Lights for the Tunnel Wash

[TEEBOX]

Hello,

I have a 128 foot conveyor tunnel. I would like to upgrade to LED lights on the ceiling. Currently have 4-450watt Metal Halide lights which do not light up the tunnel. Also on the each side of the wall I have 6-150Watt Metal Halide wall packs to help!

I want to eliminate the wall packs and light up the tunnel. So here is the question, how many lights do I need? How far apart do I space them? and what output would you recommend for each LED fixture.

Thank you!

 

[MEP001]

I would contact a lighting company that does photometrics to determine how to get it lit properly with the least amount of waste.

If you aren't working with your utility company to subsidize the cost of the conversion, I'd recommend fluorescent over LED. T5 fluorescents are more efficient than LEDs, and there are now bulbs that last 40,000 hours. Eventually the cost of LED fixtures will come down where they're a better deal, but T5 or T8 fluorescent is still the best when you consider the lower initial cost along with the energy savings and reduced maintenance.

 

[Earl Weiss]

Reply . Been replacing my 400 W mh AND JUST MOUNTED 2 OF THESE.

https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-40744-lsi-legacy-surface-mount-led-light.aspx

Already had installed a prior model (4) The light is outstanding. (Tried 2 as an experiment and decided to do all 6) A lighting company won't be able to account for what equipment you have, where it's located and the type of operation.

Mine are about 15 feet apart. But At the entrance it's just past here the overhead door is in the Up position so the door doesn't block it. I also don't mount them above the Sonny's 901 Mitters because they would block it so spacing is adjusted for equipment placement.

As an EE it's most important to hve the light in the center of the tunnel. If I was FS with the customer watching from a Hallway I would want the side of the car nearest the walkway illuminated so I might have 2 rows which is most definitely not needed.

I have 320W Scottsdales at this location at the double bay exit and have not replaced them and the LED light is far superior (Although specs would say not) Depending on your equipment layout you might need 8 or 9 if you are EE.

I am in Chicago, so if you happen to be in the neigborhood stop by.

 

[TEEBOX]

Reply . Been replacing my 400 W mh AND JUST MOUNTED 2 OF THESE.

https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-40744-lsi-legacy-surface-mount-led-light.aspx

Already had installed a prior model (4) The light is outstanding. (Tried 2 as an experiment and decided to do all 6) A lighting company won't be able to account for what equipment you have, where it's located and the type of operation.

Mine are about 15 feet apart. But At the entrance it's just past here the overhead door is in the Up position so the door doesn't block it. I also don't mount them above the Sonny's 901 Mitters because they would block it so spacing is adjusted for equipment placement.

As an EE it's most important to hve the light in the center of the tunnel. If I was FS with the customer watching from a Hallway I would want the side of the car nearest the walkway illuminated so I might have 2 rows which is most definitely not needed.

I have 320W Scottsdales at this location at the double bay exit and have not replaced them and the LED light is far superior (Although specs would say not) Depending on your equipment layout you might need 8 or 9 if you are EE.

I am in Chicago, so if you happen to be in the neigborhood stop by.

Thanks Earl,

I have a EE Tunnel. Thanks for the Link, I was looking at that same fixture. I will take you up on that someday about stopping by.