The Exled view of lighting and area is more than just providing a functional installation.
There are many factors for consideration when choosing lighting. Apart from the practicality of providing the required light levels and within a budget, lighting should be stimulating. Lighting can be used to excite a plethora of emotions and feelings. It can be used to define areas of work and play. It can be a powerful tool, welcoming in a reception area and intimidating in the board room.
With this in mind Exled takes a more consultative approach to many of its projects. A Project Manager will be assigned to evaluate and assess how LED lighting can be used to benefit your organisation.
If required they will arrange to meet with the relevant team to develop ideas into a design brief. As a result of this dialogue Exled has often developed luminaries to meet a specific requirement.
All of our project proposals are backed up by a straight forward and detailed installation instructions and a comprehensive warranty. A Technical Manager is on hand to answer any on site questions during the installation phase.
Speak to our Sales team to discuss your latest lighting requirements on 01453 756361 or email us at sales@exled.co.uk
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
How do Rare Earths affect my current lighting choices?
In most modern electronic and consumer goods are created by using Rare Earths, these are indispensible group of 17 elements. These elements include Scandium, Lanthanum, Cerium, Neodymium and Europium to name a few. Most of these 17 elements are not as rare as the name suggests, the problem that occurs with these Rare Earths is how they naturally form; they are found in small quantities spread over large areas - making these elements hard to commercially mine as it is not cost effective.
Uses of these 17 elements are found in TV screens, petroleum refining, in-ear headphones, hybrid engines, lighter flints, wind turbines and even pool cleaning products as Lanthanum helps remove the phosphates that feed algae!
Why is this relevant to lighting?
As many as five of the Rare Earths are needed to create the white light needed for all lighting. Over 50% of the phosphor for Fluorescent and compact Fluorescent products is created from these elements, they are used in large quantities in Metal Halides Lamps and SON – high and low discharge lighting. LED lighting also uses these Rare Earths but in a much lower quantities and have not experienced the cost rise as much as the traditional alternatives.
With ever increasing demand for consumer and electrical goods and some limits in exporting quotas being introduced by China the limited stocks of these Rare Earths have driven cost levels to increase in value at a staggering rate, some of these elements cost’s have grown by over 1066% in the last year!
A number of actions are underway to help balance out this situation including the European Union along with other governments working with China to ensure policies are in place for monitoring fair policies and cost levels. In conjunction with this more Rare Earth mines are being re-opened and new mines being set up all over the world to ensure that the limited stocks are not solely exported from China. The shortfall has also meant some stockpiling taking place, which all means that this situation although initial steps have been taken to help control the situation it could take years to rectify with the timescale of opening new mines and costs of the available materials being currently so volatile.
Other initiatives currently being implemented include the ability to recycle Rare Earth metals as a more feasible and accessible option; ensuring that we reuse the materials already mined rather than relying solely on raw materials.
LED lighting shining through as a clear winner
The shortage of these Rare Earths has found a huge number of companies that sell traditional light sources having to increase their production costs over the last few months impacting on the end user, which has meant a hidden benefit for LED lighting. As the gap between the costs of the two technologies has reduced, it has made LED alternatives more viable and this will continue to help organisations to make the choice to switch to LED lighting.
The benefits of using LED lighting now include an additional point:
• Using less Rare Earths than traditional lamps
• Reducing energy usage
• Cutting CO2 emissions
• Lowering maintenance costs due to long life of LEDs
• Helping the environment with less waste and better efficiency
For advice on retrofitting or using LED lighting for your organisation, please contact Exled on sales@exled.co.uk or 01453 756361.
In most modern electronic and consumer goods are created by using Rare Earths, these are indispensible group of 17 elements. These elements include Scandium, Lanthanum, Cerium, Neodymium and Europium to name a few. Most of these 17 elements are not as rare as the name suggests, the problem that occurs with these Rare Earths is how they naturally form; they are found in small quantities spread over large areas - making these elements hard to commercially mine as it is not cost effective.
Uses of these 17 elements are found in TV screens, petroleum refining, in-ear headphones, hybrid engines, lighter flints, wind turbines and even pool cleaning products as Lanthanum helps remove the phosphates that feed algae!
Why is this relevant to lighting?
As many as five of the Rare Earths are needed to create the white light needed for all lighting. Over 50% of the phosphor for Fluorescent and compact Fluorescent products is created from these elements, they are used in large quantities in Metal Halides Lamps and SON – high and low discharge lighting. LED lighting also uses these Rare Earths but in a much lower quantities and have not experienced the cost rise as much as the traditional alternatives.
With ever increasing demand for consumer and electrical goods and some limits in exporting quotas being introduced by China the limited stocks of these Rare Earths have driven cost levels to increase in value at a staggering rate, some of these elements cost’s have grown by over 1066% in the last year!
A number of actions are underway to help balance out this situation including the European Union along with other governments working with China to ensure policies are in place for monitoring fair policies and cost levels. In conjunction with this more Rare Earth mines are being re-opened and new mines being set up all over the world to ensure that the limited stocks are not solely exported from China. The shortfall has also meant some stockpiling taking place, which all means that this situation although initial steps have been taken to help control the situation it could take years to rectify with the timescale of opening new mines and costs of the available materials being currently so volatile.
Other initiatives currently being implemented include the ability to recycle Rare Earth metals as a more feasible and accessible option; ensuring that we reuse the materials already mined rather than relying solely on raw materials.
LED lighting shining through as a clear winner
The shortage of these Rare Earths has found a huge number of companies that sell traditional light sources having to increase their production costs over the last few months impacting on the end user, which has meant a hidden benefit for LED lighting. As the gap between the costs of the two technologies has reduced, it has made LED alternatives more viable and this will continue to help organisations to make the choice to switch to LED lighting.
The benefits of using LED lighting now include an additional point:
• Using less Rare Earths than traditional lamps
• Reducing energy usage
• Cutting CO2 emissions
• Lowering maintenance costs due to long life of LEDs
• Helping the environment with less waste and better efficiency
For advice on retrofitting or using LED lighting for your organisation, please contact Exled on sales@exled.co.uk or 01453 756361.
Monday, 5 September 2011
Why choose LED lighting?
Advantages of LED Lighting Systems:
The most efficient LED products only generate light in the visible spectrum. There are no ultraviolet rays or infrared radiation contained in the light beams of these products. Eliminating these wavelengths from the spectrum generates a cool light beam that will not degrade illuminated objects, with a light source that is safe to touch.
LED light sources last longer than any other light sources. More than 15 Years in most typical lighting applications. These solid state LED bulbs have no moving parts, no fragile glass shells, no mercury, no toxic gasses, and no delicate filament. Unlike conventional light bulbs, LED bulbs are not subject to sudden failure or burnout.
There is no point in time at which the light source ceases to function; instead LED bulbs gradually fade in performance over time, still delivering an average of 70% of initial intensity after 50,000 hours. In a situation where the light source is used for 9 hours per day, 6 days per week, all year round, this equates to over 15 years.
Exled have continued developing and improving their LED lighting solutions, as the industry developes better LEDs and improved systems have become available on the market. We ensure that we have great contacts with LED manufactures and ensure that we stay ahead of the industry by visiting the LED shows in Japan and China where new LED solutions are showcased.
- Extremely long life, ultra reliable
- Very low power consumption
- Produce almost no heat
- Produce no UV
Exled have continued developing and improving their LED lighting solutions, as the industry developes better LEDs and improved systems have become available on the market. We ensure that we have great contacts with LED manufactures and ensure that we stay ahead of the industry by visiting the LED shows in Japan and China where new LED solutions are showcased.
Wednesday, 31 August 2011
Design to Delivery
QualityThroughout our 7 Years Exled has used a number of the best resources to bring quality and value for money solutions to the market place.
We have established strong relationships with Chip manufactures and packaging companies ensuring we work with the tightest bins. Sub components are manufactured in just a handful of plants helping to deliver this quality.
Engineering
Exled chose to locate its Research and Development department in house. Engineers with over 60 Years combined experience create a design brief, often meeting directly with the client.
Using CAD and thermal modelling software we start to marry the best solution to satisfy the application demands.
Prototypes are developed for the client to sign off. Only when the client is happy is the design submitted for certification and photometry testing by independent test houses.
Delivering
Our vertical approach is much in demand. Drawing on our industry knowledge and capability, Exled will deliver the right solution on time and within the agreed budget.
Where feasible our solutions are equipped with upgradable components. This future-proofing benefits the client further as efficiencies in LED advance.
We are proud of every product and many have been submitted for Awards & Patents.
We have established strong relationships with Chip manufactures and packaging companies ensuring we work with the tightest bins. Sub components are manufactured in just a handful of plants helping to deliver this quality.
Engineering
Exled chose to locate its Research and Development department in house. Engineers with over 60 Years combined experience create a design brief, often meeting directly with the client.
Using CAD and thermal modelling software we start to marry the best solution to satisfy the application demands.
Prototypes are developed for the client to sign off. Only when the client is happy is the design submitted for certification and photometry testing by independent test houses.
Delivering
Our vertical approach is much in demand. Drawing on our industry knowledge and capability, Exled will deliver the right solution on time and within the agreed budget.
Where feasible our solutions are equipped with upgradable components. This future-proofing benefits the client further as efficiencies in LED advance.
We are proud of every product and many have been submitted for Awards & Patents.
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
LEDs for Security and Utility Lighting
A 60Watt LED unit can replace a 500Watt Halogen light while still offering an instant switch on ability. A 40,000 hour service life without maintenance - worth it if it is half way up the side of a commercial warehouse or factory building!
LED lends itself well to portable task lighting, LEDs are resistant to vibration, with very high light outputs for low power consumption; this makes them ideal for site lighting tasks. Portable LED floodlights are becoming available that operate from larger battery packs in the leisure hire industry, offering an alternative to heavy duty armoured power cables and large generators.
Current projects for Exled for their new floodlight THE COMET include a large football club to look at LED stadium lights, replacing 1000Watt Sodium flood lights.
Monday, 1 August 2011
NEW Product launch - Fit & Forget for 30,000 hours, it's a Breeze!
The Breeze is the latest ceiling light from Exled. It has been developed to offer an inexpensive solution to lighting utility areas, ideal replacement for a 28W 2D fitting.
The Breeze offers an incredible 750 Lumens whilst only consuming 13Watts.
View product details and costs here
A product that lives up to its name, The Breeze:
- Easy to install
- Robust
- Easy wiring
- Fused
- 30,000 hour lifetime
- Lightweight
- Wipe Clean
sales@exled.co.uk
When is the right time for LED lighting?
LED lighting is ever evolving and strengthening its position in the lighting market. LED systems dramatically cut maintenance costs, improve light quality, use less energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
As uptake of this technology has increased the cost of manufacturing LEDs has lowered, making the initial outlay costs more manageable. Costs can be recouped within two years based on the energy savings alone.
The right time is now.
Exled have designed a range specifically for the NHS, that boast exceptional light output, clean area approved fittings, ease of installation, long life time of 50,000 hours and emergency back up systems available.
For enquires or to book a no obligation project evaluation please call 01453 756361 or email sales@exled.co.uk
LED lighting is ever evolving and strengthening its position in the lighting market. LED systems dramatically cut maintenance costs, improve light quality, use less energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
As uptake of this technology has increased the cost of manufacturing LEDs has lowered, making the initial outlay costs more manageable. Costs can be recouped within two years based on the energy savings alone.
The right time is now.
Exled have designed a range specifically for the NHS, that boast exceptional light output, clean area approved fittings, ease of installation, long life time of 50,000 hours and emergency back up systems available.
The Solara range includes the Nova a 600x600 LED panel which is a slim, lightweight fitting that consists of three independently controlled panels, using only 39Watts and in two colour temperatures can create a truly bespoke solution. The Nova has saved existing customers over 40% energy costs and zeroed re-lamping expenditure without compromising the lumen output.
For more information on our products visit http://www.exled.co.uk/ For enquires or to book a no obligation project evaluation please call 01453 756361 or email sales@exled.co.uk
Thursday, 28 July 2011
LED lighting - Chip Technology
The emergence of LED for use within both commercial and domestic environments has culminated from the increased efficiencies in chip technology. This advance is further supported with the way that phosphor is used in conjunction with the chip.
The use of white light is a recent breakthrough for LED, rendering them viable for use in exchange for costly and poor efficiency Halogen lamps to name just one lamp type.
The typical halogen lamp produces just 22 lumens for every Watt of energy.
It life is often limited to just 2,000 hours at a cost of £3.50 per unit
At 50 Watts its an expensive lamp to run given most of the energy supplied is wasted in the form of heat.
The LED replacement is producing the same lumens from just 7 Watt with a life of in excess of 50,000 hours.
The typical cost for an MR16 replacement is just over the £13.00 mark
Available in a variety of different Colour Temperature (Kelvin) to give greater flexibility.
The thermal properties are also worth considering as many applications also run Air Conditioning systems. LED run quite considerably cooler and are less temperamental to changes in ambient temperature.
However, the biggest saving is in the reduction in carbon. With recent Energy Companies hiking the cost this impact even the domestic user significantly.
Reports from leading Lighting associations show that over 70% of all new building projects will feature LED lighting by 2014.
This lighting component will not just be confined to a little bit of decorative trim, but the bulk the main lighting.
The use of white light is a recent breakthrough for LED, rendering them viable for use in exchange for costly and poor efficiency Halogen lamps to name just one lamp type.
The typical halogen lamp produces just 22 lumens for every Watt of energy.
It life is often limited to just 2,000 hours at a cost of £3.50 per unit
At 50 Watts its an expensive lamp to run given most of the energy supplied is wasted in the form of heat.
The LED replacement is producing the same lumens from just 7 Watt with a life of in excess of 50,000 hours.
The typical cost for an MR16 replacement is just over the £13.00 mark
Available in a variety of different Colour Temperature (Kelvin) to give greater flexibility.
The thermal properties are also worth considering as many applications also run Air Conditioning systems. LED run quite considerably cooler and are less temperamental to changes in ambient temperature.
However, the biggest saving is in the reduction in carbon. With recent Energy Companies hiking the cost this impact even the domestic user significantly.
Reports from leading Lighting associations show that over 70% of all new building projects will feature LED lighting by 2014.
This lighting component will not just be confined to a little bit of decorative trim, but the bulk the main lighting.
High Street savings LED by Exled
Some high end fashion stores were the earliest adopters of LED lighting systems for jewellery and watch displays, LED lighting have not been widely adopted in the high street.
Most retail outlets need to recoupe fit-out costs in 2 years or less, because stores might be relocated, or refurbished with a new image after relatively short periods of operation.
This has meant that energy wasting Halogen lamps and track spotlights remain prevalent in High street retail stores, being cheap to buy and quick to install.
Until now... this is about to change as prices of manufacturing LEDs lower meaning that we can now offer LED AR111 retrofit lamps and LED track lights and LED spot lights at a lower cost and light outputs have increased to equal the ubiquitous 50 Watt Halogen lamp.
LED AR111 lamps use 12 Watts producing 650 lumens and 15 Watt LED track lights with 800 lumens designed and supplied by Exled can pay for themselves in energy savings and bulb costs alone, based on 10 hours use per day within 2 years. While some lighting suppliers are still charging premium prices for these items, they seem to be missing the economic reality of the need to short term cost recovery.
Factor in a 2 year guarantee and 5 year plus life expectancy and suddenly LED AR111 lamps and LED track lights make sound sense in a typical high street retail outlet.
Most retail outlets need to recoupe fit-out costs in 2 years or less, because stores might be relocated, or refurbished with a new image after relatively short periods of operation.
This has meant that energy wasting Halogen lamps and track spotlights remain prevalent in High street retail stores, being cheap to buy and quick to install.
Until now... this is about to change as prices of manufacturing LEDs lower meaning that we can now offer LED AR111 retrofit lamps and LED track lights and LED spot lights at a lower cost and light outputs have increased to equal the ubiquitous 50 Watt Halogen lamp.
LED AR111 lamps use 12 Watts producing 650 lumens and 15 Watt LED track lights with 800 lumens designed and supplied by Exled can pay for themselves in energy savings and bulb costs alone, based on 10 hours use per day within 2 years. While some lighting suppliers are still charging premium prices for these items, they seem to be missing the economic reality of the need to short term cost recovery.
Factor in a 2 year guarantee and 5 year plus life expectancy and suddenly LED AR111 lamps and LED track lights make sound sense in a typical high street retail outlet.
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