The LED High Bay lights are Avant-Garde in the concept of lighting and have turned many heads. So, here's the guide to choose the best LED High Bay Light from the daunting choices encompasses the answers to certain questions. Let's find out them one by one and put the pieces together.
First comes first - Where are they being used?
Above all other factors you are buying a LED outdoor flood lights for, you need to have a clear picture of where is it being used, and why are you using it. Because the High Bay Lights aren't one-size-fits-all standard type, you might need a different light to meet the requirements of the place you want to install it in.
So, if you are planning to get a High Bay LED light for a retail store then you will need bright light to attract your customers and approximately 800 lux is what you will need to illuminate your retail store, while a warehouse would need 500 lux keeping supervision work environment in mind, and for storage, a light with 300 lux is enough.
Second, comes second - Which type is required?
Choosing a High Bay light for your commercial space can put you on the fence when you have a lot of options to choose from. Almost all High Bay lights like LED light fixtures are available in different shapes, you can find them in round, linear, long, and skinny.
When it comes to the shape, the modern LED technology enables a lot of lighting features from a small fixture, so it's not about the intensity of the light but the look and easy setup. But still, here's an extra hand to help you choose the best shape of High Bay LED light for your space.
- Round lights (UFO High Bay Lights)
These saucer-shaped High Bay LED lights are easier to install and can be the best choice for places with high ceilings. They make a classic option for restaurants and can also be great for open commercial spaces. To get the best possible lighting from these UFO High Bay lights you need to consider the lumens.
A light from round-shaped High Bay lights averages 120 degrees that are ideal for the settings with the ceiling above 13ft. So, the choices you can make are 100 watts, 150 watts, 240 watts, and 300 watts, and again the decision depends on the space.
- Linear High Bay LED lights
These are the most familiar ones found in almost every grocery store or warehouse. They look similar to T8 bulbs but have nothing in common. These are great for large buildings as they illuminate more space in one instance. They make an ideal option for places with aisles or shelves.
For the retail stores and large commercial buildings, LED High Bay Lights of 200 watts will lit the space well. And if you have a smaller space then a softer light with 100 watts will go well.
Now that you know what and which type of light to choose to depend on where it is used, let's move forward to the "How" section that will provide a brief on choosing the right intensity of light depending on the shape and space it is being installed in.
Last, comes last - How to choose the right intensity/lumens?
High Bay LED lights are available in various watts, so it is lumens that we need to count on. The LEDs are more efficient and use fewer watts. So, we need to choose the one depending on the height they are installed at, the number of lights, and the spacing between them.
- Height
Consider the following lumens for different heights
|
Heights |
Lumens |
|
10 - 15 feet |
10000 - 15000 |
|
15 - 20 feet |
16000 - 20000 |
|
25 - 35 feet |
30,000 |
- Spacing
Consider the following spacing for different heights
|
Height |
Spacing for bright light |
Spacing for normal light |
|
15 feet |
12 feet |
15 feet |
|
20 feet |
15 feet |
18 feet |
|
30 feet |
20 feet |
25 feet |
- Number of lights
Now it is time to know how many lights you will need to illuminate a space when you know the height and spacing of the lights. It depends on the space and quality of brightness again. Also, you can design a layout to calculate it.
However, calculating the Lux isn't a piece of cake, so you can use the other convenient option to do so. That is, considering the lumens per square foot of the space, with height and spacing. For bright light, you can consider 3 lumens per cubic foot and can reduce it to 2 lumens for a normal setting.
Take Away
No matter what type of High Bay LED light you choose for any location, consider cross over lighting coming from 3 locations. This evens up the lighting, avoids hot spots, and provides overall better lighting.
