What are the Benefits of Using LED Warehouse Lights Over Fluorescent and Metal Halide Fixtures?

LED warehouse lights are significantly more energy-efficient with energy savings of 50% or greater and have a longer lifespan with no bulbs or ballasts to replace and dispose of. They provide a higher light quality and can reach full brightness instantly. They work well with lighting controls like motion sensors.

Why are LEDs Better than Fluorescent Lighting for a Warehouse?

Many of the same benefits listed above apply here. Cost savings and maintenance savings are large. But the benefits of fluorescent tubes include: No humming ballasts, and no flickering/strobing tubes. No expensive recycling costs with LED. Environmentally Friendly. They do not contain mercury. Works perfectly with motion sensors with no lumen degradation.

What Type of Lighting is Best for a Warehouse?

To choose the right LED warehouse lights, consider the required brightness (foot candles), color temperature, mounting height, beam angle, durability, and whether you need dimming or motion sensors. However, there is no one standard 'best light', but there is a light that is best for your needs. A lighting plan will sort out the selection of the perfect light, providing you with the light levels and light balance you need.

Can LED Warehouse Lights be Integrated with Sensors?

Yes, LED warehouse lights can be integrated with motion sensors and dimming options. This allows you to turn off or down the lights when the area is void of activity.

What is the Difference Between UFO and Linear High Bay Lights for Warehouse Applications?

UFO high bay lights are round and ideal for open areas with high ceilings, offering a wide light distribution. They are the perfect replacement for metal halide fixtures. Linear high bay lights are rectangular, and suitable for aisles and narrow spaces, providing more directional lighting. They are the perfect replacement for fluorescent fixtures.

How Many Lumens Do You Need for a Warehouse?

We would recommend a range of 30 lumens per square foot (for storage areas) up to 100 lumens per square foot (for assembly and production areas). The amount of lumens varies by the use and task of the area.

What's the Best Way to Avoid Shadows with Industrial Warehouse Lighting?

Shadowing is caused when the light levels in between lights dip significantly so that it’s noticeable to the eye. This is caused by having the lights installed too far apart or the optic on the light being too tight and therefore does not light up a large enough space under the light. A lighting plan will determine if the light chosen will cause shadows. You can avoid shadowing by creating a lighting layout and choosing the light that will give you the best combination of foot candles and light balance. Our team helps design high bay lighting plans and provides a range of options suitable for different types of warehouses.

Do Linear Fixtures Give Better Light Coverage than UFO Fixtures in a Warehouse?

Yes – there is a slight advantage due to the design of the fixture. Groupings of LEDs in UFO fixtures are typically close together. Strips of LEDs are installed in linear fixtures and tend to have a wider spacing arrangement. However, this advantage becomes less clear at higher mounting heights. In fact, in high-ceiling warehouses, UFOs have the advantage. Installed narrow beam optics can better focus the light on the floor where it’s needed.

How Much Light Do You Need for a Warehouse?

This depends on how the warehouse is used. Warehouses used primarily for storage need less light. A warehouse used for manufacturing needs more. You measure High Bay LED light levels in terms of foot candles on the ground. Foot candles are a result of the lumen output a fixture has and watts produce the lumen output. The more lumens per watt, the better your energy savings will be. And energy savings will mean lower utility bills. At the lower end, you should try to hit a target of 20 to 30-foot candles. Depending on what your needs are, you can always increase that. The goal of many of our warehouse lighting plans is to achieve proper lighting with an average of 30 to 40-foot candles and balanced light distribution.

How Far Apart Should You Mount LED Lights in a Warehouse?

This depends on the mounting height of the fixtures. The lower the height, the closer the fixtures need to be to each other. The higher the fixture, the further apart they can be. The goal is to avoid shadows between fixtures and hot spots (too much light) under a fixture.

LED Lights for Warehouses | LED Lighting Supply

Convert your warehouse into a bright, productive environment with LED warehouse lights from LED Lighting Supply. We offer commercial and industrial high bays designed specifically for warehouse use that will provide years of hassle-free and maintenance-free lighting. The expert sales engineers at LED Lighting Supply will guide you in selecting the best light for your requirements. We offer free warehouse lighting plans to ensure the light we recommend and you select provides the best footcandles and light balance across the entire space. We offer UFO fixtures to replace metal halide and linear panel lights to replace fluorescent lighting with options ranging from 60 to 600 watts. We have wattage adjustable, color adjustable, and even beam angle adjustable LED lights if that’s what you need. Many of our lights have motion sensor options as well. And we have lighting options that can accommodate voltages from 100V to 480V. LED Lighting Supply is your trusted partner with 15+ years of expertise in industrial and commercial warehouse lighting.