Factors to consider when selecting LED for indoors and outdoors purposes

Exclusive interview with  Ricardo Fereira, Exports manager Radiant Group (Pty) Ltd

Radiant Group (Pty) Ltd, is a wholly owned subsidiary of South Oceans Holdings. Radiant comprises of three divisions:

• Light Fittings
• Lamps & Light Bulbs
• Electrical Products

Radiant is the leading supplier of light fittings in South Africa and a major supplier of lamps. They have a growing share in the electrical accessories market – from plugs to extension cords and heaters. Their key markets are construction, new infrastructure development & housing, residential, industrial and commercial.

Distribution

Radiant imports light fittings, lamps and light bulbs and electrical accessories for distribution to customers in South Africa and seventeen African countries.

The Radiant brand is recognisable in the African market, due to its reputation as a supplier of a wide range of high quality, competitively priced products. It successfully services electrical wholesalers, mass retailers, specialised lighting shops and lighting designers. Radiant prides itself on the size of its range which includes approximately 3,800 light fittings, 1000 different lamps, 1400 different electrical and over 300 LED products, making it the largest supplier of lighting and electrical products in Africa. The company is constantly expanding its range of innovative and aspirational products.

What are the new technologies with regards to LED lighting?

We carry a latest range of ECO Led lamps and LED Panels that is the latest trend on for office spaces and airport terminals throughout Africa and the rest of the world. All our products are tested over a lengthy period ensuring compliance before we release them into the market for sale ensuring customer satisfaction.

What are the factors to consider when selecting LED lighting for indoors and outdoors purposes?

Given recent LED technology improvements and the drive toward greater energy efficiency, the LED lighting industry—including general illumination from commercial refrigeration to outdoor area lighting—is experiencing explosive growth. As manufacturers expand their offerings or enter the market, it is important they choose reliable, long-life LED power supplies to achieve optimal lighting performance.

In many ways the factors influencing the choice of an LED power supply (LED driver) are similar to those for most other applications. However, some application-specific factors require careful consideration.Purchasing professionals should first review available choices and how they might fit in various lighting applications. Next, buyers should consider reliability and life, as it is critical to understand the design capabilities of potential suppliers along with their ability to provide support over the product’s long life.