100,000 Hour Life, Energy Efficient Lighting Systems
We replace old fixtures or we can retrofit your existing installation with new green technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
What are the advantages of a CFS Induction Lighting system?
A:
The major advantages of induction lighting are:
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Low energy consumption
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Long life
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Environmentally friendly
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Maintenance free
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Cost effective
Q:
Do I need to remove the old existing ballast?
A: Only if an old fixture is being retrofitted with new Induction
technology.
Q:
Can an Induction Lamp be used in an open face fixture?
A:
Yes. However, the ballast and lamp can NOT be exposed to the
elements. Moisture, water, snow, ice etc. will damage the ballast
and/or lamp.
Q:
Will an Induction Lamp work with a photo cell, time clock or relay
control?
A: Yes.
Q:
Are Induction Lamps instant on and is the hot re-strike instant?
A:
Yes. The lamp turns on instantly and produces between 75% and 80% of
full output immediately. The lights take between 90 and 180 seconds
to reach 100% of light output depending on the model of the lamp.
The warm-up cycle is barely noticeable to the eye. If the lamps are
turned off and then immediately turned back on the benefit of the
Induction Lamp turns them back on immediately when the power is
restored.
Q:
Does the lamp orientation or vibration affect Induction Lighting?
A:
Induction Lighting is not affected by the operating position.
Vibrations do not affect the induction lamps as they have no
electrodes or filaments. Induction Lighting has been utilized on
bridges and tunnels where vibration is present.
Q:
Will Induction Lighting interfere with electronic devices or
communications equipment or produce RFI?
A:
Induction Lighting will not interfere with electronic devices or
communications equipment.
CFS Inc. has Induction Lighting fixtures installed at air
ports next to and in the control tower with no reports of
interference.
Q:
What voltage do Induction Lamps come in?
A:
Typically Induction lamps are available in 120 Volt, 208 – 240 Volt
and 277 Volt. However, custom voltages may be ordered in 408 Volt
using a step down transformer.
Q:
Are Induction Lamps available in Multi-Tap?
A:
Yes.
Q:
What wattages are available with Induction Lamps?
A:
Induction Lamps are available in the following wattages: 40/ 55/ 70/
80/ 85/ 100/ 120/ 150/ 200 / 250/ 300/ 400 Watts.
Lower wattages are available on certain fixtures.
Q:
What are the Color or Kelvin Temperatures available with Induction
Lighting?
A:
5000K. (2700K, 3500K, 4000K, and 6500K are available upon request.
Q:
What are the life hours of Induction Lamps?
A:
Our Induction Lamps and Generators are rated at 100,000 hours.
Q:
Can induction lighting save you money?
A:
By using half or less wattage than traditional lighting options,
longer life and being maintenance
free, induction lighting can save you money.
Installation & Maintenance
Induction Lighting
technology is easily adaptable into current environments by taking
advantage of existing mounting points, wiring and infrastructure.
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All outdoor fixtures are water and weather
tight.
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Fixtures are easily installed on existing
mounting – hook, surface, pole, etc.
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NO maintenance/NO bulb changing – entire
fixture including lamp/ballast are designed to last 100,000
hours.
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NO degradation of lighting system due to
constant on/off operation – perfect for use with occupancy
sensors. Other systems can take up to 8-12 minutes to turn on
completely and frequent on/off operations will damage other
lighting systems.
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Minimal damage by vibration – perfect for
parking garages, highways and city streets where vibration often
damages the ballasts and filaments in traditional lighting
systems.
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Lightweight for ease of installation compared
to other lighting systems, especially;
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Where access to fixtures is difficult,
inconvenient, or dangerous, such as street lights, tunnels,
and 24-hour facilities with high ceilings.
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In applications with high ceilings requiring
high-color rendering and maintained lumen levels.
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In applications requiring instant start-up
capability.
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Where access to fixtures is difficult,
inconvenient, or dangerous, such as street lights, tunnels,
and 24-hour facilities with high ceilings.