LED squash lighting still needs a maintenance plan. A working lamp is only one part of a playable court: the light distribution, condition of the fittings and appearance of the walls matter too. Use this checklist to organise inspections and decide what needs attention before ordering replacement lights.
Start with a record for each court
Keep the installation date, fixture model, quantity, mounting positions and any lighting report together. Add the installer’s contact details and the cleaning instructions supplied with the fittings. Record problems by court and position, rather than simply noting that the hall looks dark.
- Which fitting is affected, and when did the issue start?
- Is it always present or only after the lights have been running?
- Did it follow building work, cleaning or an impact?
- Is the complaint about brightness, flicker, shadows or reflected glare?
Photographs help explain a problem, but camera exposure changes apparent brightness. They do not replace a lighting measurement or an electrical inspection.
Separate visual checks from maintenance work
From floor level, staff can note failed lights, visibly damaged covers, unusual flicker and changes reported by players. If a fitting appears loose, damaged or electrically unsafe, keep people away from the affected area and arrange a competent inspection. Do not let a routine visual check turn into unplanned work at height.
Cleaning and electrical work should follow the fixture instructions and the installer’s safe isolation and access procedures. Confirm the permitted cleaning method; do not assume a chemical suitable for a court wall is suitable for a diffuser. Ask for a maintenance schedule based on the actual environment and lighting design rather than adopting an arbitrary interval.
Why cleaning and wall condition belong in the plan
Dirt on optics and changes in room reflectance can reduce the useful light reaching playing surfaces. The TRILUX LED guide explains how these factors enter lighting maintenance calculations. Its general principles are useful background, not cleaning instructions for AXION fixtures.
Keep a log of court-wall cleaning or resurfacing alongside lighting maintenance. When a court looks different, that record helps distinguish a surface change from a fixture fault. Read our guide to glare and ball visibility for the playing-quality checks to discuss.
Compare measurements on the same basis
Ask the lighting specialist to use a documented measurement grid, measurement planes and operating conditions. Compare like with like: one reading under a fitting cannot describe the whole court. Keep the results with the original design and record any failed lights or changed surfaces at the time of the test.
Repair or replace?
For an isolated fault, ask about diagnosis, compatible parts and warranty handling. For repeated failures or a layout that no longer suits the court, request a new lighting assessment. Avoid mixing replacement fixtures solely because their wattage matches; the light distribution and mounting requirements also need checking.
Our AXION 1500 squash fixture is one option for a planned upgrade. The multi-court budget guide separates equipment and installation costs. Send your court photos, fixture details and maintenance history when you request advice on your squash lighting. Global LED Lights supplies the fixtures; installation and court services can be discussed separately through Global Squash.