{"id":8284,"date":"2026-02-06T10:45:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T09:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malux.com\/kunskapsbankinlagg\/maintaining-an-ex-luminaire\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T14:47:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T13:47:31","slug":"maintaining-an-ex-luminaire","status":"publish","type":"kunskapsbankinlagg","link":"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/en\/kunskapsbankinlagg\/maintaining-an-ex-luminaire\/","title":{"rendered":"Maintaining an Ex Luminaire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-33badea stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"33badea\"><style>.stk-33badea {background-color:var(--jok-font-secondary-color) !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-33badea:before{background-color:var(--jok-font-secondary-color) !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-33badea {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-33badea-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b08e386\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b08e386\"><style>.stk-b08e386 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-b08e386 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b08e386-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b08e386-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2629088\" id=\"1-introduction\" data-block-id=\"2629088\"><style>.stk-2629088 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-2629088 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-2629088 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">1. Introduction<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-fb50f6d\" data-block-id=\"fb50f6d\"><style>.stk-fb50f6d {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-fb50f6d-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-fb50f6d {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-fb50f6d-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-aba5cfd\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"aba5cfd\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-aba5cfd-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-aba5cfd-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ffe34ea\" data-block-id=\"ffe34ea\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-ffe34ea {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">When sourcing lighting to install in hazardous areas, cost, performance and reputation of the manufacturer, are important criteria to consider. But how much thought do end-users give to ease of maintenance? For many, the answer to this question is probably, \u2018not enough\u2019.  <br\/><br\/>This White-Paper is intended to help end users gain a better understanding of what makes a hazardous area luminaire easy to maintain, and how it can help to reduce costs.<br\/><br\/>The design of a luminaire, and how easy it is to maintain, can vary significantly between different manufacturers and different luminaires. In part, this is down to how the units are certified; certification can restrict the level of maintenance that can be carried out on-site. However, ease of maintenance is also down to the manufacturer and how much importance it\u2019s given during the design process. It\u2019s easy for a manufacturer to overlook ease of maintenance, especially as the person specifying the lighting is not always responsible for maintaining it.   <br\/><br\/>Choosing an LED luminaire will of course help to reduce the amount of maintenance required, but as with any electrical product, there is always some risk of failure. In hazardous area applications, where the environment can be particularly harsh and challenging, this risk is often amplified. So, while LED undoubtedly helps to reduce the level and frequency of maintenance, no hazardous area luminaire should really be thought of asbeing completely \u2018maintenance free\u2019.  <br\/><br\/>Before we look more closely at what actually makes a luminaire easy to maintain, we\u2019ll first consider what maintenance is required for any luminaire installed in a hazardous area.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-a7ea4f3\" data-block-id=\"a7ea4f3\"><style>.stk-a7ea4f3 {margin-top:40px !important;}.stk-a7ea4f3 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Skarmbild-2026-02-04-151145.png\" width=\"1675\" height=\"936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Skarmbild-2026-02-04-151145.png 1675w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Skarmbild-2026-02-04-151145-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Skarmbild-2026-02-04-151145-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Skarmbild-2026-02-04-151145-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Skarmbild-2026-02-04-151145-1536x858.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1675px) 100vw, 1675px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-94b0ecf stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"94b0ecf\"><style>.stk-94b0ecf {background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-94b0ecf:before{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-94b0ecf {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-94b0ecf-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-194d026\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"194d026\"><style>.stk-194d026 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-194d026 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-194d026-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-194d026-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-fdf5a07\" id=\"2-what-maintenance-is-required\" data-block-id=\"fdf5a07\"><style>.stk-fdf5a07 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-fdf5a07 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-fdf5a07 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">2. What Maintenance is required<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" data-block-type=\"core\">2.1 Routine Inspection<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luminaires that are certified for use in hazardous areas possess special features which render them suitable for use in these environments. Routine inspections are therefore required over the lifetime of the luminaire to ensure these special features are preserved. <br\/><br\/>The level and complexity of these inspections are covered under hazardous area guidelines (BS EN60079-17), but speaking generally, will usually be visual and are unlikely to require the unit to be opened up. As a result, the design of a luminaire, and how easy it is to maintain, is unlikely to have any significant impact on the complexity and duration of these routine inspections. Crucially though, these inspections are designed to highlight the need for any additional, unplanned maintenance. It is these requirements that make a luminaire\u2019sease of maintenance so important.   <br\/><br\/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" data-block-type=\"core\">2.2 Unplanned Maintenance<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unplanned maintenance can be categorised as any maintenance procedure which is required outside of routine inspection. Unplanned maintenance is likely to be more complex, and there is a higher chance that the unit will need to be opened up for a problem to be rectified or repaired.<br\/>A luminaire\u2019s ease of maintenance will determine two things; <br\/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-c6d5349\" data-block-id=\"c6d5349\"><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-c6d5349\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-8f28f6c\" data-block-id=\"8f28f6c\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-c6d5349\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Who can carry out the repair; the end-user or the manufacturer?<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-d26689a\" data-block-id=\"d26689a\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-c6d5349\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Whether the unit can be repaired at all, or if it must be replaced?<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer to these two questions will have a significant effect on the length of time which the end-user will be left without light, and on the cost (both the direct cost of the repair, but also the associated costs of downtime).<br\/><br\/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-e81c89a is-style-highlighted\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"e81c89a\"><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-e81c89a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Pro-Tip<\/strong> \u2013 Any unplanned maintenance requirements could increase the lifetime cost of the luminaire if it is not easy to maintain.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-beefe41\" data-block-id=\"beefe41\"><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-beefe41\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"><\/polygon><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\"><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-15f4975 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"15f4975\"><style>.stk-15f4975 {background-color:#fffffe !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-15f4975:before{background-color:#fffffe !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-15f4975 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-15f4975-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ce1d7c2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ce1d7c2\"><style>.stk-ce1d7c2 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-ce1d7c2 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ce1d7c2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ce1d7c2-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-e27b08c\" data-block-id=\"e27b08c\"><style>.stk-e27b08c {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-e27b08c-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-e27b08c {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-e27b08c-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6dde180\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6dde180\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6dde180-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6dde180-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-bd9da0f\" id=\"3-identifying-ease-of-maintenance\" data-block-id=\"bd9da0f\"><style>.stk-bd9da0f {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-bd9da0f .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-bd9da0f .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">3. Identifying Ease of Maintenance<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\">3.1 Traditional Luminaires<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-73b1b1f\" data-block-id=\"73b1b1f\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-73b1b1f {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Luminaires in this category are non-LED and use traditional technology (such as fluorescent tubes or sodium lamps). Of course, this category is very broad with a wide variety of different types of luminaire. However, they are similar in that they all have a shorter lifetime (so lamps will have to be replaced numerous times over the lifetime of the luminaire). While the process of maintaining the luminaire may be a slow or difficult process, maintenance can generally be carried out on-site.   <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-503c5b4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"503c5b4\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-503c5b4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-503c5b4-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-834f014\" data-block-id=\"834f014\"><style>.stk-834f014 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:395px !important;}.stk-834f014 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.1.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-4ac9282 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"4ac9282\"><style>.stk-4ac9282 {background-color:#fffffe !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-4ac9282:before{background-color:#fffffe !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-4ac9282 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-4ac9282-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c3ebc4b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c3ebc4b\"><style>.stk-c3ebc4b {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-c3ebc4b {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c3ebc4b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c3ebc4b-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-c2096df\" data-block-id=\"c2096df\"><style>.stk-c2096df {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-c2096df-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-c2096df {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-c2096df-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d217244\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d217244\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d217244-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d217244-inner-blocks\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\">3.2 Sealed for Life LED Luminaires<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3a90230\" data-block-id=\"3a90230\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-3a90230 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">We know that choosing an LED luminaire means maintenance is required less often, but we\u2019ve also highlighted that when installed in a hazardous area application, it should not be considered as being \u2018maintenance free\u2019. Despite this, many LED luminaires are factory sealed. Because the seal is critical to the luminaire\u2019s hazardous area certification, it cannot be opened up for maintenance or repair. Tampering with the<br\/>seal, or forcing the unit open, would mean the luminaire<br\/>no longer complies with its Ex rating and could present<br\/>a risk of explosion. Sealed for life units must therefore<br\/>be returned to the manufacturer for any maintenance<br\/>procedures to be carried out.    <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-99e60a3\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"99e60a3\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-99e60a3-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-99e60a3-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-893f456\" data-block-id=\"893f456\"><style>.stk-893f456 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:395px !important;}.stk-893f456 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.2.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-eff3769 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"eff3769\"><style>.stk-eff3769 {background-color:#fffffe !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-eff3769:before{background-color:#fffffe !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-eff3769 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-eff3769-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-689a3a5\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"689a3a5\"><style>.stk-689a3a5 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-689a3a5 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-689a3a5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-689a3a5-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-89b42be\" data-block-id=\"89b42be\"><style>.stk-89b42be {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-89b42be-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-89b42be {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-89b42be-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-14c0ebe\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"14c0ebe\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-14c0ebe-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-14c0ebe-inner-blocks\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\">3.3 Modular LED Luminaires<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-e267387\" data-block-id=\"e267387\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-e267387 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Modular luminaires are designed with maintenance in mind; the unit is not factory sealed and can be opened<br\/>up on-site. Maintenance can therefore be carried out by<br\/>the end-user. Spare parts are interchangeable and can be removed independently, while the ability to mount key components remotely can also make access for<br\/>maintenance much easier.  <br\/><br\/>The key feature of a modular luminaire is that maintenance can be done on-site and there is no need to return the unit back to the manufacturer.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-cb6dd65\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"cb6dd65\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-cb6dd65-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-cb6dd65-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-f319cad\" data-block-id=\"f319cad\"><style>.stk-f319cad .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:395px !important;}.stk-f319cad .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.3.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.3.png 600w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Pro-Tip<\/strong> \u2013 A modular luminaire allows maintenance to be carried out on-site, whereas a sealed for life unit must be returned to the manufacturer to resolve any issues.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-af6e8a0 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"af6e8a0\"><style>.stk-af6e8a0 {background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-af6e8a0:before{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-af6e8a0 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-af6e8a0-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b979561 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b979561\"><style>.stk-b979561 {background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}.stk-b979561:before{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-b979561 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b979561-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b979561-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e76ab9a\" id=\"4-why-is-modular-easier-to-maintain\" data-block-id=\"e76ab9a\"><style>.stk-e76ab9a {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-e76ab9a .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-e76ab9a .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">4. Why is Modular easier to maintain?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-be7097f\" data-block-id=\"be7097f\"><style>.stk-be7097f {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-be7097f-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-be7097f {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-be7097f-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-fbfee60\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"fbfee60\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fbfee60-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fbfee60-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-d6f28e7\" data-block-id=\"d6f28e7\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-d6f28e7 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Now we know how different types of luminaire can be grouped, we need to understand what\u2019s different about<br\/>a modular luminaire which makes it easier to maintain.<br\/><br\/>A modular luminaire should be designed to ensure parts can be removed and replaced without causing damage to the luminaire. This means parts such as PSUs, emergency batteries, light engines etc. can all be removed independently. The luminaire is not factory sealed, which means an end-user can access internal components and carry out maintenance without having to remove the luminaire first. Meanwhile, spare parts can also be kept on-site to service the installation. These features help to speed up the process of maintenance and reduce downtime.    <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-3e9e37c\" data-block-id=\"3e9e37c\"><style>.stk-3e9e37c {margin-top:40px !important;}.stk-3e9e37c .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fig-1-1.png\" width=\"1411\" height=\"721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fig-1-1.png 1411w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fig-1-1-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fig-1-1-1024x523.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fig-1-1-768x392.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1411px) 100vw, 1411px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Figure 1: A modular luminaire allows parts to be removed independently<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-8afc63b stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"8afc63b\"><style>.stk-8afc63b {background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-8afc63b:before{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-8afc63b {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-8afc63b-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a274fb2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a274fb2\"><style>.stk-a274fb2 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-a274fb2 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a274fb2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a274fb2-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-3db6f5a\" data-block-id=\"3db6f5a\"><style>.stk-3db6f5a {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-3db6f5a-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-3db6f5a {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-3db6f5a-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-728e3e1\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"728e3e1\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-728e3e1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-728e3e1-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-36d637c\" data-block-id=\"36d637c\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-36d637c {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">At this point, you may be asking, \u2018How is all this possible within a hazardous area environment?\u2019. Primarily, it\u2019s down to the unit\u2019s protection method and how it\u2019s been certified. A true modular unit will be \u2018Ex e\u2019 certified (increased safety), which in short, means the unit has been designed and certified to prevent an explosion (rather than contain it). Not all Ex e luminaires are modular but certifying using this protection method does allow the manufacturer more flexibility in being able to design it for easy maintenance.   <br\/><br\/>A modular unit should also make access for maintenance easier. In the same way that parts can be removed independently, the control gear can be mounted remotely, away from the luminaire\u2019s main body. This makes access for maintenance much easier (we cover this in more detail in section 6.0).  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8a9a432\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8a9a432\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8a9a432-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8a9a432-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-4baa593\" data-block-id=\"4baa593\"><style>.stk-4baa593 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:395px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fig-2.png\" width=\"874\" height=\"763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fig-2.png 874w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fig-2-300x262.png 300w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fig-2-768x670.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Figure 2: Modular luminaire\u2019s also allow PSU\u2019s to be removed and mounted remotely for easy access<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/><em><strong>Pro-Tip<\/strong> \u2013 Because a modular luminaires parts are interchangeable, a small stock of spare parts can be kept on-site to service the installation.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-314654a stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"314654a\"><style>.stk-314654a {background-color:var(--jok-font-secondary-color) !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-314654a:before{background-color:var(--jok-font-secondary-color) !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-314654a {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-314654a-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-7e89b9e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"7e89b9e\"><style>.stk-7e89b9e {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-7e89b9e {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-7e89b9e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-7e89b9e-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7486edb\" id=\"5-modular-vs-sealed-for-life\" data-block-id=\"7486edb\"><style>.stk-7486edb {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-7486edb .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-7486edb .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">5. Modular vs Sealed for Life<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-1c2d775\" data-block-id=\"1c2d775\"><style>.stk-1c2d775 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-1c2d775-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-1c2d775 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-1c2d775-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-440a05c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"440a05c\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-440a05c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-440a05c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-47a35b4\" data-block-id=\"47a35b4\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-47a35b4 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">If you are reading this White-Paper, and have an interest in reducing maintenance costs, you probably already understand the benefits of selecting a luminaire using LED technology. For the remainder of this White-Paper we will therefore be focusing on the differences between sealed for life and modular luminaires. <br\/><br\/>We know that a modular luminaire is easier to maintain, but we also need to understand why ease of maintenance is so important. To recap, the biggest and most significant difference between the two is that modular luminaires can be maintained on-site, whereas a sealed for life luminaire must be returned to the manufacturer. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-802eabd\" data-block-id=\"802eabd\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-802eabd-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-75b213c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"75b213c\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-75b213c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-75b213c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-827e991\" id=\"modular\" data-block-id=\"827e991\"><style>.stk-827e991 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:22px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-827e991 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:22px !important;}}<\/style><h6 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">Modular<\/h6><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d83d8ee\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d83d8ee\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d83d8ee-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d83d8ee-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-9800a74\" id=\"sealed-for-life\" data-block-id=\"9800a74\"><h6 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">Sealed for life<\/h6><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a0fa923 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\" data-block-type=\"core\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-5659075\" data-block-id=\"5659075\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Modular.png\" width=\"972\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Modular.png 972w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Modular-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Modular-768x401.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-415eb32 wp-container-content-8fb0ac5b\" data-block-id=\"415eb32\"><style>.stk-415eb32 .stk-img-wrapper{width:88% !important;height:261px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4389\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sealed-for-life.png\" width=\"853\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sealed-for-life.png 853w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sealed-for-life-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sealed-for-life-768x440.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-15b1edf\" data-block-id=\"15b1edf\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-15b1edf-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4f33f56\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4f33f56\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4f33f56-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4f33f56-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c1348f0\" data-block-id=\"c1348f0\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">Fix on-site<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6c5fdda\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6c5fdda\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6c5fdda-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6c5fdda-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4a600ce\" data-block-id=\"4a600ce\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">Return to manufacturer for repair<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-4a7f216 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"4a7f216\"><style>.stk-4a7f216 {background-color:var(--jok-font-secondary-color) !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-4a7f216:before{background-color:var(--jok-font-secondary-color) !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-4a7f216 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-4a7f216-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-7607bf0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"7607bf0\"><style>.stk-7607bf0 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-7607bf0 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-7607bf0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-7607bf0-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e7f2a32\" id=\"5-1-downtime\" data-block-id=\"e7f2a32\"><style>.stk-e7f2a32 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}<\/style><h6 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">5.1 Downtime<\/h6><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-bd6ce6b\" data-block-id=\"bd6ce6b\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-bd6ce6b-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b984d85\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b984d85\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b984d85-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b984d85-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-227dedc\" data-block-id=\"227dedc\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">A component failure could result in either a partial or total loss of light from the luminaire. A loss of light may mean an increased risk to workers onsite, or operations may even have to cease. This could have huge cost implications, which means the speed of resolution is critical.  <br\/><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-90075bb\" id=\"sealed-for-life-luminaire\" data-block-id=\"90075bb\"><h6 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Sealed for Life Luminaire<\/h6><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a failure does cause a loss of light output, it\u2019s unlikely that an end-user will be able to do anything to rectify the problem. The luminaire must therefore be returned to the manufacturer which will have a significant impact on the length of downtime. <br\/><br\/>Let\u2019s take a look at a typical downtime period for a sealed for life luminaire.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4c14e11\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4c14e11\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4c14e11-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4c14e11-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-32e187f\" data-block-id=\"32e187f\"><style>.stk-32e187f .stk-img-wrapper{width:136px !important;height:538px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Days.png\" width=\"262\" height=\"1039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Days.png 262w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Days-76x300.png 76w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Days-258x1024.png 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3392d09\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"3392d09\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-3392d09-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3392d09-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b7a6d5d\" data-block-id=\"b7a6d5d\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Fault identified &amp; reporter to manufacturer.<br\/><br\/><br\/>Shipping documents prepared &amp; unit returned.<br\/><br\/><br\/>Unit received by manufacturer.<br\/><br\/><br\/>Manufacturer assessment completed.<br\/><br\/><br\/>Unit Shipped to customer<br\/><br\/><br\/>Unit recieved by sutomer and installed. Light is restored. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/><strong>Around 20 working days of downtime<br\/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-4e86715 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"4e86715\"><style>.stk-4e86715 {background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-4e86715:before{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-4e86715 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-4e86715-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e1e7fa7\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e1e7fa7\"><style>.stk-e1e7fa7 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-e1e7fa7 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e1e7fa7-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e1e7fa7-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-4c915fe\" data-block-id=\"4c915fe\"><style>.stk-4c915fe {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-4c915fe-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-4c915fe {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-4c915fe-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-dcdef52\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"dcdef52\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-dcdef52-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-dcdef52-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-8348b4f\" id=\"how-fast-can-you-change-a-power-supply-on-spartan-linear\" data-block-id=\"8348b4f\"><style>.stk-8348b4f {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-8348b4f .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-8348b4f .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How fast can you change a power supply on Spartan Linear?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-f54db8a\" data-block-id=\"f54db8a\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-f54db8a {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Watch the video below as we demonstrate how quick the process is to change a PSU\/driver on a SPARTAN Zone 1 Linear.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-fa45c9b\" data-block-id=\"fa45c9b\"><style>.stk-fa45c9b {margin-bottom:40px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-8bfec4e\" data-block-id=\"8bfec4e\"><style>.stk-8bfec4e .stk-button{padding-right:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important;background:#ffdc2e !important;}.stk-8bfec4e .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:18px !important;color:var(--jok-font-primary-color) !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-8bfec4e .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:18px !important;}}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=u9m0E6997PI\"><span class=\"has-text-color stk-button__inner-text\">CLICK TO WATCH<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e2c712b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e2c712b\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e2c712b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e2c712b-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Fast Can You Change a Power Supply on SPARTAN Linear?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u9m0E6997PI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-19d4bd9 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"19d4bd9\"><style>.stk-19d4bd9 {background-color:var(--jok-font-secondary-color) !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-19d4bd9:before{background-color:var(--jok-font-secondary-color) !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-19d4bd9 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-19d4bd9-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-173e075\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"173e075\"><style>.stk-173e075 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-173e075 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-173e075-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-173e075-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-24d708b\" id=\"5-2-environmental-impact\" data-block-id=\"24d708b\"><style>.stk-24d708b {margin-bottom:30px !important;}<\/style><h6 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">5.2 Environmental Impact<\/h6><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-f2c13d2\" data-block-id=\"f2c13d2\"><style>.stk-f2c13d2 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-f2c13d2-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-f2c13d2 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-f2c13d2-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f95f697\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f95f697\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f95f697-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f95f697-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-eb931a8\" data-block-id=\"eb931a8\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-eb931a8 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Knowing that a sealed for life luminaire must be returned to the manufacturer for maintenance, let\u2019s now consider the environmental impact; an increasing global concern.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-34cf868\" id=\"sealed-for-life-luminaire\" data-block-id=\"34cf868\"><h6 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Sealed for Life Luminaire<\/h6><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the luminaire eventually reaches the manufacturer, even they may be unable to actually repair it. Carrying out the fault assessment is often impossible without damaging the luminaire to the extent that it cannot be resealed. The process of returning the luminaire is more likely to be for fault identification purposes (and whether the fault is covered under warranty). Regardless of the cause of the fault, the most likely solution will be for it to be replaced by a brand-new unit. The existing housing will be scrapped, and if it contains high levels of polycarbonate or GRP (glass reinforced plastic), this could be particularly damaging to the environment.    <br\/><br\/>We identified earlier that Ex lighting is installed across the world, so the logistics of shipping the luminaire back to the manufacturer could significantly add to the luminaire\u2019s environmental footprint (the extent of this will depend on the location of where the unit is installed, and of the manufacturer). The best case is that the manufacturer has a local repair centre (to reduce shipping distance), but with many manufacturers, the luminaire will have to be returned to a single global location. <br\/><br\/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-523bc5c\" id=\"modular-luminaire\" data-block-id=\"523bc5c\"><h6 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Modular Luminaire<\/h6><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The environmental cost of a modular luminaire is a fraction of that of a sealed luminaire. Because the parts are interchangeable, a single component failure will not render the whole luminaire useless. Basic troubleshooting should allow a faulty component to be identified remotely, and the ability to replace parts while the luminaire is in-situ, means in theory, there is never a requirement to return the entire fitting to the manufacturer.  <br\/><br\/>To identify the exact cause of failure, and for warranty purposes, a faulty component could still be returned to the manufacturer for inspection. However, the ease and environmental impact of doing this will be much maller when compared to returning the entire unit. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-205cfc9 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"205cfc9\"><style>.stk-205cfc9 {background-color:var(--jok-font-secondary-color) !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-205cfc9:before{background-color:var(--jok-font-secondary-color) !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-205cfc9 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-205cfc9-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c8913f4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c8913f4\"><style>.stk-c8913f4 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-c8913f4 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c8913f4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c8913f4-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2b2a5e5\" id=\"5-3-cost\" data-block-id=\"2b2a5e5\"><style>.stk-2b2a5e5 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}<\/style><h6 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">5.3 Cost<\/h6><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-d351f34\" data-block-id=\"d351f34\"><style>.stk-d351f34 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-d351f34-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-d351f34 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-d351f34-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-790220a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"790220a\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-790220a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-790220a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-6356749\" data-block-id=\"6356749\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-6356749 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Reducing downtime and the impact on the environment will ultimately translate into significant cost reductions too.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2de0db1\" id=\"modular-luminaire\" data-block-id=\"2de0db1\"><h6 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Modular Luminaire<\/h6><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ability to repair the luminaire on-site removes any costs associated with returning the luminaire back to the manufacturer.<br\/><br\/>Furthermore, even if the repair is not covered under warranty, the cost of repair will be significantly cheaper than having to replace the entire luminaire.<br\/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-179ce5b\" id=\"sealed-for-life-luminaire\" data-block-id=\"179ce5b\"><h6 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Sealed for Life Luminaire<\/h6><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transporting goods to and from site can be challenging and expensive. The responsibility of returning the faulty unit to the manufacturer will almost always lie with the customer, rather than the manufacturer. Even if the fault is covered by the luminaires warranty, the customer may still be expected to cover the cost of the luminaire being shipped back.  <br\/><br\/>Furthermore, if a fault occurs which is not covered under warranty, i.e. over-voltage of a PSU, the customer may have to pay the cost of a new unit as the entire luminaire is likely to be replaced rather than repaired (even though only one, relatively inexpensive component has caused the failure).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-415e9c7\" data-block-id=\"415e9c7\"><style>.stk-415e9c7 {margin-top:40px !important;}.stk-415e9c7 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cost.png\" width=\"2317\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cost.png 2317w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cost-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cost-1024x295.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cost-768x221.png 768w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cost-1536x442.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cost-2048x590.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2317px) 100vw, 2317px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Figure 6: summary of modular vs. sealed for life<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-310f556 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"310f556\"><style>.stk-310f556 {background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-310f556:before{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-310f556 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-310f556-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d2d1422\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d2d1422\"><style>.stk-d2d1422 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-d2d1422 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d2d1422-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d2d1422-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1486480\" id=\"6-increasing-ease-of-access\" data-block-id=\"1486480\"><style>.stk-1486480 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-1486480 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-1486480 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">6. Increasing ease of access<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-c3799f0\" data-block-id=\"c3799f0\"><style>.stk-c3799f0 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-c3799f0-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-c3799f0 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-c3799f0-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ed2d447\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ed2d447\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ed2d447-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ed2d447-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-2fa4a45\" data-block-id=\"2fa4a45\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-2fa4a45 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">A luminaire that is easy to maintain is only likely to benefit an end-user if they are able to easily access the unit in the first place. The nature of some hazardous area applications means that doing so may be dangerous or require specialist equipment. Thankfully, the design of a luminaire can also help to make access easier.  <br\/><br\/>As well as being easy to maintain, a truly modular solution should also allow key components to be mounted remotely (with a wired connection to the luminaire head, via a cable) and provide an end-user with greater flexibility in the way that they mount the luminaire. If PSUs can be mounted at ground level, access for maintenance becomes far easier. As well as reducing the cost of maintenance, this will also help to increase speed and minimise downtime.  <br\/><br\/>At Raytec, this is something we\u2019ve experienced when working with clients installing luminaires in grain storage warehouses, which will usually have High Bay luminaires mounted to (or suspended from) the warehouse ceiling. With non-modular lighting installed, gaining access to the luminaire may require the grain to be removed before maintenance is carried out; a slow and costly process. Plus, even if the luminaire can be accessed without needing to remove the grain, carrying out maintenance with the grain still below is risky; it could lead to it becoming contaminated if anything falls while maintenance is being carried out. In contrast, being able to mount the PSUs remotely means maintenance can be carried out at ground level (so there is no risk of contamination), and the grain does not have to be removed. Ultimately this means maintenance can be done quicker, and at a lower cost.    <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-6de9d6b stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"6de9d6b\"><style>.stk-6de9d6b {background-color:#fffffe !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-6de9d6b:before{background-color:#fffffe !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-6de9d6b {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-6de9d6b-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ca5099b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ca5099b\"><style>.stk-ca5099b {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-ca5099b {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ca5099b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ca5099b-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-5f4456b\" data-block-id=\"5f4456b\"><style>.stk-5f4456b {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-5f4456b-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-5f4456b {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-5f4456b-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-fab05b0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"fab05b0\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fab05b0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fab05b0-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ff9ffb3\" id=\"make-maintenance-easier-with-a-remote-psu\" data-block-id=\"ff9ffb3\"><style>.stk-ff9ffb3 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-ff9ffb3 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-ff9ffb3 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Make maintenance easier with a remote PSU<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-6d416de\" data-block-id=\"6d416de\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-6d416de {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Watch the video below to see how SPARTAN\u2019s High Power Flood and Bay luminaires removable PSU can benefit installation and maintenance.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-fe0156f\" data-block-id=\"fe0156f\"><style>.stk-fe0156f {margin-bottom:40px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-c44a256\" data-block-id=\"c44a256\"><style>.stk-c44a256 .stk-button{padding-right:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important;background:#ffdc2e !important;}.stk-c44a256 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:18px !important;color:var(--jok-font-primary-color) !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-c44a256 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:18px !important;}}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=w3bohCcFCyg\"><span class=\"has-text-color stk-button__inner-text\">CLICK TO WATCH<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-328d0f1\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"328d0f1\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-328d0f1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-328d0f1-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Make Maintenance Easier with a Remote PSU\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w3bohCcFCyg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-642fc7c stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"642fc7c\"><style>.stk-642fc7c {background-color:var(--jok-font-secondary-color) !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-642fc7c:before{background-color:var(--jok-font-secondary-color) !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-642fc7c {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-642fc7c-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-69e77ce\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"69e77ce\"><style>.stk-69e77ce {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-69e77ce {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-69e77ce-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-69e77ce-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-02d6663\" id=\"7-warranties-and-returns\" data-block-id=\"02d6663\"><style>.stk-02d6663 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-02d6663 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-02d6663 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">7. Warranties and returns<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-9922dd4\" data-block-id=\"9922dd4\"><style>.stk-9922dd4 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-9922dd4-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-9922dd4 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-9922dd4-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b2e9ccc\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b2e9ccc\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b2e9ccc-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b2e9ccc-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-6b12891\" data-block-id=\"6b12891\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-6b12891 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">We have mentioned warranties a few times during this White-Paper, and a good warranty is certainly an important thing to look for when selecting a luminaire for a new lighting installation. A good warranty can help to reduce costs and provide peace of mind. However, even with the best warranty, associated downtime costs are unavoidable if the unit cannot be maintained on-site and must be returned to the manufacturer.  <br\/><br\/>There may also be hidden costs to a warranty that you might not have considered. We consider some of these here; <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-809dcdf stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"809dcdf\"><style>.stk-809dcdf {background-color:#fffffe !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-809dcdf:before{background-color:#fffffe !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-809dcdf {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-809dcdf-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1b256b2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1b256b2\"><style>.stk-1b256b2 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-1b256b2 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1b256b2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1b256b2-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-e84a3da\" data-block-id=\"e84a3da\"><style>.stk-e84a3da {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-e84a3da-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-e84a3da {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-e84a3da-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b58bc6a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b58bc6a\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b58bc6a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b58bc6a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-80b5074\" id=\"whats-actually-covered\" data-block-id=\"80b5074\"><style>.stk-80b5074 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-80b5074 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-80b5074 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">What&#8217;s actually covered?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-e76cae3\" data-block-id=\"e76cae3\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-e76cae3 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Some warranties may only cover mechanical problems (such as corrosion to the luminaires housing). But what about electrical components, such as the luminaires PSU, where failures are more common? If they are not covered by the warranty, the manufacturer will not be obligated to rectify the problem should something go wrong. Furthermore, the labour cost to repair the fault could come as an extra charge to the end-user.   <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1f3cb9c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1f3cb9c\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1f3cb9c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1f3cb9c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-6b8e1b4\" data-block-id=\"6b8e1b4\"><style>.stk-6b8e1b4 .stk-img-wrapper{width:70% !important;}.stk-6b8e1b4 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4412\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/covered-1.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/covered-1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/covered-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/covered-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-39b2130\" data-block-id=\"39b2130\"><style>.stk-39b2130 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-39b2130-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-39b2130 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-39b2130-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-601b6de\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"601b6de\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-601b6de-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-601b6de-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-374592a\" id=\"return-shipping\" data-block-id=\"374592a\"><style>.stk-374592a {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-374592a .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-374592a .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Return shipping<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-6b47f23\" data-block-id=\"6b47f23\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-6b47f23 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">If the unit has to be returned to the manufacturer for repair, it will generally be the responsibility of the end-user to cover the cost of doing so. In some instances, the customer may also be expected to cover the cost of getting the unit back to site after the repair has been carried out; even if the repair has been covered under warranty. This will depend on the manufacturer\u2019s terms, so it\u2019s always best to check if you\u2019re unsure.  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-cd7366a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"cd7366a\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-cd7366a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-cd7366a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-8e74fdc\" data-block-id=\"8e74fdc\"><style>.stk-8e74fdc .stk-img-wrapper{width:70% !important;}.stk-8e74fdc .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Return-shipping-1.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Return-shipping-1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Return-shipping-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Return-shipping-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-35f98d1\" data-block-id=\"35f98d1\"><style>.stk-35f98d1 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-35f98d1-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-35f98d1 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-35f98d1-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c4d71a9\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c4d71a9\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c4d71a9-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c4d71a9-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d0fd3e9\" id=\"is-a-repair-possible\" data-block-id=\"d0fd3e9\"><style>.stk-d0fd3e9 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-d0fd3e9 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-d0fd3e9 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Is a repair possible?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-7180c78\" data-block-id=\"7180c78\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-7180c78 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">We highlighted earlier that even the manufacturer may be unable to repair a sealed for life luminaire. This issue is amplified for issues not covered under warranty. It means the end-user is more likely to have to pay for an entire replacement, rather than just covering the cost of repair. The expense of this is likely to be significantly larger than the end user would have anticipated.   <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0fd4fab\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0fd4fab\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0fd4fab-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0fd4fab-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-4efcb62\" data-block-id=\"4efcb62\"><style>.stk-4efcb62 .stk-img-wrapper{width:70% !important;}.stk-4efcb62 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Repair-possible-1.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Repair-possible-1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Repair-possible-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Repair-possible-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-e336461\" data-block-id=\"e336461\"><style>.stk-e336461 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-e336461-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-e336461 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-e336461-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-81c554a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"81c554a\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-81c554a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-81c554a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-609d23d\" id=\"discretion\" data-block-id=\"609d23d\"><style>.stk-609d23d {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-609d23d .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-609d23d .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Discretion<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-aaeb0c7\" data-block-id=\"aaeb0c7\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-aaeb0c7 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Warranty terms vary between different manufacturers. Some warranties may include a reference to manufacturer \u2018discretion\u2019, which gives the manufacturer more authority and flexibility in deciding how warranty claims are resolved. As an example, the manufacturer may have the discretion to resolve a problem by repairing the luminaire, replacing it with an equivalent, or to issue a credit instead; regardless of the customer\u2019s preference.  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d2aa2e9\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d2aa2e9\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d2aa2e9-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d2aa2e9-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-5077bae\" data-block-id=\"5077bae\"><style>.stk-5077bae .stk-img-wrapper{width:70% !important;}.stk-5077bae .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Discretion-1.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Discretion-1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Discretion-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Discretion-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-6a97877 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"6a97877\"><style>.stk-6a97877 {background-color:#ffdc2e !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-6a97877:before{background-color:#ffdc2e !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-6a97877 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-6a97877-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8486bbe stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8486bbe\"><style>.stk-8486bbe {background-color:#ffdc2e !important;max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}.stk-8486bbe:before{background-color:#ffdc2e !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-8486bbe {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8486bbe-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8486bbe-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-21a872f\" id=\"8-summary\" data-block-id=\"21a872f\"><style>.stk-21a872f {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-21a872f .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-21a872f .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">8. Summary<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-4825a13\" data-block-id=\"4825a13\"><style>.stk-4825a13 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-4825a13-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-4825a13 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-4825a13-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-87c2b6f\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"87c2b6f\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-87c2b6f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-87c2b6f-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-a3c6b59\" data-block-id=\"a3c6b59\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-a3c6b59 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">In order to reduce costs over the lifetime of a hazardous area luminaire, maintenance should be at the forefront of an end-users mind when choosing a new lighting solution. Ease of maintenance should be considered alongside the cost and performance of the luminaire, and the reputation of the manufacturer. For some applications, where the associated costs of downtime are higher, it should be considered as being of greater importance.  <br\/><br\/>Choosing an LED luminaire that is modular in its design is critical. It means maintenance can be carried out on-site, and output can be restored in a matter of minutes if there is an issue. 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