Lighting guide for gas stations

2020-01-04

An overview of the best guide on how to place lighting in the front yard of a gas station.

1、Ensure that the average ground illumination at the gas station is between 300 and 350 lux.

In the air pump area,  at least 100 lux to ensure high-quality lighting, especially on the front-facing side of the pump.

2、Your gas station will have many vehicles in and out, and the lighting should be bright enough to eliminate shadows that could cause accidents. If the front canopy is low, make sure that large vehicles (such as Light truck and trailers) do not block the light from each led canopy lights, resulting in large shadows.

3、For canopies with a height of 14ft, a 13ft-16ft meters spacing between light fixture is ideal.

4、Using high-quality LED lights can save energy to the greatest extent without affecting the quality of lighting.

5、Using a dimmer switch can further save electricity bills.

The LED dimming light retrofit kit has a very wide dimming range, which can save energy and extend service life. Traditional light bulbs cannot use the light control function, they need to warm up to reach the set brightness.

Choose the right led gas station light

Areas with flammable or hazardous substances should use specific lamps. Make sure your LED canopy lights meet the required standards. Because the roof of the vehicle's refueling area is high and not closed, there is usually no need to comply with excessive regulations. However, lighting equipment used in gas stations should be moisture-resistant and durable, as the refueling area is often subject to vibrations from heavy vehicle movements.

According to the IK rating system, the LED gas station light should have the correct impact resistance rating, the IK00 rating of the light fixture with little or no protection, and the IK10 rating of the most sturdy light fixture. The IK rating of the light fixture is important because the refueling area is constantly vibrating as heavy vehicles enter and leave. The LED canopy light should be shock-resistant, and the light fixture has a drop-resistant polycarbonate lens. Impact-resistant LED lights are more resistant to malicious damage and will not break when affected by physical forces.

The gas station has a large amount of gas fuel, and the lamps must be completely sealed to prevent flammable gas or smoke from penetrating into the lamps, thereby causing explosions and reducing unnecessary fires.

LED lights used in parking lots and gas stations should have the correct IP rating to prevent water or solid particles from entering. If these substances get inside the luminaire, they may damage the luminaire. These locations are not only wet but dusty, so the IP rating must be higher than 65.