The ballasted 130-watt high-pressure-sodium post-top bulbs of the 13 lampposts, which are located around the tree-lined pathways and stairs of the 1.7 acre park, have recently been replaced with 27-watt LED lamps from LEDtronics, Inc., of Torrance, California.
Apart from the energy savings of 103 watts per unit, the LED lamps offer longer product lifespans than HPS or Metal Halide, which results in reduced replacement and maintenance costs, improved visibility and enhanced night vision. It is designed to reduce hot-spots, light pollution, and instant illumination with no delay in re-strike, and no ultraviolet emissions that attract insects.
The installed warm-white LEDtronics acorn-style post-top lamps operate on a 100-277VAC wide voltage range and provide a uniform pattern of light. The ETL-listed units feature a ventilated assembly that maintains a cool-running lamp, and an optimised circuitry that corrects the power factor for maximum efficiency.
They are made in the USA from imported parts and meet Buy American requirements within the ARRA program. The lamps come with a 5-year factory warranty.
The renovation of the park also included irrigation installation, water retention schemes, turf reduction and replanting with water-stingy native vegetation.
