Exterior HID energy saving retrofits to consider before you re-lamp old probe start metal halide HID systems. Many of these energy saving options quailify for local utilities rebates to help off set costs and improve return on investments.
There are many older probe start HID systems still operating that consume more electrical energy than the newer HID technologies now used in newer construction projects. It is easy to retrofit your existing luminaries to the newer standards and become energy efficient.
| Lamp | Watts | Mean LM | Lamp Life | CRI |
System Watts |
Mean LM Efficay |
Watts Saved |
Dimming |
| Probe Start 400W MH | 400 | 23000 | 20000 | 62 | 455 | 51 | Base | Dual - Cap |
| Pulse Start 320W MH | 320 | 26000 | 20000 | 68 | 365 | 71 | 90 | Dual - Cap |
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Pulse Start 250W MH Digital Elec Ballast |
250 | 22500 | 22000 | 68 | 270 | 84 | 185 |
Programed Step |
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Ceramic 210W MH Digital Elec Ballast |
210 | 20470 | 30000 | 90 | 227 | 90 | 228 |
Programed Step |