LED Garage Lightsl

[chiefmd]

Thinking these lights for my garage. They are rated at 14680 umens. I'm planning on placing 3 in a 30 x 24 garage. Any input would be appreciated.

https://www.contractorlighting.com/....html?osCsid=780efa60c7658d483ce7887dbfedf260

Click on SPEC SHEET

 

[chiefmd]

Can't seem to attached PDF file for my LED Garage Lights. Any secrets to attaching a PDF file?

 

[ForceFed70]

Designed for highbay applications minimum 15' ceilings. How high are your ceilings?

Spec sheet says 14,680 lumens - not 46,000. Works out to around 133 lumens/watt. Either that's a killer deal on a high quality fixture, or they're fudging the numbers a little - I suspect the latter.

CRI of 80 which isn't great.

My personal opinion - I like the price point, otherwise the fixture isn't a great fit for your typical garage.

 

[dirtbikingdad]

Works for me. I'm in the middle of lighting my 40x40x14 garage now (after finishing the house) so this thread caught my eye! The document shows 14,680 lumens. I think you will need more than three to do the job. Check out the lighting thread with all the designs from PlatonicSolid. Some good stuff.

Honestly, I'm wrestling with some middle of the road lighting plan trying to get some good light; on a budget. Unfortunately, that may not be possible.

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Z2V]

What is the down side in using high bay type fixtures in a 22' x 18' setting with 10-11 ft ceiling?
I like lots of light.

 

[beelsr]

it will be more like a spot light effect than a flood light.

 

[ForceFed70]

What is the down side in using high bay type fixtures in a 22' x 18' setting with 10-11 ft ceiling?
I like lots of light.

Light pattern would be horrible.

 

[chiefmd]

Sorry about the lumens typo made the correction to post, thanks. Attached is a picture of a 30 x 40 shop with four of the fixtures. There are 3 additional 100w incandescent fixtures in the picture that were the original lighting.

 

[American Locomotive]

Your ceiling is really way too low to make effective use of those lights. You're also losing a ton of light from your dark ceiling and walls.

 

[ForceFed70]

Thanks for sharing chief!

See all of the shadows (floor, table around the box, inside the cabinet)? They wouldn't be there (or would be much less noticeable) if you used traditional lighting ment for lower ceilings. You'll likely find yourself casting shadows over your work and will often be tilting your workpiece toward the light to see properly.

Painting the ceiling and walls white is a good suggestion and I agree it would make a big difference. The additional reflected light would also help to reduce shadowing.

I must admit tho - it came out better than I had expected

 

[Jwbfx4]

I've been looking at those lights along with some lithonia 12,000 lumen lights. Just started looking at the James high bay as well. Picking lights will make your head spin hah.

 

[hedgehogdog]

What's everyone using for high ceilings. I have a 40'x60'x16'. I was hoping to use a bunch of 4' led but don't know if that will work...any ideas ?

 

[Jwbfx4]

What's everyone using for high ceilings. I have a 40'x60'x16'. I was hoping to use a bunch of 4' led but don't know if that will work...any ideas ?

I just had that size shop built last week. The guys at the local supply house recommended 6 of the lithonia ibh 12,000 lumen light fixtures. I figure they would put out good light but with only 6, it seems that there would be dead spots. But they said a lot of people have went with the recommendations on that size building.

 

[xyster101]

I think it is a great start. Definitely slap a coat of cheap white on the walls. I did a 24x50 with 28 four ft fixtures and two more over the work bench. Costco for $30 each fixture.
As others said more lights equal less dead spots and shadows. One with the truck is before painting walls. One with the car is after painting walls.

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[ard]

Seems a horrible light choice for that shop.

80 CRI is marginal AND I would bet a lot of money many of those 'specifications' are 'fabriacations' or perhaps 'aspirations'.

3 fixtures in that space would be shadowy, how would you possibly place them??? The geometric pattern of how you place the light, along with the inherent distribution pattern of each lamp is critical. As a simple example, look at how you would design lights for a room as the number of fixtures increases:

Worse is one light in the middle.
Second worse is two lights
Third worst is 3 lights.....

I have a room dedicated to woodworking- 10 lights, 2 tube 4' LED bulbs in quality FL housings with diffusers. 4400 lumen per light, 4K temp
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14 ft wide X 35 long (A few recessed cans on each end by a desk/bench and other stuff)


Even, smooth, shadow-free illumination.