Refitting and LED Relamping
for Upgrading Lighting Systems
Upgrading existing lighting without replacing the fixtures
Upgrading a luminaire to LED technology does not require replacing the fitting. Relamping and refitting are the two solutions that let you work on the existing system, optimizing costs and installation time.
LED Relamping: replacing the light source
Relamping consists of replacing the traditional lamp with a compatible LED source, keeping the fixture and its original wiring unchanged.
It is the fastest and most economical solution. It applies when:
- the fixture is in good structural and electrical condition
- a compatible LED source exists for the existing base and system
- the goal is to reduce consumption in the shortest possible time
LED Relamping: replacing the light source
Relamping consists of replacing the traditional lamp with a compatible LED source, keeping the fixture and its original wiring unchanged.
It is the fastest and most economical solution. It applies when:
- the fixture is in good structural and electrical condition
- a compatible LED source exists for the existing base and system
- the goal is to reduce consumption in the shortest possible time
LED Refitting: technical upgrade of the fixture
Refitting works more thoroughly on existing fixtures: it replaces the source, driver and wiring, keeping the original luminaire body.
It is the right solution when:
- the luminaire retains structural or aesthetic value worth preserving
- the system needs a complete technical upgrade, beyond the source alone
- there is room to improve colour rendering, optical efficiency and light uniformity
Differences between relamping and refitting
Relamping works on the light source alone. Refitting works on the fixture’s entire electrical and optical system. The choice between the two depends on the condition of the existing system and the required performance goals. An initial technical assessment identifies the most effective solution.
Benefits of LED upgrading
Relamping and refitting reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs, thanks to the reliability and lifespan of LED technology. They improve light quality and lighting uniformity. They reduce maintenance time, working on existing fixtures instead of replacing them.
Reusing existing luminaires reduces waste and limits scrap generation. This approach fits a circular economy model, increasingly sought after by companies and organizations.
How the upgrading process works
The process starts with an analysis of the existing system: checking conditions, electrical compatibility and room for improvement.
Design of the LED solution follows, choosing between relamping and refitting based on the analysis. The operational phase replaces the identified components: the source for relamping, source and electronic system for refitting.
The process closes with tests and technical checks, to guarantee performance and safety of the system.
Which solution to choose: relamping, refitting or full replacement
Relamping is the right choice when the goal is to reduce consumption in the shortest possible time, keeping the existing fixture.
Refitting is the right choice when the fixture needs a deeper technical upgrade, keeping the original structure.
Full replacement is the right choice when the project requires the rethinking of the entire lighting system, for design needs, advanced performance or integration with smart systems.
An initial technical assessment guides the most effective choice for your system.
