Re: [apple-crop] Grading table lighting
Great to hear about all of these solutions re lighting. I was excited about the question and hoped to see some innovative solutions for the underlying problem, the aging part.. Thomas A. Green, Ph.D., CCA, TSP President IPM Institute of North America, Inc. 1020 Regent St. Madison WI 53715 608 232-1410, Fax 608 232-1440 ipmwo...@ipminstitute.org <mailto:ipmwo...@ipminstitute.org> www.ipminstitute.org <http://www.ipminstitute.org/> www.entfdn.org <http://www.entfdn.org/> www.greenshieldcertified.org <http://www.greenshieldcertified.org/> www.ipmprime.com <http://www.ipmprime.com/> From: apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net [mailto:apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net] On Behalf Of Brian Heatherington Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 1:47 PM To: Apple-crop discussion list Subject: Re: [apple-crop] Grading table lighting The "Natural Light" 4 foot fluorescent T-8 bulbs at H. Depot have one of the highest color index ratings available, 94 (out of 100) or thereabouts if memory serves correctly. The Daylight bulbs are a close second (or maybe I have these 2 reversed). I experimented with many (more expensive) options before finding that these resulted in better grading at a cheap price. We do have them mounted low so they shine on the line and table and use a guard to keep light from shining in the eyes. Same light on the ceiling. Our whole room is white and it is very close to daylight. On 9/23/2015 3:33 AM, Charles Davis wrote: We currently use a couple of 4ft fluorescents above the sorting table before bagging. Seems more difficult, as we are getting a little older each year, to distinguish between dark red and brown or black. I was wondering what others were using in their operations? Thank you kind hearted souls. Charles and Patricia ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net <mailto:apple-crop@virtualorchard.net> http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop -- Brian Heatherington Beech Creek Orchards Tallapoosa, Georgia, USA <mailto:br...@beechcreekorchards.com> br...@beechcreekorchards.com <http://www.beechcreekorchards.com/> BeechCreekOrchards.com ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop
Re: [apple-crop] Grading table lighting
The "Natural Light" 4 foot fluorescent T-8 bulbs at H. Depot have one of the highest color index ratings available, 94 (out of 100) or thereabouts if memory serves correctly. The Daylight bulbs are a close second (or maybe I have these 2 reversed). I experimented with many (more expensive) options before finding that these resulted in better grading at a cheap price. We do have them mounted low so they shine on the line and table and use a guard to keep light from shining in the eyes. Same light on the ceiling. Our whole room is white and it is very close to daylight. On 9/23/2015 3:33 AM, Charles Davis wrote: We currently use a couple of 4ft fluorescents above the sorting table before bagging. Seems more difficult, as we are getting a little older each year, to distinguish between dark red and brown or black. I was wondering what others were using in their operations? Thank you kind hearted souls. Charles and Patricia ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop -- Brian Heatherington Beech Creek Orchards Tallapoosa, Georgia, USA br...@beechcreekorchards.com BeechCreekOrchards.com ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop
Re: [apple-crop] Grading table lighting
Hello, We just installed LED lamp fixtures in our new cider mill. We love the quality of light that it provides our work including our grading. Kind Regards, Kurt W. Alstede General Manager, Alstede Farms, LLC P.O. Box 278 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, New Jersey 07930 United States of America Tel: 908-879-7189 Fax: 908-879-7815 www.alstedefarms.com cid:image001.jpg@01CFB1AF.83320400Picture1 From: apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net [mailto:apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net] On Behalf Of Sunrise Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 8:54 AM To: Apple-crop discussion list Subject: Re: [apple-crop] Grading table lighting Charles and Patricia... We at Sunrise invested in 4’ LED lighting recently and can see a benefit in a multitude of ways. Lower operating cost is the obvious publicized benefit but the reduction in area temperature during the summer months has been reported noticeable by employees; only in low celling areas. LEDS offer an increased light dissipation rate meaning a lesser quantity of lights do the same job. We opted to keep the same number of lights due to brackets previously in place thus we are very well lit compared to last season. In addition to LEDs we are using High Bay lighting fixed an estimated 20’ – 22’ above the retail and processing facility. Mc Cormick Electric of Gays Mills Wisconsin 608-624-3318 engineered and installed our enlightening remodel; Bill or Mick is our contact and could explain the job in contractors detail. Best of luck in your endeavor, Ryan Teach From: Charles Davis <mailto:cedarchi...@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 2:33 AM To: Apple-crop discussion list <mailto:apple-crop@virtualorchard.net> Subject: [apple-crop] Grading table lighting We currently use a couple of 4ft fluorescents above the sorting table before bagging. Seems more difficult, as we are getting a little older each year, to distinguish between dark red and brown or black. I was wondering what others were using in their operations? Thank you kind hearted souls. Charles and Patricia _ ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop
Re: [apple-crop] Grading table lighting
Charles and Patricia... We at Sunrise invested in 4’ LED lighting recently and can see a benefit in a multitude of ways. Lower operating cost is the obvious publicized benefit but the reduction in area temperature during the summer months has been reported noticeable by employees; only in low celling areas. LEDS offer an increased light dissipation rate meaning a lesser quantity of lights do the same job. We opted to keep the same number of lights due to brackets previously in place thus we are very well lit compared to last season. In addition to LEDs we are using High Bay lighting fixed an estimated 20’ – 22’ above the retail and processing facility. Mc Cormick Electric of Gays Mills Wisconsin 608-624-3318 engineered and installed our enlightening remodel; Bill or Mick is our contact and could explain the job in contractors detail. Best of luck in your endeavor, Ryan Teach From: Charles Davis Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 2:33 AM To: Apple-crop discussion list Subject: [apple-crop] Grading table lighting We currently use a couple of 4ft fluorescents above the sorting table before bagging. Seems more difficult, as we are getting a little older each year, to distinguish between dark red and brown or black. I was wondering what others were using in their operations? Thank you kind hearted souls. Charles and Patricia ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop
Re: [apple-crop] Grading table lighting
Warmer light enhances reds, yellows, and oranges, so the cool white fluorescents can make it tough. The easiest way may be to install a solatube skylight http://www.solatube.com or for the budget-minded, a liter of light https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-Fpsw_yYPg But with shortening day length you may also need an additional fixture. Warm white LED (2000K-4000K) would enhance the red colors and make them easier to pick out. These come in regular screw-in bulbs or complete fixtures. Kevin Hauser Kuffel Creek Apple Nursery On Wed, 23 Sep 2015 02:33:08 -0500, Charles Davis wrote: > We currently use a couple of 4ft fluorescents above the sorting table > before bagging. Seems more difficult, as we are getting a little older each > year, to distinguish between dark red and brown or black. I was wondering > what others were using in their operations? Thank you kind hearted souls. > Charles and Patricia ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop