St. Peter’s Church
Project Description
Property History
St. Peter’s Church, located in Plattsburgh, New York, was chartered in 1853 under Reverend Jean-Pierre Bernard to create a Catholic church for French-speaking residents. Today, Saint Peter’s is the largest Roman Catholic Church congregation in the Ogdensburg Catholic Diocese.
Project Scope
Grand Light teamed with Baker Liturgical Art LLC, located in Plantsville, Connecticut, and Ripman Lighting Consultants, INC, located in Belmont, Massachusetts, for an energy efficient lighting project. The goal of this project was to take the existing luminaires and design a LED specific core retrofit system enhancing the performance of the fixture while significantly decreasing its energy consumption and maintenance.
Of the twenty-one fixtures, there were two different sizes. The larger luminaires hung in the main sanctuary and measured 39.75″ tall by 16.5″ wide and the smaller fixtures hung in the side isles and measured 27.25″ tall by 13.5″ wide. The existing incandescent configuration for the large luminaires included three up lights at 300W each, three body lamps at 60W each, and one 500W down light with a concentric ring louver. The total energy consumption with this configuration is 1580W. The existing configuration for the small luminaires included three up lights at 75W each, three body lamps at 60W each, and one down light at 500W. The total energy consumption for the configuration is 905W.
After significant product tests, calculations, and mock-ups; a custom LED luminaire retrofit assembly was designed for installation in the existing fixtures. The system incorporates Nichia Series157 Power LEDs for up lighting and a custom tailor made ENERGY STAR certified down light utilizing the specified CCT.
Grand Light designed this assembly to replace the existing assemblies on both luminaire types. Each assembly was sized appropriately for the size of the housing. The larger pendants were retrofitted with a 42W down light providing 3431 lumens and a 57W core providing 3960 lumens. The smaller pendants were retrofitted with 14W down light providing 1238 lumens and a 35W core providing 2470 lumens. The original lamping assembly for the large fixtures used 1580W, which is reduced to 99W total with the new LED assembly. The smaller fixtures originally used 905W which were reduced to 49W total using the new LED assembly. Not only were we able to reduce the energy consumption, the life rating was raised from 1,200 hours to 50,000 hours.
The assembly is designed to drop into the fixture housing, utilizing all original mounting points and chain connections. The original luminaires are not structurally compromised or modified in any way. All assemblies were installed by Grand Light and all lead wires were supplied as specified by the electrical contractor making installation the matter of plug and play.
The custom trim for the down light served for both aesthetics and function for the down light. All luminaires had concentric ring louvers on the bottom which were removed to allow for a longer core to provide even illumination throughout the fixture. Each trim is flush with the body and is painted to match the existing, aged color of the luminaire.
Services Performed
Lighting Design & Engineering
Our process begins with reviewing existing documentation including sketches, architectural drawings, historical photographs, and an on-site inspection to gather the full scope of the project requirements. From there, Grand Light will develop a detailed proposal. As required Grand Light conducts research to assure the historical accuracy of all historic projects.
The creation of Custom Drawings, Modeling, Simulation, and Rendering is an important part of the process when it comes to the production of custom lighting. Whether it be a replication or modification of an existing lighting fixture, the client’s design, or a creation by Grand Light’s engineering team, our designs will serve as the blue print for our production process.
Our designs and subsequent mock-ups address the smallest of detail, allowing our clients to fully visualize the fixture before it goes into production, which reduces the possibility of error, and allows Grand Light to fulfill its commitment of delivering high quality lighting fixtures on schedule.
Cleaning Systems
Grand Light specializes in commercial luminaire cleaning services, including the utilization of state-of-the-art Ultrasonic, Micro-Abrasive, and Hydrosonic Molecular Impact System (HSMI) Cleaning Technologies. Using our engineered cleaning systems, our artisans are able to eliminate decades of accumulated debris from any lighting fixture or surface.
Grand Light’s Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaning Tanks provide high-frequency sound waves transmitted through liquid to scrub clean the surface of immersed parts. The high-frequency sound waves, typically 40 kHz, agitate the liquid solution of water or solvent, and cause the cavitation of solution molecules.
Our Micro-Abrasive process utilizes fine abrasive media to generate an accurate, precise, and controllable abrasive jet to target and remove material (on the micron level). Our system is so precise it can remove ink from a business card without damaging the card’s surface.
HSMI is Grand Light’s unique, proprietary system includes powerful continuous super high steam production up to 369 degrees Fahrenheit with an integrated wet vacuum system insuring residual moisture and debris extraction. Purified dry vapor steam and integrated vacuum system guarantees spot free crystals and fixture frames.
Finish Application & Top Coatings
As a part of the restoration process, our artisans explore the intricate details of preserving the historical integrity of lighting fixtures including color matching and sheen of the original finish. Custom lighting finishes are available in custom painted colors, sheen, and textures as well as custom patina colors on bronze, copper, and brass components.
Our artisans can match any color or finish utilizing a variety of processes involving Powder Coat, Spray, Hot or Cold Patina Custom Recipes and Color Blending an existing finish.
Grand Light exercises meticulous techniques that are unparalleled in the application of Protective Top Coatings including binders, rust, and UV resistant protective metal oils, waxes, and lacquers with various customized sheens and tints.
LED Energy-Efficient Systems
Our Energy-Efficient LED Advantage Systems update the lighting element, wiring, and components to significantly increase the lighting quality of an area while minimizing total energy consumption and reducing maintenance costs. When incandescent lamps are upgraded to an LED system, the result is a room that is up to (3) times brighter, savings up to 80% in annual(recurring) energy costs, and extended operational lifespan.
Improvements can also be achieved through the implementation of photometric testing, intelligent controllers, photocells, motion detectors, and light lifts. All of these, often in combination, can significantly reduce operating costs and provide long term return on investment.
NRTL Testing & Listing
Utilizing only UL listed products, Grand Light’s OSHA NRTL Certified Manufacturer’s Testing and Listing Laboratory strives to ensure only the highest quality of standards go into finalizing each lighting fixture; from the rewiring of luminaires, to the installation of modern lamp technology, and the custom conversion of gas powered fixtures to electric.
Grand Light’s technicians inspect and document any electrical deficiencies on every lighting fixture prior to any electrical component replacement and rewiring. We also offer comprehensive retrofit kits for upgrading existing historic luminaire to take full advantage of modern induction lamping technology. Grand Light’s practice is to perform multiple UL tests on all electrical components and systems to ensure compliance with UL Standards for luminaires.
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For custom designed and replicated fixtures, Grand Light submits shop drawings indicating proposed assembly and fabrication of structural elements, and the installation of materials
After significant product tests, calculations, and mock-ups; a custom LED luminaire retrofit assembly was designed for installation in the existing fixtures. The system incorporates Nichia Series157 Power LEDs for up lighting and a custom tailor made ENERGY STAR certified down light utilizing the specified CCT.
Project Updates
Preserving The Past With Intelligent Lighting Solutions
Grand Light has over a decade of experience modifying existing lighting systems with energy efficient LED retrofit kits for a variety of clients including government, religious, educational and cultural institutions, architects, electrical contractors, and designers. We pride ourselves on preserving the historic integrity of a fixture, while upgrading an existing lighting system with brighter, more efficient lighting.
St Peter’s Church LED Lighting Retrofit
Grand Light was selected to retrofit historic interior pendant lights and semi-flush mount lighting fixtures with custom energy efficient LED technology kits for St Peter’s Church located in Plattsburgh, New York.
Project Case Study
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