HB202 UFO LED high bay light project

HB202 UFO LED high bay light project

Traditional High Bays

Old-Style High Bay with Big Reflector

Traditional high bay lights are the familiar, pendant-style fixtures that are outfitted with a reflector, usually made of aluminum. The reflector was needed because of the omni-directional nature of the light sources that were used before LEDs. Light emanating from the sides of the bulb would be lost unless it was captured and directed downward by the reflector.

If you have traditional high bay fixtures and you'd like to keep your fixtures, we recommend replacing the metal halide lamps inside with LED highbay lights.

If, on the other hand, you're looking to update your look at the same time that you shrink your energy footprint, we recommend replacing traditional style high bays with one of the following styles of LED high bay light fixtures:

Round High Bays

Round LED High Bay

These newer round LED high bays, often called "UFO" style lights, don't need reflectors because LED lighting is intrinsically more directional than metal halide or other light sources. This allows for a more compact, low-profile design of the fixture. These lights are heavy duty and IP65-rated, allowing them to be used in even harsh conditions, such as industrial laundries, grain processing plants, car washes, and barns. At the same time, they're very striking in appearance, so they're a great consideration for any high-ceiling application, from aircraft hangars to the café area of a large grocery store.