Retailers and commercial users want their signs to look great, stay lit and be reasonably priced. Sustainability is now on the list as well.
Fluorescent tubes aren’t up to the job – they’re cheap but they're stripy, unreliable and use too much energy. Maintenance costs are high and the costs mount up over the lifetime of the installation.
The solution is to switch to an LED system and make savings on energy, maintenance and installation time. There’s a long list of benefits:
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Energy reductions of up to 88% |
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Elimination of maintenance costs |
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Up to 10 years lifetime in typical use |
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Low carbon footprint |
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Quick and easy to install |
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Diffuse illumination with no ‘striping’. |
What about the cost?
Switching to LEDs will be more expensive at the outset but the investment is quickly returned on the energy savings alone. A typical retrofit project where tubes are replaced with LEDs will break even in 2 years and then save money for the next 8. There’s a detailed example on the economic case page.
What to look for in an LED sign system
Here are some guidelines to help make the right decision:
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Establish and quantify the key issues – energy, quality, price, brightness, reliability? |
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Choose a supplier who understands the sign industry - ask them for recommendations |
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Evaluate the brightness, energy efficiency, install time, warranty - not just the price tag |
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Consider a prototype if it’s a big project |
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Find out about the LED brand used in the product |
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Ask about loans and grants available |
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Ask them to put together an economic case for their product |
With some simple research and some well aimed questions it’s straightforward to make the switch to LED and start making savings.
How can Bright Green Technology help?
The Bright Green range has a product for every LED sign application from channel letters to huge retail flex-face. We’re established, experienced and knowledgeable. We can help work out the savings and loan options for any project. Just contact us to get started. |
