Highbays: What To Ask
Choosing the right energy efficient highbays for your business
Step One – Questions to ask before engaging lighting suppliers
● How much power are my current inefficient Highbays using?
● What lighting levels do I need?
● As the business owner/manager, you are responsible for ensuring enough lighting within the workplace.
● Do I have WHS checks in place to ensure compliance with the required lighting level?
● What are the Australian lighting standards for my type of business?
● Do I need Low Glare lighting?
● How high are my ceilings?
● How far apart are my current lights?
● What beam angle will provide the best spread of light?
● Do I need a narrow beam for aisles, or an even spread across the area?
● Do I need to relocate any of my lights and change the type of lighting as part of my upgrade?
● What Colour Temperature to choose?
● What type of warranty do I want/need?
● What are my potential maintenance savings?
● What other energy savings can I achieve?
● Should I consider installing Dimmers, Daylight or Motion sensors?
● Can I claim a Government Rebate?
Once you have answered these questions, you have the basic information to make your decision.
Step Two – Which LED Highbay best suits my needs
● Is it a High powered LED Highbay?
● A high powered 135w LED Highbay with up to 160Lm/w which is equal to a 400w Metal Halide.
● Or a low Glare Induction Highbay? Great for showrooms.
● Or high output LED Highbay that is dimmable and can come with Motion sensors and/or daylight sensors?
