ExECEXPLOSION PROOFLED has changed the economics of every flameproof fitting. The payback is usually measured in months.
The headline saving is energy. An LED wellglass typically draws a fraction of the wattage of the lamp it replaces.
The less obvious saving is maintenance. Relamping a fitting in a Zone 1 area means a permit, isolation and labour.
Across a plant with hundreds of fittings, the payback on an LED retrofit is usually measured in months, not years.
A practical introduction to hazardous areas, Ex protection, gas and dust zones, Ex d enclosures, gas groups, temperature classes, IP ratings and the checks required before selecting equipment.
Read articleSee how a flameproof enclosure contains an internal ignition, how its flamepaths and entries work, and what engineers should inspect before installation.