{"title":"Retrofit Lighting Kits","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Look For in a Retrofit Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRetrofit vs. Full Fixture Replacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth approaches upgrade a facility's lighting to LED, but they differ in cost and scope:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetrofit kits\u003c\/strong\u003e reuse the existing housing and mounting infrastructure, generally lowering material and installation cost and reducing downtime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull fixture replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e replaces the entire fixture, which may be necessary when the existing housing is damaged, outdated, or unable to meet current hazardous-location certification requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor hazardous-location fixtures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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Retrofit Kits Are Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacilities upgrading legacy HID or fluorescent fixtures\u003c\/strong\u003e — capturing LED energy savings without full replacement cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSites prioritizing lower capital cost\u003c\/strong\u003e — extending the life of existing fixture infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHazardous-location retrofits\u003c\/strong\u003e — upgrading classified fixtures while preserving rating continuity, where compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the Right Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart by confirming the make, model, and housing type of your existing fixtures — retrofit kits are generally matched to specific housing designs, not universal. 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