Best type of lighting in stables

[Percyprod]

I have built a stable block consisting of two stables and a store. I have applied to have mains electricity installed, and as part p won't apply Iwill be wiring them myself. My question is do led strip lights have as much shadow as led floods. I have been using 12 volt floods, which are great but do cast shadows. I was thinking of fitting weather proof led strip lights, hoping they would be similar to the florescent strip lights. Any ideas?

 

[telectrix]

you could use T8 LED fittings ( same as fluorescents, but with LED tubes, or 600x 600 LED panels. these give a very good diffused light.

40W LED Panel Light - 600x600 - IP40 - LED Panel Lights - Commercial LED Lighting - https://trade.ledhut.co.uk/commercial-led-lighting/led-panel-lights/40w-led-panel-600x600mm-options-available.html

 

[Percyprod]

you could use T8 LED fittings ( same as fluorescents, but with LED tubes, or 600x 600 LED panels. these give a very good diffused light.

40W LED Panel Light - 600x600 - IP40 - LED Panel Lights - Commercial LED Lighting - https://trade.ledhut.co.uk/commercial-led-lighting/led-panel-lights/40w-led-panel-600x600mm-options-available.html

Just the info I wanted, didn't want to fork out on lights that were no better than the floods. I have a couple of 30 watt led floods at home, andthey are great, but do cast a shadow, which doesn't matter so much there. Thanks for your help.

 

[alamski]

+1 on telectrix's recommendations, depending on how open your stables are I'd go for weatherproof/anti corrosive fittings as they would be exposed to the outdoor weather.

5ft 48w LED Non Corrosive Weatherproof Fitting - IP65 - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/GLWPLED48.html

Something like this??

Al

 

[telectrix]

also, depends on the height of the roof/ceiling. if horse can reach to headbutt the fittings they will break.

 

[Percyprod]

also, depends on the height of the roof/ceiling. if horse can reach to headbutt the fittings they will break.

No, this will only be in the store. Thanks anyway

 

[Percyprod]

+1 on telectrix's recommendations, depending on how open your stables are I'd go for weatherproof/anti corrosive fittings as they would be exposed to the outdoor weather.

5ft 48w LED Non Corrosive Weatherproof Fitting - IP65 - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/GLWPLED48.html

Something like this??

Al

Yes, that's what I was thinking. Although all the wiring will be internal I still intend using weatherproof fittings and plastic conduit.

 

[telectrix]

if any wiring is where horses have access you must use galv. steel conduit. them nags can bite through pvc like butter.

 

[DPG]

Will you be testing and certifiying the install once complete?

 

[Percyprod]

No, no need

 

[Percyprod]

if any wiring is where horses have access you must use galv. steel conduit. them nags can bite through pvc like butter.

All conduit well out of reach even if they rear up

 

[DPG]

No, no need

No need to test?

 

[static zap]

Depending on what gets stored , furry critters like out of way places to scurry / ease access ... inspect any other plastics about for damage .
(Don't give Roland an easy route/
nor something to chew on=damage)

 

[telectrix]

No need to test?

well he's got a horse. bang test will do.

 

[DPG]

Good point Tel. At least he admits he's got a horse eh.

 

[Percyprod]

No need to test?

Where does it say I need to test?

 

[Percyprod]

Has been tested, conduit and fittings regularly checked. I am an electrician by the way.

 

[DPG]

Ah right - your OP says 'you will be wiring them yourself' so I assumed the new wiring would need testing. No worries.

 

[Percyprod]

Sorry should be clearer. Most of wiring done, tested as I go along, but mains not connected yet, and no light fittings on yet. Will be finishing wiring over next couple of days, mains due to be connected Monday. As it is a stable does not need certificate or testing by 17th edition registered sparks.

 

[DPG]

Sorry should be clearer. Most of wiring done, tested as I go along, but mains not connected yet, and no light fittings on yet. Will be finishing wiring over next couple of days, mains due to be connected Monday. As it is a stable does not need certificate or testing by 17th edition registered sparks.

I'm with you. Not sure about this bit though - all wiring systems should be tested on completion.