Case Study Brocton Football Club
About Our Client:
Brocton FC is a football club originating in the village of Brocton, near Stafford, England. Founded in 1937 and nicknamed “The Badgers,” the club has a proud history deeply rooted in the local community. Initially competing in amateur leagues, Brocton gradually progressed up the football pyramid, demonstrating consistent growth and development both on and off the pitch.
In the early years, the team played on various local pitches before settling at Silkmore Lane in Stafford, which serves as their home ground, where they compete at the wellmaintained modern facility.
The Challenge:
Recently, Brocton FC partnered with Abacus Lighting to retrofit their existing floodlighting system with advanced Challenger 1 luminaires. This new LED system offers numerous benefits for the club. The luminaires provide crisp, uniform lighting across the pitch, enhancing visibility for players and officials during evening matches and training sessions. The superior energy efficiency of LEDs significantly lowers the club’s energy consumption and costs, contributing to a more sustainable operation.
Furthermore, the Challenger 1 LED luminaires have a longer lifespan and require less maintenance compared to traditional lighting systems, which minimises downtime and reduces future expenses. The precision lighting of the system decreases light spill and glare, ensuring compliance with environmental standards while maintaining excellent illumination for both fans and players.
This lighting upgrade is a crucial step for Brocton FC, allowing the club to host higher-profile matches and providing a professional-quality environment for its teams. By investing in modern facilities, Brocton FC demonstrates its ambition and commitment to growth, community engagement, and sporting excellence.
The Benefits to Brocton FC:
Superior Lighting Quality
Brocton Football Club Case Study
Benefit: Offers clear, uniform illumination across the pitch, ensuring consistent light levels and accurate color representation.
Impact: Enhances visibility for players, officials, and fans, thereby improving the quality of matches and training sessions, especially during evening events.
Sustainability
Benefit: Utilises environmentally friendly technology that results in a smaller carbon footprint.
Impact: Supports the club’s commitment to sustainability, contributing to a more environmentally responsible operation.
Long Lifespan and Low Maintenance
Benefit: Durable design guarantees a long operational life with minimal maintenance requirements.
Impact: Decreases downtime and reduces long-term maintenance costs, saving the club both time and resources.
Reduced Light Spill and Glare
Benefit: Precision optics minimise light spill and glare, directing light exactly where it is needed.
Impact: Ensures compliance with environmental regulations and provides a better experience for nearby residents, while maintaining optimal lighting for players and spectators.
Challenger 1 LED The cutting edge of floodlighting technology
• Elegant and unobtrusive low-profile design
• Available in variants of 2, 4, and 6 modules, ranging from 400W to 1500W
• Designed by Abacus, featuring medium and narrow light distribution specifically for sports lighting
• Options for integral or remote drivers; weighs 29.6 kg for the 6-module version, with an IP66 rating
• Anti-corrosion powder-coated finish
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Specifications & Key Features:
Housing:
Challenger 1 LED AL6100 - AL6300 Series
Die-cast/profiled aluminium and steel are used to produce an elegant and unobtrusive low profile design.
Ratings:
UKCA, CE, CB, SAA, IP66
Finish:
Powder coated Black/Red
Driver:
• 1500W driver is 3ch. DALI2/DMX driver
• IP66 rated
• 400W - 1200W data available on request
• Integral or remote options available
Warranty & Lifetime:
5 years standard warranty
60,000 hours L80B10 25°C
Wind Area (flat glass installation):
6 module: 0.149m2
4 module: 0.130m2
2 module: 0.107m2
Product Applications:
Challenger 1 Product Overview:
The Challenger 1 LED by Abacus Lighting is a cutting-edge floodlight that combines exceptional performance with a sleek, modern design and low cost of ownership. Featuring a flat glass, double asymmetric design, it provides precise and efficient illumination while minimising light spill. Available in 2, 4, and 6 module variants ranging from 400W to 1500W, the Challenger 1 LED is a versatile solution suitable for a wide range of applications. Whether used for sports facilities, industrial sites, large open spaces, or area lighting, it delivers powerful and reliable illumination tailored to specific project needs.
Built for durability, the Challenger 1 LED is IP66 rated, ensuring protection against dust and water ingress, making it a robust choice for even the harshest environments. With Abacus-designed medium and narrow beam optics, it provides excellent coverage and efficiency, enhancing visibility and safety.
The floodlight offers integral or remote driver options, allowing for flexible installation. Finished in a durable black or red powder coating, it not only performs exceptionally but also maintains a professional, modern aesthetic. Whether lighting up sports venues, industrial complexes, or large public spaces, the Challenger 1 LED sets the standard for high-performance floodlighting.
Challenger 1 LED AL6100 - AL6300 Series
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