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What aspects need to be taken in consideration when replacing a light source with LEDs in a retrofit scenario?
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What aspects need to be taken in consideration when replacing a light source with LEDs in a retrofit scenario?
The lamp base / holder screw fixing position.
The physical dimension of the
LED
lamp and how it fits into the existing housing.
The electrical characteristics of
LEDs
compared to the existing system. (mains voltage, low voltage, control methods).
The location and size of the light emitting surface in relation to the
luminaire
reflector and in comparison to the original light source.
The light distribution,
lumen
output and other
photometric
properties like
color temperature
in comparison to the original light source.
The heat generated by the
LED
during operation and the maximum operating temperature.
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