Corrosion is a major problem in livestock buildings, as these places are generally very humid, corrosive and dusty. In most cases, these buildings increase their corrosion rate over time.
Indeed, after the rejections of the buildings of breeding (effluent of breeding), it results from it a composition of ammonia in the air, more precisely in closed places of breeding. The mixture of humidity and ammonia leads to the creation of ammonium hydroxide, a chemical agent that degrades metal parts. Other corrosive agents can be formed with the various chemicals available to the farmer. Another problem is that dust can act as a cause of accelerated corrosion rates on a metal surface.
In the long run, corrosion destroys metal parts and connectors, so it is essential to choose lighting that is adapted to a corrosive environment.