Upgrade Office Lighting Without Replacing Fixtures

Joe/ November 12, 2025/ Applications

Arc-Cob, Omni-Cob & G24 Plug-Ins for Office Lighting

Office buildings and business campuses often overlook lighting as a strategic asset until a failure occurs. However, lighting impacts everything from creating a positive first impression in the lobby to boosting productivity in workspaces and ensuring safety in parking lots. It shapes perceptions of care and professionalism. Many offices still rely on outdated HID and CFL fixtures that consume excessive energy and require frequent maintenance, posing a challenge for companies nationwide.

HyLite’s Arc-Cob, Omni-Cob, and G24 Plug-In retrofit lamps offer a smarter way to modernize without replacing entire fixtures. These LED solutions, suitable for ceilings and canopies, provide energy savings, clear illumination, and long-term reliability while preserving existing infrastructure.

Flickering wall packs, buzzing fluorescents, and high-bay lamps that burn hot and dim quickly are frustrating. Retrofits used to cause major downtime and high costs, but HyLite changed that.

The Arc-Cob, Omni-Cob, and G24 Plug-In families are made for commercial retrofits. They fit existing sockets, cut energy use by up to 75%, and improve visual comfort. Unlike full fixture replacements, lamp-level retrofits enable faster installs, lower labor costs, and no business disruption.

Arc-Cob for Entrances, Garages & Docks

Lighting a building perimeter is about precision, and Arc-Cob lamps are the directional workhorses of the HyLite lineup, engineered to put light exactly where people walk, park, and load.

Mounted in wall packs, canopies, and parking decks, Arc-Cob lamps push illumination forward rather than wasting lumens behind the fixture. The result is brighter walkways, better camera visibility, and a stronger sense of safety after dark.

Because each Arc-Cob is rotatable, installers can fine-tune aim on-site, minimizing glare and light trespass. With outputs ranging from 30 W to 100 W and an efficacy up to 140 lm/W, these lamps outperform legacy 150–400 W metal halide systems while remaining cool and reliable. And with IP64 protection and wide 120–347 V compatibility, they do well in the rugged conditions most office campuses overlook, including loading bays, stairwells, garages, and docks.

Omni-Cob for Lots, Pathways & Signs

If Arc-Cob is the precision tool, Omni-Cob is the floodlight every outdoor space needs. Its 360-degree distribution replaces traditional HID “corn” lamps in post-tops, bollards, and globes, common fixtures in office courtyards and parking areas.

Uniform light improves safety and navigation, helping employees and visitors move confidently after hours. Omni-Cob’s omnidirectional design also enhances landscape and signage lighting, keeping branding visible without creating harsh hotspots.

Each model runs on 120–347 V, supports IP64 environments, and delivers up to 14,500 lumens from only 100 W. Pair that with HyLite’s optional 20 kA surge protector, and you’ve got reliable, storm-resistant illumination that lasts.

G24 Plug-Ins for a Quick Win

Inside every office is a small army of compact fluorescents quietly wasting power. Corridors, restrooms, reception areas, and break rooms often rely on CFL plug-in lamps that burn out early and cast uneven light.

HyLite’s G24 Plug-In LEDs are the instant-upgrade solution. These multi-watt, color-selectable lamps slot directly into 2-pin or 4-pin sockets, cutting energy costs while brightening the space with consistent, flicker-free light.

They’re ideal for phased upgrades: start in high-traffic zones, then move through remaining floors as maintenance cycles allow. The result is uniform color temperature across the property, including warmer vibes in lobbies, neutral aesthetics in corridors, cooler tones in task areas, and a clear improvement in the look and feel of every space.

One Look, One Brand

Lighting consistency matters as much as output. A mix of color temperatures and uneven CRI ratings can make a property look patchy and dated. HyLite lamps offer multi-CCT options and high CRI, letting you standardize visual tone across interior and exterior environments.

Warm tones highlight natural materials and foster a cozy atmosphere in reception areas. Neutral white lighting boosts alertness in offices and hallways. Cooler outdoor lighting improves safety and enhances camera clarity. Combined, these lighting choices deliver an experience that benefits both the brand and occupant wellbeing.

Power and Protection

Office campuses often have complex circuits, outdated timers, and control systems that can challenge even experienced electricians.

HyLite’s retrofit lines simplify these upgrades by supporting wide voltage ranges, being compatible with most photocells or sensors, and ensuring steady lumen output throughout.

For outdoor circuits, pairing each retrofit with a HyLite 20 kA SPD adds a critical layer of defense. Surge protection guards against voltage spikes from storms or grid irregularities, extending lamp life and reducing maintenance calls. Indoors, cool operation and low total harmonic distortion mean fewer HVAC loads and better electrical stability.

A Smarter Rollout Strategy

We know budgets can be limited at times, and revamping your facility lighting can seem like a big task, but you can start small and segment. Start with interior plug-ins to score quick efficiency wins and standardize color. Then move to the perimeter and garage zones with Arc-Cob directional upgrades for safety. Finally, finish with Omni-Cob retrofits across parking lots and pathways to unify the campus look.

This step-by-step approach minimizes downtime, simplifies purchasing, and produces visible results at every stage.

Avoiding the Classic Retrofit Pitfalls

The most common retrofit mistakes stem from guessing rather than verifying. Always confirm socket type and orientation before ordering. Check the enclosed fixture ratings, especially for canopy and garage lights.

Match the beam pattern to the application direction for façades and docks (omni for open lots) to avoid overspending on wattage to compensate for misalignment. And keep a consistent CCT standard across all zones to avoid mismatched tones between entrances and parking areas.

Why Companies Choose Us

With Arc-Cob, Omni-Cob, and G24 Plug-Ins, you can modernize lighting quickly, safely, and affordably using existing housings and wiring.

Facilities teams gain predictability and simplicity. Tenants and employees gain brighter, safer spaces. Property managers gain lower bills, fewer maintenance tickets, and a modernized image that visitors immediately notice.

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