Guide guides.

Start here if you are new to LED retrofit and sustainable lighting or need a clear explanation to share with a client. These foundation guides explain what LED retrofit and sustainable lighting is, how it works, the main options and the terms you will see on data sheets, without assuming specialist lighting knowledge. Each links on to deeper specification and detailing guides when you are ready to go further.

What these guides cover

• Plain-English explanations of the key terms
• The main product types and when each is used
• Where to go next for specification and detailing

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All guide guides

• What is an LED lighting retrofit? — An LED lighting retrofit keeps the existing luminaire body and replaces the internal parts, swapping the old ballast and lamps for a new LED engine and high-efficiency driver.
• Retrofit vs replace: which is right for your lighting? — Retrofit suits sound luminaires, tight budgets, protected ceilings and sustainability goals, while replacement suits fittings that are damaged, obsolete or no longer right for the space.
• Replacing fluorescent lighting with LED — Fluorescent lighting can be upgraded to LED by retrofitting existing fittings with new LED engines and drivers, or by replacing them; retrofit keeps bodies and cuts waste.
• Retrofitting modular ceiling panels to LED — Modular fittings in grid ceilings can be retrofitted with new LED inserts and diffusers, upgrading light without disturbing the ceiling.
• Retrofitting suspended linear fittings — Suspended linear fittings can be refurbished with new LED engines, drivers and diffusers, keeping their design while improving efficiency.
• Retrofitting bespoke and feature luminaires — Specially made and feature luminaires that suit the interior can be retrofitted to LED, keeping their character while cutting energy use.
• LED tubes vs full luminaire retrofit — LED tubes are a quick lamp swap, while a full retrofit replaces the internal gear with a dedicated LED engine and driver for better performance and a renewed warranty.