LED Pole Barn Lights

Best LED Lights for a Pole Barn

Depending on the height of the pole barn, start with Low Bay Lights if the height is 20 feet or less, and High Bay Lights if the height is above 20 feet. There are other options as well, like linear bay fixtures and Shop Lights.

How to Properly Light up a Pole Barn

Start with a lighting plan. We have done hundreds of lighting plans for our pole barn customers. Let us know the size of the space, mounting height, and how bright you want it and we will send you a lighting plan that specifically outlines your needs.

Best Way to Light a 40 X 60 Pole Barn with LED Lights

That depends on what level of lighting you want. The more foot candles (brightness) you want, the more lights you will need. But more lighting has one more added benefit, it solves light balance and shadows as well.

Number of LED Lights for a 30 X 30 X 10 Pole Barn

(4) 120-watt UFO lights should be all you need. They produce an average of 70-foot candles.

Ceiling Structure Required for LED Lights in a Pole Barn

The type of ceiling does not matter, we can accommodate flat and pitched ceilings in our lighting plans. The ceiling will not reflect light as all the light is pointing down.

How Much Light is Good for Horses in My Barn?

Too much light is not good for horses, so designing the horse space separately from the workspace is important. Horses like balanced lighting in horse arenas, so designing a comfortable area for them with the right amount of light would be beneficial.

Best Color Temperature for a Pole Barn

We believe that either 4000K or 5000K is a good option for pole barns, especially if the area is used to work in. If there are animals, we would recommend 4000K over 5000K. We also have color adjustable LED Lights,

Is Cold Weather Bad for LED Lights?

Not at all. LED Lights like the cold. And unlike fluorescent lighting which takes a long time to warm up in cold temperatures, LED Lights will be full power the moment you turn them on.

Dimmable LED Lights for Pole Barns

Many of our LED UFO high and low bays come with a dimmable LED driver.

LED Lights with Motion Sensors

You can add a motion sensor to many of our light fixtures. Let us know if you are thinking about adding motion sensors, and we can make sure you have the right lights selected.

Waterproof LED Lights

All our UFO lights are waterproof, with a rating of IP65 or greater. UFO Fixtures are the best option in this case. We do not offer any linear high bay fixtures that are waterproof. And if you are looking for canopy-style ceiling mount fixtures, all of those are also waterproof.

The Difference Between Linear, UFO, and Canopy Fixtures for a Pole Barn?

A UFO (compact and round) light is an LED High Bay fixture that is round. If you are familiar with metal halide indoor lighting, this is a great option for you. They are very robust with a high impact rating and are also waterproof. Canopy lights are designed to be ceiling mounted and work at very low ceiling heights. They are good for ceilings that are between 8 and 12 feet tall.

Installing LED Lights in a Pole Barn

None at all. These lights are easy to install. Just follow the instructions provided with each light.

‘Gotchas’ to Look for During Installation

If you’re hanging lights above trusses, the truss can block light from being evenly distributed. Try to plan for the mounting height to be at the bottom of the trusses to provide the best distribution.