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=== Selected Task Lamp === | === Selected Task Lamp === | ||
| − | * Lamp: [http://www.koncept.com/products.php Z-bar Mini] with [http://www.koncept.com/images/products/Z-Bar_Mini.pdf spec sheet] | + | * Lamp: [http://www.koncept.com/products.php Z-bar Mini/Gen2] with [http://www.koncept.com/images/products/Z-Bar_Mini.pdf spec sheet] There are two versions of the Z-bar mini...a Gen 3 and Gen 2. We are purchasing the Gen 2....lower cost and new features are not of value to us. |
** Totally flexible to meet the lighting level and light location need. | ** Totally flexible to meet the lighting level and light location need. | ||
** Lamps: LED | ** Lamps: LED | ||
| + | ** Available at Lumens.com .... [http://www.lumens.com/Z-Bar-Mini-High-Power-LED-Desk-Lamp-by-Koncept/uu212655/product here] | ||
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=== Triple (3D) Bottom Line Analysis === | === Triple (3D) Bottom Line Analysis === | ||
==== Environmental Integrity ==== | ==== Environmental Integrity ==== | ||
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** Will be a cart with lamps that can be checked out and returned when not needed. | ** Will be a cart with lamps that can be checked out and returned when not needed. | ||
* Cost: | * Cost: | ||
| − | ** Initial Purchase: $135 | + | ** Initial Purchase: $135...available at Lumens.com ... [http://www.lumens.com/Z-Bar-Mini-High-Power-LED-Desk-Lamp-by-Koncept/uu212655/product here] |
** Cost to Operate | ** Cost to Operate | ||
*** Over LED Lamp Life Time: $32.50 | *** Over LED Lamp Life Time: $32.50 | ||
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*Cost to Operate 40,000 hours: | *Cost to Operate 40,000 hours: | ||
** Electricity: $100 | ** Electricity: $100 | ||
| − | ** | + | ** Bulbs: [http://www.staples.com/20Watt-GE-Halogen-Desk-Lamp-Bulb/product_450768 20Watt GE Halogen Desk Lamp Bulb] @ $5.99 each with 2,000 life + Shipping or Travel $4.00 = $9.99...say $10. |
| − | ** | + | ** Number of Bulbs to serve 40,000 hours = 20 bulbs (40,000/2,000) |
| − | ** | + | ** Life Time Bulb Cost = $200 for 40,000 hours |
Total Life Cycle Cost = $330 over the life | Total Life Cycle Cost = $330 over the life | ||
Conclusion: '''Z-bar Mini LED Lamp is about one-half the life cycle cost ($167.50 vs. $330.00).''' | Conclusion: '''Z-bar Mini LED Lamp is about one-half the life cycle cost ($167.50 vs. $330.00).''' | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:41, 20 March 2012
Contents
Selected Task Lamp
- Lamp: Z-bar Mini/Gen2 with spec sheet There are two versions of the Z-bar mini...a Gen 3 and Gen 2. We are purchasing the Gen 2....lower cost and new features are not of value to us.
- Totally flexible to meet the lighting level and light location need.
- Lamps: LED
- Available at Lumens.com .... here
Triple (3D) Bottom Line Analysis
Environmental Integrity
- Wattage: 6.5 watts at full power...very low
- Built-in 4-step dimmer...reduces energy to level needed
- Cradle-to-Cradle
- Recycle at end of life...made of aluminum ...can be recycled
- Note: the plastic components can not.
- Avoid Toxicity
- Paint is water based paint
- Recycled Content
- Made of 40% pre-consumer recycled material (by weight)
- Packaging
- Cardboard if FSC Certified
- Sharing
- Will be a cart with lamps that can be checked out and returned when not needed.
People / Community Wellbeing
- Ergonomics - lighting as if the planet and humans matter
- Head rotates 360 degrees
- 3-point adjustability
- Built-in 4-step dimmer...level needed
- Check Local Source...not in stock ... Relax the Back...would need to order from factory
- Color Temperature: Natural 5,000K or Warm -- 3500 K
- Sharing
- People aware of needs of others...uses when you need it...share it with others when they need it. Share economy.
Economic
- Life Expectancy of Bulb
- 40,000 hr lifespan (equivalent to 25 years!)...fewer bulbs to buy
- Sharing
- Will be a cart with lamps that can be checked out and returned when not needed.
- Cost:
- Initial Purchase: $135...available at Lumens.com ... here
- Cost to Operate
- Over LED Lamp Life Time: $32.50
- Total Cost: $167.5
Comparison to 20W Staples Lamp
Cost: $29.99 .... say $30
- Cost to Operate 40,000 hours:
- Electricity: $100
- Bulbs: 20Watt GE Halogen Desk Lamp Bulb @ $5.99 each with 2,000 life + Shipping or Travel $4.00 = $9.99...say $10.
- Number of Bulbs to serve 40,000 hours = 20 bulbs (40,000/2,000)
- Life Time Bulb Cost = $200 for 40,000 hours
Total Life Cycle Cost = $330 over the life
Conclusion: Z-bar Mini LED Lamp is about one-half the life cycle cost ($167.50 vs. $330.00).
