Buying Guide
LED Lighting Guide
17th April 2017 Lighting Division
What is an LED?
Simply put, an LED, or Light Emitting Diode, is a diode that is a semiconductor device that is chip-mounted in a reflector cup and held in place by a milled steel frame connected to a pair of electrical wires. When current flows across the junction of the two different materials, light is produced from within the solid crystal chip.
Why LED?
LEDs provide a longevity that is up to 20 times that of standard incandescent lamps, translating to low maintenance. LEDs are solid-state devices, meaning no moving parts, glass or filaments to break. LEDs are small in size and resistant to vibration or shock. LEDs contain no mercury and are environmentally friendly. LEDs are more efficient, using up to 90% less energy than other light sources based on watts.
Save the environment and your wallet by choosing LED products
How is LED Eco-Friendly?
- Anything that uses traditional energy (electricity) automatically produces greenhouse gases which contribute to global warming. Energy-saving LED lights use less energy to produce the same light output, which means you not only save money on your Hydro bill, but also do your part for the environment.
- LED lights have a lifetime that is up to 10 times longer than traditional lights. This allows you to replace LEDs less frequently than traditional lights, meaning you save money and reduce your light disposal and waste.
Top Concerns
Understanding Lighting Levels for LED
- What LED products replace traditional lighting products
Control
- How do I dim LED Lighting Products
Cost
- Understanding total cost of ownership
Aesthetics
- Moving away from the traditional fixture-design to the modern LED fixture-design
Our Solutions
Trained EBH staff in LED products
- Our staff will guide you through replacing traditional lighting products with LED products to ensure existing lighting levels are comparable or exceeded.
Higher cost LED products are actually less expensive over time versus traditional products
- Understanding total cost of ownership is key when considering LED products. Initially LEDs are more expensive but through efficiency, it will be less expensive to run over time than traditional products. Further, the life of LED products is 10x longer compared to traditional products.
Does standard lighting control work with LED lighting?
- Small amount of LED sources can be controlled with existing triac dimmers, but most integrated LED products require different forms of dimming to be able to control. Talk to your EBH representative about what products are required to dim your LED.
The design of LED-fixtures is key to how LED technology is applied to illuminate specific areas
- Because of LEDs directionality and high intensity, LED products are specially designed with the intent to produce similar lighting levels but must account for glare issues.
Lighting Terminology 101
LM70 and LM80 Quality Assessment
LM79 and LM80 are testing methods by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) that provide electrical and photometric measurements of LED products to assess LED chip quality and the LED luminaire as a whole system.
Without LM79 or LM80, you cannot get a true LED Hour Life of your fixture.
CRI Accuracy
Colour Rendering Index (CRI) is a quantitative measure of how accurately a light is rendering colour when compared to a perfect reference light. It is measured in percent, the higher the percentage the more accurate the colour rendering is.
LED Colour Temperature Chart
- 2,200-2,600K: Very warm white (candle)
- 2,700-3,000K: Warm white
- 3,100-3,900K: Natural White (moonlight)
- 4,000-4,900K: Cool White
- 5,000-6,500K: Day White (Daylight)
- 7,500-10,000K: Blue sky
LED Hour Life
The life of an LED is measured statistically via the LM79 and LM80 testing methods. It is measured as the percentage of light output over time and represented by LP. For example, an LED light with L70 > 100,000 hour life implies that the LED light will have 70% of its original light output at the 100,000 hour. Although, one should keep in mind that the limiting life factor in an LED fixture is the driver, which is traditionally rated up to 100,000 hours.
IP Rating
Ingress or International Protection (IP) rating classifies the degrees of protection provided against solid objects and water in electrical enclosures. First digit indicates the protection against solids and second digit for protection against water. Click here for full IP Chart.
Checklist
Innovation
Our lighting suppliers (Philips, Eaton Lighting Solutions, RAB, Beghelli, Lightheaded, Standard, and many others) are world leaders in the lighting industry and some with more than 100 years of experience. We trust their products and are always looking for the latest innovative and energy-efficient LED products they have. When you buy LED lighting from E.B. Horsman & Son, we guarantee you the best and latest products from our suppliers.
Quality from a Reputable Manufacturer
E.B. Horsman & Son chooses products from trusted manufacturers such as Philips Lighting, and Eaton’s Cooper Lighting to make sure that you receive products with the high quality you need. Product life and expectancy testing has been done (LM79, LM80) as well as CRI accuracy. Each component of LED lighting is sustainably manufactured to high standards to ensure robust and long-lasting performance.
Right product for the right application
Understanding your needs and how to use LED products to fulfill your needs is key to choosing the right LED product. Verify control type, voltage and mounting requirements prior to your purchase.
Ask your EBH representative about which LED products match your needs.Unlimited Support
E.B. Horsman & Son is dedicated to answering your questions and challenges. We want to ensure you are satisfied with the products we sell.
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Recessed Troffers
Evogrid
- 1x4, 2x2, 2x4 configurations
- Modern architectural styling
- Budget Conscience
- 120-277V or 347V
2AVEG Series Arioso LED
- 1X4, 2X2, and 2X4 configurations
- Elegant indirect LED troffer
- 3,500K or 4,000K
- 0-10V dimming
- 120-277V or 347V
2TG Series T-Grid LED
- 1x4, 2x2, 2x4 configurations
- Economy K12 Style LED Troffer
- 3500K or 4000K
- 0-10V Dimming
- 120-277V
2FGG Series Fluxgrid LED
- 1x4, 2x2, 2x4 configurations
- Economy Basket style LED Troffer
- 3500K or 4000K
- 0-10V Dimming
- 120-277V
Skyridge Series 22SR, 24SR
- 2x2 and 2x4 configurations
- New WaveStream technology
- Sleek, modern styling
- 3,000K, 3,500K, and 4,100K
- 0-10V dimming
- 120-277V
Cruze LED - 14CZ, 22CZ, 24CZ
- 1x4, 2x2 and 2x4 configurations
- Contemporary style, budget friendly
- 3000K, 3500K, 4000K, and 5000K available
- 0-10V Dimming standard
LED Panels - LED/PANEL
- 0-10V Dimming standard
- 1x4, 2x2, 2x4 configurations
- Ultra thin profile
- 3000K, 3500K, and 4000K available
- Dimming standard
- 120-277V
Downlights
LT4/LT56 Retrofit
- Fits 4”, 5”, and 6” housings
- Energy Star rated
- Damp & Wet location rated
- 8W @ 554 lumens, 10W @ 683 lumens
- 120V
RL4, RL56 Series Retrofit Kits
- Fits 4”, 5” & 6” housings
- Warm, natural 3,000K temperature
- Wet location rated
- 9.4W replaces up to 65W
- 120V
Presto - LED/Presto/DL4
- 4” LED Spring Tension Downlight
- No Box or Housing Required
- 4” - 7W, 600 lumens
- Trims available in White, Black, Silver, Bronze
- 120V
Slim LED - SLM4/SLM6
- 4” Round 9W, 500 lumens
- 6” Round 12W, 700 lumens
- Slim Profile, Recessed Retrofit Applications
- No Box or Housing Required
- Available in Black, White, or Brushed Nickel
- 120V
CP4RB/CP6RB
- 4” & 5” aperture sizes available
- 4” is 800 Lumens at 11w
- 5” is 950 Lumens at 13w
- For Retrofit or New Construction with housing
- 120V
Slim Surface - S4S/S5R/S6S/S7R
- 4” & 6” Square, 5” & 7” Round
- Mounts directly to ocatgon Box
- 50,000 hour life
- 10W - 650 lumens
- 14W - 1000 lumens
Flood Lights
LPF Series LytePr
- General purpose floodlight
- Slipfitter, trunnion, and knuckle mount
- 296,000 hour life
- 1,700-9,000 lumens
- 120-277V or 347V
Cooper Night Falcon - NFFLD25, NFFLD40
- Up to 400W Metal Halide equivalent
- 6V x 6H Nema Wide Distribution
- 9,400 lumens @ 85W, 14,600 lumens @ 129W
- Temperature Rating: -40 to +40
- 120-277V, 347V, and 480V
Cooper Night Falcon - NFFLD-B100
- 1000W Metal Halide equivalent
- 6V x 6H Nema Wide Distribution
- 33,000 lumens @ 256W
- Temperature Rating: -40 to +40
- 120-277V, 347V, and 480V
Street Lighting
Road Focus - RFS, RFM
- LED Cobrahead, Traditional Look
- HID equivalent up to 400W
- Uniform, High performance illumination
- 120V - 480V
- 10 year Warranty
SVS Series MiniView
- LED Cobrahead
- HID equivalent 70W-150W
- 100,000 hour life
- 25W, 35W, and 54W options
- 120-277V
SVM Series StreetView
- Medium intensity Cobrahead
- HID equivalent up to 250W
- Multiple wattages for wide range of applications
- 100,000 hour life
- 120-277V and 347V
Wallpacks
XTOR Series Crosstour
- Slim, low-profile LED design
- Secure lock-hinge & single-point closure
- ADA compliant in 10W, 20W, and 30W models
- 120-277V and 347V
XTOR Series Crosstour Max
- Standard or refractive lens options
- Replaces 250-400W metal halide
- 50W & 85W model
- 120-277V and 347V
LP Series LytePro
- Sleek, low profile design
- Built-in level for easy mounting
- Available in 13W, 40W, and 71W options
- 120-277V
VEK Series
- Adjustable head
- Built-in photocell
- 26W, 52W, and 78W LED versions
- 120-277V and 347V
AWL LED - AWL, AWL2, AWL3
- Low profile LED Wallpack
- Mounts on standard junction box
- 14W, 26W, 50W, 78W, and 101W versions
- 120-277V and 347V
Standard LCAN Series
- Versatile Low Profile LED Luminaire
- Rugged applications, IP65 rated
- 45W & 65W options
- 120-277 or 347V
Strips & Vaportites / Wraps
LED Wrap, OWL
- 2’ , 4’, & 8’ configurations
- Continuous row mountable
- 4,000 - 14,000 lumens
- 3500K & 4000K
- 120-277V, 347V
LF4 Series FluxStream
- LED linear luminaire
- 4’ and 8’ configurations - dimmable
- 10% or 100% frosted lens
- 40W
- 120-277V or 347V
APX LED
- Food Safe LED Vaportite
- L70 > 100,000 hours
- 8,000 - 24,000 lumens
- 120-277V, and 347V
LED Vaportite - FW4-LED
- Same housing as fluorescent version
- Robust design
- Available in 50W and 80W
- 120-277V, and 347V
BS100LED Series
- Same envelope as fluorescent fixture
- Retrofit kits available for fluorescent
- 50W and 70W
- 120-277V and 347V
Industrial LED Lighting
VMV Series LED
- Class 1, Div 2 rated
- Retrofit existing VMV HID products
- 9 models from 3,000-25,000 lumens
- 120-277V, 347-480V, and 108-250VDC
FMV Series LED
- Class 1, Div 2 rated
- Yoke, slipfitter, and wall mount options
- 7 models from 5,000-50,000 lumens
- 120-277V, 347-480V, and 108-250VDC
EV Series LED
- Class 1, Div 1 rated
- Retrofit standard EV HID products
- 1,195-1,670 lumens
- 100-277V and 10-30VDC
PVM Series Champ Pro High Bay
- Nema 4X, IP66 rated
- Extreme temperature and high vibration rated
- 9 models from 3,000-25,000 lumens
- 120-277V, 347-480V, and 108-250VDC
PFM Series Champ Pro Flood
- Nema 4X, IP66 rated
- Yoke, slipfitter, and wall mount options
- 7 models from 5,000-50,000 lumens
- 120-277V, 347-480V, and 108-250VDC
P2L Series Vaporgard
- Nema 4X, IP66 rated
- 22W, 1600 lumens
- 200W INC or 50W HID replacement
- 100-277V and 12-24VDC
Security Lighting
FSS/FSL Series All-Pro LED
- 21 or 30W LED
- Small or large option
- 35,000 hour life
- 1,350-1,900 lumens
- 120V
DVBKS LED Series
- Traditional jam jar design
- Standalone or direct retrofit for existing RAB VAKS or DVAKS series
- 100,000 hour life
- 14W LED, 1,131 lumens
- 120-277V
MEZ Series Mezzo LED
- 10W LED
- Built in photocell
- Durable enclosure f
- 75,000 hour life
- 120-277V
Emergency Lighting
EP3WI
- Dual Face LED Pictogram
- Ceiling, wall, or end mount
- 120/347VAC
ESC-I
- Single Face LED Exit
- Ceiling, wall, or end mount
- 120/347VAC
ECSC-2LEDWR
- Plastic combo LED Exit
- 2 - 1W LED Light Sources
- 120/347VAC
ESC1250W2M
- Steel combo Exit
- 2 Tungsten lamps
- 120/347VAC
Highbays/Lowbays
TT-B Series TopTier Lowbay
- IP66 rated, 3G vibration rated
- WaveStream technology
- Optional built-in occupancy sensor
- 9 models from 3,100 - 12,277 lumens
- 120-277V and 347V
HBLED Series Highbay
- 4,000K with a CRI of 80+
- Variety of lenses/shielding
- 50,000 hour life, DLC qualified
- Precision designed optics deliver even illumination up to 24,000 lumens
- 120-277V or 347V
LED Bell Shaped Highbay
- IP65 Rated - Wet location
- L70 > 50,000 hours
- Traditional hook mount, and reflector
- 21,500 lumens
- 120-277V, 347-480V
FBX LED, FBX24, FBX45 Highbay
- Efficient Compact Design, Easy to install
- Damp Location Rated
- 24,000 lumens @ 197W, 45,000 lumens @ 398W
- Replaces 400W and 1000W HID
- 0-10V Dimming
- 120-277V, and 347V Read More
IL9 Inground LED
- Zoomable LED optics
- Adjustable light output 2W to 10W
- 50,000 hour life
- 12V
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BL9 LED Accent
- Zoomable LED optics
- Adjustable light output 2W to 10W
- 50,000 hour life
- 12V
BL5016 LED Micro Bullet
- Die-cast marine grade aluminum alloy housing
- Fully adjustable swivel arm with vibration-proof locking teeth
- 25,000 hour life
- 12V
MUL4 Path Light
- Cast aluminum construction
- Available with conventional and LED technology
- 50,000 hour life
- 12V
- IP66 Rated
DB30 LED Bollard
- Die-cast aluminum dome and louvers
- Clear molded glass lens
- 12.5W LED A19 lamp
- 120V
CP5 Concrete Pour Kit
Architectural Lighting
Bro Series LED
The BRO Series incorporates an integral LED module with certain features and benefits, including CRI options of 80 or 90 CRI, and lumens ranging from 800–2300 lumens.
XICATO Series
The XTM Series incorporates an integral Xicato LED engine with advanced color and quality features and benefits, including CRI options of 83 or 98 CRI, and ranging from 700- 3000 lumens.
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