Saving energy and money

[Shorco1]

Randy Nix brought to my attention a 500W area light. The light is Flourescent consuming 65W of power while producing 500W of light. I bought two and installed them on one of my vac islands. The results are dramatic. The fixture cost me $45 per fixture including bulb. The cost to operate per fixture 12 hours per day 365 days per year is $34 per year. I decided to buy 10 more fixtures after seeing the results of the brilliant white light and coverage. This will enable me to discontinue the area lights provided by Progress Energy at at saving of $150 per month. My electrican informed me that Wall Packs are now being offerd with Flourescent bulbs. We are converting two Metal Halide wall packs to Fourescent by disconnecting the ballast and wirering direct. I plan to convert all bay wall packs to Fourescent. The 500W bulbs are $14 each, another cost savings. The fixtures can be purchased at Home Depot and Lowes. I bought from Home Depot. Also, bulbs are available in 750W and 1000W. The 1000W consumes 100W.

 

[MEP001]

Some of the newer fluorescents are pretty effective. I've seen a 65W mini wall-pack style that's as bright as a 175W metal halide, and it's only $40.

 

[bmills]

How do they work in cold weather? Starting, light output, energy consumption, etc?

 

[Shorco1]

Wattage: 65
Incandescent Comparison: 500W
Lumen: 6825
Cold Start 0 F

 

[Fatboy769]

Ken, thanks for the pics, very impressive lighting!



Scott

 

[Shorco1]

bmills,are you the b mills with Mark VII?

 

[I.B. Washincars]

I can't see the pictures.

 

[Shorco1]

You're not on my list nor my speed dial, nada. However, I'll send them to you.

 

[washman9]

does anyone know where i can get the 75 watt wall pack fluro lights that cost 45 dollars. thanks

 

[Shorco1]

I believe the 75W fluorescent bulb's output is 750W of light. The bulbs can be found in Home Depot and Lowes. If there is a bulb there should be a fixture. I don't recall if it was a wall pack. However, my electrician has a catalogue with Fluorescent Wall Packs. He just called me this evening and stated in arrived in the mail today. I'll see it in the morning. I'll have more info tomorrow.

 

[MEP001]

does anyone know where i can get the 75 watt wall pack fluro lights that cost 45 dollars. thanks

There are some at Grainger.com as well.

 

[MEP001]

You're not on my list nor my speed dial, nada. However, I'll send them to you.

Why not post them here?

 

[Wash-A-Roo]

so your saying that my 175w wall packs can be upgraded to flourecents? Can i use my wall pack shells?

 

[Ric]

How do they work in cold weather? Starting, light output, energy consumption, etc?

I would also like to know how well these perform in cold (not cool) northern climates.

 

[Shorco1]

http://www.1000bulbs.com/105-Watt-Compact-Fluorescent/31684/

 

[DJGall]

Please send or share the flourescent pics. I may decide to replace the metal halide on my ministorage with them. Thanks!!

 

[Shorco1]

See the picture of the vac islands lights posted under Self Serve. Also read about the Fluorescent Bulbs on this link. http://www.1000bulbs.com/105-Watt-Co...rescent/31684/

 

[coolguy]

Hi - I am looking for enclosed, waterproof flourescent fixtures - is this what you purchased?

If not, do you know who carries them? / Thank you

 

[coolguy]

Do you have the info on the fixture you purchased from HD / Lowes?

 

[bigleo48]

All,

That all makes sense if you are replacing 120V Incans for CPFs. But all my lights are all MH 460v lights. So the difference is almost nothing.

Big Leo