How Much Lighting Do You Need?
Work out how much ULTRABEAM lighting you need based on your room size and use case.
Brightness by Use Case
How much light you need depends on what you do in the space. Here's a practical guide based on real-world use — not abstract lumen charts.
- General garage / parking: 100–200 lumens per sqm — enough to see clearly and park safely
- Workshop / DIY projects: 300–500 lumens per sqm — good for power tools and general work
- Detailed work / detailing bay: 500–750 lumens per sqm — see paint imperfections, fine detail
- Showroom / display: 750+ lumens per sqm — maximum brightness for showing off your space
Pro tip
Most garage owners land in the 300–500 lumens per sqm range. If in doubt, go brighter — you'll appreciate the extra light when working on detail tasks.
Room Size Guide
A quick reference for typical Australian garages. One ULTRABEAM grid covers roughly 18–20 sqm at workshop brightness levels.
- Single garage (3×6m = 18 sqm): one ULTRABEAM grid provides bright workshop lighting
- Double garage (6×6m = 36 sqm): two grids for even workshop-level coverage across the full space
- Triple / large shed (6×9m = 54 sqm): three grids, each on its own power adaptor
- Each grid operates independently with its own power adaptor
Pro tip
For double garages, two separate grids give you more flexibility than one massive setup. You can even switch one off when you're only working in half the space.
Scaling Your Setup
ULTRABEAM is modular — start with one grid and add more as needed. Multiple grids give you zone control and flexibility.
- Small to medium spaces: a single ULTRABEAM grid provides full coverage for most garages
- Large spaces: add a second grid with its own power adaptor for even brightness throughout
- Each grid operates independently — zone control lets you light only where you're working
- The system is fully modular — start with what you need and expand at any time
Pro tip
Multiple smaller grids are better than one large one. They're lighter to install, give you independent zone control, and if one needs service the others keep working.
Ceiling Height & Surfaces
Higher ceilings and darker surfaces mean you need more light output to achieve the same brightness at floor level.
- Ceiling height under 2.7m: standard brightness — light reaches the floor efficiently
- Ceiling height 2.7–3.5m: add 20–30% more tubes to compensate for the extra distance
- Ceiling height over 3.5m (sheds, warehouses): consider suspended mounting to bring lights closer to work areas
- Dark walls and ceilings absorb light — add 10–15% more tubes compared to white or light surfaces
Pro tip
If your shed has very high ceilings (4m+), suspended mounting brings the lights closer to your workspace and gives dramatically better results than flat-mounting them to a distant ceiling.
Coverage Questions
A standard 1200mm fluorescent tube produces about 3,000 lumens. ULTRABEAM LED tubes produce similar brightness per unit length but with better colour accuracy at 6500K daylight, no flickering, and no warm-up time. They also last significantly longer than fluorescent.
Yes. Each grid has its own power adaptor and operates independently. There's no daisy-chaining between grids — they're separate systems that happen to look connected.
Multiple smaller grids are generally better. They give you zone control (light only where you're working), redundancy (one grid going offline doesn't kill all your lights), and easier installation (smaller grids are lighter and easier to mount).
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