reLUMEN8 by 299 Lighting · LED Retrofit · London & Bristol
Relight. Don't replace.
reLUMEN8 is the commercial lighting retrofit service from 299 Lighting. We keep your existing luminaire bodies and replace the internals with efficient LED, cutting upfront cost, running costs and waste.
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Keep the fitting.
Upgrade the light.
01 — What we retrofit
What we retrofit.
reLUMEN8 suits pretty much any commercial luminaire. These are the fittings we see most.
T8 · T5 · battens
Fluorescent battens & tubes
Old fluorescent battens and tube fittings upgraded with new LED engines and high-efficiency drivers, keeping the existing bodies.
600 × 600 · troffers
Modular & recessed panels
Recessed modular fittings in grid ceilings retrofitted with new LED inserts and diffusers, without disturbing the ceiling.
Suspended
Linear pendants
Suspended linear fittings refurbished with new LED engines, diffusers and drivers, often with new controls.
Surface
Surface & batten linear
Surface-mounted linear and batten fittings upgraded in place-ready condition for your contractor.
02 — Selector
How reLUMEN8 works.
Four simple steps from first call to fittings back on site with a renewed warranty.
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1. Schedule a call
Speak to a Light Engineer.
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2. Assessment
We collect a sample fitting, assess it for upgrade viability and draw up a quote.
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3. Collection & refurbishment
Your fittings come to our specialised facility.
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4. Delivery & warranty
Fittings return to site ready for your contractor to install, with a renewed 5-year warranty.
03 — Sustainability
Lighting for a circular economy.
Every fitting we retrofit is one that stays out of landfill. reLUMEN8 extends luminaire life and lowers the operational carbon of your lighting.
Sustainability →
04 — Journal
Retrofit & sustainability guides.
Practical notes on LED retrofit, sustainable lighting and upgrading existing buildings.
Sustainability · 6 min
Repair or replace? New research on LED systems
New Oxford University research finds most buildings in its sample saved money by repairing and reusing LED systems instead of replacing them.
Sustainability · 5 min
Remanufactured luminaires: what building owners should know
What luminaire remanufacturing involves, the BS 8887-221 code of practice, warranties, and how it compares with replacing fittings, after Recolight Revive.
Regulations · 5 min
EPC B by 2031: lighting retrofit for larger rented offices
Government plans EPC B by 2031 for rented commercial buildings over 1,000 m². What it means for landlords and where a lighting retrofit fits.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is reLUMEN8?
reLUMEN8 is 299 Lighting's commercial LED retrofit service. Existing luminaire bodies are kept, and the internal parts are replaced with new LED engines and high-efficiency drivers.
What is a lighting retrofit?
A lighting retrofit keeps the existing body of the luminaire and replaces the internal parts, including swapping the ballast for a new high-efficiency LED driver.
Is there a warranty on retrofitted fittings?
Yes. Once luminaires have been retrofitted, 299 Lighting offers a renewed 5-year warranty.
Which fittings can be retrofitted?
reLUMEN8 is suitable for pretty much any commercial luminaire. A sample fitting is assessed first to confirm viability.
When is retrofit better than replacement?
Retrofit suits projects where budgets don't allow full replacement, ceilings are protected, or you want to reduce waste and embodied carbon.
Start a project
Send us a photo of your fittings. We'll tell you what's possible.
Book a call with a Light Engineer. Share images, location and quantities and we'll assess whether your luminaires can be retrofitted.
Enquire with 299 Lighting →