All You Need to Know About The LED UFO High Bay - Hykolity

If you’ve been inside a Costco or a convention center, chances are you’ve laid eyes on UFO style LED high bays. They're one of the most common fixtures you see because of their relatively small size and ease of installation. While extremely bright, they produce even light distribution that's diffused to reduce glare. Here are some quick facts about the Hykolity LED UFO high bay:

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• Available in 100W, 150W, 200W, or 240W
• – Lumens
• K White
• 110° Beam Angle
• 120-277V Working Voltage
• Impact Resistant Aluminum Body and Glass Shield

Let’s face it: you probably already know what the LED UFO high bay does, but you might still have some questions. If you already know the basic benefits, skip straight to our most asked questions.

Advantages

The UFO style LED high bay light shares its linear-shaped counterpart’s basic benefits including the ability to dim, a long lifespan, and high applicability.

Use the Lutron Diva 0-10V dimmer switch to lower your UFO high bay’s lighting output and energy use. Since it has a 450W wattage capacity, we recommend wiring up to three 100W fixtures, two 150W fixtures and so on. You’ll want to keep a buffer between the dimmer’s wattage capacity and the UFO high bays’ combined wattage in case of any voltage spikes, which may blow out the dimmer and/or fixtures.

This LED high bay light lasts up to hours due in part to efficient LED technology and an externally built LED driver, which creates a gap that aids the heat dissipation.

Affix the UFO LED high bay in any industrial or commercial building with high ceilings like:

• Warehouses
• Distribution Centers
• Manufacturing Facilities
• Membership Warehouse Clubs
• Aircraft Hangars

Reflectors

Using reflectors will allow you to refine your UFO high bays’ beam angle and concentrate its light output. Your desired beam angle will also determine how your fixtures will look. Affixing aluminum reflectors will give you a 100° beam angle while maintaining the UFO high bay’s sleek appearance. Using polycarbonate lenses will give you a 70° beam angle while giving you a traditional metal halide high bay look.

Alternative Mounting

The included hook allows you to install the UFO high bay in minutes. But if you need a more secure mount, you can replace the hook with a conduit pipe or a yoke. The former will allow you to pendant mount the UFO high bay as you would normally but will have a rigid fit, so the fixture won’t move. This is an ideal solution for spaces where wind freely blows in like airplane hangars. A yoke will give you the same secure fit but also let you wall mount the UFO high bay to set it at an angle.

Motion Sensor

Like the linear high bay, the UFO high bay can be equipped with a motion sensor to save energy. Your commercial UFO lights will only turn on when it detects activity under them, reducing the time it’s on and extending its operating life. After a short amount of time, the high bay fixtures will dim then shut off when no motion is detected.

Mount the motion sensor on its heatsink or metal reflector (sold separately) for a 360° detection area. It covers a wide 26-foot radius and can be set up to 49 feet high, so you can hang your UFO high bays without compromise.

If the features tick all the boxes for you, order the LED UFO high bay light now! Still on the fence? Read on to see common questions that contractors ask.

UFO High Bay vs. Linear High Bay

You might be wondering why you should opt for a UFO high bay if the linear high bay performs just as well. Aside from their shapes, there are some key differences.

As mentioned above, the UFO LED high bay’s beam angles can be sharpened with polycarbonate reflectors to adequately illuminate a small area. Its circular diode arrangement and lumen range makes our LED UFO lights ideal for shallow, more open spaces. On the other hand, LED linear high bays have a longer diode arrangement to create a wider beam angle. They perform best when ceiling mounted higher, making them an excellent solution for narrow spaces like high rising aisles.

Because the shape differs, the two high bays’ light distributions are dissimilar as well. Another reason why the linear high bay is perfect for lighting up aisles is that they output a uniform, rectangular light beam. UFO high bays shine a circular light beam.

The choice also comes down to your aesthetic taste. Do you want the traditional high bay appearance? Choose the UFO style. If you like the boxy fluorescent lamp look, go for the linear style.

Why Use LED Instead of Metal Halide?

Traditional high bay fixtures share the same pendant-style design as our UFO LED high bays. Their bulbs are omnidirectional though, meaning they shine in all directions. This required using aluminum reflectors to redirect the light downwards. While this salvages most of the lost light, the output would still be less than efficient.

Whereas LED high bays take less than a second to fully illuminate, metal halide fixtures take up to 20 minutes to reach standard operating temperatures.

How High and Far Apart Can I Set Them?

Each UFO high bay has a 110° beam angle, except for the 200W version which has a 120°. This and their lumen output will affect your mounting height. Based on a 40-50 foot candle output, we suggest mounting the LED UFO high bays at least 10 feet from the floor, and up to 20 feet. The spacing should equal the coverage, so if the 100W fixture gives you a 30-foot diameter, set them 30 feet apart. Refer to the diagram below.

Is the UFO High Bay Waterproof?

While you can’t dunk your commercial fixtures in water, they can resist some moisture. Our UFO high bays are UL rated for wet location. Lights that can endure wet conditions earn the distinction by UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a nationally recognized testing lab in North America. A product is wet location rated if it can keep dripping, splashing, or flowing water from its electrical components. Indoor locations include grocery stores, membership warehouse clubs, and airplane hangars.

Q: What are UFO LED High Bay Lights?  Where to Use LED Round UFO High Bay Lights?

A: UFO LED high bay lights are LED lights which are shaped like UFOs and mainly used for commercial or industrial lighting, such as warehouses, factories, garage, shopping malls, etc. They can illuminate large areas.

In general, the usage of UFO LED high bay lights depends on the height of ceilings, installation angle, luminous flux and the power of light fixtures, etc. If you mount a 100W UFO LED high bay light in a 10 feet high room, it will feel overpowering because of the excessive brightness. On the other hand, if you mount a regular bedroom LED light in a warehouse over 15 feet or even 40 feet high, you would not get your desired brightness.

Part 1. How to Install UFO High Bay Light?

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Part 2. Why Choose LED UFO High Bay Lights?

Part 3. How to Caculate the Numbers of UFO LED High Bay Lights I Need

Part 4. Recommend the Best UFO LED High Bay Lights

Part 1. How to Hang UFO High Bay Light?

Take Lepro UFO LED high bay light as an example, there are 3 ways to mount it depending on the installation conditions.

1. Hook Mount

Step 1. Turning off the power

Before the installation, it’s important to make sure to turn off the power. Do not install when power is still turned on, so as not to get shocked.

Step 2. Wiring

Connect the light’s wire to ac power. The black wire connects to live wire, the white wire connects to the neutral line, and the green wire connects to ground wire. Make sure to not mix the wires to avoid safety hazard.

Step 3. Screwing in the hook hanger

If the ceiling is ready to mount or if the hook is mounted already, UFO high bay light could be mounted directly through the hook. If not, you should drill a hole to mount the hook.

You could find a hook hanger among the accessories. First attach the hook hanger onto the top of the UFO high bay light, then tighten the screws on the side to secure the hanger.

Step 4. Hanging the UFO high bay light

Use the hook hanger to hang the UFO high bay light onto the mounted hook. Install the hook first if there isn’t one already.

Step 5. Connecting the dimmer

If the UFO high bay light you bought has dimming feature, you can see two  extra wires to connect to your dimmer (dimmer not included), so you could adjust the light of the UFO high bay light as needed. The purple wire represents “+” adjustment, the gray wire represents “-“ adjustment. Of course, if you don’t need the dimming feature, you could choose not to use the two wires.

Step 6. Turning on the power

The UFO LED high bay light installs easily. After connecting it to the switch,  you could turn the power back on and it will be ready to use.

2. Ceiling Mount

You can also mount the lights onto the ceiling using a U-shaped bracket. Compared to the above mentioned hoop hanger method, you will need to prepare your own U-shaped bracket. Also you can use this type of frame to adjust the angles. We recommend this method of mounting if you are particular about the lighting angle.

Step 1. Cutting the power

Same as before, the first step is to turn off the power. Do not operation when power is turned on.

Step 2. Connecting Wires

Same connection method as above, and connect to the AC power with the live wire, neutral line and ground wire.

Step 3. Mounting the U-shaped bracket

Mount the U-shaped bracket on both sides of the UFO LED high bay light with screws and make sure the light can be hung with the frame.

Step 4. Hanging the U-shaped bracket

Measure the distance between the two holes on the U-shaped bracket, and mark the ceiling. Drill a small hole on the wall using a drill of the same diameter as the plastic expansion tube. Hammer in the expansion tube, tightened the screws through U-shaped bracket and secure the bracket on the ceiling. The UFO LED high bay light will thus be suspended.

Step 5. Connecting the dimmer

Connect the wires on the light to a dimmer if needed.

Step 6. Adjusting the angle and turn on the power

Adjust the angle of the light via the U-shaped bracket, then connect the switch and turn of the power.

3. 1/2’’ NPT Mount

Apart from the methods above, you could also use a 1/2” NPT to mount the UFO LED high bay light. A steel pipe and brackets are used to hang the light, instead of mounting the bracket directly to the ceiling.

This is a easy way to install. First, secure the bracket onto the light, then unscrew the 1/2” NPT nut, connect the steel pipe and the bracket, tighten the 1/2” NPT nut, so that you can hang the steel pipe up. Afterwards you could follow the steps above to connect the light to AC power, and check the lighting result.

All 3 installation methods are applicable to Lepro UFO LED high bay light. You can choose one according to the actual situation.

Part 2. Why Choose LED UFO High Bay Lights?

With the development of high bay light technology, UFO LED high bay lights have become the best choice for many large-scale industrial or commercial lighting. Compared with traditional lightings like xenon lights or metal-halide lamp, they mainly have the following advantages.

1. High lighting efficiency and low energy cost. A 100W UFO LED high bay light could replace a 300W HID lamp and save the electricity cost by 66%. A 150W UFO LED high bay light could replace a 450W HID lamp and save the electricity cost by 66%. A 240W UFO LED high bay light could replace a 750W HID lamp and save the electricity cost by 68%.
2. The light is soft and even with no strobing, which is safe and harmless to eyes.
3. With an IP65 water and dust resistance and an anti-surge protection system, they can be used in damp places or other harsh environments.
4. The lights’ temperature remains low because of LED’s low heat emission as well as the aluminum shell’s high heat dissipation efficiency. The lights are softer, and less likely to catch fire because of overheating.
5. The lights have a long span because the outer shells underwent paint baking treatment. They are anti-oxidation, anti-salt fog, anti-corrosion and anti-rust; there’s no need to change them frequently.
6. UFO high bay LED lights are green, environment friendly, lead-free and mercury-free. They contain no polluting elements and are safe for the environment.

Part 3. How to Caculate the Numbers of UFO LED High Bay Lights I Need

Normally you need to select lighting with the right power based on the desired illumination of the scene and the height of suspension. In different scenarios, the desired illumination is different, and the relevant parameters it needs are different. It is recommended to check the IES files attached before buying an UFO LED high bay light, and make the calculation with a professional lighting software, such as DIALux, AGI32, etc. When calculation the number of the lights, you need to provide some basic parameters, such as the size of the room, the length, the width, the height, the needed illuminance of the place, etc. Input the IES files to the softwares, and the desired lighting layout will be planned. You can also view the effect of the light after installation, it’s fast and accurate.

Contact us to discuss your requirements of ufo high bay light. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.

Part 4. Recommend the Best UFO LED High Bay Lights