High Bay LED Lamps

LED Replacement Bulbs for Metal Halide Fixtures

High bay LED lamps are screw-in LED replacement bulbs that convert your existing metal halide and high pressure sodium high bay fixtures to LED without replacing the fixture. Available as Type A, ballast compatible direct replacement LEDs; Type B, ballast bypass direct wire LED; Type A/B, hybrid (will function with or without your existing ballast). 

LED replacements for metal halide lamps and sodium lights make upgrading your legacy lighting system as simple as changing bulbs. Choose from our selection of mogul base HID replacement bulbs: 250 watt metal halide equivalent LED, 400 watt metal halide equivalent LED, 750 watt metal halide equivalent LED, 1000 watt metal halide equivalent LED, or 1500 watt metal halide equivalent LED. Watch our short demo video to see how simple it is to use LED replacement bulbs for metal halide fixtures.

How to Choose High Bay Light Bulbs

Start by matching the LED to the metal halide wattage you're replacing, from 250W up to 1500W equivalents. Then confirm your fixture's mogul (E39) base and decide whether to keep your existing ballast (Type A), bypass it (Type B), or keep both options open with a hybrid lamp.

High Bay LED Lamps vs. LED High Bay Fixtures

An LED high bay lamp retrofits the fixtures you already have, making it the fastest, lowest-cost upgrade when your housings are in good shape. If fixtures are damaged or outdated, or you're redesigning your layout, UFO high bay lights and LED linear high bay fixtures are the better long-term investment.

Benefits of OEO’s Metal Halide LED Replacement Lights

An LED light replacement for metal halide uses a fraction of the wattage, turns on instantly with no warm-up, and holds its brightness far longer than metal halide lamps, which dim and shift color as they age. That means lower energy bills and fewer bulb changes, which matters most with high ceilings, where every relamp requires a lift.

When to Use High Bay LED Lamps

High bay LED lamps are ideal for warehouses, manufacturing plants, gyms, and retail spaces with high ceilings and existing metal halide or high pressure sodium fixtures in good working order. Need a new fixture instead? Explore our flood lights or linear high bay light fixtures.

High Bay LED Lamp FAQs

Can I replace a metal halide bulb with an LED?

Yes. A Type A LED works with your existing ballast if it's compatible and in good condition. A Type B LED requires removing or bypassing the ballast and wiring the socket to line voltage. Hybrid Type A/B lamps work either way, so you can install now and bypass the ballast later.

What wattage LED replaces a 400W metal halide lamp?

A 400W metal halide equivalent LED lamp typically draws around 100–150 watts while producing comparable light output. Compare lumens, not watts, when choosing a replacement lamp.

Will LED high bay lamps fit my existing fixtures?

Most high bay LED lamps use the same E39 mogul base as metal halide and high pressure sodium lamps, so they screw into existing sockets. Check the lamp's dimensions too, since some LED replacement lamps are larger than the bulbs they replace.

Shop High Bay LED Lamps

Shop OEO's high bay LED lamps and LED replacement bulbs for metal halide fixtures, or contact our lighting experts for help choosing the right lamp for your space.

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