subject: Low Bay Lighting, A Practical Lighting Solution [print this page] An easy and practical solution available to provide bright lighting for commercial and industrial environments is to use low bay lighting fixtures. Low bay lighting is commonly used in offices, warehouses, gyms and other large areas needing to be well lit, when the space between the bottom of the fixture and the ground area its lighting is less than 6 metres in length. These kinds of lights are practical because of their low cost and eco-friendly practical applications.
Low bay lighting uses high intensity discharge bulbs to produce light. High intensity discharge bulbs are a special type of light bulb that is much more intense than an average lighting source; this ensures that areas are lit well and efficiently. The use of metal halide lamps mean that a bluish coloured light is emitted from the bulb and fixture which is easier on the eyes within an office than a standard white light, this type of lamp is also very energy efficient which falls in line with many eco-friendly commitments modern day business's conform to in this modern day and age. However should the high intensity discharge bulbs be too bright for the area its being used for it is possible to install fluorescent light bulbs as an alternative as they have a much lower lumen count. This means that the light emitted from the fluorescent bulb is much weaker than that of the high intensity discharge bulbs.
Low bay lighting is normally set up under 6 meters from the floor area of the space that is meant to be lit. The fixture itself is often around 22-28 inches in diameter in order to spread light efficiently and evenly. Although low bay lighting is similar to high bay lighting it is different in the way that low bay has a different sized reflector and a drop lens to help with the spread of light. The widespread distribution of the light gives improved vertical illumination compared to standard lights and means that the spacing of the light fixtures can be up to double the actual mount height of the lights.
Low bay lighting fixtures are often constructed from materials that are very durable and long lasting such as polycarbonates, to ensure they can withstand and survive commercial environments. To add increased protection to the fixture a cover for the light can be installed these are often made from either polycarbonate, reinforced glass or a simple steel cage. These covers are especially ideal for low bay lighting fixtures in areas that it could be prone to impact, such as in a sports gym.
Low bay lighting fixtures can be found readily through internet searches at reasonable affordable prices. It is however suggested that however if you have no previous experience in installing various lighting fixtures in the past that you refer to either a professional for advice or ask a customer service representative from any light retailer as they will often be helpful and knowledgeable about various light fixtures and what could possibly be the best solution for you.
