LED High Bay Lighting for Gyms & Warehouses
LED high-bay fixtures light tall indoor spaces — gyms, field houses, warehouses, and industrial buildings — from mounting heights above about 15–20 ft, delivering high efficacy (often 130–140+ lm/W), uniform coverage, and impact-resistant, flicker-free performance. They replace 400–1000W metal halide at 50–65% less energy with instant-on operation. This guide covers UFO vs linear, what to specify, and the metal-halide replacement.
UFO vs linear high bays
| Type | Best for |
|---|---|
| UFO (round) | Open gyms, warehouses — lower cost, wide circular coverage |
| Linear | Courts, aisles — even rectangular coverage, asymmetric optics, glare control |
What to specify
- Lumen output and efficacy matched to mounting height and target footcandles.
- Optics/distribution for the space shape (open vs aisle/court).
- Impact rating (IK) for sports halls; wire guards where needed.
- Flicker-free drivers for filmed or streamed activity.
- Controls — occupancy, daylight, zoning — for energy savings.
Replacing metal halide
High-bay LED replaces 400–1000W metal halide at far lower wattage, with instant-on (no warm-up) and far longer life — a fast payback in continuously or intermittently used spaces. Duvon's CoreBay and TitanBay (UFO) and Atlas (linear) high-bay series cover gyms, field houses, and industrial buildings.
Frequently asked questions
What is LED high bay lighting?
High-efficacy LED (130–140+ lm/W) for tall spaces from 15–20 ft+, replacing 400–1000W MH.
UFO or linear?
UFO for open spaces; linear for courts and aisles.
What should I specify?
Output/efficacy, optics, IK rating, flicker-free drivers, and controls.
What replaces metal halide high bays?
LED at far lower wattage with 50–65% energy savings.
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