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What to Look For in a Retrofit Kit
The retrofit kit allows customers to replace only the luminaire body while retaining the original top housing (terminal compartment, explosion-proof surfaces, and certified structure)—without changing existing installation, wiring/conduit, or explosion-proof integrity—to minimize installation time and labor while maintaining the original hazardous-area rating.
Retrofit vs. Full Fixture Replacement
Both approaches upgrade a facility's lighting to LED, but they differ in cost and scope:
- Retrofit kits reuse the existing housing and mounting infrastructure, generally lowering material and installation cost and reducing downtime.
- Full fixture replacement replaces the entire fixture, which may be necessary when the existing housing is damaged, outdated, or unable to meet current hazardous-location certification requirements.
For hazardous-location fixtures specifically, retrofit compatibility depends heavily on whether the original housing's certification can be preserved with the new internal components — this isn't always guaranteed and should be confirmed before proceeding.
Where Retrofit Kits Are Used
- Facilities upgrading legacy HID or fluorescent fixtures — capturing LED energy savings without full replacement cost
- Sites prioritizing lower capital cost — extending the life of existing fixture infrastructure
- Hazardous-location retrofits — upgrading classified fixtures while preserving rating continuity, where compatible
Choosing the Right Kit
Start by confirming the make, model, and housing type of your existing fixtures — retrofit kits are generally matched to specific housing designs, not universal. For hazardous-location fixtures, confirm with the manufacturer whether the specific retrofit kit preserves the original classification rating; this is a critical compliance step, not just a technical one.