The ELAM Energy Saver

1. Fits the EES in every fixture 

The EES does not fit in every fixture. The EES has a slightly bigger diameter then a T8 tube. Depending on the fixtures sometimes the EES hits the upper side or the reflector. For this reason we developted two different adapters. experience learns us that the EES fits in 95% of all fixtures.

2. What are the savings 

The energy saving is type dependend.
  • The 28W EES saves roughly 15 W
  • The 35W EES saves roughly 30 W
  • The 49W EES saves roughly 15 W

3. Is there a difference in illumination. Yes!

  • 28W EES. De 28W EES is the equivalent of the 36W TLD. Depending of the brand the light output is between 2900-3200 lumen for a TLD 36W tube(T8). Depending of the brand the light output for a 28W T5 tube is 2400-2700 lumen. The big advantage of T5 tubes w.r.t. aging is that at the end of the T5 life cycle the light output is about 90%. For a T8 tube this is about 65%.  
  • 35W EES. The 35W EES is the equivalent of the  58W TLD. Depending of the brand the light output is between 4900-5200 lumen. Depending of the brand the light output for a 35W T5 tube is 3400-3700 lumen. In this case also the T5 has the aging advantage, but this will not compensate the lack of lumen. In many applications you can use the EES with reflector. The reflector focuses the light more on the workplace. In many cases this is sufficient or use the 49W T5 tube.
  • 49W EES. If the light output of the 35W T5 tube is not sufficient, the 49W T5 tube is a good alternative. The light output of a 49W T5 tube is about 4500-4900 lumen depending on the brand.
Independent of the fact lux/lumen every country has regulations for the amount of light(Lux) needed for different applications.  With a Lux meter it is easy the measure the amount of Lux at the working place.

4. What is the meaning of warmstart

A warmstart system preheats the electrodes a short time(0.6~0.7 seconds) before ignition of the tube. Warmstart elongates the life time of the tube. The lifetime of T5 tubes given by the manufacturer is allways with a warmstart system.

5. What is the meaning of EOL

EOL is the abbreviation for End Of Life. The EES switches off when:

  • No tube 
  • Tube defect
  • Over current
  • Over voltage

6. Can I use the EES in a fixture which has already an electronic gear.

Yes, this is possible. In this case the wiring of the fixture has to be modified. 

7. Is the EES dimmable

No.

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