When specifying a new lighting system, switching to LED isn’t enough. This is a common pitfall when choosing luminaires for a lighting upgrade.
While LED fittings do indeed tend to be more energy efficient than fluorescent alternatives, cheaper LED luminaires may not offer the longevity or improved illumination that comes with higher quality luminaires.
This can be pivotal from a specification perspective, as lighting designs may be put together based on certain luminaires being installed. If a specification required certain spacings between luminaires in order to achieve a higher UGR rating, and cheaper fittings are used instead, then this may lead to dark patches throughout the room.
This can significantly detriment room occupants in terms of their focus and wellbeing, particularly in office and working environments, which is a serious consideration for end users. The culture of spec-breaking, therefore, can be particularly damaging, and it is important that contractors deliver the specified luminaires to customers, in order to deliver the intended benefits.
Highlighting the benefits of lighting for wellbeing to customers can not only discourage cheaper alternatives from being used, but may also increase the likelihood of a one-phase project becoming a multi-phase scheme, which can provide significant, long-term benefits for contractors.
You can learn how Tamlite's products are working to break the culture of spec-breaking.
