LED lighting upgrades can be deployed faster than most other energy efficiency measures. It is possible to go wrong with lighting upgrades, however, so getting professional guidance is highly recommended before purchasing any lamps or fixtures. The following are some common mistakes when LED upgrades are carried out and MEC engineers solutions for these matters.

Incandescent lamps are connected directly to the voltage supply, meanwhile fluorescent and HID lamps are driven by power-conditioning units called ballasts. In simple terms, a ballast controls the current delivered to the lamp, ensures power sufficiency for adequate operation. For example, a common mistake is removing lamps that use ballasts, and adding LED lamps that are for a direct connection. Therefore, before upgrading to LED, make sure you check the power supply requirements.
In addition, occupants are not often aware of checking the beam shape. If two lamps use the same power supply and the same base type, it does not necessarily mean they are for the same equipment. LED products are characterized by their design flexibility. You will get poor results if the beam shape is not suitable for the device. For example, if you use a PAR bulb in a table lamp, you will get a narrow beam towards the ceiling and almost no lighting towards 2 sides. Therefore, you should consider which types of beam shape work effectively for every application.
Moreover, people are not checking the color performance. All light sources have a color rendering index (CRI) and a correlated color temperature (CCT). The CRI describes how well the light source reveals the colors of other objects and surfaces. On the other hand, the CCT describes the color of the light source itself. For the CRI, a higher value is always better, although LED products with a high CRI normally come with a higher price tag. For the CCT, there is no single value that can be considered “the best”, since different CCT values are suited for different applications.

Our engineers conclude that a well designed lighting system provides the right amount of light and with the right color properties. After many years experience in designing and executing lighting system, our engineers assume that lighting efficiency is important, but quality should not be sacrificed. This is also our belief that we try to complete both appearance and interior quality of every device and project.