Using LED High Bay Lights for Warehouse Lighting and Fulfillement Centers

Are you tired of high energy bills, constant maintenance, and/or poor lighting in your warehouse? Do you want to improve the productivity and safety of your employees? If so, you may want to consider using LED high bay lights for your warehouse lighting. LED high bay lights are energy-efficient, are virtually maintenance free, and provide flicker free, high CRI light. This page will discuss the benefits of using LED high bay lights for warehouse lighting and will finish with answers to some frequently asked questions about these LED high bay lights.

As warehouses are typically large spaces with high ceilings, proper lighting is a crucial aspect to ensure a safe and efficient working environment. LED high bay lights are the primary solution due to their energy efficiency, durability, and brightness. LED high bay lights can be configured for ceilings from 10 feet to 60+ feet, providing the appropriate light distribution and lumens required to make tasks being performed more efficient.

LED high bay lights also have environmental benefits that help households, businesses and institutions to meet their green initiatives. Also, LED high bay lights do not contain hazardous materials, such as mercury, which can be harmful to the environment.

LED high bay lights are a type of light fixture that is designed to illuminate medium and large indoor spaces with high ceilings ranging from 10 to 60+ feet. They are characterized by their high lumen output, long lifespan, and low energy consumption.

LED high bay lights use light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as the light source, which are mounted on a heat sink to dissipate heat and prolong the LED’s life. Using different wattages and optics, LED high bay lights can be used in just about any size sports facility from a small gym in a home to a professional sports facilty with televised events and everyhting in between. 

Energy Efficient

LED high bay lights are highly energy-efficient. They consume less electricity, as much as 80% less energy than High Intensity Discharge (HID) high bay lights, resulting in lower electric bills. LED high bay lights also generate less heat than HID high bay lights, which means that they require less cooling and ventilation, leading to additional energy savings.

Ease of Installation 

LED high bay lights are simple and light weight, as compared to old school warehouse lighting. LED high bay lights come with wires exiting the fixture making it easier to install. When retrofitting an old warehouse, most times the old fixtures can be replaced one-for-one. In new locations, the installer may choose to put outlets in the ceiling and plugs on the ends of the high bay cords. Then, once they are up on a lift, wiring is as simple as plugging the LED high bay into the outlet. 

Durability and Longevity

LED high bay lights have a long lifespan. They can last up to 200,000 hours or more, depending on the quality of the LED chips, the driver, and the heat sink. This means that LED high bay lights require less frequent replacement and virtually no maintenance, resulting in lower maintenance costs and less downtime. LED high bay lights are also resistant to shocks, vibrations, and temperature changes.

Bright and Uniform Lighting

LED highbay lights provide bright and uniform lighting that enhances the visibility of gym users and spectators. The high lumen output of LED high bay lights ensures that there is no dark or dimly lit areas in the gym, which can be a safety hazard. Moreover, the even light distribution of LED high bay lights prevents glare and shadows, making it easier for athletes to focus on their workouts and competition. This type of lighting also creates a more inviting and welcoming atmosphere in the gym, which improves the overall experience.

Control Options

Using LED high bay LED lights in warehouses and fulfillment centers is energy-efficient. Controls make them even more efficient and extends the life of the LED high bay lights. While there are advanced integrated control systems like DALI or DMX, controls today can be quite simple. 

Many LED high bay lights now have plug-and-play or installed microwave occupancy and daylighting sensors. These sensors check for both occupancy and available ambient light. If the sensor notices someone is nearby, the light goes to full power or a pre-determined power level. When nobody is around, the light steps down the power or shuts it completely off. 

The light sensor part checks for available light, possibly from a skylight window or open doors. This is know as daylighting. While the sensor may sense someone is working nearby, if there is enough light, the light will either stay off or only power up to the provide necessary light. 

The net result is twofold. The more the lights are off or powered at a lower intensity, the less energy used and the longer the LED high bays last. 

Safety 

LED high bay lights don’t contain any Mercury, so there is no chance of a broken light bulb contaminating the workplace with Mercury. They also do not produce any UV rays, which can happen with metal halide lights. LED high bay lights can’t experience non-passive failure, a cause of major industrial fires.  Also, the lower operating temperature makes LED high bay lights safer to handle without fear of burns.

Reduced Maintenance Costs

LED high bay lights require less maintenance compared to old-school lighting fixtures, with the primary benefit being the elimination of frequent lamp replacements. As a matter of practice, LED lights should never be put on the same circuit as HID lights or machinery, as this will reduce the life of the LED driver.