Lighting for the pole barn

[paintman161]

So I will be getting a pole barn built soon (if it stops raining!). I will be looking at putting lighting in the pole barn, but for at least a year i will only be using a generator running the lights (5700 W generator). The size of the pole barn is 24'x24'10'6" and will have 3 windows but i need something for night time. Any suggestions for for lights and how many?

 

[pwright]

A very general rule of thumb for rooms in a house is 1 watt per square foot. So about 576 watts of lighting for your barn.

 

[Midniteoyl]

I have florescent (over benches), chicken coop lights hanging down (general light), and halogen (for winter heat)..

 

[paintman161]

So if i get (6) 200 w lights i should have enough, but what kind, mind you this will be un heated and it gets Cold in Western NY!

 

[jeff9366]

LED's are the most efficient lighting available.

Lowes and Home Depot both offer floodlight LED's online.

 

[paintman161]

LED's are the most efficient lighting available.

Lowes and Home Depot both offer floodlight LED's online.

do they even offer a 200 watt comparison.

 

[Midniteoyl]

It'll cost ya..

 

[paintman161]

Not looking to spend a lot. I am sure there would be a cheaper option than leds, maybe i can get something off craigslist. What works best in cold weather.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Incandescent, LED, and halogen work the best in the cold.. Again, cheap and effective are chicken coop lights (also clamp light) like this one, w/o the clamp, work great and are real cheap. Use incandecent, halogen, or fluorescent in them. You can upgrade later as you finish your pole barn shop. Mine just hang from the cord..

 

[jeff9366]

LED's are a LOT cheaper than they used to be.

You have energy savings for as long as the barn is there.

You do not have climb a ladder to change bulbs/tubes for forty years......consider the reduced probability of a fall.


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