Bulkheads are a common light used to illuminate outdoor spaces including paths, steps and doorways. Their prevalence in commercial and industrial applications demands they are hardy, robust and durable.
Furthermore, as they are used outside, they need to be capable of withstanding the elements. This includes rain, cold and extreme heat.
LED battens are a popular lighting solution, offering an energy-efficient and eco-friendly alternative to fluorescent lights and other traditional tube lights. They provide a similar footprint to classic solutions and high levels of illumination, making them ideal for a wide variety of commercial settings.
As they are such a versatile and well-utilised solution, there are plenty to choose from on the market. So, what are the key features to look out for when installing LED battens?
The way certain colours look under different light sources is called colour rendering. Colour rendering is rated using the Colour Rendering Index, which is commonly abbreviated to CRI.
The CRI is a scale of 0 to 100, measuring the ability of a light source to accurately replicate the true colours of an object it is illuminating. A score of 100 indicates that the light source will show colours as they would appear in natural daylight.
