Fluorescent Wall Pack Lighting

I’m a building manager. Why have I never even heard of wall packs until now?
Fluorescent wall packs are the most common types of exterior wall lights now. People see them so much they basically don’t even notice them. They also don’t draw much attention to themselves because they are so easy to install and require only infrequent replacement in most cases.

Is fluorescent light good enough for this type of lighting?
Yes. Any industrial lighting designer will testify to the fact that fluorescent can output all the light you need for building lighting at even lower energy saving costs than the best metal halides. Not only that, but if there is a power outage in your area, fluorescent wall packs will come right back on without the startup time required by halide outdoor commercial lights.

Will they cost me a lot of money to install?
No, because fluorescent wall pack fixtures are engineered for convenience. Most are single unit builds that only need to be wired to a power source. They cast an even distribution of light around their immediate area which combines the luminance of other wall packs. The fluorescent lamps are very energy efficient and can provide lighting of this type for both safety and security without costing a business an arm and a leg.

Is there a cheap, one-size fits all fluorescent wall pack fixture?
No. Not every single wall pack light is right for your particular building. That is why we recommend that you talk about the much different wattage, intensities, and physical sizes of these lights in order to determine which one will best meet your needs.

Why should I spend money on a lighting designer when the fixtures are already going to cost me money?
Because it will cost you much more if you purchase the wrong fixtures or if you buy too many fixtures. There is never any obligation to buy professional lighting supplies from us. You have the choice to simply buy the design and give it to your local electrical contractor.

Another reason to invest in a photometric plan is to make sure you comply with lighting ordinances in your area. Some of these requirements may look impossible to meet at face value. For example, some cities mandate that fluorescent wall packs around a building be mounted in such a way that their light is never seen above the roof line. This seems impossible to the lay person, but it is not to lighting designers.

All an expert has to do is find fixtures that will point downward and still produce the desired foot candle distribution patter.

How can I get a photometric plan?
Just to call our office and speak to our fluorescent lighting design team. We will normally request schematics, CAD drawings, photographs, measurements, or other documents determined to be relevant to our design process. We will then input this data into advanced photometric software that will allow us to design a 3D model of your proposed lighting system.

Can I get the design for free?
If you buy the equipment from us, you will get your money invested in the plan deducted off the total amount of the final invoice. Costs for photometric "point by point" layouts are reasonable priced and well worth the investment. What other website can provide this type of scientific information prior to investing in commercial lighting equipment? Only RLLD offers photometric lighting designs directly to engineers, builders, developers, owners or other decision makers responsible for spending money wisely.

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Commercial Lighting Design
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Industrial Outdoor Lighting & Lights

How do we define industrial outdoor lighting?
Industrial outdoor lighting is lighting equipment that is suitable to any environment—including hazardous environments—and capable of producing any necessary or desired light levels that are called for by the situation. See our photometric lighting examples.

What outdoor lighting products make up these systems?
Industrial outdoor lighting systems are composed of many different types of products. Pole lighting is used for a number of applications, most common of which is parking lot lighting. Pole lights are also used for general area lighting, such as coal lighting, and general outdoor work lighting. You also see pole lights of all sorts used along roadways and driveways that run through large commercial properties. Entrances and exits to properties are also marked by light poles.

Floodlights—some of the brightest industrial outdoor lights—are used to maintain perimeter security. Wall packs light sidewalk areas that run next to building walls. Canopy lights illuminate walkways that connect commercial buildings. Bollards are popular sources of both decorative and functional lighting along trails and near landscape architectural features such as commercial ponds. Such areas also tend to spice things up a bit on the decorative side of things with architectural lights, pond lights, and fountain lights.

Finally, the company brand should always be showcased clearly for all to see. Sign lights and gooseneck lights can be mounted in a variety of configurations to illuminate both monumentation and building facades.

What businesses need them the most?
There are two places that require the very best industrial outdoor lighting systems: the corporate headquarters and any manufacturing facility.

Regardless of the industry type or nature, headquarters must look attractive and establish a clear correspondence between lighting theme and corporate brand. Factories do not need this aesthetic element, but they do require precisely calculated levels of light and the very best in fixture engineering to produce glare-free light.

What are the most important design considerations that require the help of experts like RLLD to consider?
We plan and develop industrial outdoor lighting systems with the most advanced industrial lighting design software available. This software will simulate the behavior of various fixture types and determine which equipment options will work best for your needs. This saves you money by eliminating costly over purchasing and ensures you get exactly the photometric lighting design you need.

How are the various components chosen and configured as a unified system?
We first analyze the size of the facility. Obviously an area such as a mall parking lot will use more light poles than a small convenience store. Secondly, the general lay of the land has to be considered. Some parts of the country are hilly, or even mountainous, and this unevenness of terrain affects light distribution patterns. Finally, the lighting requirements of the type of business are factored into the equation to produce a photometric parking lot design program that satisfies the architectural, spatial, and functional demands of the property.

What types of savings can RLLD offer its clients?
By investing a reasonable fee in an architectural lighting design plan, you gain significant savings by knowing up front exactly what you need before you mistakenly buy the wrong fixtures or buy too many fixtures. You never need to worry about over lighting an area or under lighting an area. An industrial outdoor lighting design plan is also very flexible—offering you variation in light levels based upon the actual need for light in that area. In certain areas such as warehouse loading docks, you will need brighter lighting for safety. In areas where work is not occurring, you only need general lighting for adequate visibility.

If you buy your industrial outdoor products from us, we will refund the value of the photometric design by deducting it from your equipment purchase invoice. This will also save you money on service charges.

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