Frequently Asked Questions. (simply click on the Question to see the Answer)
• What are Gecko lighting products? .......... read more..............
A. Gecko Lighting products incorporate solid state LED (light emitting diode) technology specifically developed to replace existing Australian 240 volt lighting products.
• Will Gecko lights fit into standard sockets and fittings? .......... read more..............
Yes - Gecko light globes are available to fit standard Australian bayonet and screw sockets. Simply replace an incandescent or compact florescent globe with a Gecko. Gecko tubes fit standard fluorescent tube fittings, however it is necessary to remove or bypass the starter, capacitor and ballast for full savings potential. See instructions for Gecko tubes. Eliminating fluorescent starters, ballasts and capacitors, which burn out over time, eliminates these items from any electrical maintenance requirement.Gecko Hi-Bay factory/warehouse and street/yard lights replace metal halide or high pressure sodium fittings and transformers.
• Do Gecko light products contain mercury or lead? .......... read more..............
No. - Unlike other products Gecko lights do not contain mercury or lead. In fact replacing one fluorescent tube with a Gecko removes at least 3mg of mercury and 500g and lead from the environment.
• How much longer does a Gecko light last? .......... read more..............
A Gecko light globe lasts up to 50 times longer than a standard light globe and at least 5 times longer than a compact fluorescent. As standard good quality incandescent globe lasts about 1000 hours. If it is on for 12 hours per day 5 days per week it will last about 17 weeks. A Gecko globe will last over 800 weeks.
A Gecko tube lasts over 3 times longer than a good quality fluorescent tube and a gecko Hi-Bay factory/warehouse light or street/yard light lasts 6 times longer than its metal halide or high pressure sodium equivalent. A Gecko street light on for 12 hours per day 7 days per week will not require maintenance for almost 12 years.
• Do Gecko lights use less power? .......... read more..............
Yes - Gecko lights use much less power than other available products. A standard 60 watt bulb can be replaced with a 5 watt Gecko. A 36 watt fluorescent and its 12 watt ballast can be replaced with a 15 watt Gecko. A 250 watt street or yard light can be replace with a 60 watt Gecko.
• Are Gecko lights really low heat? .......... read more..............
Yes - Gecko lights generate very little heat and are cool to touch even after hours of constant use. But please do not touch electrical products while the power is on and even then exercise caution. Do not play with electrical power.
• Are Gecko lights good for the environment? .......... read more..............
Absolutely. Less energy, less CO2, less waste, less heat, no mercury, no lead
• Are Gecko lights suitable for my situation? .......... read more..............
Fact: Using Gecko lighting products will save you money in electricity costs from day one.
Fact: The initial cost of the Gecko product is recovered in approximately 2.5 years of it's 5 year life span-based on 24 hour per day, 7 days a week operation.
Fact: Gecko industrial lights generate less heat than any other equivalent light source
Fact: Gecko lights use less power
Fact: LED lights are less harmful to the environment than other light sources
Please contact us to discuss your best Gecko solution......
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