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Maintenance And Energy Savings Push Led Sales

How many workers does it take to change a light bulb? Not as many as it used to. And that - not energy savings - is what's making the difference in getting companies to shell out for advanced new bulbs.

Bulbs built around light-emitting diodes-semiconductors that produce bright light when zapped with electricity-last 10 times longer than conventional bulbs, meaning fewer ladders blocking frozen-food aisles or unsightly scaffolds towering in hotel lobbies as workers change blown-out bulbs. With energy savings not yet enough in some cases to cover the higher cost of the new bulbs, it's lower maintenance costs that are getting sales across the finish line.

"If you think about a 20- to 40-foot tall parking lot light pole, you need a bucket truck and electrician to replace those lamps every two years. Now these will last us 10 to 12 years," said Charles Zimmerman, Wal-Mart's vice president for international design and construction. "The big payback number is on the maintenance."

Consumers can get by using compact fluorescent bulbs in their lamps. But for specialized commercial applications like refrigeration, parking lots and lobby lighting, the answer is LED, some businesses say.

LED bulbs cost as much as 20 times more than their conventional counterparts. Energy savings are an important part of the economics. Lighting can account for a third of a big store's energy costs, and LED bulbs can cut lighting bills by three-quarters.

A 2009 case study by the U.S. Department of Energy on a Wal-Mart parking lot in Leavenworth, Kan., however, shows energy savings alone may not justify the cost.

The DOE compared LED lamps to a typical parking-lot lights and found the cost of the LED lamps plus energy bills over 10 years were higher than for the older bulbs.

That balance will change as the cost of LED bulbs comes down-they've already fallen 30% since 2009-but for now it's lower maintenance expenses that are allowing companies to recoup the upfront costs in less than three years, a key threshold for bean counters.

"Instead of replacing a bulb seven times a year, now you're talking about not touching a bulb for four or five years," said Eric Dominguez, Caesars Entertainment's director of energy services. Workers then can be shifted onto other tasks, Mr. Dominguez says.

Changing light bulbs has become more complicated than the "How many..." jokes imply, store owners say, particularly inside freezers and signs, which can require technicians. At the 33-story Intercontinental Hotel in San Francisco, changing a light bulb can cost about $50. Factoring in the long life of the bulbs, the hotel made the upfront costs of switching to LEDs work, said Harry Hobbs, the hotel's director of engineering. "It allows me to be more efficient with the use of that labor," Mr. Hobbs said.

If you are a retailer or business interested in changing out your lighting for LED lighting, contact APT today at 877-371-4568 or visit www.advancedpowertech.com

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Transportable Fluid Warmers: Specialized Solutions Demand Ease-of-use and Convenience

Posted in: Lighting Maintenance | May 21st, 2012

Article by George Mitchell Sr.

Transportable Fluid Warmers: Specialized Solutions Demand Ease-of-use and Convenience – Health

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A transportable fluid warmer isn’t restricted to health-related environments like medical centers, ambulances, and EMS services. There are several niche applications for these equipment.

Home infusion therapy, outpatient radiation treatment, dental surgical procedure, as well as cosmetic surgery sometimes possess the need to heat fluids administered through an intravenous tube.

Niche companies are often quite worried with the convenience of their individuals. They pick these devices to provide extra comfort while sufferers are getting their services. A lot of experts like having the ability to deliver warm fluids whilst their work is being performed. Heating up fluids was not previously achievable in home environments where infusion treatment is given. Advancement in gadget portability has permitted well being providers to warm fluids from any place. Warmers are utilized in conjunction … Read More »

Promote a Convenience Store Online

Posted in: Lighting Maintenance | May 20th, 2012

Convenience stores, for what the business offers, is a regular establishment complete with household needs. With a regular flow of clients, promoting goods is not a requirement for buyers have a set list of what to purchase. Although for added service, catching up with the times through an online website provide a clearer display for items, highlight promotions for new products, and provide convenience for shoppers.

Unlike marketing campaigns like direct mail, a website will have to include a complete mix of the establishment’s products, online format of servicing, and provide additional services. Since the concept of online websites is a virtual haven for entertaining applications and tools, building a convenience store that is almost real can poses as a better service.

1. Layout and Tools: Find a program that can go into virtual shopping; this concept makes shopping easy and entertaining at the same time.

With a replica of the insides and the shelves of your grocery store, customers can easily get pluck out an item and be provided with the necessary … Read More »

Various aspects of a strobe light that make it highly functional

Posted in: Lighting Maintenance | May 19th, 2012

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Various aspects of a strobe light that make it highly functional – Home – Home Security

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The strobe light is in great demand today because of its ability to produce intense beams of light. However, there are other aspects of this light too that make it highly functional

The strobe light is used for offering flashes of light at regular intervals. These are used in many different places where their strong, intense beams and flashing patterns are put to excellent use. They are put to a wide spectrum of uses, which include emergency vehicle lighting, bars and clubs and even for theatrical effects. Not only are they used in rave parties, but they can also be easily installed and used at homes for special occasions. This ease of use and low cost maintenance is what makes strobe lights extremely popular.

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Maintenance And Energy Savings Push Led Sales

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