Commercial LED Shop Lights

Frequently Asked Questions

We asked new and existing customers to find out their biggest questions when it comes to buying shop lights. If you cannot find the answer to a question you have, please call us on (888) 423-3191 and we will do our best to assist you.

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Are LED Shop Lights Better Than Fluorescent Lights?

Yes, for many reasons. First, they should reduce your shop lighting bill by 50% or more. They will last a very long time, so there’s no need to replace the tubes and spend the money to recycle. And, there’s no more flickering, strobing or humming ballasts. LEDs are silent and flicker free.

What Are the Best LED Shop Lights?

There is no such thing as best, there is only best for you. We have created 1000’s of shop lighting plans, and every shop is unique and has its own lighting requirements. A lighting plan can help you find the best solution to meet your shop’s needs.

Where Are LED Shop Lights Used?

There is nothing particular about lights used in a shop that makes them exclusively a shop light. There are lights we would consider using in a shop that make sense more than other options.

That being said, “shop lights'' by this definition could be installed in personal car garages, pole barns, metal shops and loading docks. For the most part, these are larger open areas with low ceiling heights.

What Are the Benefits of LED Shop Lights?

With LED, you can expect lower lighting bills and much lower maintenance costs. You should also expect bright, high quality light.

How Many Lumens Do You Need to Light a Shop?

Determine how bright - or - how many foot candles you want or need. Unless you currently have fixtures, based on the wattage and count you currently have, we can usually recommend an appropriate 1 for 1 replacement.

How Much Do Shop Lights Cost?

Shop lights vary based on needs and lighting requirements. Customers who want brighter shops either need higher power lighting or more lights (Note. High power is not necessarily a better option. Balanced lighting is just as important as light levels).

How Many Lights in a 40x60 Shop?

This is one of the most common shop sizes. Using our 120 Watt UFO High Bay assuming a 16 foot mounting height, you would need:

37 foot candle average: 6 lights
60 foot candles average: 10 lights
71 foot candles average: 12 lights

What Are Some Features to Look for in an LED Shop Light?

If you need a high impact fixture, we recommend a UFO high bay or UFO low bay. If you’re looking for water proof or dust proof, make sure it’s IP65 or higher, or choose a vapor proof fixture. Motion sensors with dimming - we have those options as well. High voltage - we can supply up to 480 Volts.

What Does the Warranty on Shop Lights Cover?

Everything, as long as you install the fixtures as the instructions say, operate them normally and use them for what they are intended for. Acts of God are not covered, so if the lights fail because of a lightning strike, that would not be covered.

Are Shop Lights Dust Proof?

Yes, they can be. We have dust proof fixtures (IP rated) and vapor tight fixtures. So, if that is what you need, let us know.

Do LED Shop Lights Have Ballasts?

No. Ballasts are a technology associated with metal halide and fluorescent lighting. They do have LED drivers, and they sort of act the same way as a ballast. They convert AC power from the utility company to DC power to drive the LEDs.

How Do You Install LED Shop Lights?

It's simple and easy. There is nothing difficult about installing an LED fixture for a qualified electrician, and we have different mounting options to meet your requirements.

How Do You Wire Shop Lights?

Shop lights only have three wires - line, neutral and ground. Some have plugs, or you can add plugs or wire directly into a junction box.

How Do You Hardwire Shop Lights?

Many of our lights come with an open wire whip cord, making it easy to hardwire into a junction box. Or, you wire directly into the fixture from your junction box.

How Do You Hang LED Shop Lights?

We have so many options, including eye hook, pendant mount, chain/wire suspended mount and ceiling mount.

37 foot candles

Great for storage, and non detail oriented work. Light is extremely well balanced in the space, with an Average / Minimum ratio of 1.78.

60 foot candles

Great for as a working shop. Bright enough to work on machinery or wood working. Vey bright and light is very balanced across the entire space with an Average / Minimum ratio of 1.71.

43 foot candles

Great for storage of machinery, or as a hobby shop . Light is well balanced across the entire space, with an Average / Minimum ratio of 2.36.

74 foot candles

Very bright working shop - for work on machinery or production wood working / painting / finish. Great balance across the entire space with an Average / Minimum ratio of 1.97.