Summary
Community Trust Credit Union wanted to upgrade their lighting in the drive-thru lanes. They were experiencing low light levels from the 250-watt metal halide fixtures in the canopy. Some were new lamps, but most were at their end of life, or just not working. We provided them with our LED upgrade kit. The electrician installed 18 of the LED Conversion Kits into the existing fixtures in place of the 250-watt metal halide lamps. The foot-candle average went from 16 foot candles up to 31 foot candles, making the drive-thru more user-friendly and providing a safer atmosphere. The total energy usage of the canopy lights went from 5,310 watts down to 540 watts. That’s a 4,770-watt reduction! At $.08 per kWh and running them 10 hours a day, they will save $1,392.84 a year from this lighting upgrade.
BEFORE – 400W Flood Lights
Existing Situation
- (18) 250W Metal Halides
- Total combined watts: 18 x 295W = 5,310W
- 16 foot candles
- Lights created dim and un-safe environment for nightly bank deposits and ATM transactions
- ATM pin-pads were difficult to read
AFTER – LED Conversion Kits and 230W PHX LED High Bays
Outcome
- (18) 30W LED Conversion Kits
- Total combined watts: 540
- 31 foot candles
- Bright illumination created a new, secure atmosphere for bank patrons visiting at night
- ATM pin-pads are easy to read
