Today, more and more residential buildings and businesses are turning to energy renovation. The goal is to reduce energy consumption and minimize the energy impact on the environment. Relamping is one of the best ways to achieve this. It consists of optimizing lighting by opting for modern and less energy-consuming light fixtures. If it is a residence or a business, it can help make the living environment more pleasant or improve the working conditions of employees.
Relamping what is it?
Also called “LED relamping”, relamping is an operation to optimize the lighting system. It consists of replacing obsolete lighting sources with a lighting solution more suited to eco-responsible use. Most often, it involves replacing conventional bulbs with LED lamps. These are less energy-intensive than compact fluorescent, halogen and incandescent bulbs.
Who is LED relamping for?
Many companies use relamping. However, this concept is also beneficial for individuals and condominiums. For companies, it is an effective way to reduce the carbon footprint linked to their activities. It also helps reduce their energy consumption. Within a company, lighting alone can represent up to more than 40% of energy costs. By investing in relamping, the company will be able to save up to 50% on its energy consumption. On the other hand, it will be able to offer its employees a quality working environment thanks to an optimized lighting system. This will have the effect of boosting employee productivity. For individuals and condominiums, LED relamping allows you to benefit from a more efficient and less energy-intensive lighting system, which will reduce the costs associated with lighting the rooms of the house or the various parts (common and private) of the collective residence. The savings made on electricity factors can be used to finance other maintenance and renovation work.
Why call on relamping experts?
Whether it is a business, a condominium, or a house, the renewal of a lighting system requires the support of qualified professionals. From these experts, you will learn everything you need to know about relamping and the choice of lighting fixtures. This operation follows a precise process, and the professional will accompany you at each step.
The study of places
Before starting the operation, the professional will carry out an audit of the premises and a technical and economic assessment of the lighting system. Thanks to the information collected, he will be able to draw up a detailed estimate and a relamping plan. If it is a house, a condominium building, or a business, the lighting renewal plan may be different. To do this, it will take into account the annual operating hours, the number of lamps to be replaced, their position, etc. Thanks to this study of the premises, the professional will be able to:
- define users’ lighting needs ;
- Evaluate the performance and luminous efficiency of bulbs; Identify potential energy losses in your installations.
Thanks to these preliminary steps, the professional will be able to offer you a less energy-intensive and tailor-made lighting solution. This will be adapted to the requirements of your building and the regulations in force.
The choice of LED lighting
After accepting the proposed relamping plan, the professional will then help you choose the LED bulbs to install. To do this, he will take into account the lamp model and the luminous efficiency. In the first case, there are different types of LED lamps:
- Classic DIP chip LED
- Latest generation DIP chip LED
- SMD or CMS chip LED
- HIGH Power chip LED
- COB chip LED
Regarding the luminous efficiency, it must be equivalent to that of the old lighting. However, the power of the latter is in watts, an d the luminous intensity of the new bulbs is expressed in lumens. Also, you should know that the new generation of lighting fixtures cost a little more than the old models. As an expert, the professional will be able to advise you on the lighting fixtures to buy to succeed in your LED relamping.
Installation of the lighting fixtures
In general, relamping does not require major work. However, the intervention of a professional is necessary to ensure that everything goes well. He will first remove the old lights and then install the new lamps. LED relamping is, therefore, a fairly simple and quick process. However, a minimum of skills is required to avoid making mistakes during the replacement.
What are the advantages of relamping?
LED relamping allows the renewal of the lighting system, so its advantages are numerous and beneficial for the user.
More efficient and less energy-consuming
New generation lighting fixtures, such as LED bulbs, convert almost 20% of energy into light. In contrast, for older halogen and incandescent models, only 5 %to 7% of electricity is converted into light. The rest is dissipated as heat. In addition, consumption is significantly reduced (40% to more than 70%) with LED lamps, which has a real impact on electricity bills.
Reduced maintenance costs
Unlike fluorescent and incandescent lamps, LED bulbs have a longer lifespan (up to 50,000 hours). In addition, they are very resistant to repeated switching off and do not heat up quickly when switched on. As a result, they require less maintenance than older lighting systems. The costs associated with their maintenance are lower compared to the latter.
An ecological solution
LED lamps provide a significant amount of light while consuming less energy. Thus, the use of this type of lighting in businesses can help to significantly reduce the carbon footprint linked to their various activities . In addition, these luminaires are made from recyclable materials. Unlike some older models of bulbs, the operation of these lights does not require the use of mercury. By investing in these new generation lamps, you are therefore helping to reduce the environmental impact of businesses and homes.
Better value a property
By opting for relamping, you will bring a touch of modernity to your property or your business premises. In addition, with the entry into force of the new DPE, lighting is now one of the essential criteria to take into account when evaluating a property for rent or sale. Thus, by deciding to optimize your lighting installations, you also improve the value of your property.
Is relamping it a more economical solution?
In addition to being less energy-consuming, LED relamping helps reduce the maintenance costs of your lighting system. This applies to both indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures. During the first 5 years of the life of your new LED lamps, you will have to make almost no expenditure. Added to this, these new generation luminaires have a longer lifespan. Investing in relamping, therefore, clearly appears to be a more economical solution than replacing old lighting devices.
Is the lighting quality excellent?
LED relamping also allows you to enjoy better lighting quality. LED lamps have the advantage of providing a greater quantity of light. They can reach 120 lumens per watt, while the luminous efficiency of incandescent lamps often does not exceed 20 lumens. In addition, the light emitted by conventional lighting generally varies depending on the intensity of the current. This variation tends to create some discomfort for the people present in the room. On the other hand, you will not encounter this problem with new generation bulb, because they diffuse the light evenly, which guarantees a most pleasant lighting comfort.