LEDs are now the design standard in commercial buildings. As replacing fluorescent lamps and ballasts gets difficult, kits make upgrades easy.
As the lighting market sunsets fluorescent technology to embrace the advantages of LEDs, and legislation restricts the sale of fluorescent lamps, Lutron continues its leadership position in the industry with fast, simple, off-the-shelf retrofit kits. Lutron Ballast Retrofit Kits by C-Flex offer 1:1 fluorescent-to-LED upgrades using existing controls and fixtures, and the flexibility to upgrade over time to meet budget demands, scheduling, and new regulations. And they’re available to order now at PROLIGHTING.
The Market Has Shifted to LEDs
Energy savings, quality, and performance led the switch to LEDs — they are now the de facto standard for both residential and commercial projects. Compared to fluorescents, LEDs contain no mercury, feature longer life, and offer greater potential for energy and cost savings. LEDs are more flexible than fluorescents, delivering higher performance, unparalleled control flexibility, and a wide range of form factors and color options including tunable white capacity. They are also easier to dispose of than fluorescent lamps, making them a better choice for the environment.
New laws are designed to help eliminate the use of mercury and other toxic chemicals in lighting, and to increase lighting energy efficiency. These changes are already impacting demand. Manufacturing have started ceasing production of fluorescent lamps and ballasts, and it will become increasingly difficult to maintain fluorescent lighting. Lutron stopped manufacturing and selling most fluorescent dimming ballasts at the end of 2023.
Lutron Ballast Retrofit Kits by C-Flex offer an excellent, efficient retrofit solution that can be installed in the same amount of time required to replace a ballast. Order just one model number, and installation is a simple 1:1 replacement of lamps and ballasts with no new wiring to fixtures and controls and no permits necessary.
For contractors and facility managers, Lutron Ballast Retrofit Kits deliver peace of mind — making it easy to upgrade to LEDs using existing fixtures and the installed Lutron control system. Each UL Listed and pretested Lutron Ballast Retrofit Kit by C-Flex includes the Lutron drivers (3-wire or EcoSystem) and C-Flex LED lamps by Light Efficient Design. Everything you need, including connectors, instructions, and fixture labels is in the kit. Installation is easy. The lamps drop right in, and drivers have the identical form factor/wiring locations as existing ballasts. There is no need to open the ceiling, pull new wire, or replace lamp wiring.
Benefits Beyond Laws and Codes:
- LEDs save 50% more energy than fluorescent lamps.
- Tunable white, static white, and color flexibility are all possible with LEDs.
- Options are available for all popular fluorescent lamp types and fixture configurations.
Complete your LED Upgrade in 3 Simple Steps:
Plan. Note the Lutron fluorescent dimming ballast model number, which installed control wires are connected to the ballast, and the color temperature of your installed fluorescent lamps. Enter into Lutron’s Look Up Tool to choose the best kit for your project.
Order. Kits offer replacements for T8, T5, T5HO, and CFL lamp types.
- 1- and 2-lamp kits.
- 4-ft lamp kits
- Cases come with 12 two-lamp kits or 24 one-lamp kits. Order a single kit or a case of 12 or 24.
Install.
- No new wiring necessary and no need to open the ceiling.
- Use existing control system hardware with no special programming.
- Start with a small pilot project and upgrade spaces over time.
Lutron Ballast Retrofit Kits give you the ability to pilot a solution, plan phased upgrades to match your budget and timeline, or execute a full-scale system enhancement. Need help? We are here to support you! Connect with a PRO today.
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