High bay lights are lighting devices that are ideal for the effective lighting of large spaces with high ceilings such as gymnasiums and warehouses. There are various bay light options, including conventional high-intensity discharge (HID) bulbs like metal halide, fluorescent bulbs, and high-pressure sodium bulbs. While these are good options, consider LED high bay light bulbs for the following reasons.
Low Maintenance Expenses
LED high bay lights have a longer lifespan than traditional HID high bay fixtures due to how the fixtures function. For instance, if your fuel source diminishes, LED bay light fixtures don't stop functioning like conventional bulbs. Instead, LEDs adjust and degrade very slowly. Note that for you to access bay lights, you need special equipment such as hydraulic lifts and more time to repair or replace the lights, which increases repair and replacement expenses. Therefore, since LED lights can last for years, this can reduce maintenance costs significantly.
High Performance
LED high bay light bulbs offer higher lighting performance than HID light bulbs. For instance, LED bay lights provide even lighting of surfaces. This means that there are no major lighting differences between fixtures. In contrast, HID lights directly light the spots under the bulb, and the light level reduces as the distance between lighting fixtures increases. Additionally, LEDs light up almost instantaneously, unlike conventional HID fixtures that take several minutes to achieve full brightness.
Energy Saving
LED bay lights save energy as they lose minimal heat, which results in less cooling energy for your building. Also, LEDs need less electricity to light up a given area by providing direct light distribution. In contrast, conventional bay lights deliver omnidirectional lighting, which means delivering light in all directions, even those that don't require direct lighting, such as the ceiling. This wastes a lot of energy. Overall, LED bay lights are energy-efficient, resulting in reduced energy expenses for your business.
Eco-Friendly
LED high bay fixtures don't contain mercury which is usually found in fluorescent bulbs. Although manufacturers seal the mercury in glass tubing, the mercury may escape as a vapor to the environment upon breakage, which risks plant, animal, and human health. Also, LED high bay fixtures use less power per unit of light that they emit, which reduces carbon dioxide emissions. Hence, LED lighting can protect the environment.
LED high bay light fixtures offer high performance, energy efficiency, low maintenance expenses, and eco-friendliness. Consider installing LED high bay lights for these reasons.
For more information, contact a company in your area, such as Thin Light Technologies.