What is LED Lighting Supply Service Pit Lighting?

Automotive service and repair pits are below-ground wells that allow mechanics to work on cars, buses, or trucks without the need for a lift system. The vehicle is parked above the pit, so an inspector or mechanic has easy access to it. They are commonly found in garages, auto dealerships, oil change businesses, major repair garages, minor repair garages, and fleet service facilities. These areas require durable and safe lighting that provides high-quality illumination for the tasks at hand. Service pit lighting is specifically designed for this type of work area.

The type of work performed in service pits includes vehicle inspections, oil changes, repairs, fluid replacement, patching, and routine maintenance tasks. Because the pit area is closed in and confined, its lighting needs to be small and compact, so it is not in the way.

Depending on the type of work performed, there may be safety issues to consider due to the presence of fumes and chemicals. Inspection pit lighting will have different safety requirements than oil change pit lighting, for example. Vehicle inspection pit lighting will not have as many safety requirements. Oil, fuel, and hydraulic fluid are examples of the types of fumes and chemicals that can be present in a service pit. They can be combustible and require lighting fixtures that prevent potential hazards.

At the very least, service pit light fixtures must be rated well enough to protect their internal components from dust and moisture. Fixtures should be sealed and gasketed to keep out materials that can compromise their primary function. An IP68 rating is recommended. These fixtures are commonly referred to as vapor-proof lights.

For areas that may contain flammable vapors or liquids, you’ll need to have light fixtures that not only keep materials out, but you’ll also need ones that prevent combustible materials from igniting. These pit lights are called Hazardous Area and Explosion Proof lights and have C1D1 and C1D2 explosion-proof ratings.

As far as the quality of light is concerned, LED lighting is highly recommended for these areas. LED inspection pit lighting and LED service pit lighting provide the best illumination for these tasks due to their high CRI and color temperature characteristics. They also demonstrate superior

What are the Benefits of Using LED Lighting Supply Fixtures for Service Pit Lighting?

• Designed for Hazardous Locations: LED Lighting Supply lights are UL844 Tested to work in these dangerous environments.
• Long Life: Our lights will provide years of maintenance-free life without bulb or ballast changes reducing or eliminating maintenance costs
• Energy Efficiency and Reduced Energy Bills: With LED Lighting Supply fixtures, you can expect to reduce your energy costs and lighting bills by 50% to 75% with lower energy consumption versus traditional lighting.
• Quick Pay Back / ROI: You can expect the savings in energy will create a short ROI. And the higher the utility cost per kWh, the faster the payback.
• Environmental Impact: There are no harsh chemicals like mercury in our LED lighting. So while you should properly dispose of them at the end of life, there are no costly charges like there are with fluorescent lighting.
• Safer Areas: LED Lighting Supply fixtures are reliable and produce high-quality lighting for a long period versus metal halide and fluorescent lighting. It keeps the areas lit by LED explosion-proof lights safer and well-lit.
• Instant On: Our LED Lights turn to 100% the moment you hit the light switch.