Did you know that there are dozens of small factors that influence which sports lighting fixtures you should select? Whether you’re looking for tennis lighting, basketball court lighting, or general indoor sports lighting, the fixtures used depends heavily on your environment, budget and structure. Making the right decision for your particular venue is critical in preserving the life of your lights and providing your guests with the best possible lighting solution.

Ambient Temperature
If you’ve never heard the phrase before, ambient temperature simply refers to the temperature of the air around an object. In other words, the normal temperature of your facility is generally the same as the ambient temperature in relation to your lighting fixtures. Ambient temperature has a vast impact on the efficiency of your sports lighting fixtures. For example, certain lamps produce their maximum light output at 97° F, while others perform best at 77° F. Some lamps work well in warehouse settings (because the air at the top of a warehouse is often up to 20 degrees hotter), while others struggle due to the temperature difference.

When you sit down to select lighting fixtures, it’s critical that you understand the optimal operating temperatures of each and have solid knowledge of your facility’s ambient temperatures. Otherwise you’re risking monetary losses through inefficiency and replacement bulbs.

It’s not just about temperature. Certain sports lighting fixtures perform best when mounted below 25 feet, while others work best when mounted above. Every facility is different, fixtures are different, every bulb has advantages and disadvantages. Thus selecting a new lighting set-up, should not only depend on cost. A low-cost setup that is incorrectly calibrated for your environment could end up costing you more in the long run. Hence, you need professionals like Courtlite® to help guide you to the best lighting fixtures for your facility.

For more information or any questions please visit www.Courtlite.com or contact us at 425.422.1744 for more.

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