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Cost
of Ownership
(including Safety implications)
LAM®s
precisExcite® units utilise LAM®s modules which provide the excitation otherwise provided by a bulb in conventional light sources. These are guaranteed for three years. As the LAM®s do not need to be replaced during the three year period, there will also be no lost time associated with replacing bulbs and their subsequent realignment.
Assuming that the precisExcite® unit is operated for 40 hours each week, for 50 weeks each year, this equivalent to 6,000 hours of guaranteed use.
Metal Halide
For the equivalent use of a Metal Halide bulb system, the source would need to be operating longer to allow for warm up and cool down. A metal halide bulb will last for a maximum of 2000 hours so at least three bulbs would be required. These bulbs cost around US$500 (UK£250) each.
Conventional HBO
For a conventional HBO bulb, the equivalent calculation is based on 300 hours and a bulb cost of $150 (£75).
| Product | Excitation |
Unit Cost |
Life |
Number |
Total cost |
precisExcite® |
LEDs |
(Supplied) |
3 Years |
(Supplied) |
Zero |
Metal Halide Range |
Metal Halide Bulb |
$500 |
2000 hours |
3 |
$1,500 |
100W Hg |
Mercury Bulb |
$150 |
300 hours |
20 |
$3,000 |
Safety & Disposal
Although it is a relatively uncommon, mercury-based bulbs can explode, particularly if not used or monitored correctly. The resulting Health & Safety issues for personnel present when this occurs can be serious. Also, disposal of Mercury is controlled in many countries.
There are no such safety issues with precisExcite®.
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