Thermal Imaging

TCL Electrical and Lighting Maintenance Services for Thermal Imaging of Electrical Panels, Switchgear Components and Motor Controls:

Thermal Imaging for Electrical Panels, Switchgear Components and Motor Controls can save your company value time and money finding the problem.

“Industry estimates have found that up to 25% of all general electrical apparatus failures occur because of loose electrical connections”.

TCL Electrical and Lighting provides Thermal Imaging of Electrical Panels, Switchgear Components and Motor Controls and other areas of commercial electrical and lighting maintenance. For years we’ve had hundreds of businesses “humming” along with our superior electrical installation and maintenance services. TCL Electrical and Lighting is able offer our customers the latest 21st century thermal imaging infrared surveys to keep their electrical equipment properly operating and worry free.

We Specialize in Infrared Thermal Imaging

The infrared thermal imaging division of TCL Electrical and Lighting is ITC (Infrared Training Center) certified and highly trained in all facets of thermal inspections. Our state-of-the-art equipment can uncover problems before they can cause devastating results to your equipment, personnel and of course your bottom line.

TCL Electrical and Lighting offers three outstanding thermal imaging services for:

  • Electrical panels
  • Switchgear components
  • Motor control centers

As a business owner or facility manager, maybe you have suspicions about why suddenly you’re experiencing power surges or you feel more heat around your panel? TCL Electrical and Lighting’s thermal infrared imaging can quickly detect faulty electrical components and inadequate or damaged wiring. It’s usually not until damage, fire, injury or even death has happened that electrical hazards are discovered. Don’t wait until it’s too late to prevent a major disaster at your facility. Call TCL Electrical and Lighting to discuss your electrical system, at (866) 259-4224.
Infrared thermal imaging inspections and surveys are increasingly popular for commercial businesses using everything from low voltage to medium voltage electrical systems. Our thermal imaging scans incorporate the latest technology usually found only in medical, military and aerospace industries.

TCL Electrical and Lighting has helped many commercial businesses with our thermal imaging inspections for:

  • Commercial properties
  • Office buildings
  • Retail
  • Industrial and manufacturing companies
  • Schools
  • Hospitals and medical buildings.

Thermal infrared imaging inspections are an important ingredient in any industrial and commercial electrical maintenance prevention program. Commercial electrical components and systems benefit from thermal imaging scans because they offer early identification of any potential problems. Owners and property managers utilize TCL Electrical and Lighting inspections to prevent catastrophic failures that can cause damage to equipment, costly downtime due to loss of production, higher energy costs and sometimes even personal injury.

Because infrared energy cannot be seen by the human eye, TCL Electrical and Lighting’s thermal imaging equipment and professional technicians accurately detect and measure all infrared emissions. Keep in mind that most electrical and mechanical components get hot before they fail. By measuring overall temperatures and, more importantly at times, reading the temperature differences between electrical components can be a vital warning of soon developing problems.

Thermal Imaging for Electrical Panels

The lifeline in providing electricity throughout commercial, manufacturing and industrial buildings are their electrical panels. And, if electricity is not provided, production stops and money is lost. Our TCL Electrical and Lighting infrared thermal imaging equipment is an unmistaken tool in identifying electrical panel problems prior to failure. This allows our commercial clients to take proactive steps to eliminate costly and perhaps dangerous electrical outages.

Electrical panels house all the necessary electrical components and wiring that connect everything together for smooth functionality. Our electrical thermal imaging inspections can identify any loose/weak connections between a breaker and the main panel bus.

TCL Electrical and Lighting’s infrared scans can find:

  • Overloaded circuits
  • Harmonic electrical problems
  • Load imbalances
  • Defective electrical parts.

Undetected electrical panel troubles can lead to failures resulting in equipment damage, expensive downtime and possible personal injury.

Our imaging scanning equipment can quickly and accurately identify defective electrical panel components. With an electrical panel survey in hand, our commercial clients know about all the specific hazards and issues they’re facing. Then TCL Electrical and Lighting’s professionals can quickly correct or repair any electrical panel system components with our qualified electricians.

Thermal Imaging for Switchgear Components

Our thermal imaging inspections can also detect heat coming off your switchgear and switches. TCL Electrical and Lighting can easily determine whether or not you need:

  • A replacement switchgear line-up
  • A new section to add on to your current line-up to meet increased Performance demand needs
  • Or just a low voltage or medium voltage load break switch.

We know switchgear and switches, and have got you covered! Everything from indoor switchgear to outdoor switchgear, TCL Electrical and Lighting provides prompt thermal imaging of your equipment and fast modifications when deemed necessary. Reduce hazards, liability and risk by routinely having us inspect your electrical system. Often a single discovered concern can more than cover the cost of the inspection several times over by preventing unplanned downtime and loss.

Thermal Imaging for Motor Control Centers

Thermal imaging used by TCL Electrical and Lighting is also extremely effective within motor control centers (MCCs). We can evaluate the operating condition of all key components by contrasting their relative temperatures under load.

Service Includes:

  • Controllers
  • Contactors
  • Bus bars
  • Starters
  • Fuses
  • Relays
  • Disconnects
  • Breakers
  • Transformers
  • Feeders

Motor control centers are standalone housing panels with one or more combination motor control units used for controlling an AC motor in a particular application.

Each MCC uses an:

  • Exterior disconnect
  • Branch circuit and motor over-current protection
  • A magnetic motor starter coinciding with pilot devices found on the panel door

Our thermal imaging looks at electrical components that are hotter or cooler than similar ones under similar loads. By TCL Electrical and Lighting’s professionals performing Thermal Imagine they can identify:

  • Broken and undersized wires
  • Faulty (too loose, over tightened or corroded) connections
  • Electrical unbalance during phases and defective insulation.

 

CAUTION: TCL Electrical and Lighting’s thermal imaging personnel are qualified and certified to open electrical panel covers. We use the appropriate personal protective equipment to keep us safe.

TCL Electrical and Lighting’s technicians understand how connection related hot spots usually (not always) look warmest at the spot of high resistance, cooling portioned out from that spot. Industry estimates have found that up to 25% of all general electrical apparatus failures occur because of loose electrical connections. As with all our electrical work, equipment conditions that pose the greatest safety risk should receive the highest repair priority. Let our experts at TCL Electrical and Lighting inspect and fix any motor control centers’ problems. Call (866) 259-4224 to discuss anything concerning your electrical system.

Call us and a friendly representative will be happy to bring you up to date on all our services and how we can help you today.

Call us today (866) 259-4224!

New ComEd Energy Efficiency Programs

Electrical and Lighting Maintenance Services for New ComEd Energy Efficiency Programs

TCL Electrical is a qualified trade ally of the ComEd SBES Program

The ComEd Small Business Energy Savings (SBES) Program provides incentives for qualified small business owners. The Small Business Energy Savings Program offers guidance and assistance to owners who are looking to make their business more energy efficient. TCL Electrical & Lighting, is dedicated to providing our small business customers with the best lighting options and resources to improve their operations and reduce energy costs. Our team works hand in hand with the customer; sharing ideas, providing insight, and thoroughly explaining the SBES program.

We understand that our customers have busy schedules and may not have the time or resources to apply for such programs. One of our trained energy consultants will personally meet you at you facility and conduct a free energy assessment; making recommendations on lighting and HVAC improvements. TCL will handle all paperwork and submittal procedures from start to finish.

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Additional Services

  • Bucket Truck Services/Parking Lot Lighting
  • Sports Lighting Repairs and New Installations
  • Sign Maintenance and New Installations
  • Underground Break Locating, Pole Installation and Repairs
  • Code Corrections
  • Commercial and Industrial Upgrades
  • 24/7 Emergency Services
  • Violation Correction
  • Trouble Shooting
  • Cat 5 & 6 Installation
  • Computer and Communications Cabling
  • Control Work
  • UPS Systems
  • Generators
  • Lighting Design & Maintenance
  • New Outlet/Circuits
  • Parking Lot Lights
  • Power Distribution
  • Standby Power Systems
  • Transformers
  • Power and Control Systems
  • Switchgear Installation
  • Panel Design and Build
  • Institutional work in Hospitals, Labs, Schools, Etc
  • Plant Renovation
  • Electric Equipment, Motors, A/C & D/C
  • OSHA Safety Orientation & Training

Call us and a friendly representative will be happy to bring you up to date on all  our services and how we can help you today.

Call us today (866) 259-4224!

LED and Exit Lighting

Electrical and Lighting Maintenance Services for LED and Exit Lighting:

NEW generation LED Lighting Technology offered by TCL Electrical and Lighting will dramatically reduce lighting energy by 70% and increase quality.

LED lighting offers extreme durability, low heat output, significant energy savings, 5-10 time’s longer lamp life, and potentially eliminating the ongoing cost for routine maintenance and periodic re-lamping. These new generation LED fixtures replace HID and T-5 lighting. This lighting is eco-friendly, provide energy reductions of 70% over traditional lighting sources and have a rated life expectancy up to 300,000 hours or an average of 30 years.

These new generation LED lighting fixtures are eco-friendly, maintenance free, and made in the USA. They contain no mercury or require any special handling or disposal. Presently there are LED lighting fixtures available for street, parking lot, canopies, warehouse, wallpack, and stairwell lighting. Although the initial investment for LED lighting fixtures appear on the surface to be high, you will be very surprised on the considerable short Return on Investment, and the cost of ownership can be significantly less than the cost associated with traditional lighting. Additionally, there are rebate programs to minimize initial out of pocket investment expense.

Replacing HID lighting with LED lighting will immediately reduce your energy costs by more that 70%, minimize or eliminate maintenance costs, and provide an eco-friendly investment of the future. Contact TCL Electrical & Lighting for pricing and a Return on Investment Analysis.

Additional Services

  • Bucket Truck Services/Parking Lot Lighting
  • Sports Lighting Repairs and New Installations
  • Sign Maintenance and New Installations
  • Underground Break Locating, Pole Installation and Repairs
  • Code Corrections
  • Commercial and Industrial Upgrades
  • 24/7 Emergency Services
  • Violation Correction
  • Trouble Shooting
  • Cat 5 & 6 Installation
  • Computer and Communications Cabling
  • Control Work
  • UPS Systems
  • Generators
  • Lighting Design & Maintenance
  • New Outlet/Circuits
  • Parking Lot Lights
  • Power Distribution
  • Standby Power Systems
  • Transformers
  • Power and Control Systems
  • Switchgear Installation
  • Panel Design and Build
  • Institutional work in Hospitals, Labs, Schools, Etc
  • Plant Renovation
  • Electric Equipment, Motors, A/C & D/C
  • OSHA Safety Orientation & Training

Call us and a friendly representative will be happy to bring you up to date on all our services and how we can help you today.

Call us today (866) 259-4224!

Underground Cable and Fault Locating

Electrical and Lighting Maintenance Services for Underground Cable and Fault Locating:

We offer Underground Cabling and Fault Locating Sevices, and, in most cases, we can save you from trenching or directional boring.

We troubleshoot and repair in ALL aspects of electrical problems.

TCL Electrical & Lighting uses the best equipment available for all your Cable and Fault Locating needs, our technicians are well trained with several years of experience using this specialized equipment. In addition we will locate all of your personal utilities that JULIE will not locate for you.

We also troubleshoot and repair in ALL aspects of electrical problems, such as circuits, devices, fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, breakers, panels, dimming lights, voltage surges, voltage drops, ground fault circuits, arc fault circuits, equipment, meter sockets, masts, underground line locating and repairing, black-outs, brown-outs, dusk to dawn lighting, timers, heating elements, neutral and grounding defects, and much much more!

We can find and fix your problem, usually in the same trip contact our Emergency Hotline, available 24/7.

Additional Services

  • Bucket Truck Services/Parking Lot Lighting
  • Sports Lighting Repairs and New Installations
  • Sign Maintenance and New Installations
  • Underground Break Locating, Pole Installation and Repairs
  • Code Corrections
  • Commercial and Industrial Upgrades
  • 24/7 Emergency Services
  • Violation Correction
  • Trouble Shooting
  • Cat 5 & 6 Installation
  • Computer and Communications Cabling
  • Control Work
  • UPS Systems
  • Generators
  • Lighting Design & Maintenance
  • New Outlet/Circuits
  • Parking Lot Lights
  • Power Distribution
  • Standby Power Systems
  • Transformers
  • Power and Control Systems
  • Switchgear Installation
  • Panel Design and Build
  • Institutional work in Hospitals, Labs, Schools, Etc
  • Plant Renovation
  • Electric Equipment, Motors, A/C & D/C
  • OSHA Safety Orientation & Training

Call us and a friendly representative will be happy to bring you up to date on all our services and how we can help you today.

Call us today (866) 259-4224!

New Installation, Poles and Sign Lighting

Electrical and Lighting Maintenance Services for New Installation, Pole Lighting and Sign Lighting:

TCL Electrical and Lighting is your ONE SOURCE for any type of sign pole lighting and installation. We offer fabrication services for channel letter signs and message centers, replacement of sign faces, regardless of material, as well as design services and management of high volume production runs.

Our sign installation service includes code compliance, permitting, and assistance with local regulatory agencies. As an electrical contractor, TCL is able to offer turnkey sign installation and maintenance anywhere your facilities are located. Most important, our goal is to repair it properly the first time, every time.

We offer the following Services:

  • Pole Lighting Maintenance, Installations and Removal
  • Trenching & Directional Boring
  • Concrete Bases, Removed and Installed – IDOT Approved
  • Upgrading Existing Site Lighting to Energy Efficient Lighting
  • Timers & Photocells
  • Emergency Service 24/7
  • Recycling
  • Ball Fields, Sports Lighting
  • Stadium Lighting
  • Parking Lot and Exterior Lighting Maintenance
  • Pole Lighting, Sign Lighting and New Installations
  • Underground Fault Locating
  • Lighting Audits for Energy Saving Upgrades and Designs
  • Relamps, Retrofits and Ballast Programs
  • LED and Exit Lighting
  • Emergency lighting and Batteries

TCL Electrical & Lighting Provides Street Lighting, Sports Lighting, High Mast Lighting Maintenance and New Installations Call (866) 259-4224.

Street Lighting and Sports Lighting

  • 24/7 Emergency Service
  • OSHA Safety
  • Orientation/Training
  • Drug/Alcohol Testing
  • Workman’s Compensation
  • Public Liability Insurance

Additional Services

  • Bucket Truck Services/Parking Lot Lighting
  • Sports Lighting Repairs and New Installations
  • Sign Maintenance and New Installations
  • Underground Break Locating, Pole Installation and Repairs
  • Code Corrections
  • Commercial and Industrial Upgrades
  • 24/7 Emergency Services
  • Violation Correction
  • Trouble Shooting
  • Cat 5 & 6 Installation
  • Computer and Communications Cabling
  • Control Work
  • UPS Systems
  • Generators
  • Lighting Design & Maintenance
  • New Outlet/Circuits
  • Parking Lot Lights
  • Power Distribution
  • Standby Power Systems
  • Transformers
  • Power and Control Systems
  • Switchgear Installation
  • Panel Design and Build
  • Institutional work in Hospitals, Labs, Schools, Etc
  • Plant Renovation
  • Electric Equipment, Motors, A/C & D/C
  • OSHA Safety Orientation & Training

Call us and a friendly representative will be happy to bring you up to date on all our services and how we can help you today.

Call us today (866) 259-4224!

Energy Audits

Electrical and Lighting Maintenance Services for Energy Audits:

Energy Audits available for your Retail, Office, Industrial or Commercial Building.

TCL ELECTRICAL & LIGHTNG has certified and trained employees who are able to assess opportunities for energy reduction and provide detailed reports to validate savings and energy sustainability. Let us show you how the latest in Lighting Technology can save you time and money! To find out more or to schedule an audit, contact us today!

Current lighting technology gives you the power to reduce your energy consumption while maintaining the illumination levels you need to be productive and safe. With economic and efficient 25 watt lamps, you can lower your energy consumption while contributing to your environmental sustainability.

25 watt lamps:

25-watt lamps are Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TLCP) compliant (they have low mercury content), ensuring proper care of our environmental resources.

  • Can reduce energy costs over 28% vs. T8 and over 43% vs. T12
    (See charts below for system wattage reduction)
  • Are an ideal solution for high energy cost areas
  • Provide 2400 initial lumens vs. 2800 lumens for standard T8
  • Have a 36,000 hour rated life on IS ballast at 3 Hours/Start
  • Are environmentally conscious: TCLP compliant

High-bay fluorescent lighting systems

These systems are designed to replace inefficient, traditional high-bay systems, giving you better lighting options at a fraction of the operating cost.

Cost effective fluorescent high-bay systems will replace most HID lamps in both retail and industrial applications. Advantages to high-bay fluorescent lamps include:

  • Energy Efficiency – approaches 100% in some models
  • Better Lumen Maintenance – up to 30% better than tradition HID
  • Instant Restrike – will not leave you in the dark after power interruptions
  • Integral Backup – one or more lamps or ballasts can go out while others in the same fixture continue to burn
  • Control Friendly – sensors, photocells, dimming capabilities and more
  • Improved Color Rendering – CRI of 82 improves visual acuity and color accuracy
  • Negligible Color Shift – consistent color throughout the life of the lamp
  • Linear source – fluorescent offers a wide range of color choices
  • Improved Lamp Life – up to three times longer than metal halide lamps

High-bay fluorescent lamps can adapt to any application

From small retail venues to large industrial applications:

  • Big-box retail
    maximize energy cost savings
    excellent color rendering
  • Small retail venues
    vivid color and illumination sleek, contemporary designs
  • Industrial
    excellent lumen maintenance – light levels won’t decrease with time
    higher lumens per watt, lower energy costs

Gymnasiums, cafeterias, and auditoriums instant restrike, no waiting for lights to relight after power interruptions optional wire and cage guards

Additional Services

Bucket Truck Services/Parking Lot Lighting
Sports Lighting Repairs and New Installations
Sign Maintenance and New Installations
Underground Break Locating, Pole Installation and Repairs
Code Corrections
Commercial and Industrial Upgrades
24/7 Emergency Services
Violation Correction
Trouble Shooting
Cat 5 & 6 Installation
Computer and Communications Cabling
Control Work
UPS Systems
Generators

Lighting Design & Maintenance
New Outlet/Circuits
Parking Lot Lights
Power Distribution
Standby Power Systems
Transformers
Power and Control Systems
Switchgear Installation
Panel Design and Build
Institutional work in Hospitals, Labs, Schools, Etc
Plant Renovation
Electric Equipment, Motors, A/C & D/C
OSHA Safety Orientation & Training

Call us and a friendly representative will be happy to bring you up to date on all our services and how we can help you today.

Call us today (866) 259-4224!

Energy Savings Upgrades and Design Audits

Electrical and Lighting Maintenance Services for Energy Savings Upgrades and Design Audits:

Energy Savings Lighting Upgrades, Design and Maintenance can save your Commercial Business annual savings.

TCL Electrical & Lighting offers Energy Efficient Lighting Upgrades to assist Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Hospitality and Retail Clients in their efforts to save energy and reduce operating costs, while maintaining and improving the aesthetics of their environment. This is accomplished by designing and installing energy efficient alternatives to existing inefficient lighting equipment.

Considering today’s national energy crisis, it is imperative to reduce operating costs as well as conserve energy while protecting our environment.

Increased Profitability.

Energy savings are reflected in a company’s profit-and-loss statement as reduced operating costs, which directly increase profitability. Total annual energy costs to operate a supermarket are usually equivalent to net profit: Both are between 1 and 2 percent of sales. Therefore, a 10 percent reduction in energy costs can increase net profit by as much as 16 percent. For a major chain, efficiency improvements that cut energy costs by 10 percent could yield tens of millions of dollars in added profit.

Reduced Vulnerability to Energy Price Fluctuations.

Energy prices may be sensitive to numerous external factors, including major weather events and changes in national and state regulations. For some regions, the potential for utility deregulation also lends uncertainty to future energy costs. Reducing a facility’s total energy consumption can soften the impact of energy price fluctuations.

Increased Sales.

Improving the energy efficiency of a building usually involves upgrades to the lighting and HVAC systems. By creating a more pleasing shopping and working environment, these upgrades can also attract and retain more customers, leading to an increase in sales.

Reduced Spoilage.

Upgrades to refrigeration and lighting systems can reduce spoilage of perishable goods while also saving on energy bills.

Enhanced Public Image.

With growing concerns over global warming and other environmental issues, many supermarket owners want to demonstrate to customers that they are responsible environmental stewards. Supermarket owners can upgrade their buildings to be more energy efficient as a way to achieve this goal.

The impact of rising energy costs and growing concerns about global warming are leading organizations to take action.

Reducing air pollution through energy efficiency (Source: US Energy Information Administration, 2001)

When fossil fuels are burned in the production of electricity, a variety of gases and fine particles are emitted into the air, contributing to adverse health effects and air pollution.

Air pollution is a problem for humans, animals, ecosystems and the built environment. The average adult breathes 3,000 gallons of air every day. Children breathe twice as much per pound of body weight and are, therefore, more susceptible to the effects of air pollution, such as increased asthma rates and serious respiratory problems.

Air pollutants can remain airborne for long periods of time and can be carried by winds for hundreds of miles.

The most prevalent air emissions from coal-burning power plants are the following:

  • Carbon dioxide, or CO2, is released to the atmosphere when fossil fuels such as oil, natural gas, and coal are burned, and is considered a primary greenhouse gas.
  • Nitrogen Oxides, or NOx, is the generic term for a group of highly reactive gases, all of which contain nitrogen and oxygen in varying amounts. NO2 gives smog its yellowish-brown layer, which can cause visibility problems in many urban areas, most noticeably in national parks.
  • Sulfur dioxide, or SO2, belongs to the family of sulfur oxide gases (SOx). Over 65% of SO2 released to the air, or more than 13 million tons per year, comes from electric utilities, especially those that burn coal. SO2 reacts with other chemicals in the air to form tiny sulfate particles. Mercury, or Hg, is an element in the earth’s crust. Pure mercury is a liquid metal, and has traditionally been used to make products like thermometers, switches, and some light bulbs.
  • Mercury is found in many rocks including coal. When coal is burned, mercury is released into the environment. Coal-burning power plants are the largest human-caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States, accounting for about 40 percent of all domestic mercury emissions. Burning hazardous wastes, breaking mercury products, and the improper treatment and disposal of products or wastes containing mercury, can also release it into the environment. Mercury in the air eventually settles into water or onto land where it can be washed into water. Once deposited, microorganisms can change it into methylmercury, a highly toxic form that builds up in fish, shellfish and animals that eat fish. Fish and shellfish are the main sources of methylmercury exposure to humans.
  • Particulate matter, or PM, is the term for particles found in the air, including dust, dirt, soot, smoke, and liquid droplets. PM-10 is filtered naturally by the hairs in your nose as you breathe, but PM-2.5 is much smaller and passes into the lungs.

Additional Services

  • Bucket Truck Services/Parking Lot Lighting
  • Sports Lighting Repairs and New Installations
  • Sign Maintenance and New Installations
  • Underground Break Locating, Pole Installation and Repairs
  • Code Corrections
  • Commercial and Industrial Upgrades
  • 24/7 Emergency Services
  • Violation Correction
  • Trouble Shooting
  • Cat 5 & 6 Installation
  • Computer and Communications Cabling
  • Control Work
  • UPS Systems
  • Generators
  • Lighting Design & Maintenance
  • New Outlet /Circuits
  • Parking Lot Lights
  • Power Distribution
  • Standby Power Systems
  • Transformers
  • Power and Control Systems
  • Switchgear Installation
  • Panel Design and Build
  • Institutional work in Hospitals, Labs, Schools, Etc
  • Plant Renovation
  • Electric Equipment, Motors, A/C & D/C
  • OSHA Safety Orientation & Training

Call us and a friendly representative will be happy to bring you up to date on all our services and how we can help you today.

Call us today (866) 259-4224!

Relamps, Retrofits and Ballast Programs

Electrical and Lighting Maintenance Services for Lighting Relamps, Lighting Retrofits and Ballast Programs:

Interior Lighting Maintenance – Relamps

Why should you consider a Lighting Maintenance Program? Group Relamping, regularly scheduled inspections, cleaning, and recycling by a trained and competent lighting maintenance company can save you time and money, as well as allow you to budget a fixed amount of expense which also maximizes the efficiency of your lighting system.

Customized Lighting Maintenance Programs are designed to meet your needs and your budgeted dollars.

The most expensive portion of the cost related to a lighting system is the electric consumption. The second largest contributor is the labor to install the lamp while the smallest portion is the actual cost of the lamp. If your maintenance department is changing one lamp or fixture at a time, at the hourly or salary rate, it is far more economical to implement a cost saving group relamp, or regularly scheduled Lighting Maintenance Program.

According to industry standards, a spot relamp takes approximately 20 minutes to change 4 foot lamp compared to 5 minutes for a group relamp per fixture. If you pay your maintenance person $14.00 an hour, that would translate into $4.66 per lamp for spot relamping. TCL Electrical & Lighting Maintenance Programs are designed to reduce maintenance costs while maintaining the design lumens in the fixture. Each time we service a fixture or group relamp an entire facility, we make all necessary repairs to the fixture as well as clean the fixture lens, which can increase light output by up to 25%.

As lamps get older they loose light output, however, you are still paying for the full wattage of the lamp. There is also a lamp inventory that must be maintained as well as the expense of receiving, packing, and recycling failed lamps. Manufacturer’s warranties must be monitored. All of the above costs erode your bottom line profits and increase lighting maintenance expenses.

Customized Lighting Maintenance Programs are designed to meet your needs and your budgeted dollars. TCL Electrical & Lighting can control and reduce your lighting maintenance issues and in addition will enable your Maintenance Department to focus on other non-lighting issues.

Energy Efficient Lighting Upgrades and Retrofits

TCL Electrical & Lighting assists commercial, industrial, institutional, hospitality and retail clients in their efforts to save energy and reduce operating costs, while maintaining and improving the aesthetics of their environment. This is accomplished by designing and installing energy efficient alternatives to existing inefficient lighting equipment.

Considering today’s national energy crisis, it is imperative to reduce operating costs as well as conserve energy while protecting our environment.

Environmental Recycling Of Lamps & PCB Ballasts

Nationally, about 600 million lamps are disposed of annually, each containing 12 – 50 milligrams of mercury, with some high intensity discharge lamps containing as much as 250 milligrams of mercury. These lamps and PCB ballasts must be properly recycled. During the handling of these lamps many break, releasing mercury vapor to the handler and the environment. Solid waste incineration or landfill of mercury containing lamps releases the mercury back into the environment. Some lamps may also contain lead in the glass and lead solder.

Additional Services

  • Bucket Truck Services/Parking Lot Lighting
  • Sports Lighting Repairs and New Installations
  • Sign Maintenance and New Installations
  • Underground Break Locating, Pole Installation and Repairs
  • Code Corrections
  • Commercial and Industrial Upgrades
  • 24/7 Emergency Services
  • Violation Correction
  • Trouble Shooting
  • Cat 5 & 6 Installation
  • Computer and Communications Cabling
  • Control Work
  • UPS Systems
  • Generators
  • Lighting Design & Maintenance
  • New Outlet/Circuits
  • Parking Lot Lights
  • Power Distribution
  • Standby Power Systems
  • Transformers
  • Power and Control Systems
  • Switchgear Installation
  • Panel Design and Build
  • Institutional work in Hospitals, Labs, Schools, Etc
  • Plant Renovation
  • Electric Equipment, Motors, A/C & D/C
  • OSHA Safety Orientation & Training

Call us and a friendly representative will be happy to bring you up to date on all our services and how we can help you today.

Call us today (866) 259-4224!

Parking Lot and Exterior Lighting Maintenance

TCL Electrical and Lighting Maintenance Services for Parking Lot and Exterior Lighting:

Parking Lot Lighting and Exterior Lighting Maintenance is one of TCL Electrical & Lighting’s faster growing areas, for good reason.

“Proper lighting makes people feel safe and secure while shopping or working in the evening hours”.

With crime and litigation at record levels, the manager or owner relies on modern technology in order to raise outdoor light levels. Sophisticated retailers understand the benefits of proper lighting and many require a minimum of 5 foot candles in their parking lots.

Several municipalities and counties throughout the United States and Canada have updated old lighting code requirements.

“Existing facilities are at risk of code violations, as well as increased incidence of crime, unless they upgrade their lighting to new code requirements”

An increase in retail sales in strip centers, shopping centers and malls has been attributed to upgraded parking lot lighting. Studies have proven that site lighting is one of the top three reasons why this has been achieved.

Exterior Lighting Maintenance – NIGHT RIDE PROGRAM

TCL Electrical & Lighting offers our Customers a unique and Complimentary TCL NIGHT RIDE PROGRAM. This program provides added value and improved security to parking lots and other areas requiring safe and adequate lighting.

Our TCL NIGHT RIDE PROGRAM is one of your best defenses in maintaining your lighting system. Our program assures your customers and tenants a safer and more secure property during evening hours.

The NIGHT RIDE PROGRAM provides our customers with:

  • Quarterly on-site inspections performed during evening hours for all exterior lighting and signage
  • Quarterly inspection reports
  • Prompt scheduled service and emergency repairs
  • 4 hour emergency service
  • 24 hour, 7 days a week service

In addition to time and material rates, TCL offers several cost-effective service contracts covering all exterior lighting and signage, including parking lot lights, canopy lights, LED, neon and fluorescent signs. These piece work and fixed cost alternatives provide your facility and building managers the opportunity to effectively and efficiently budget exterior lighting & sign maintenance costs. Custom programs are available. The choice is yours!

Additional Electrical and Lighting Services:

  • Bucket Truck Services/Parking Lot Lighting
  • Sports Lighting Repairs and New Installations
  • Sign Maintenance and New Installations
  • Underground Break Locating, Pole Installation and Repairs
  • Code Corrections
  • Commercial and Industrial Upgrades
  • 24/7 Emergency Services
  • Violation Correction
  • Trouble Shooting
  • Cat 5 & 6 Installation
  • Computer and Communications Cabling
  • Control Work
  • UPS Systems
  • Generators
  • Lighting Design & Maintenance
  • New Outlet /Circuits
  • Parking Lot Lights
  • Power Distribution
  • Standby Power Systems
  • Transformers
  • Power and Control Systems
  • Switchgear Installation
  • Panel Design and Build
  • Institutional work in Hospitals, Labs, Schools, Etc
  • Plant Renovation
  • Electric Equipment, Motors, A/C & D/C
  • OSHA Safety Orientation & Training

Call us and a friendly representative will be happy to bring you up to date on all our services and how we can help you today.

Call us today (866) 259-4224!