Linear distribution of light
The light from a metal halide or SON lamp is a point source and hence creates considerable glare, which is a major user inconvenience - i.e: a fork lift driver looking up as he/she stacks a pallet at 10m.
The design of Eluma provides a linear distribution of light and hence minimises glare.
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Pay-As-You-Save
The cost of the Eluma solution is not new expenditure.Eluma will pay for itself out of the savings delivered.
Enhanced working conditions
Eluma provides an industrial or warehouse solution which will help enhance the working environment of all of your operatives.
Financial savings
Even at maximum brightness Somar Eluma costs less than 50% to run than conventional HID (metal halide or high pressure sodium) or fluorescent lighting.
Lamp comparison - Scalloping
In an environment with vertical faces, i.e. sides of aisles, metal halide fittings produce a scalloping effect. Somar Eluma again provides a more even distribution of light and hence delivers significant operator benefit.
Lamp Life And Lamp Failure
The recommended lamps used in conjunction with Somar Eluma have a lamp life of 20,000 hours, with little degradation of illuminance during that time. Metal halide lamps for example experience a substantial degradation of output (35% to 40%) within the first 6000 hours. When an Eluma lamp fails two lamps go out, i.e. the two connected to the same controller (ballast). When a metal halide lamps fails it strobes and then can potentially implode.
Lamp Holder
Many single ended lamp holders do not hold the lamps sufficiently well and in addition to a loose or "drooping" lamp being a potential hazard; it will not make a good electrical connection, cause arcing and hence damage the lamp. We use a high quality lamp holder which clamps the lamp in place and makes a good electrical connection. To release the lamp, the button is pressed and the lamp rotated slightly. N.B. Additionally a secondary clip also helps the lamp to remain in the optimal position in relation to the reflector for maximum efficiency of light output.
Electrical Connection
The electrical connection to Eluma is made via a Wago socket on the back of the fitting. The Wago plug is supplied with each luminaire. Whilst the Wago plug and socket provides a high quality connection system, the primary benefit is that an electrical contractor does not need to gain access to unit in order to make the electrical connection.
In many cases where the existing fittings are connected using klik roses or other similar electrical connectors, Somar can provide pre-made leads to minimise the electrical works required in installing the Somar Eluma solution.
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