Abstract: Apparatus and method are disclosed herein which enable the retrofitting of existing lighting fixtures so as to improve their efficiency, improve their light distribution and better control heat emanation therefrom. The apparatus embodiments comprise different specific configurations of reflectors which may be utilized to replace one or more lamps in an existing fixture with no more than minor modifications thereof. For example, a fixture with four bulbs may be modified in accordance with the teachings of the present invention by replacing up to three of the bulbs thereof with one or more reflectors designed according to the present invention. Further, reflectors in accordance with the present invention may be installed in a fixture without removing lamps to increase the lumen output thereof. The methods disclosed herein relate to the various steps which are necessary in replacing one or more light bulbs in an existing fixture with one or more reflectors to achieve the above-stated goals.