What do I need to know before replacing Metal Halide with LED fittings?
The past 10 years has seen a huge shift from traditional Metal Halide fittings over to digital lighting in the form of LED. This shift has not been fast nor smooth, with many issues occurring along the way. The first issue for big-area and sport LED was the fact that the metal halide fittings were […]
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 […]
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 […]
Converting metal halides to LED by replacing bulbs
We often get asked the question ‘Can I replace metal halide bulbs with LED bulbs in the same fitting?’ Whilst this would be nice and convenient it is unfortunately not possible at present. That is not to say it will never be possible. As most of us over-30-year-olds can testify, things that were totally impossible are suddenly […]
Do I need to replace all the sport lamps with LED at one time?
A question we regularly get asked is ‘Do I need to replace all the lights at once or can I do it over time?’ The answer is definitely that if can be done in phased approach over time, but needs a touch more planning to make it successful. Get it right and you’ll be everyone’s […]
Are LED fittings more energy efficient than 2kW Metal Halide for sports fields?
If you have looked into LED lighting at all you will have noticed there is dozens, if not hundreds, of options. So, as you can imagine, there a dozens, if not hundreds, of variations to the answer of this question. They range from 100W to 1500W, big fins, small fins, fan assisted, metal pressed, die […]