Retrofit Option Analyzer

Compare different lighting schemes to retrofit an indoor area-- # fixtures is input, fc is output.
Note:Do not use this tool for a final layout, it is simply an estimator.Contact a lighting professional or design firm for proper design

Enter the following information and click "calculate."

Your results will display below.

* Input
 
* Area to be lit(sq.feet):    
* Burning hours per year:    
* Energy rates($/kwh):    
 
      Existing Alternate1 Alternate2 Alternate3
* Description:     MVR400/U 6-F32T8/HL 4-F54T5HO 400XHO/PA-eHID
* Number of Fixtures:    
* Number of Lamp per fixture:    
* Rated mean Lumens per lamp:    
* Ballast factor (BF):    
* Coefficient of Utilization:    
* Fixture Watts:    
  click to calculate
Results
Estimated mean footcandle(overlife):  
Estimated fixture spacing (ft):  
Total kw load:  
Energy cost per year:  
Annual energy saving:  
Watts per sq.feet:  
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