Our Wet Location LED High Bay Lights include compact UFO fixtures for commercial and industrial high-ceiling spaces exposed to moisture, condensation, dust, or occasional water contact. Available models carry IP65 or IP66 ratings. IP65 fixtures are dust-tight and protected against water jets, while IP66 fixtures are dust-tight and protected against more powerful water jets. Voltage, dimming, control options, operating-temperature limits, certifications, and IP ratings vary by model. Recognized safety certifications may include UL, ETL, or CSA, with DLC or DLC Premium status varying between fixtures.
Common applications for these UFO high bays include damp warehouses, covered loading areas, maintenance facilities, agricultural buildings, unconditioned storage spaces, and other high-ceiling locations exposed to humidity, condensation, dripping water, or direct water jets. Wet location and IP-rated models are distinct from NSF-rated high bays used in specific food-processing and food-handling environments. Corrosive coastal, chemical, and fertilizer environments may require model-specific materials and coatings beyond the fixture's IP rating.
Wet Location LED High Bay Lights
Wet location LED high bay lights are designed for commercial and industrial spaces where fixtures may be exposed to moisture, condensation, dust, or occasional water contact. Our current wet location high bays use compact UFO housings and are available with IP65 or IP66 ratings, depending on the model.
- IP65: Dust-tight and protected against water jets.
- IP66: Dust-tight and protected against more powerful water jets.
These fixtures are commonly used in damp warehouses, covered loading areas, maintenance facilities, agricultural buildings, unconditioned storage spaces, and other high-ceiling locations where standard dry-location fixtures may not be suitable.
What to Confirm Before Ordering
An IP rating describes resistance to dust and water entering the fixture enclosure. It does not confirm that the high bay is suitable for every corrosive, washdown, high-temperature, or hazardous environment.
- Exposure level: Confirm whether the fixture will encounter humidity, condensation, dripping water, or direct water jets.
- IP rating: Match the IP65 or IP66 rating to the actual installation conditions.
- Mounting and wiring: Use compatible wet-location connectors, conduit entries, and mounting hardware so the completed installation maintains the required protection.
- Temperature: Verify the fixture’s listed operating-temperature range for hot, cold, or unconditioned spaces. Review dedicated high-temperature LED lights when elevated heat is a significant operating condition.
- Corrosion exposure: Confirm material and coating suitability for coastal, chemical, fertilizer, or other corrosive environments.
Wet Location Does Not Mean NSF Rated
A wet location or IP-rated high bay should not be confused with an NSF-rated high bay. IP65 and IP66 ratings address protection against dust and water intrusion. NSF certification addresses additional sanitation, cleanability, material, and construction requirements for specific food-processing and food-handling environments.
Do not select a fixture for a food facility based on its IP rating alone. When NSF certification is required, confirm that the exact fixture model carries the appropriate NSF listing for the intended area.
Certifications and Warranty
Confirm that the selected UFO high bay carries a recognized safety certification such as UL, ETL, or CSA and verify DLC or DLC Premium status when utility rebates are expected. IP rating, voltage, dimming, controls, temperature limits, certifications, and warranty coverage vary by model. Most LED Lighting Supply high bays include a 5-year warranty unless otherwise specified.
Installation should be completed by a qualified electrical professional using wiring methods and components suitable for the location and in accordance with the fixture manufacturer’s instructions.
Wet Location LED High Bay Lights FAQs
How Do I Choose Between IP65 And IP66 High Bay Lights?
Choose the IP rating based on the actual water exposure at the installation site. IP65 fixtures are protected against water jets, while IP66 fixtures are protected against more powerful water jets; both ratings are dust-tight.
Are Wet Location LED High Bays Suitable For Food Processing Areas?
Not necessarily. IP65 and IP66 ratings address dust and water intrusion, while food-processing and food-handling areas may require an NSF-rated fixture with the appropriate listing for the intended area.
Can Wet Location High Bays Be Used In Corrosive Or High-Heat Environments?
An IP rating alone does not confirm suitability for corrosive or high-temperature conditions. Confirm coating and material suitability for corrosive exposure, and verify the listed operating-temperature range for hot, cold, or unconditioned spaces.
What Should Be Verified Before Ordering Wet Location High Bay Lights?
Confirm the expected exposure level, required IP rating, compatible wet-location mounting and wiring components, operating-temperature range, and corrosion conditions. Also verify model-specific voltage, controls, certifications, warranty coverage, and DLC status when utility rebates are expected.