Lumens Explained: How to Choose the Right Light Brightness

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Lumens Explained: How to Choose the Right Light Brightness

Professional LED lighting for industry and commercial use — with 5-year warranty, free lighting design and 48-hour delivery.

Published · 14 April 2026
Read time · 7 minutes
Autor · Clightstore Lighting Experts
80%
Savings
150 lm/W
Efficiency
50.000 h
Lifespan
5 yr
Warranty
For Business

Lumens Explained: How to Choose the Right Light Brightness: Professional Solution for Your Facility

The right LED lighting saves up to 80% on electricity costs and reduces maintenance to virtually zero. For commercial applications, three factors are decisive: efficiency (lm/W), lifespan, and compliance with lighting standards.

As a B2B specialist for industrial LED lighting, we advise you from light planning to delivery — with 5-year warranty and free lighting calculations.

Comparison

Conventional vs. LED: The Economic Comparison

CriterionConventionalLED
Power consumption100%20–40% -60–80%
Lifespan5,000–15,000 h50,000–100,000 h
Maintenance costHighMinimal Recommended
Warm-up time5–15 minInstant 100%
Payback period12–24 months
Example: With 40 fixtures, 10h/day operation and €0.35/kWh, switching to LED saves €5,000–15,000 per year.
Technical

What to Look for When Choosing

Efficiency (lm/W)

Premium LEDs achieve 150–180 lm/W. Budget fixtures often only 80–100 lm/W.

Driver quality

We exclusively use brand-name drivers with 50,000–100,000h rated lifespan.

IP rating

For dry offices IP20 suffices. For workshops we recommend IP65.

Service

From Consultation to Delivery

  • Free lighting calculation by our lighting experts
  • Delivery within 48 hours from stock
  • 5-year warranty on all fixtures
  • Technical support during installation
Request a quote now: Send us your floor plan — we provide a quote with lighting calculation within 24 hours.

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Professional LED lighting for industry and commercial use — with 5-year warranty

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400 W

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How much will I save by switching to LED?
Typically 60–80% on electricity costs. With 40 fixtures and 10h/day operation, that is €5,000–15,000 per year — plus saved maintenance costs.
How long do LED industrial fixtures last?
Premium LEDs with brand-name drivers achieve 50,000–100,000 operating hours. At 10h/day that is 13–27 years without lamp replacement.
Do you offer free lighting design?
Yes. Send us your floor plan — we provide a professional lighting calculation with product recommendations within 24 hours.
How fast can you deliver?
All standard products are available from stock and shipped within 48 hours.
What warranty do you offer?
5-year warranty on all LED fixtures, including driver. In case of failure you receive free replacement.
Free consultation

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