What is coming after LED?
When LED hit the lighting scene in a big way 15 years ago, many thought that there could be nothing to improve on it. As innovation ramped up and the product improved, the LED manufacturers built a strong wall around performance and efficiency making it a high bar to improve on. With the history of […]
Can LED lights be recycled?
With such an emphasis on what can be recycled we need to take a closer look at how possible is it to recycle LED lighting. Recycling is important not only to reduce landfill waste but also reduce the need for initial mining of raw materials. Whilst all LED lights are made in slightly different ways, […]
Is LED better than Metal Halide for sports applications?
Even now in 2022 the majority of sports clubs use Metal Halide rather than LED lighting. This is due to the high cost of replacement and with LED lights being heavier, retrofitting may not be an option. This means the only way forward is to replace the poles as well as the lights which is […]
What is sail area for LED lighting and does it matter?
The sail area of LED light can be understood by thinking of a ships’ sails. When the sails are up (greater sail area), they catch the wind, and the boat moves forward. When the sails are down (lower sail area), there is much less resistance to the wind and therefore the boat doesn’t move. In […]
5 Ways LED Sport Lighting can Save 70% Off your Power & Maintenance Bill and Generate Income
Replacing halogen and metal halide bulbs and fittings with LED has been the obvious thing to do for the past 15 years. Well, let’s say 8 years (the promises have been there for 15 but they really haven’t stacked up). Most of what was said was true – the lamps used less power, required less maintenance […]
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 […]
5 Things to Know when Replacing Metal Halide Lights with LED
The decade-long promise for LED has been ‘longer life and lower running expenses’. Whilst this has proved true in many industries, it certainly is not a given in sport applications. 2kW metal halide fittings have been the industry standard for longer than anyone can remember. Loved by designers for the fantastic light distribution, hated by facilities […]
What Do I Need to Consider When Upgrading to LED Sport Lighting
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 […]
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 […]
Is Lumens or Lux more important for sport lighting?
Getting enough light on the ground without bothering the neighbours is a great start to a good game of evening football. When evaluating what will, or won’t, work there is a number of parameters that will affect the results. Lumens and Lux are 2 of the most common to be looked into so let’s explain […]