of being digital there is amazing things that can be done with them to create effects, dim, flash etc. and are all features that can enhance the user experience and make your sports field much… Continue reading How much do LED sports lights cost?