LED Industrial type high bay lights

[long003]

Hey guys I am about to build a post frame horse barn. We were planning on using 250W metal halide high bay lights. However I was really interested in maybe using an LED type light. I found these on eBay for various price ranges. Has anyone used these? Is there anything I should avoid or look for. Any advice would be appreciated!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150W-High-Bay-LED-Light-WOW-15-400-Lumens-/181606771799

 

[dw1]

What is the ceiling height? I think you could get a light that is more efficient, in more lumens output and less operating cost than a metal halide. I have been looking at LED lights, just have not made any decision yet.

 

[long003]

It will be 10' eve height. I would guess that the distance from the fixture to floor would be around 16' or so

 

[Platonic Solid]

Unless otherwise stated in the manufacturer's literature:
High Bay = 20 ft minimum from floor to fixture face.
Low Bay = 25 ft maximum from floor to fixture face.
Standard fixtures = 16 ft maximum from floor to fixture face.

 

[barnjunkie]

I think you are going to have too narrow of a light beam with those lights. You should really check out the new T5ho or go with T8s. Running 1 row of lights down the center is probably not the best idea either.

 

[Charles (in GA)]

It will be 10' eve height. I would guess that the distance from the fixture to floor would be around 16' or so

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More info on the building size, type and design, interior reflection, etc will help others with offering suggestions.

Charles

 

[skyking]

WE all use T5' s in our hangars around here. 14' tall , hung 2' down on chains or just hard mount them. I love mine and at 63 years old I need the light.

 

[Nekit]

I have worked in many shops with Metal Halide lights. They ****. Slow to come on. Light fades as they get old. The shop I currently work in has been replacing them with T5's as they go bad. We just got a LED direct replacement bulb for the Halide fixture that we haven't tried out yet.