Alternatives for halogen downlights
Halogen downlights are one of the most common forms of lighting in Australia.
They are often used by SMEs in showrooms, reception and retail areas, but are also used in normal office environments, for which they are extremely unsuited.
A halogen light (50W) will only last for up to 1,000–2,000 hours.[1] In stark contrast, LED downlights can last for up to 50,000 hours.
In addition to using up a lot of electricity, halogen downlights give out lots of heat –they can get as hot as 370°C. This contributes to an increase in the running costs of your air-conditioning and it also poses a fire risk.[2]
Where halogen lights are used, they often get used in large numbers. This can increase the cost of your lighting and air-conditioning bills. The following table will show you the money-saving alternatives to this form of lighting.
Lattouf International, VIC
To improve both energy efficiency and salon ambience, Lattouf International installed 20 LED downlights at one of their salons. With potential savings of up to 80% on lighting, they plan LED lighting upgrades for each one of their eight Melbourne salons.[3]