Today, there are more industrial buildings than ever before that use LED lighting systems that are energy efficient. However, many operators have been reluctant to join the bandwagon, citing a variety of different widely known issues with LEDs.
How come LEDs flicker? is one of the more typical inquiries. Another one might be, "Why is my LED buzzing?"
There is a problem with your Industrial LED Lighting if it starts to flicker, buzz, or lose brightness. However, these issues are not caused by LED technology per se, but rather by poor installation or defective goods.
Here are some of the most typical issues with industrial LED lighting, along with advice on how to fix them.
Unsecured Wire Connections
The LED luminaires do not receive a steady stream of power when there is a loose wire between the bulb and the circuit. Because of the lingering ambient light from the filament, uneven power input isn't as significant in incandescent lighting.
However, any power outage will cause a brief flicker because LED bulbs turn on and off instantly. Inspect all of the circuit's connection points; some may need reconnected.
LED Bulbs Or Fixtures Of Poor Quality
If you come across some industrial LED lights for an unusually low price, it's a good indication that they won't provide the true benefits of quality LED. Although "cheap" LED lights use the same technology, factors such as poor soldering, weak components, and poor design can have a significant impact on overall quality.
Cheap LED bulbs not only flicker, but they also provide inconsistent brightness and break much more easily.
Poor Power Supply
Power supply failure is especially common with high-power industrial lights (anything 100W or above), especially with more affordable models. Parking lots and sports fields with high-power lighting may begin to flicker if the driver unit starts to fail.
Check the manufacturer's specifications for the power unit failure rate before purchasing an industrial system. In general, you want a power driver with a failure rate over two years of less than.05%.
Bulbs With A Loose Fit
A loose-fitting bulb, like the uneven power issue we discussed earlier, can cause a temporary break in the current. Check that the bulb is securely installed in the fixture and that no dirt or debris is obstructing the connection points.
Incorrect Setup Of An LED Dimmer
There are two different types of dimmer switches, and chances are good that you have the wrong one if your lights are flickering. Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) dimmers reduce the brightness of the room by delivering progressively shorter bursts of electricity to the lighting component.
With LED lights, however, this pulsing action results in a quick ON/OFF cycle, which causes flickering. With PWM dimmers, the flickering gets worse the lower you set them. For the majority of industrial and commercial LED applications, constant current reduction (CCR) dimmers are the best option.
CCR dimmers can deliver a continuous and uninterrupted stream of electricity to the lightbulb, as the name suggests. They merely alter the current flow, which causes the brightness to decrease.
Wrapping Up
The most dependable way to resolve any issues with buzzing, flickering, or loss of brightness is to speak with an expert in LED installation.