How To Choose LED Warehouse Lighting

May 30, 2025

Do I Need a Low Bay or High Bay LED Fixture?

Many people mistakenly believe they need a high bay LED when, in fact, a low bay would suffice. A high bay is essentially a low bay with the addition of a lens. Choosing a high bay when a low bay is appropriate not only wastes money but could also result in inadequate light distribution. High bays are designed for mounting heights greater than 8-12 meters, whereas low bays are ideal for installations below 8-10 meters. For further clarification on selecting the right bay, feel free to delve deeper into our resources.

What Wattage Do I Need for Warehouse Lighting?

While lower wattage LED warehouse lights can lead to significant energy savings, opting for wattages that are too low can compromise light quality, potentially affecting productivity and safety. When replacing older sodium or metal halide lights, you can estimate the necessary LED wattage using the following guide: | Sodium/Metal Halide Wattage | Equivalent LED Wattage (Standard Output) | Energy Savings (%) | Higher Output LED Wattage | Additional Energy Savings (%) | |-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------------|---------------------------|-----------------------------| | 250W | 100W | 60% | 135W | 46% | | 400W | 150W | 62.5% | 165W* | 59% | *We can provide 165W units upon request.

How Many LED Low Bays or High Bays Do I Need?

  1. For retrofits, simply replace one-for-one using the equivalent wattages from the table above.
  2. If you're installing lights in a new space and wish to optimize energy savings, we offer a free Relux Lighting Simulation service. This advanced software performs 3D lighting calculations to determine the precise number and wattage of lights needed.
Please email us with the following details:
  1. Your full contact information, including your name, company name, project title, and phone number.
  2. A drawing of the area, preferably in .dwg format or similar. If unavailable, a PDF or hand-drawn sketch will suffice.
Include the following specifics:
  • The dimensions of the area (Length x Width x Approximate Mounting Height).
  • The colors of the walls, floor, ceiling/roof.
  • The type of activity taking place, such as warehousing, office work, or assembly, which influences the required illumination level.
  • Details about any obstacles, like shelving units.

What Is Luminous Efficacy?

Sometimes incorrectly referred to as luminous efficiency, luminous efficacy measures a light source's ability to convert electrical power into visible light. Expressed as lumens per watt (lm/W), the higher this value, the more efficient the conversion of electricity to light.

How Reliable Are LED Low Bays and High Bay Warehouse Lights?

When purchasing LED warehouse lighting, reliability should be your top priority:
  1. These lights are often used for 8+ hours daily, 5 days a week, and sometimes operate 24/7, as seen in Amazon's warehouses.
  2. Given their installation at height and the challenges of maintenance, it's crucial to select a dependable supplier. Faulty lights can be difficult and costly to replace, leading to potential downtime.
We provide both UK-made and imported LED warehouse lights, but all our models feature premium components:
  1. LED Chips: Osram or Lumileds (Philips)
  2. LED Drivers: Osram / Tridonic / MeanWell
All our low bays and high bays come with a 5-year warranty. However, remember that a warranty is only useful if the company remains operational to honor it! LEDSAVE has been in business for nine years and is financially stable. In the unlikely event you need to claim under warranty, we’ll be here to assist!

How Much Can LED Low Bay or High Bay Lights Save Me?

This is undoubtedly the most critical question! The savings depend on several factors, each influencing the lifetime cost and resulting savings: - Hours of daily use - Weekly operating duration - Electricity costs - Initial LED light costs Below is an example of the savings from a typical LED low bay/high bay installation: | | 400W HID | 150W Low Bay | |-------------|------------------|------------------| | Power (W) | 400 | 150 | | Number of Fittings | 10 | 10 | | Hours/Day | 10 | 10 | | Days/Week | 5 | 5 | | Weeks/Year | 40 | 40 | | Hours/Year | 2,000 | 2,000 | | Electricity Cost (£/kWh) | £0.15 | £0.15 | | Annual Electricity Cost (£) | £1,200.00 | £450.00 | | Annual Electricity Savings (£) | - | £750.00 | | Cost of LED High Bay (Ex VAT) | - | £152.50 | | Total Cost LED High Bay (Ex VAT) | - | £1,525.00 | | Break-even Point | - | 2 Years/0 Months | | Estimated Lifetime (Hours) | - | 50,000 | | Lifetime at Estimated Usage (Years) | - | 25 | | Savings Over Estimated Lifetime (#) | - | £17,225.00 | | Warranty Period (Years) | - | 5 | | Savings Over Warranty Period (#) | - | £2,225.00 | We’d be delighted to calculate your potential savings—just send us an email!

Updated: 15-01-2023

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