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Top 3 Questions People Ask About Warehouse LED Lighting

Mar 16th 2017

Top 3 Questions People Ask About Warehouse LED LightingOne way to convince you LEDs are the best lighting option for warehouse applications is to tell you why Metal Halide is not the best: Metal Halide light fixtures are popular because they are bright and dependable, but they are not energy-efficient or instant-on. Here’s what people want to know about LED light fixtures before installing them in warehouse locations:

1. Are LEDs as Bright as Metal Halides?

Not only can you purchase LEDs as bright as Metal Halides, you can buy LEDs that produce light as bright as Metal Halides and use a lesser amount of energy to do it. Metal Halides are very bright lights, and that’s why people like them. However, Metal Halides tend to start out very bright and then drop lumens quickly. Metal Halides can lose as much as 20% of lumens in the first 6 months of operation. LEDs tend to have a better CRI (Color Rendering Index) than Metal Halides, which means LEDs produce better quality light than Metal Halides.

In addition to brightness, Metal Halides are omnidirectional, which means their light goes in every direction. You have to use reflectors to get the light to where you want it to go. LEDs are directional, so reflectors are not required, because light goes exactly where you want it.

2. Are LEDs Available in the Colors I Want?

LEDS how we know them today have been around for over 50 years, but the development of “white” LEDs meant to replace other white lights, like Metal Halide and Fluorescent, is new. When LEDs first became commercially viable, lights in the bluer spectrum were cheaper, so people bought these. However, you can buy LEDs in warm and cool color temperatures—it simply depends what kind of light you’re looking for. For warehouse locations, cooler light temperatures are typically desired. Keep your eye out for LEDs with a CCT ranging between 4,000 and 5,000K.

3. Are LEDs Worth the Cost?

First things first: LEDs aren’t as expensive as they used to be. You can purchase high bay light fixtures for $150-200, which is similar to the costs of conventional high bay light fixtures. However, with the purchase of LED high bay light fixtures, you’re going to get more benefits than you’d get with Metal Halide or Fluorescent light fixtures, like: longer lifespan, direct light instead of omnidirectional light, and reduction of energy consumption.

To determine if LED light fixtures are worth it to install in your facility, consider this:

  • How long do you run the lights each day?
  • How much money can you save from installing LEDs?

Keep in mind: most money is spent in electricity. So, if you can reduce how much electricity your facility uses, then you can reduce costs!

Find Your LED Warehouse Light Fixtures at Superior Lighting Today

Visit Superior Lighting’s website today to view our selection of LED high bay light fixtures and other lighting solutions ideal for warehouses. If you need assistance picking out the right LED light fixtures for you warehouse locations, then do not hesitate reaching out to our friendly and knowledgeable staff. Give us a call at 1-800-545-7778 or fill out our online contact form.

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