Comprehensive Guides

  • Choosing Lights for High-Ammonia Environments

    Steve Shepherd

    Choosing Lights for High-Ammonia Environments

    Guide to selecting LED lighting for high-ammonia environments. Learn critical specs like IP66+, materials, and certifications to ensure long-lasting fixtures in barns and washdown areas.

  • Choosing IK-Rated Lights for High-Traffic Barns

    Steve Shepherd

    Choosing IK-Rated Lights for High-Traffic Barns

    This guide explains why IK impact ratings are crucial for barn lighting. Learn about impact zones, materials, and a decision framework to ensure safe, durable, and cost-effective fixtures for your...

  • Corrosion-Proof Lighting for Livestock Facilities

    Steve Shepherd

    Corrosion-Proof Lighting for Livestock Facilities

    Guide to corrosion-proof LED lighting for barns & farms. Learn material choices, IP/IK ratings, and certifications for reliable, long-lasting fixtures in harsh livestock environments.

  • A Farmer's Checklist for Buying Durable Barn Lights

    Steve Shepherd

    A Farmer's Checklist for Buying Durable Barn Lights

    This checklist guides farm owners through selecting durable barn lights. Understand IP ratings, surge protection, and certifications for long-lasting, reliable illumination in harsh environments.

  • Lighting Guide for Dairy, Poultry, and Hog Barns

    Steve Shepherd

    Lighting Guide for Dairy, Poultry, and Hog Barns

    Guide explains how to design durable, compliant lighting for dairy, poultry, and hog barns. Learn about lux levels, fixture types, animal-sensitive controls, and key compliance needs for ROI.

  • Mounting Linear Lights in a Pole Barn Structure

    Steve Shepherd

    Mounting Linear Lights in a Pole Barn Structure

    Guide details mounting linear high bay lights in pole barns. Learn structural assessments, mounting methods, safety practices, NEC compliance, and spacing for uniform illumination.

  • Pitching UFO High Bay Controls to Customers

    Steve Shepherd

    Pitching UFO High Bay Controls to Customers

    This guide helps electrical contractors confidently pitch UFO high bay controls. Learn to lead with energy savings, comfort, and compliance, building trust with facility managers and owners.

  • Combining Motion and Daylight High Bay Sensors

    Steve Shepherd

    Combining Motion and Daylight High Bay Sensors

    Contractors and facility managers can master combining motion and daylight sensors for LED high bays. This guide details code compliance, control architectures, sensor placement, and commissioning workflows for optimal energy...

  • How to Zone UFO High Bay Dimming Controls

    Steve Shepherd

    How to Zone UFO High Bay Dimming Controls

    This guide explains how to design and implement effective dimming zones for UFO high bay lights using 0–10V controls. Learn practical principles, wiring topologies, and a warehouse case study for...