FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

No. LED lighting products do not contain mercury, unlike fluorescent and CFL lamps. This makes LED fixtures safer to handle, easier to recycle, and more suitable for commercial buildings, schools, warehouses, retail stores, and environmentally focused projects.

LED fixtures generally use less energy, last longer, start instantly, and require less maintenance than fluorescent, CFL, HID, or metal halide lighting. Tektron LED fixtures are commonly used in commercial retrofits to replace older lighting systems in warehouses, parking lots, offices, gas stations, retail stores, and industrial facilities.

Commercial LED lighting can often reduce lighting energy use by about 60% to 75% when replacing metal halide, HID, or fluorescent fixtures. Actual savings depend on fixture wattage, quantity, operating hours, controls, and utility rates. Adding occupancy sensors, photocells, or 0-10V dimming can improve savings further.

Many Tektron LED commercial fixtures support 0-10V dimming, depending on the product series. 0-10V dimming is commonly used in warehouses, offices, schools, retail stores, and industrial facilities to reduce light output when full brightness is not needed. Always check the product specification sheet for dimming compatibility.

Most commercial LED projects use 4000K or 5000K. 4000K provides a neutral white appearance suitable for offices, schools, retail, and general commercial spaces. 5000K provides a brighter daylight appearance often used in warehouses, parking lots, gas stations, industrial facilities, and task areas. 3000K or 3500K may be used in hospitality, architectural, or warmer interior environments.

Yes. Many Tektron fixtures can be paired with lighting controls such as occupancy sensors, motion sensors, photocells, timers, and 0-10V dimming systems. Controls are commonly used in warehouses, parking lots, exterior building lighting, and industrial facilities to reduce energy use and improve operating efficiency.

Tektron LED offers a 5-year limited warranty on its LED lighting products. Warranty coverage may vary by product type, installation conditions, and purchase date. Customers should review the warranty document and complete warranty registration when required.

Tektron LED products are designed for commercial and industrial lighting applications and may carry certifications or listings such as UL, ETL, DLC, CE, and RoHS depending on the product series. Contractors and distributors should confirm the exact certification on each product specification sheet before submitting for approval, rebate, or inspection.

The payback period for a commercial LED lighting upgrade is often 12 to 36 months, depending on fixture count, wattage reduction, operating hours, utility rate, installation cost, and available rebates. Facilities with long operating hours, such as warehouses, parking lots, gas stations, and industrial buildings, usually see faster payback.

A 400W metal halide fixture is commonly replaced by an LED fixture in the 150W to 200W range, depending on lumen output, mounting height, optics, and target light levels. A lighting layout is recommended before final selection, especially for warehouses, industrial buildings, gyms, parking lots, and other large spaces.

Many Tektron LED commercial fixtures are DLC-listed and may qualify for utility rebate programmes. DLC eligibility depends on the exact model number, wattage, CCT, and product configuration. Customers should confirm the specific fixture in Tektron’s product documentation or certified product finder before applying for rebates.

Utility rebate programmes often require eligible LED fixtures to be DLC listed or meet specific efficiency requirements. Common rebate-eligible products include LED high bays, wall packs, parking lot lights, canopy lights, flat panels, troffers, and retrofit fixtures. Rebate availability varies by utility, location, product model, and installation type.

Warehouse lighting needs depend on ceiling height, rack layout, task type, and target foot-candle levels. General storage areas often require lower light levels, while picking, packing, inspection, and production areas require higher light levels. Tektron LED high bay fixtures are commonly used for warehouse mounting heights from about 15 to 40 feet.

A 1000W metal halide fixture is commonly replaced by an LED fixture in the 300W to 500W range, depending on application, pole height, mounting height, optics, and required foot-candles. Parking lots, stadiums, sports fields, and large industrial areas should be verified with a photometric layout before ordering.

LED shoebox, area, and floodlights are commonly used for parking lots. Fixture selection depends on pole height, pole spacing, mounting type, distribution pattern, wattage, lumen output, CCT, and local lighting requirements. Photocells and motion sensors can be added to reduce energy use after hours.

Full cutoff lighting is designed to direct light downward and reduce upward light spill. It is commonly used in parking lots, roadways, building exteriors, and municipal projects where glare control, neighbour impact, and dark-sky compliance may matter.

Gas station canopy lights are recessed or surface-mounted LED fixtures designed to illuminate fuel pump areas evenly. The right canopy fixture depends on canopy height, fixture spacing, lumen output, CCT, lens type, and required visibility around pumps and walkways.

For an accurate commercial lighting quote, Tektron needs the project location, fixture type, quantity, wattage, voltage, CCT, mounting type, controls, emergency backup requirements, and any drawings or lighting schedules. For retrofit projects, existing fixture wattage, mounting height, and photos are also helpful.

Yes. Tektron can support commercial projects with lighting takeoffs, fixture recommendations, and layout assistance. Contractors, distributors, and facility managers can send drawings, lighting schedules, ceiling heights, pole heights, mounting details, and target light levels for project support.

Tektron serves electrical contractors, distributors, facility managers, and commercial lighting buyers across North America. Shipping options, lead times, and freight requirements vary based on product type, order size, destination, and stock availability.

Yes. Tektron works with electrical contractors, lighting distributors, facility managers, and project buyers. Contractors and distributors can request quotes, product specifications, submittals, and project support directly from Tektron.

A lighting takeoff is a review of project drawings, schedules, and specifications to identify the required lighting fixtures, quantities, accessories, controls, emergency lighting, and related materials. It helps contractors prepare accurate bids and ensures the correct fixtures are selected before ordering.