SERVICE DEPARTMENT LIGHTING THAT INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY.
ENERGY SAVINGS
Service department lighting offers a great opportunity to increase energy savings and improve overall profitability. Energy efficient building design
practices outlined in the ASHRAE 90.1-2004 standard recommend a maximum power density of 0.7 W/ft
2
for automotive service department lighting
designs. By selecting high performance lighting equipment and incorporating energy efficient light sources, this recommendation is easily achieved.
Cooper Lighting offers a variety of lighting products driven by efficient lamp sources to achieve improved light levels and increased productivity in the
service area while creating energy savings opportunities.
The Metalux F-Bay family of fluorescent high-bays offer dramatic energy savings
opportunities over traditional high intensity discharge systems to provide a quick
return on investment.
METALUX [F-Bay I5/I8] METALUX [F-Bay HB/2HB] METALUX [F-Bay MB] METALUX [VT3]
TYPICAL FLUORESCENT SERVICE BAY
This typical service bay is lit with Metalux F-Bay I5 fixtures at a mounting height of 14'. With a maintained average of 75 footcandles, the vehicle and
surrounding area is a well illuminated work environment. With the addition of luminaires at the front of each bay, the service area has optimal light
levels along the wall for toolboxes and workbench surfaces.
Input Number of Operating Days/ Total Annual Annual
Lamp Type Watts Fixtures Per Bay Hours/Day Year $/KWH Operating Cost
1
Savings
2
% Savings
400W Probe Start MH 455 4 12 365 0.10 $797
350W Pulse Start MH 395 4 12 365 0.10 $692 $105 13%
4-Lamp 54W Fluorescent 229 4 12 365 0.10 $401 $396 50%
NOTES: 1 Total annual cost is the cost of operating 4 fixtures 12 hours per day with a national average energy cost of $0.10 per KWH. Annual Cost = (Input watts)*(# of fixtures)*(operating
hours)*(days/year)*(KWH/1000). 2 Annual Savings is the money saved by operating 4 fixtures for 12 hours per day with the listed source over the standard 400W probe start lamp.
