Which light do you prefer
Which light do you prefer
(OP)
Good Morning,
We are in the process of having another warehouse built in another state and I have been asked the question of which style of lighting would we prefer. I am familiar with the Metal halides and High Pressure Sodium’s but I have found some information about Florescence high bay. I know the difference between them all however, the question is what your opinion on the different lights is? If you had to make the decision which one would you prefer and why? I have listed some of the specs. To help you make a suggestion. Thank you in advance for you time and suggestions. My choice is the Florescence High Bay, It based on the quality of the light, Energy efficient, Maintenance friendly and life span.
Building size: 30000 sq ft.
Primary Voltage: 480V
Location: Southern Kentucky
Style: Steel Building/ insulated
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We are in the process of having another warehouse built in another state and I have been asked the question of which style of lighting would we prefer. I am familiar with the Metal halides and High Pressure Sodium’s but I have found some information about Florescence high bay. I know the difference between them all however, the question is what your opinion on the different lights is? If you had to make the decision which one would you prefer and why? I have listed some of the specs. To help you make a suggestion. Thank you in advance for you time and suggestions. My choice is the Florescence High Bay, It based on the quality of the light, Energy efficient, Maintenance friendly and life span.
Building size: 30000 sq ft.
Primary Voltage: 480V
Location: Southern Kentucky
Style: Steel Building/ insulated
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So, for me, a "warmer" color light would be on the list of requirements as well.
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If you're interested in lowest life-cycle costs, it's probably going to be HPS followed by MH. Some people prefer high-bay fluorescent because of instant restrike ability, color rendition, and re-lamping. But if this is a high-bay application, HID lighting will be the lowest cost option, IMO.
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does this change your opinion.
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Building height and mounting height are key factors.
Unless there was some compelling reason not yet identified, I'd design around low-bay HPS. If color discrimination was an issue, I'd look next at MH. Fluorescent would be my third choice. But YMMV.
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Keith Cress
Flamin Systems, Inc.- http://www.flaminsystems.com
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What are you using for Christmas lights
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Keith Cress
Flamin Systems, Inc.- http://www.flaminsystems.com
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This would let you even calculate the energy differences if you check the various currents.
Keith Cress
Flamin Systems, Inc.- http://www.flaminsystems.com
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The installations we've been happiest with are ones where we have painted the interior of the structure white and used clear acrylic reflectors, although they are more expensive than the standard aluminum ones.
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Keith Cress
Flamin Systems, Inc.- http://www.flaminsystems.com
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Since the main difference is in the starting circuit, if this is a warehouse where the lights are left on continuously it may not be worth the extra cost.
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just my 2-cents, regards
P.D. check the METALUX 2HB model, these are good.