Case Study: Lighting Retrofit Project at CORE4 Facility

Project Overview

The CORE4 facility recently underwent a lighting retrofit project to enhance its gymnasium lighting. This case study explores the details of the installation, the companies involved, and the outcomes achieved.

Existing and New Lighting Solutions

The gymnasium’s previous lighting consisted of 4-foot, 6-lamp T8 fixtures, each consuming approximately 180 watts and providing an average of 20 to 25 footcandles. These were replaced with US-made Lux Dynamics 2-foot IK10 extruded aluminum linear high bays. The new fixtures produce 24,000 lumens at 154 watts, delivering an average of 35 footcandles. The IK10 rating of these fixtures eliminated the need for wireguards, enhancing both safety and aesthetics .

Project Execution

The project involved coordination and execution by multiple entities:

• Randy Parrish of Smart Lighting Solutions: Coordinated with Lux Dynamics for the proper fixture replacement and provided a footcandle analysis for the proposal (Randy@smartltg.com).
• Michael Denny of E Sam Jones Distributors Inc.: Surveyed the project, provided a turnkey quotation, and executed the installation (mdenney@esamjones.com) .

Environmental Considerations

The old T8 lamps were responsibly recycled by E Sam Jones through an authorized recycling company, Lighting Resources, ensuring minimal environmental impact .

Technical Specifications and Warranty

The new Lux Dynamics IK10 fixtures boast a life expectancy of 147,000 hours before the light output depreciates by 30%. The fixtures come with a 10-year warranty on the body and a 5-year warranty on the electronics. This durability is attributed to the heat-dissipating, all-aluminum construction of the fixtures .

Project Challenges and Successes

The project had a tight timeline due to the impending practice sessions of the WNBA Atlanta Dream team. The fixtures were ordered on March 27th, arrived at E Sam Jones’s warehouse on April 8th, and were installed on April 11th and 12th, meeting the critical deadline. Additionally, with the help of E Sam Jones, CORE4 received an energy rebate of $6,300 from Georgia Power Company, which helped offset some project costs.

Stakeholder Testimonials

Michael Denny of E Sam Jones expressed his satisfaction with the project:

“It was a pleasure working with the team at CORE4, Lux Dynamics, and Smart Lighting Solutions to come up with a solution that worked for the budget and the project deliverables. It’s exciting to be a part of a project that involves providing a facility that serves existing and future professional athletes. I must say the Lux Dynamics IK10 is a battleship built to last and is the perfect fixture for this type of facility. We hope we can be of assistance in the future and thanks for choosing E Sam Jones Distributors.” (mdenney@esamjones.com) .

Conclusion

The lighting retrofit project at CORE4 was a resounding success, resulting in improved lighting quality, enhanced energy efficiency, and a positive impact on facility operations. The collaborative effort of Smart Lighting Solutions, Lux Dynamics, and E Sam Jones Distributors played a pivotal role in achieving these outcomes.

For more information on the IK10 fixtures used, visit Lux Dynamics. For details on retrofit services, visit E Sam Jones Distributors Inc..