Exterior Rated Shop Lights?

[TimberMan]

I'm slowly plugging away on my barn build and the roof is finally on! I have a 34' x 18' lean-to on the north side of the barn which although it is open on 3-sides is quite dark underneath now that the roof is on. I am thinking about putting shop lights in the ceiling as it would for an interior so I can work on vehicles outside if necessary but am looking for recommendations on quality exterior rating fixtures.

Any ideas which ones I should be looking at?

 

[alfredeneuman]

Lithonia Contractor Select LED Vaportight, 48IN, Switchable 3000/4000/5000 LM, Switchable CCT- 3500K/4000K/5000K, 120V-277V, 80CRI

Ideal for damp/wet locations such as outdoor venues, canopies and locker rooms. Not for use or installation in direct outdoor sunlight. Must be installed under canopy or covered ceiling. For direct sunlight installations, please refer to the FEX product family. Features Finish: Gray Wattage...

www.lbclightingpro.com

 

[tfi racing]

Lithonia Contractor Select LED Vaportight, 48IN, Switchable 3000/4000/5000 LM, Switchable CCT- 3500K/4000K/5000K, 120V-277V, 80CRI

Ideal for damp/wet locations such as outdoor venues, canopies and locker rooms. Not for use or installation in direct outdoor sunlight. Must be installed under canopy or covered ceiling. For direct sunlight installations, please refer to the FEX product family. Features Finish: Gray Wattage...

www.lbclightingpro.com

Yep, that style of fixture available from almost every manufacturer (sadly, most come from the same Chinese factory no matter what the name is on the box) would do the job. Keep in mind for the most part they are unserviceable and the internals vary slightly so best to grab a couple of spares as you will need them very shortly as with most of the **** offered today.

 

[cybrdyke]

It might be easier for you if we fix up your lingo so that you can get better search results. Lights aren't rated for "indoor" or "outdoor". They're rated for "dry", "damp", or "wet" location, whether that's inside or outside. Nearly all LED fixtures are OK to use in damp locations. This would include areas of high humidity, like bathrooms, laundry rooms and even sheltered areas that are outdoors. Wet location fixtures would be capable of mitigating direct contact with rain and snow, as well as the occassional (very important word) shot from the garden hose. There are fixtures that are rated "washdown" for those areas where there is going to be routine contact with direct blasts of water.
Chances are that your lean-to wouid be considered "damp" location unless you frequently get a sideways rain or wind into it. So, whatever fixtures you look at should at least be considered damp location. For extra protection, look for "wet" location lights.
Good luck,
CD

 

[TimberMan]

It might be easier for you if we fix up your lingo so that you can get better search results. Lights aren't rated for "indoor" or "outdoor". They're rated for "dry", "damp", or "wet" location, whether that's inside or outside. Nearly all LED fixtures are OK to use in damp locations. This would include areas of high humidity, like bathrooms, laundry rooms and even sheltered areas that are outdoors. Wet location fixtures would be capable of mitigating direct contact with rain and snow, as well as the occassional (very important word) shot from the garden hose. There are fixtures that are rated "washdown" for those areas where there is going to be routine contact with direct blasts of water.
Chances are that your lean-to wouid be considered "damp" location unless you frequently get a sideways rain or wind into it. So, whatever fixtures you look at should at least be considered damp location. For extra protection, look for "wet" location lights.
Good luck,
CD

Thank you!