Why we love Lutron!

At Surrey AV Solutions & London AV Solutions we have been passionate brand ambassadors for Lutron Electronics since we started working within this industry. We have currently achieved Platinum Dealer status which demonstrates our level of commitment to the brand and their products. It also shows how we invest in delivering these systems to the best of our ability - educating and training our engineers and our Project Team to ensure we deliver the best solution to our clients.

Lighting and control of your light is more than a practical necessity - it is the one system which we passionately advocate that our clients do not overlook as we believe it makes the biggest difference when done right.

Lutron's advanced lighting control solutions allow you to create scenes to automate the environment within the house from the touch of a single button. This reduces the time spent manually changing lighting within each room and also maximises the use of the lighting system which has been installed.

Without a degree of automation you can never be certain that each circuit of lighting will be in use at the correct levels of dimming. Traditional banks of lighting dimmers typically result in just the pendants being on for example with an inconsistent level of dimming. With lighting control an 'evening scene' can lower the brightness of the pendants whilst switching on low level LED and switching off downlights. This same scene will be recreated whenever this button is pressed so the right environment is created for the right time of day.

In this article we have tried to compile our top five reasons for why we love working with Lutron and why we believe they should be considered for any new-build or retrofit construction project.

1 - Upgrade with Ease - Lutron are unique in that they have a commitment to backward compatibility and interoperability. Therefore, if you have an older Lutron Illumination or Interactive system it is possible for us to provide you with an upgrade path without necessarily replacing keypads - dependant upon your needs and any issues you might have with the system. This is particularly relevant in the UK since the ban of halogen lamps. The most common issue we find at the moment is older systems where clients try to install LED lamps and there is incompatibility which results in flickering or a lack of dimming. We can upgrade just the dimming modules for example on these systems and the core processor preventing the need for a full system replacement cost.

2- Retrofit Options - Lutron's mantra is that their wireless systems must work with the same level of stability and performance as their wired options. Therefore we are confident that a retrofit wireless lighting solution or blinds solution will be as stable as any system which requires hard-wiring. This is quite rare within our industry where we typically have to compromise for a wireless option when cables are not present. The Lutron Pico Keypads, Lutron Palladium & Triathlon Blinds are examples of where there has been no compromise and we consistently are amazed at the results when these systems are deployed into existing houses as part of an upgrade.

3 - Sleek Keypad Design - Lutron have a wide range of keypads and finishes which are well known and respected within the design community. Our favourite by far is the Alisse Keypad which is available in 3 different configurations and many finishes. Our personal favourite is the metal Champagne finish. Each keypad is custom engraved with either wording or symbols to match the scenes within the rooms. We also work alongside Focus SB who can provide a range of electrical accessories to match the finish of the Alisse keypads.

4 - Natural Light & Wellbeing - By using Lutron we have the ability to introduce Circadian Lighting as a strategy within the lighting design to optimise and prioritise health and wellbeing whilst at home. Combined with automated window treatments, a Lutron system can control the lighting so that it follows that of the human circadian rhythm which is a 24hr internal clock. Research has shown that electric light can be used to support human health by minimising the effect it has on the human circadian rhythm. We can program the Lutron system in terms of intensity tuning and colour tuning to closer replicate the bodies natural circadian rhythm. For example using warmer whites when the sun is rising or people are falling asleep or waking up and cooler whites in the middle of the day to promote alertness and increase attention.

5- Energy Efficiency - when using a Lutron Lighting Control System you can reduce your energy consumption in a number of ways. Utilising dimming rather than on/off switching significantly reduces energy usage by up to 9%. Also adding scenes such as 'all off's' for example ensure that all lights are off when the house has been vacated as opposed to 1-2 rooms being left on without the clients knowledge. Lutron also have the highest performing LED dimming modules on the market at present - utilising LED is highly energy efficient and now common place in all installations.

If you are currently considering an upgrade to your property or you are embarking on a new build project we would strongly recommend considering Lutron. We can help from the very early stages of tender through to advising on a retrofit solution. We are also happy to offer free advice or a demonstration at our Showroom in Guildford or Lutron's Showroom in London.

We cover both Surrey and London areas.

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