Color Temperature

Color Temperature

Color temperature is usually measured in Kelvins and describes the color characteristics of a light source (warm, cool, bright, natural, daylight, etc.). The color temperature dictates how people see objects and also affects mood and productivity. The best-LED lights for a warehouse are those whose color temperatures fall between 4000K and 5000K. These lights produce cool white light with a blue tint that boosts productivity and decreases eye strain. 
Color Temperature
 
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Choose the Best Light Distribution Type

Many options exist for a warehouse, and choosing the right optic can mean the difference between good and great lighting. Sometimes choosing no optic is the best choice.

So how can you find out before you purchase? That's easy, run a photometric. But reading a photometric report is much more than looking at the average foot candles measurement. It's understanding of how well the light is distributed, on average, over the entire area.

You want to avoid bright spots and dark shadows. Making the light as even as possible across the entire range is the ultimate goal unless you are in need of specific task lighting.

Typically, you add optics to narrow down the beam angles for 2 main reasons: high ceiling heights and warehouse rack rows. In the former, narrowing the beam may mean less light on the walls and more light on the floors. In the latter, finding the optimal optic to light up the product on the face of the shelves and the floor below is most optimal.

We can assist you in running a photometric report for your space. It takes the guesswork and worries out of the purchase.



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