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GPG OUTBRIEF 11
LED Downlight Lamps for CFL Fixtures
If you missed our last webinar, "LED Downlight Lamps for CFL Fixtures," and would like to watch a recording of it or share it with colleagues, you can access it in the Emerging Technologies YouTube Channel.
You can also access the "LED Downlight Lamps for CFL Fixtures" presentation slides.
Below are answers to the most frequently asked questions.
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Q&A
Q: Are the LED downlight lamps Buy American Act (BAA) compliant?
A: There are no downlight LED lamps made in the USA currently. There is a BAA waiver if there are no products manufactured in the US. GPG is working to achieve a nationwide waiver for this technology.
Q: Are there ballast-compatibility issues?
A: The lamps are not compatible with magnetic ballasts, and if lamps and ballasts are not compatible there can be flicker issues. There is now a universal mount bypass option but it is not eligible for DLC approval. One lesson learned in Fort Worth was to cool down ballasts for 10-15 minutes before replacing the LED lamp to avoid lamp failure.
Q: What is the cost of the LED Lamp?
A: Lamp prices are currently about $10. At the time of the study in 2015, the lamp was $22. Annual savings were calculated at $6.37, based on an average utility rate of $0.11/kWh.
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