Fluorescent lights have been the standard way to provide lighting in commercial and industrial settings for many decades. However, LED technology now offers significant advantages regarding energy efficiency, safety, and cost effectiveness. 

Here are some reasons to upgrade to LED light engines. 

Energy efficiency

LED lights consume significantly less energy than fluorescent tubes. Typically, energy consumption will be reduced by up to 50 to 70 per cent, depending on the usage. For large commercial or public buildings such as schools, hospitals and leisure centres, this can translate into substantial savings over time. 

Greater longevity

The typical lifespan of a fluorescent tube is around 10,000 hours, while a good quality LED light engine can run for 50,000 hours or more. This results in much less time, disruption and expense for replacements and lower overall costs. 

Increased safety

LED lights run less hot than fluorescent lights, and do not leak toxic substances such as mercury when damaged. They are also more durable than other types of lights, and compatible with shatterproof light covers, which is an important consideration if you are in a food processing, healthcare or educational environment. 

Better quality of light

LED lights provide instant start up, without the blinking phase of older-style fluorescent lights. They also provide a more consistent and brighter quality of light and better colour rendering, which improves visibility and provides safer and more effective working conditions. 

Many LED light engines can be retrofitted to existing fixtures, so it may be possible to upgrade without a complete overhaul of your whole lighting system.