How do I choose between T-5 fluorescent and EcoSlim LED lighting for my Luminous SkyCeiling?
T-5 fluorescent lighting is an energy-efficient and long lasting source of real daylight-balanced lighting for your SkyCeiling. It is the most popular choice, and the least expensive of our two systems. EcoSlim LED lighting is a system that we developed for use in MRI suites and other shielded facilities, where elimination of radio frequency interference (RFI) is a requirement. LED solid-state lighting is an up-and-coming technology that we will see in a growing number of lighting applications. Our EcoSlim LED lighting costs 15% less to operate than our T5 fluorescent systems. The EcoSlim LEDs will have a useful life from 40,000 to 100,000 hours vs. 14,000 – 20,000 for the high-efficiency (HF) T-5 lamps. LED technology is newer and more complex than fluorescent, and hence is more expensive, approximately 80% more. But, although initial cost is higher, long life, lower operating costs, and less maintenance make LED a smart choice. When clients seek higher-efficiency, durability, and low
