LIGHTING
Meeting demands for sports facility floodlighting
We talk to some of the UK’s leading sports lighting companies to find out what’s new in the market
Hayley Whittaker business development manager, CU Phosco Lighting I
n these cost-driven times it can be hard for a project manager to balance the expectations of clients against their budget. CU Phosco Lighting believes in partnering
customers to ensure that consideration is given to the suitabil- ity and compatibility of all elements of a project and not just the project price. With concerns for the future of the environ- ment it’s important to provide quality products, which will stand the test of time and require minimum maintenance. We use our own in-house lighting design software when
processing lighting designs. Site surveys are undertaken in most cases to investigate house positions, local environment conditions, access, safety and general site suitability. The quality of floodlights and lamps installed must not be
undervalued. Sports lighting utilises asymmetric full cut-off floodlights, incorporating high intensity discharge metal halide lamps. This white light source provides good colour rendition promoting clear vision for both players and spectators. CU Phosco Lighting floodlights are designed to include a dis-
tinct light cut off above and behind the installation to prevent light spill. The integral reflector design provides this protection against light pollution. Lamp choice is a prime
factor in the performance of the lighting system. We design our schemes using the
Left: A lighting technician lowers a base-hinged lighting column
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Philips MHN-LA lamp, which offers ex- tended lumen maintenance and lamp survival rates. The Philips 2KW lamp provides, on average, 12,000 burn- ing hours to 50 per cent lamp failures, which reduces the need for mainte- nance and lamp replacement. Consideration is given to suitability of the columns on site.
If access is poor for maintenance vehicles, a mid-hinged column will provide a better solution than a static column – allowing maintenance to be undertaken on the ground. Mid-hinged columns have the advantage of being counterbal- anced with no need for external lowering devices. Base-hinged columns can withstand large head loads and are used where mid-hinged and static columns are not suitable. Energy consumption of a sports installation can mean
high energy costs due to the intense light levels required. We’re currently working with our partners in the wind turbine market to offer large sports lighting projects the opportunity to invest in a wind turbine on site. The payback periods are more cost effective than five years ago and with the new feed in tariff supported by the government such innova- tions are becoming a viable option. Looking to the future, we believe that exterior LED lighting
will be a major contributor to the sports lighting industry. The research and development of this light source is part of our long-term vision. Although sports facilities cannot yet utilise this technology on the playing areas, it can be included on ac- cess pathways and car parks as a step towards a greener project.
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