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  1. Metal Halide Versus T-5 Fluorescent Fixture Comparison​
    The below analysis answers the question of; “Which would be the best lighting option for a
    warehouse, manufacturing or production facility - the industry standard metal halide fixture or
    the new technology T-5 high-bay fixture?”
    Below is a comparison of a 400 Watt metal halide fixture to a fluorescent T-5 fixture. The T-5 is
    a relatively new, excellent quality high-bay fixture now being utilized by many large companies
    in their factories, production areas and warehouses facilities. (Note: The metal halide figures
    used below would also be similar or comparable to a high-pressure sodium (HPS) fixture.)
    1. ​
    Energy Efficiency – a four lamp T-5 fixture draws only 235 Watts compared to 455
    Watts for a single lamp metal halide fixture. This equates to a 48% savings. Bottom
    Line: The T-5 is an energy efficient fixture which can significantly reduce a facility's
    overall energy consumption.
    2.
    Light Output Levels – The new T-5 fixture has excellent light output or quantity of light
    output. In most cases, the level of light output equals or exceeds existing metal halide
    output levels. One of the most common reasons to install the new T-5 fixture is to
    increase and significantly improve light output levels for all types of tasks and production
    applications.
    3.
    Color Rendering - with respect to color rendering (CRI) or how natural the light looks.
    The T-5 has a CRI of approx. 85 (which is rated as “excellent” and very close to actual
    sunlight) compared to the metal halide fixture CRI of approximately 65 (which is
    considered “good” by industry standards). The T5 produces better image clarity and truer
    actual color renderings.
    4.
    Start Up and Restrike Time - The T-5 is an instant start and restart fixture. The metal
    halide fixture typically has a 10-15 minute start up delay and restrike time. If the lights
    are turned off or a power surge occurs, there is significant down time with the metal
    halide fixture.
    5.
    Hot Spots – Or gaps in light coverage. The T-5 provides a well-diffused spread with
    excellent coverage (especially in light of the spacing of the existing fixtures). By
    comparison, the metal halide fixture is a point source light producing considerable gaps
    or hot spots in the coverage task areas on the factory and warehouse floors.
    6.
    Heat - The T-5 is a considerably cooler fixture compared to the metal halide fixture.
    Many facilities have adequate heating for the winter, but no cooling for the summer.
    Therefore, the metal halides significantly increase the temperature levels in the hotter
    summer months making the facility uncomfortable for employees.

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    7. ​
    Ballast Hum - The T-5 is a quiet fixture because the electronic ballasts. Employee
    comfort levels in the plant are increased when the hum is eliminated. Numerous studies
    show ballast hum can be the cause of headaches and fatigue, which translates to reduced
    productivity.
    8.
    Lamp Life Depreciation - The T-5 has a loss percentage of only 5% over the life of the
    lamp compared to an approximate 30% loss in the metal halide fixture. Metal halide,
    high-pressure sodium, and T-12 fluorescent lamps loose significant levels of their light
    output over the life of the lamp (30% - 40%). The T-5 maintains its light output over
    time.
    9.
    Maintenance Convenience - If one lamp out of four in the T-5 fixture burns out, the
    other 3 lamps still operate. Unlike the T-5, the metal halide fixture or high-pressure
    sodium lamp has one lamp and when it burns out, it requires immediate replacement.

    CONCLUSION:​
    For many commercial and industria l applications, the T-5 fluorescent fixture is an excellent
    option for dramatically increasing output levels, significantly reducing the energy consumption,
    improving color, reducing start up time, decreasing heat, reducing ballast hum, and maintenance​
    convenience.



    Just some info I picked up along the way - thought it might help.

     

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