An efficient, reliable cold storage room is an essential facility for many types of commercial and industrial businesses, from pharmaceutical manufacturers to flower delivery services. However, any cold storage facility can only be used safely if it is properly and thoroughly lit, and choosing overhead lighting that can survive the inhospitable conditions of a commercial or industrial-grade cold storage facility can be challenging.

Light-emitting diode or LED lighting has become one of the most popular and widely used types of overhead lighting in cold storage rooms, and it's easy to see why. These sophisticated light sources have numerous advantages over other types of lighting, such as fluorescent lights or high-intensity discharge lamps, that make them ideally suited for use in most cold storage facilities.

What are the advantages of installing LED overhead lighting in my new cold storage facility?

Minimal excess heat

All types of electrical lighting produce heat as well as light, but LED lighting is cooler than almost any other type of light source. An LED overhead light releases much less waste heat into its surrounding environment than a fluorescent or incandescent light.

It goes without saying that this is a tremendous advantage when it comes to lighting cold storage facilities. LED overhead lights will not alter the delicately maintained internal temperatures of your cold storage room by producing excess heat. This makes keeping your cold storage facility at a precise temperature much easier and minimises the risks of contamination caused by temporary variations in temperature, a particularly important concern in the food processing and packaging industries.

Highly energy efficient

Running a cold storage facility requires a considerable amount of energy, and installing cold storage lighting that is not energy efficient will increase your facility's energy consumption even more. LED lighting is highly energy-efficient, partially because they expend so little energy as waste heat, and LED overhead lights can be used 24 hours a day without adding significantly to your facility's overall energy consumption. 

Environmentally friendly

As you can imagine, the minimal power requirements of LED overhead lighting makes it a very environmentally friendly choice, and choosing LED lighting can reduce your business's carbon footprint and reliance on non-renewable energy sources. Unlike fluorescent bulbs and other alternative light sources, LED lights do not contain mercury or other toxic chemicals, which makes them easier to recycle and reduces the risks of accidental environmental contamination.

Extremely long-lasting

LED lights are prized for their longevity, and most will last many times longer than comparable fluorescent, incandescent or HID lights. This longevity is not affected by the chilly conditions of a cold storage facility, and many commercial-grade LED lights suitable for use in cold storage units can last for over a decade without maintenance or repairs. This makes LED overhead lighting an excellent long term investment for any busy cold storage facility, minimising downtime caused by light bulb replacements and repairs.

To learn more about LED lighting, contact an electronics distributor like an IDEC distributor in your area.