Safety and reliability are of the utmost importance when illuminating a work area, sporting complex, roadway, or any populated area. Power outages, mechanical or equipment failure, or acts of nature can introduce hazards into the environment. Without proper illumination, risk for accidents and injury is increased. Advances in LED technology have solutions that address these safety issues.
Traditional metal halide fixtures have warm up and cool down periods, the latter often referred to as a “restrike time,” with durations as long as 45 minutes between shutting the fixture off and the fixture reaching full illumination. The ballasts are programmed to warm up slowly to prolong the life of the ballast, and will not instantly turn the lamp back on at the flip of a switch.