Posted 12/22/2024 12:48 (#11021321 - in reply to #11021123) Subject: RE: Lighting for cold storage shed /livestock barn
AGR568 - 12/22/2024 09:55 Agdeal has it correct 2 rows of 8, 2x4 across top of bottom cord gives a convenient mount and easy durable support for wiring. I switched from "corn row" bulbs to these https://www.lowes.com/pd/GE-Ultra-Bright-300-Watt-EQ-Daylight-LED-Li... While you're at it a couple of simple motion sensor controlled units at doorway(s) will help those unfamiliar with the building avoid stumbling around.
Your bulb link highlights a major peeve of mine. Those "300 watt" replacement bulbs that only use 33 watts, only put out 4500 lumens.
Meanwhile, most 300 watt incandescent bulbs put out 6000+ lumens. I absolute hate it when you buy LED bulbs expecting them to be as bright or brighter than the incandescent its supposed to be a "replacement" for only to find that it puts out 75% of the light that the incandescent does.
So now you need more fixtures unless you're happy with less light. More fixtures kind of defeats a bunch of the so called cost savings of LED bulbs.
Lighting for cold storage shed /livestock barn
