Quality lighting cheaper in the long run
The purchase cost of quality lighting is often higher than budget lighting. But those looking for long-term reliability and cost savings are better off choosing quality lighting. In this article, we explain more about how good lighting can save you money and energy in the long run.
Lumen/Watt ratio
The Lumen/Watt ratio (also abbreviated as lm/W) tells us something about the light output (lm) per watt (w). The higher this ratio is, the less energy needs to be consumed to achieve a given light output. Often budget lighting is not energy efficient and thus has a lower lm/W ratio. This results in higher energy consumption, which means more energy costs. In the long run, such a difference can result in substantial savings.
LB value
Budget lighting often lacks an LB value because it is a value that must be tested by the manufacturer or vendor. The LB value says something about the lifetime and output of a fixture. To explain it better, we use this example: a luminaire has an L90B10 value based on 55,000 burning hours. This means that after 55,000 hours of burning, the light source has a light output of 90% of its original output. The B indicates that 10% of the LEDs have a lower yield (than 90%) after the 55,000 burn hours. That way, you know in advance what to expect in terms of longevity and light output.
Warranty
Budget lighting often only comes with a warranty on the light source. This is just one of the many components of a lamp. Often, this is also not the part that fails first, so this warranty is not of much use to you. Quality lighting often comes with a 5-year warranty on the entire system. This means that if your product stops working because the driver is defective, for example, it is within the warranty. So you are assured of a good working product for 5 years.
Conclusion
Although the purchase cost of quality lighting is often higher than budget lighting, you save in the long run. This is due to better energy efficiency resulting in lower energy consumption. In addition, good lighting lasts longer. This will save you replacement and installation costs.