The installation of a specular (mirror-like) reflector, increases the overall efficiency of a luminaire (light fixture), and the usable light emitted by the fluorescent lamps. The improved reflectivity of the reflector and repositioning of the lamps, both contribute to this increase in performance. This enables the reduction in the number of lamps being used while maintaining a quality lighting installation.
Reflector Application
The most common retrofit is the conversion of a four-lamp 2' x 4' luminaire from four T12 lamps (the common cool-white fluorescent lamp) to two new T8 lamps. The four T12 lamps are removed, along with the old ballast cover and the brackets holding the old sockets. We install new brackets that reposition the two new T8 lamps. The reflector is mounted onto these brackets and serves as the ballast cover. The two old magnetic ballasts are removed and a new 2-lamp electronic ballast is installed.
Reflectors are also available to retrofit 1'x 4' as well as 1' x 8' strip and industrial luminaires.