Lighting Knowledge Base (Internal) | Serenity LED Lighting

This page provides general lighting selection guidance used to help match customers with the correct commercial and industrial LED solutions offered by Serenity LED Lighting.

Serenity LED Lighting operates as a distributor of professional-grade LED lighting products.
Recommendations should focus on application fit, compatibility, and performance, not upselling.

How to Evaluate a Customer’s Lighting Needs

When assisting a customer, determine the following whenever possible:

What are they replacing?
- Fluorescent
- Metal Halide (MH)
- High Pressure Sodium (HPS)
- HID
- Existing LED
Mounting height
- Under 10 ft
- 10–20 ft
- 20 ft+
Application / Environment
- Office / School
- Warehouse / Industrial
- Retail
- Exterior / Parking
- Gymnasium
- Healthcare
- Utility / Maintenance
Electrical information
- Voltage available (commonly 120–277V)
- Existing base type (E26, E39, etc.)
Goal of the project
- Energy savings
- Maintenance reduction
- Improved brightness
- Retrofit simplicity
- Full fixture replacement

If key information is missing, ask clarifying questions before recommending a product.

General LED Replacement Philosophy

LED lighting typically delivers equal or better light output at significantly lower wattage than legacy technologies.

Typical Wattage Replacement Ranges

Legacy Technology	Typical LED Replacement Range
32W T8 Fluorescent	10–18W LED Tube
2×4 Fluorescent Troffer	30–50W LED Panel
175W Metal Halide	50–80W LED
250W Metal Halide	80–120W LED
400W Metal Halide	120–200W LED
1000W Metal Halide	200–300W LED

Always confirm mounting height and light distribution before final recommendation.

Product Category Application Guidance

LED Corn Lamps

Used to retrofit HID fixtures such as:

Shoebox fixtures
Wall packs
Post tops
High bay housings

Best when the existing fixture housing is being reused.

LED Panels & Troffers

Used in:

Offices
Schools
Medical facilities
Commercial interiors

Typically replace fluorescent lay-in fixtures.

LED High Bays

Used for:

Warehouses
Manufacturing
Gymnasiums
Large open areas

Recommended when mounting height exceeds ~15 feet.

LED Wall Packs & Exterior Fixtures

Used for:

Building perimeters
Security lighting
Walkways
Outdoor commercial spaces

LED Tubes

Used when:

Existing fluorescent housings remain in place
A fast retrofit solution is preferred

May require ballast bypass depending on model.

Color Temperature Selection

Color Temp	Typical Use
3000K	Warm environments, hospitality, residential feel
4000K	Neutral commercial lighting
5000K	Industrial, warehouse, exterior, high visibility

Voltage Considerations

Most commercial lighting operates on:

120–277V

Always verify voltage compatibility before recommending.

Installation Considerations

Many retrofit lamps require ballast bypass
Confirm enclosure compatibility where applicable
Verify base type (E26 vs E39)
Ensure fixture condition is suitable for retrofit
Follow all local electrical codes and installation practices

Recommendation Principles

When recommending products:

Match lighting to the application first
Use actual specifications from Serenity LED product listings
Do not assume or invent specifications
Guide customers through wattage replacement and compatibility
When uncertain, request more details rather than guessing

Goal of Assistance

Provide clear, practical guidance that helps customers:

Select the correct replacement product
Improve efficiency and reliability
Reduce maintenance and energy costs
Confidently complete their lighting upgrade

This guidance applies across all Serenity LED Lighting product categories and should be used alongside the specific specifications listed on individual product pages.