Task Lighting

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

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.

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.

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

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).

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