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| Table
1 - Comparison of Various
Lighting Sources Output Efficiency, Color Range, & Lifespan * *Note: Data has been compiled from manufacturers guaranteed output as of 3/1/2004. |
| Lighting Source Type |
Lumens per Watt |
Color
Rendering |
Color
Range |
Average Lifespan |
| Incandescent |
13 |
95 - 100 |
2750k - 3400k |
750 - 2,000 hrs |
| Tungsten
Halogen |
24 |
95 - 100 |
2850k - 3000k |
2,000 - 5,000 hrs |
| Compact
Fluorescent |
54 |
80 - 85 |
2800k - 6250k |
9,000 -
10,000 hrs |
| Fluorescent |
89 |
48 - 90 |
2700k - 6300k |
12,000 -
24,000 hrs |
| LED
Red LED Amber LED Yellow LED Green LED Blue/Green LED Blue LED White |
38 40 32 20 18 9 20 |
50 - 70 |
Limited range of Colors Whites: 3200k - 8000k |
50,000 -
100,000 hrs |
| NEON
Red NEON Amber NEON Yellow NEON Green Neon Blue/Green NEON Blue NEON White |
25 91 76 114 86 38 89 |
60 - 92 |
Full range of Colors Whites: 2400k - 8300k |
100,000 - 200,000 |
| Table 2 - Annual Operating Cost for 500
feet of NEON vs LED Equal Light Output for Similar Colors LED Assumptions: LEDs are spaced 1" apart. Red, Amber, Yellow are typical 350mA. Others are 20mA. Neon Assumptions: 15mm tubing. SST Power Supply Nominal 30mA. Rare Earth and Standard Colors. Energy Cost Assumptions: Operating 24/7 for 365 days at Commercial Rate of 10 cents per kwh. |
| NEON lumens/watt |
LED lumens/watt |
NEON Yearly Cost |
LED Yearly cost |
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| Red |
25 |
38 |
$625 |
$411 |
|
| Amber |
91 |
40 |
$625 |
$1,429 |
|
| Yellow |
76 |
32 |
$625 | $1,482 |
|
| Green |
114 |
20 |
$625 | $3,571 |
|
| Blue-Green |
86 |
18 |
$625 | $2,982 |
|
| Blue |
38 |
9 |
$625 | $2,643 |
|
| White |
89 |
20 |
$625 | $2,821 |
| Table 3 - Typical Material Cost
of NEON vs LED** Based on a Neon Project valued at $1000 versus LED required for same light output. Note**: Cost figures are for comparison only and vary with region, type of installation, etc. Costs include light source, power supply, wiring, and insulation. |
| NEON Cost of Materials |
LED Cost of Materials |
|
| Red |
$1,000 | $1.353 |
| Amber |
$1,000 | $8,342 |
| Yellow |
$1,000 | $5,739 |
| Green |
$1,000 | $6,334 |
| Blue-Green |
$1,000 | $5,801 |
| Blue |
$1,000 | $6,836 |
| White |
$1,000 | $7,669 |
| Table 4 - Combined Initial Cost and 5 Year
Operating Cost
of above NEON and LED projects*** Note***: Cost figures are for comparison only and vary with region, type of installation, etc. |
| NEON Cost of Materials |
LED Cost of Materials |
NEON Yearly Energy Cost |
LED Yearly Energy Cost |
NEON 5 Year Total Cost |
LED 5 Year Total Cost |
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| Red |
$1,000 | $1.353 | $625 |
$411 |
$4,125 |
$4,166 |
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| Amber |
$1,000 | $8,342 | $625 |
$1,429 |
$4,125 | $18,552 |
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| Yellow |
$1,000 | $5,739 | $625 | $1,482 |
$4,125 | $15,691 |
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| Green |
$1,000 | $6,334 | $625 | $3,571 |
$4,125 | $28,000 |
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| Blue-Green |
$1,000 | $5,801 | $625 | $2,982 |
$4,125 | $24,236 |
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| Blue |
$1,000 | $6,836 | $625 | $2,643 |
$4,125 | $24,310 |
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| White |
$1,000 | $7,669 | $625 | $2,821 |
$4,125 | $26,698 |
Note: All of the Above Tables are for approximate comparison only.
Data has been compiled from manufacturers guaranteed output as of 3/1/2004.
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