LED vs. Fluorescents
The debate is over. Retail food industry leaders now clearly see the value of converting all new and existing store display cases to LED lighting. Reasons for this sweeping change throughout the industry are shown below.
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Fluorescents |
EcoShine II LEDs |
| Energy Efficiency |
Fluorescents are less energy efficient
than LEDs |
EcoShine II LEDs use 31-71% less energy
than fluorescents |
| Heat in Case |
Fluorescents add more heat to the display
case which degrades product quality |
LEDs put less heat in the case than
fluorescents. Helps reduce rise in product
temperatures |
| Environmental Impact |
In addition to greater energy use,
Fluorescents contain mercury, an environmental
hazard |
LEDs contain no mercury and use less
energy |
| Light Life |
Expected life 2 years |
Expected life 5-7 years |
| Fragility |
The fluorescent tube is fragile and easily
broken, a serious concern in a food environment |
EcoShine II LEDs are far less susceptible
to breakage |
| Relamping |
Fluorescents require relamping every 2 years.
This is both a bulb and labor cost |
EcoShine II should last at least 5-7 years |
| Size of Light Source |
Fluorescents have a large, bulky light
source |
EcoShine II LEDs have a very small,
compact light source |
| Light Source Visibility |
Due to their size, fluorescents are often
visible to shoppers, creating a visual distraction |
EcoShine II LEDs are normally invisible to
shoppers. Compact size keeps fixture concealed |
| Brightness |
Fluorescents are bright, but light cannot
be easily directed |
EcoShine II LEDs provide excellent brightness
and color rendering, and light can be focused on the display
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| Light Distribution |
Fluorescent light is emitted evenly from
the bulb, but it is difficult to focus it across
the product display |
EcoShine II lights are precisely directed for even distribution across product facings
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