RAB Lighting VXLED26DG Vaporproof LED
The RAB VXLED26DG is a rugged, fully vaporproof LED luminaire designed for wet, dusty barn environments and offers high ingress protection and long-life LEDs that lower replacement and maintenance costs in stables. It stands out as a budget-friendly, drop-in replacement for fluorescent vapor-tight fixtures, delivering reliable illumination for lower-ceiling stalls and wash bays while costing less up front than high‑end high bays like the Metalux series. For owners prioritizing upfront capital efficiency and plain‑spoken durability over integrated controls or ventilation, the VXLED26DG is a practical choice.
Vaporproof seal
Energy-sipping LED
Vaporproof seal
Energy-sipping LED
Review Summary
"Users commonly praise the RAB VXLED26DG for its tough vaporproof construction, consistent bright output, and long life in harsh barn environments. A few report higher upfront cost and rare driver failures after several years."
Stall-savvy glow
Vaporproof IP66-rated housing suited for wet, dusty barn environments.
Stall-savvy glow
Vaporproof IP66-rated housing suited for wet, dusty barn environments.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Eco-Friendly Living
Time-Saving Convenience
The RAB VXLED26DG is a rugged, fully vaporproof LED luminaire designed for wet, dusty barn environments and offers high ingress protection and long-life LEDs that lower replacement and maintenance costs in stables. It stands out as a budget-friendly, drop-in replacement for fluorescent vapor-tight fixtures, delivering reliable illumination for lower-ceiling stalls and wash bays while costing less up front than high‑end high bays like the Metalux series. For owners prioritizing upfront capital efficiency and plain‑spoken durability over integrated controls or ventilation, the VXLED26DG is a practical choice.
Vaporproof seal
Energy-sipping LED
Stall-savvy glow
Vaporproof IP66-rated housing suited for wet, dusty barn environments.
Durable polycarbonate lens and corrosion-resistant enclosure for long life.
Vaporproof seal
Energy-sipping LED
Stall-savvy glow
Vaporproof IP66-rated housing suited for wet, dusty barn environments.
Durable polycarbonate lens and corrosion-resistant enclosure for long life.
$200-350 USD
Lithonia Lighting TWR2 LED Vapor Tight
The Lithonia TWR2 is a versatile, linear vapor‑tight LED designed for continuous runs along aisles and over stall rows, offering consistent light distribution and straightforward installation that suits stable layouts. It competes on value and broad distribution—typically priced and stocked more accessibly than premium high bays—while providing better linear coverage than single-fixture vaporproof units like the RAB VXLED. For barns that need continuous ceiling-mounted lighting with low maintenance and good rebate compatibility, the TWR2 balances performance and cost effectively.
Wet-area ready
Tool-free entry
Wet-area ready
Tool-free entry
Review Summary
"Buyers like the Lithonia TWR2 for reliable sealed performance, even light distribution, and straightforward installation in wet or dusty stable areas. Some reviews note occasional gasket wear over many years and limited aesthetic options."
Even aisle light
Sealed, gasketed construction for protection against moisture and dust.
Even aisle light
Sealed, gasketed construction for protection against moisture and dust.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
The Lithonia TWR2 is a versatile, linear vapor‑tight LED designed for continuous runs along aisles and over stall rows, offering consistent light distribution and straightforward installation that suits stable layouts. It competes on value and broad distribution—typically priced and stocked more accessibly than premium high bays—while providing better linear coverage than single-fixture vaporproof units like the RAB VXLED. For barns that need continuous ceiling-mounted lighting with low maintenance and good rebate compatibility, the TWR2 balances performance and cost effectively.
Wet-area ready
Tool-free entry
Even aisle light
Sealed, gasketed construction for protection against moisture and dust.
Tool-less entry and snap-in lens for fast installation and maintenance.
Wet-area ready
Tool-free entry
Even aisle light
Sealed, gasketed construction for protection against moisture and dust.
Tool-less entry and snap-in lens for fast installation and maintenance.
$180-320 USD
Big Ass Fans Evaporcool LED High Bay
The Big Ass Fans Evaprocool LED High Bay combines high‑output LED lighting with integrated airflow and evaporative cooling, uniquely addressing both illumination and animal comfort in hot climates; this integration can reduce the need for separate fans and fixtures and improves animal welfare and productivity. It commands a premium price but offsets lifecycle costs by lowering cooling energy and streamlining controls—advantages not offered by simple vapor‑tight fixtures like the VXLED26DG or linear TWR2. For stable operators who need climate management alongside bright, uniform high‑bay lighting, this system is market-leading.
Air-plus-light
Evap-cool breeze
Air-plus-light
Evap-cool breeze
Review Summary
"Owners rate the Big Ass Fans Evaporcool LED High Bay highly for combining powerful, efficient lighting with effective evaporative cooling suited to large barns, delivering strong energy savings. Criticisms focus on high initial cost and more involved installation/maintenance compared with simpler fixtures."
Wide coverage punch
High-output LED high bay designed for very large barn or arena spaces.
Wide coverage punch
High-output LED high bay designed for very large barn or arena spaces.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Eco-Friendly Living
Time-Saving Convenience
The Big Ass Fans Evaprocool LED High Bay combines high‑output LED lighting with integrated airflow and evaporative cooling, uniquely addressing both illumination and animal comfort in hot climates; this integration can reduce the need for separate fans and fixtures and improves animal welfare and productivity. It commands a premium price but offsets lifecycle costs by lowering cooling energy and streamlining controls—advantages not offered by simple vapor‑tight fixtures like the VXLED26DG or linear TWR2. For stable operators who need climate management alongside bright, uniform high‑bay lighting, this system is market-leading.
Air-plus-light
Evap-cool breeze
Wide coverage punch
High-output LED high bay designed for very large barn or arena spaces.
Advanced optics and controls for uniform illumination and glare reduction.
Air-plus-light
Evap-cool breeze
Wide coverage punch
High-output LED high bay designed for very large barn or arena spaces.
Advanced optics and controls for uniform illumination and glare reduction.
$1,200-3,000 USD
Metalux HBLED Series High Bay LED
The Metalux HBLED series is a high‑performance industrial high bay family engineered for large open barns with tall rafters, delivering very high lumen output, optical control for uniform illumination, and excellent efficacy to drive down lifetime energy costs. Although its initial cost is higher than vapor‑tight and linear fixtures, Metalux shines in large‑space installations where fewer, higher‑output fixtures reduce installation labor and provide superior light levels compared with lower‑mounted fixtures. For owners converting large pole barns or packing sheds into stables, the HBLED offers the best long‑term payback and lighting uniformity.
High-ceiling punch
Long-life lumen
High-ceiling punch
Long-life lumen
Review Summary
"The Metalux HBLED series is viewed as a solid, value-oriented high bay solution with good lumen output and durable construction for agricultural settings. Some users report occasional quality-control issues (minor flicker or trim fit) and less refined optics than premium competitors."
Rugged barn-ready
High-efficacy LED modules delivering strong lumen output for high ceiling applications.
Rugged barn-ready
High-efficacy LED modules delivering strong lumen output for high ceiling applications.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Eco-Friendly Living
Time-Saving Convenience
The Metalux HBLED series is a high‑performance industrial high bay family engineered for large open barns with tall rafters, delivering very high lumen output, optical control for uniform illumination, and excellent efficacy to drive down lifetime energy costs. Although its initial cost is higher than vapor‑tight and linear fixtures, Metalux shines in large‑space installations where fewer, higher‑output fixtures reduce installation labor and provide superior light levels compared with lower‑mounted fixtures. For owners converting large pole barns or packing sheds into stables, the HBLED offers the best long‑term payback and lighting uniformity.
High-ceiling punch
Long-life lumen
Rugged barn-ready
High-efficacy LED modules delivering strong lumen output for high ceiling applications.
Multiple beam optics and mounting options to cover aisles, stalls, and open areas.
High-ceiling punch
Long-life lumen
Rugged barn-ready
High-efficacy LED modules delivering strong lumen output for high ceiling applications.
Multiple beam optics and mounting options to cover aisles, stalls, and open areas.
$500-1,200 USD
Cooper Lighting Solutions Corelite Wavestream LED
The Corelite Wavestream LED from Cooper Lighting Solutions is a high‑efficacy linear luminaire that combines sleek optics, solid thermal management, and flexible mounting options suited to both aisleway runs and lower high‑bay applications in stables. It occupies a middle ground between utility vapor‑tight fixtures (like Lithonia TWR2) and industrial high bays (like Metalux), delivering controllability and rebate‑friendly efficiency without the premium cost of integrated climate systems. For barn owners who want modern controls, reliable warranties, and balanced capital versus operating cost, Wavestream provides a strong, versatile option.
Glare-smoothing wave
Uniform wash light
Glare-smoothing wave
Uniform wash light
Review Summary
"Cooper Corelite Wavestream LED is appreciated for its sleek design, efficient performance, and good glare control, making it a popular choice for modern stable and aisle lighting. A minority of purchasers mention driver longevity concerns after prolonged heavy use and slightly higher price than commodity brands."
Quick-track mount
Continuous-row capable linear design ideal for stable aisles and runways.
Quick-track mount
Continuous-row capable linear design ideal for stable aisles and runways.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Eco-Friendly Living
Time-Saving Convenience
The Corelite Wavestream LED from Cooper Lighting Solutions is a high‑efficacy linear luminaire that combines sleek optics, solid thermal management, and flexible mounting options suited to both aisleway runs and lower high‑bay applications in stables. It occupies a middle ground between utility vapor‑tight fixtures (like Lithonia TWR2) and industrial high bays (like Metalux), delivering controllability and rebate‑friendly efficiency without the premium cost of integrated climate systems. For barn owners who want modern controls, reliable warranties, and balanced capital versus operating cost, Wavestream provides a strong, versatile option.
Glare-smoothing wave
Uniform wash light
Quick-track mount
Continuous-row capable linear design ideal for stable aisles and runways.
Low-glare diffuser and even light distribution to reduce shadows in stalls.
Glare-smoothing wave
Uniform wash light
Quick-track mount
Continuous-row capable linear design ideal for stable aisles and runways.
Low-glare diffuser and even light distribution to reduce shadows in stalls.
$300-800 USD