LED's in pole barn with 16' ceiling?

[wmonroe]

I'm getting ready to start installing permanent lighting in my 40x60x16 pole barn and was originally thinking of going flourescent or maybe a high pressure sodium type light. I'm not very familiar with interior LED lighting and have not found the info i'm looking for in my searches. With my ceiling being so high would LED's still be a viable option? Also all i seem to find is replacement bulbs, do they make fixtures for more of a pole barn application?
Thanks

 

[Norcal]

LED's are still experimental IMO, they are expensive, the lamp life does not live up to the hype/ claims, T8 or maybe T5 fluorescent for instant on lighting,or maybe metal halide may be a option, high pressure sodium for indoor lighting *****.


On a electrical forum, one member calls LEDS,"Light Emitting Decorations" they have a way to go yet.

 

[Stuart in MN]

RAB lighting makes some pretty decent LED fixtures, I've used them on several projects with success. They have a new fixture specifically called a garage light; I have no experience with this particular model but it looks interesting. http://www.rabweb.com/productLines.php?majorGroup=GLIGHT They are available in several color temperatures so can choose one that suits your tastes. Also I don't know what this particular fixture costs, it may be more than you want to spend.

edit: If you click on a particular fixture they have a neat little EZ Layout feature that will calculate how many lights you need and how to space them.

 

[Highbeam]

LEDs are not a viable option at this time. Don't waste your time.

 

[Stuart in MN]

The main thing at this time is price - LED fixtures are going to cost quite a bit more up front. Other than that they can certainly be an option a person so desires.

Here's another example of LED lights from RAB lighting, I put these in a municipal water booster station building last year. This particular style is a RAB lighting model CLED2X20, they're designed to replace fluorescent strips. They wouldn't be as good a choice in a building with a high ceiling as the ones mentioned earlier, but I'm posting the picture to show they are available and can provide a nice quality light in the room.

 

[gatchel]

RAB lighting makes some pretty decent LED fixtures, I've used them on several projects with success. They have a new fixture specifically called a garage light; I have no experience with this particular model but it looks interesting. http://www.rabweb.com/productLines.php?majorGroup=GLIGHT They are available in several color temperatures so can choose one that suits your tastes. Also I don't know what this particular fixture costs, it may be more than you want to spend.

edit: If you click on a particular fixture they have a neat little EZ Layout feature that will calculate how many lights you need and how to space them.

Good luck with that.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AC6UKVQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20


They're only 44.87 Lumens per watt, not that good IMHO...
(4084 Lumens/91 watts)

OP,

It's been discussed with actual calculations here many many times before, using LED's for garage lighting.

They aren't an effective solution unless you are spending lots and lots of time in the garage with the lights on (40-50+ hours per week).

The only way you'll ever get a payback is:

1 Use them enough where the electrical savings pays for the fixtures sooner (not 30+ years)

2. Wait until the price comes down.

But, if you want cool factor and have unlimited funds then they are a perfect solution.

 

[ishiboo]

Kwik Trip stores are now all built with LED canopy lights, probably at the 18-20' mark. They have pretty good color quality (not warm white but not blue either) and are quite bright. If I had the cash, I'd probably investigate them for a large shop.

There was a previous discussion here.

Remember though, having finished and painted walls/ceiling (ideally white) is probably cheaper than adding enough lights to account for not having them

 

[crepr12]

$400.00 is that for one light?....lmmfao...

 

[wmonroe]

I guess it looks like for the time being fluorescents are still the way to go. Looked at a lighting calculator and it recommended 43 8' T8 fixtures for my 40x60, that's a few more than I expected. Lol.

 

[silverram323]

What did you go with, and how did it turn out?

I’m putting up a 80x64 and looking for lighting info.

 

[Showkey]

So in 5 years we have gone from expensive fixtures and poor lumens per watt ...........to a $15-30 fixture with 5000 lumens.

Sorta like when incandescent lights were being phased out and people were hoarding them ..........now LED bulbs are $1 a piece with far less power consumption with great light output available in almost every size and shape.

 

[protegeV]

So in 5 years we have gone from expensive fixtures and poor lumens per watt ...........to a $15-30 fixture with 5000 lumens.

Sorta like when incandescent lights were being phased out and people were hoarding them ..........now LED bulbs are $1 a piece with far less power consumption with great light output available in almost every size and shape.

LOL, I totally missed that this thread was 5 years old. Time really flies. I just purchased 18K lumen LED high bays for $100 a pop and Im reading the earlier replies like

 

[Norcal]

LOL, I totally missed that this thread was 5 years old. Time really flies. I just purchased 18K lumen LED high bays for $100 a pop and Im reading the earlier replies like

Things change. Now HID and fluorescent lighting is pretty much obsolete.

 

[protegeV]

I also just noticed the guy who necrothreaded this thing is just making his first post after 4 years as a member.


Talking about obsolete, it reminds me of TVs. I remember when my best friend bought his first LCD tv. It was 46" and I think it cost him $3500. 2 years later I bough the same size TV for $1200. Now You can get them for $200.

 

[wmonroe]

What did you go with, and how did it turn out?

I’m putting up a 80x64 and looking for lighting info.

I forgot about this thread lol. Ended up going with a few of these led lights.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...w-mh-equivalent-5000k-12500-lumens/3295/7114/

I think they are about 12,000 lumens. Like had been mentioned there are probably better options out there now but I’ve been happy with them.

 

[cj7jeep81]

LOL, I totally missed that this thread was 5 years old. Time really flies. I just purchased 18K lumen LED high bays for $100 a pop and Im reading the earlier replies like

What fixtures are you using? I need to add more lights to my shop, and have nearly 17' walls.

 

[protegeV]

What fixtures are you using? I need to add more lights to my shop, and have nearly 17' walls.

these

https://greenlightdepot.com/collect...al-lens-hook-mount-ul-dlc?variant=52602212804

 

[cj7jeep81]

these

https://greenlightdepot.com/collect...al-lens-hook-mount-ul-dlc?variant=52602212804

Thanks!

 

[skippydoo]

http://www.lsi-industries.com/documents/datasheets/s8-specsheet.pdf
My ceiling in my pole barn is a 2 pitch and the height varies from 13' to a little over 15'. I installed one of these LSI LED lights in the middle of my 30x40 as a test . I'm very happy with the output. Everyone who looks at my garage says I can't believe how bright that light is. I ordered 11 more. These were around $180 each, but they are high quality. Search LSI here and somewhere I posted a picture if your interested. I have the S8VHO 8 foot lights.

 

[seanc_mt]

LED's are still experimental IMO, they are expensive, the lamp life does not live up to the hype/ claims, T8 or maybe T5 fluorescent for instant on lighting,or maybe metal halide may be a option, high pressure sodium for indoor lighting *****.


On a electrical forum, one member calls LEDS,"Light Emitting Decorations" they have a way to go yet.

I read this and was like WTF!? then saw the post date. DAMN we have come a long way in 5 years!

 

[skippydoo]

pic of the 1 led light

 

[theoldwizard1]

So in 5 years we have gone from expensive fixtures and poor lumens per watt ...........to a $15-30 fixture with 5000 lumens.

That is the correct way to make a decision ! Color (temperature) may or may not be an issue. just make sure you are looking at actual consumed watts not "rated" watts.

LED have very low "consumed" watts but may require more lamps to get the lumens you require.

PS Love my Costco Feit LEDs !

 

[cesarbee440]

They still don't have color correcting LED bulbs to use in a paint spray booth.
Even the flourescent bulbs we are using are just close to natural sunlight color unless we opt to use the very expensive tubes.