Question 1

Do you handle photocells and controls for parking lot lighting?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We supply, program, and maintain photocells, astronomic timers, and smart control systems for parking-lot lighting. Whether you need dusk-to-dawn automation, zone dimming, or remote monitoring, our licensed team installs and services the components alongside our energy-efficient LED fixtures, keeping your lot bright, code-compliant, and worry-free.

Reliable controls are the backbone of safe, energy-smart parking lot lighting. As Atlanta’s premier commercial outdoor lighting contractor, Lights Over Atlanta designs each lot with an integrated control strategy. During planning we evaluate pole locations, required foot-candle levels, and local dark-sky ordinances. We then specify heavy-duty LED fixtures paired with dusk-to-dawn photocells, astronomic time clocks, or wireless smart nodes—whichever best meets your traffic patterns and budget. These sensors automatically activate lights at sunset, dim during low-traffic hours, and report outages in real time, slashing energy and maintenance costs.

Because we are a licensed and insured electrical contractor, our crews safely retrofit existing HID poles or complete turnkey new installs, handle conduit, low-voltage transformers, and coordinate required inspections. Many clients combine a control upgrade with our LED outdoor lighting conversion service to cut wattage by up to 70% while boosting light quality. After installation, you stay covered by our outdoor lighting maintenance program: we test photocells, update control schedules for seasonal time changes, and respond quickly if a sensor fails.

Whether you manage a retail center, HOA, or municipal lot, partnering with Lights Over Atlanta means predictable operating costs, a brighter facility, and complete peace of mind—you flip zero switches, yet your parking area looks professionally lit every night.

Question 2

What is high bay lighting, and when does a warehouse need it?

Accepted Answer

High-bay lighting uses powerful, wide-beam fixtures mounted 20–45 feet above the floor to blanket tall interiors—warehouses, factories, gymnasiums—in bright, shadow-free light. A warehouse needs high-bay luminaires once ceiling height tops roughly 20 feet or work tasks demand consistent, glare-free visibility for safety, accuracy, and energy efficiency.

High-bay lighting is the heavyweight of industrial illumination. Mounted 20–45 feet overhead, each fixture uses reflectors or precision optics to push bright, even light to the floor, eliminating the gloomy spots that slow pickers or hide pallet labels. Modern LED high bays produce 100–150 lumens per watt, switch on instantly, and last 50,000 hours—far outclassing metal-halide lamps.

Your warehouse needs high-bay fixtures when:

Ceiling height exceeds about 20 feet or rafters are open.
Workers rely on lift trucks, scanners, or detailed inspection where clear, uniform light prevents mishaps.
Existing HID or T5 lamps create glare, shadow bands, or color shifts that hamper accuracy.
You want to cut lighting energy and maintenance costs by up to 70 percent and qualify for utility rebates.
You plan to add motion, daylight, or building-management controls for smarter operation.

Because beam angles, mounting heights, and aisle spacing all influence foot-candle levels, a professional photometric layout is essential. As an Atlanta outdoor lighting company that also handles commercial LED upgrades, Lights Over Atlanta can design a code-compliant plan and manage a turnkey retrofit. Our LED conversion specialists replace inefficient sodium or metal-halide bays with DLC-listed LED luminaires—giving your warehouse brighter, safer aisles and a healthier bottom line without interrupting your workflow.

Question 3

What is the difference between high-voltage and low-voltage lighting and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

High-voltage (120-volt) lighting ties straight into your main service panel, whereas low-voltage (12-volt) lighting is fed through a transformer. Low-voltage matters because it is safer around people and pets, costs less to run, offers more flexible fixture placement, and helps you meet electrical codes on your Atlanta property.

Lights Over Atlanta designs most residential landscape systems in energy-saving low voltage as part of our LED outdoor lighting conversion Atlanta service.

High-voltage (also called line voltage) sends 120 volts directly from the breaker panel to each fixture. That provides brighter raw output, but it requires rigid conduit, deeper burial, licensed electricians, GFCI protection, and bulkier weather-rated fixtures—plus any damaged cable can deliver a serious shock.

Low-voltage lighting steps power down to 12 volts through a small outdoor transformer. Because the current is minimal, wires can be shallow-buried or tucked under mulch, making installation faster and gentler on your landscaping. You gain freedom to highlight architecture, trees, and pathways with slim LED uplights, bollards, and specialty accents the moment inspiration strikes. Operating costs drop, too.

Today’s LED low-voltage fixtures use up to 80 % less electricity than comparable 120-volt lamps and last tens of thousands of hours, meaning fewer bulb changes and lower utility bills. Voltage drop is easy to correct by sizing cable or adding secondary taps—something our certified designers calculate during your free consultation.

Bottom line: low-voltage delivers the beautiful, flexible, and safe landscape lighting Atlanta GA homeowners want while still meeting electrical code.

Question 4

What’s the difference between UFO (round) high bays and linear high bays for warehouse lighting?

Accepted Answer

UFO high-bay fixtures are compact, round LEDs that pour a tight beam straight down from very high ceilings. Linear high bays are long, strip-style luminaires that throw a wider, rectangular pattern along aisles and shelving. Pick UFOs for open floors; choose linears for even coverage between racks.

UFO high bays are small, circular discs that hang from a single hook. Their lens produces a tight, symmetrical pattern (about 60-120°) that pushes light straight down from ceilings 20-60 feet high. They are perfect for open floor space, bulk storage, or any zone where you want the fewest fixtures, and their sealed housing resists dust and moisture.

Linear high bays look like the fluorescent strips they replace. Long 2- to 8-foot bodies hold rows of LEDs that spread light both downward and along the aisle. That rectangular beam fills the faces of racking, reduces shadows, and cuts glare for forklift drivers. Mounting heights of 15-40 feet and sensor-ready channels make them a favorite above pick lines and workstations.

Choosing the right style depends on ceiling height, aisle direction, and foot-candle targets. UFO units cost less per fixture and need fewer mounting points, while linears offer better uniformity and vertical illumination. Both LED options slash energy use up to 70% compared with metal-halide and qualify for common rebate programs.

Need help? Our commercial outdoor lighting Atlanta specialists handle LED outdoor lighting conversion Atlanta projects inside and out. We design photometric layouts, secure available utility rebates, install, and maintain every fixture—giving you bright, code-compliant warehouse lighting without the hassle.

High Voltage

Do you handle photocells and controls for parking lot lighting?

What is high bay lighting, and when does a warehouse need it?

What is the difference between high-voltage and low-voltage lighting and why does it matter?

What’s the difference between UFO (round) high bays and linear high bays for warehouse lighting?