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Led lighting for large shed

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  • 14-01-2019 10:23pm
    #1
    Neilw
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    Hi all,

    I'm looking for recommendations for suitable led lights for a large shed/workshop.

    The shed is 45'x26' with 12' eaves.
    Steel construction, with a mezzanine floor in one bay at the far end, see attached pics.

    I'm not sure how many fittings I would need to have a nice bright workspace during the winter.

    Any ideas?
    Thanks :)


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    freddyuk
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    I would suggest using LED tubes (120 or 150cm) at appropriate spacing and height.
    You can download lighting calculators to give the approved lighting per metre for your workspace.
    LED tubes do not require standard battens as you only need the steel shell not the electronics inside so you need to find bare battens which will be much cheaper. Or find used battens on auction sites. Use correct labeling to advise LED tubes are fitted.
    The battens can be fitted on chains to get down to height.
    Use "daylight" tubes 4500k
    Power usage will be 50% of florescent option.


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    tomoliver
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    is there that much of a saving ?

    i thought the saving on led against T5 flourecent wasn't great


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    2011
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    tomoliver wrote: »
    is there that much of a saving ?

    Yes.
    i thought the saving on led against T5 flourecent wasn't great

    I don't have the figures (a Google will get them), but T5 has gone out with the Indians. Nobody installs them anymore.


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    noel69
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    I used these in our shed, super quick to install, move around or add more anytime you feel like.

    https://www.electricalwholesaler.ie/products/agricultural/beken-agricultural-led-lighting/beken-general-purpose-led-lighting


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    Neilw
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    Thanks lads,

    I've been looking and spotted these. https://www.futureled.ie/high-bay/545-100w-high-bay-5-year-warranty.html
    Any experience of high bay lighting or that supplier?

    I was thinking of two of those high bay lights plus six 4' twin led tubes.
    The high bay lights in the middle and a twin led each side.


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    2011
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    Neilw wrote: »
    Thanks lads,

    I've been looking and spotted these. https://www.futureled.ie/high-bay/545-100w-high-bay-5-year-warranty.html
    Any experience of high bay lighting or that supplier?

    I was thinking of two of those high bay lights plus six 4' twin led tubes.
    The high bay lights in the middle and a twin led each side.

    Why bother with the high bays at all? Normally people would select one type of light fitting or the other.


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    freddyuk
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    Lower the lights for lower wattage.? High Bays use a lot of power as they are designed to be very high up. If they fail you need scaffolding/cherry picker to replace them.


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    Tefral
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    In your position, id run 2 rows of these lads http://www.tegral-lighting.com/product/com-lite-ip65-led/

    and then if you had benching where you were doing some works, put one over them also.

    I've used them in plenty of commercial jobs in lift shafts etc. Cheap as chips and great light out of them.


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    Tell me how
    Registered Users Posts: 21,520 ✭✭✭✭Tell me how


    Consider zoning your lights if you are concerned about energy usage.

    No point having light on in loft or beneath it if working out in the body of the shed.


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    tomoliver
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    2011 wrote: »
    Yes.



    I don't have the figures (a Google will get them), but T5 has gone out with the Indians. Nobody installs them anymore.

    its about 25% better not 50% ,higher install cost for the led but less maintenance


    was only raising it as a point of interest


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    Neilw
    Registered Users Posts: 3,779 ✭✭✭Neilw


    Thanks lads.

    I will definitely be zoning the lights, I had thought of this setup.

    Zone 1 high bay lights.
    Zone 2 left led strip lights.
    Zone 3 right led strip lights.
    Zone 4 under mezzanine floor.

    My thoughts on the bay lights is that they on their own would offer enough light for walking around and minor work, then I could turn on the strip lights aswell for extra light while working.

    I'm open to other options and advice on what works best based on experience.

    The floor area is 112sq meters so a decent area to light.


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    keithdub
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    Neilw wrote: »
    Thanks lads,

    I've been looking and spotted these. https://www.futureled.ie/high-bay/545-100w-high-bay-5-year-warranty.html
    Any experience of high bay lighting or that supplier?

    I was thinking of two of those high bay lights plus six 4' twin led tubes.
    The high bay lights in the middle and a twin led each side.

    I've just wired a garage with 4 led high bays and 4 5 foot led caper proof fittings and it's VERY bright. I think you should have plenty of light out of your setup


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    keithdub
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    And if you are working on a machine it will cast shadows so a trailing light will help or a 18v cordless.


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