LED Flood Light Buying Guide

What You Need To Know When Upgrading Your Old Lamps to LED Flood Light

: LED Flood Light Buying Guide 

When it comes to outdoor lighting, it can be confusing as to what is the best option for your specific needs. Watts, lumens, mounting options etc. This is often a laborious search, as there are many different factors such as. We have prepared for you a buying guide for LED floodlights, one of the most common and versatile forms of outdoor lighting.
This article will examine each key aspect and different factors for these luminaires and provide examples of where each type can be used. This includes lighting systems applications for larger commercial needs such as parking lots or even on illuminating a small garden.

- Contents -

•     Definitions

•     Watt Selection for LED Projectors

•     Which Lumen to Use

•     Color Temperature (Kelvin)

•     Applications and Types

•     Accessories and Mounting Options

•     Frequently Asked Questions

Definitions

Lumen – Lumen measures the total amount of light emitted per unit of time. This unit essentially measures the brightness of the light.
Watt - Watt refers to the amount of power a light reflects. Generally speaking, higher voltage lights reflect more lumens. LED floodlights are produced in a wide range of wattages. This ranges from 15 watts to 400 watts.
Color Temperature (Kelvin) – Kevin color temperature basically corresponds to the color of reflected light and is also related to temperature.
Photocell – A photocell uses a sensor to detect the level of illumination outside and turn on the LED projector if necessary. Some LED projectors are photocell compatible and will only light up when it's dark.
Base - A projector's base contains the mounting type for attaching the fixture. For example, some mounting options, such as the Trunnion Mount, allow the projector to provide side-by-side lighting. Other mounting options, such as the Slip Fitter Mount, include mounting the light on a pole for use at the desired angle.
Lens - The type of lens a lighting fixture uses affects how light is dispersed. Two common types are clear lenses or frosted lenses.
Voltage – Voltage includes the amount needed per unit load to move a test load between two points. For LED lighting, this is the amount of power a light fixture provides to a light bulb.
Shorting Caps – The Shorting Cap contains a shorting connection between the line and load of the receptacle, which keeps the lights on at all times when power is supplied.
Motion Sensors – Motion sensors inside outdoor luminaires detect when there is movement close to the LED projector and turn on automatically. This is ideal for security lighting purposes.

Watt Selection for LED Projectors

Watt refers to the amount of power a light reflects; so the amount of watts a bulb has pretty much determines its brightness. In other words, the higher the wattage, the brighter the light. A wide variety of wattages are available for LED floodlights. This ranges from low voltage lights (15-40 watts) to industrial grade 400 watt floodlights for large applications such as airports and sports stadium lighting. We will examine this below.
Low Watts (15-40 Watts) – Flood lights considered "low wattage" work with bulbs in the approximately 15 to 40 watt range. These are ideal for illuminating small areas such as a pathway or doorway. These bulbs usually provide adequate illumination for very small spaces around residential or commercial buildings.
Medium Wattage (40-80 Watts) - Medium Watt lamps work with bulbs in the approximately 40 to 80 Watt range. These are ideal for illuminating areas such as a small courtyard, garden or driveway with a medium level of brightness.
High Wattage (100 Watts or more) – When you enter three-digit watt numbers, light bulbs are considered "high wattage". These bulbs are essential for applications such as parking lot lighting, roads and other municipal or commercial lighting needs. According to the International DarkSky Association, the power of road lighting can be up to 400 watts. These high-voltage bulbs are mounted on poles high above the ground. They are typically only suitable for large municipal or industrial lighting needs such as airport lighting, highways, large parking lots or outdoor sports arenas.

Which Lumen to Use

Lumens are total meters of light reflected per unit of time. In other words, the higher the lumen, the brighter the light it will emit. The relationship of this number to watts; As the wattage increases, the lumen also increases.

Low Lumens - (1,600-4,000) - LED Floodlights operating from 1,600 to 4,000 lumens, suitable for stairs, walkways, etc. Ideal for small outdoor lighting such as These are very common for residential or small commercial spaces.
Medium Lumens - (4,000-10,000) - 4,000 to 10,000 lumens is medium brightness. These levels are ideal for courtyards, fields and slightly larger outdoor areas.
High Lumens - (10-000 and 40.000) - LED floodlights from 10-000 to over 40.000 lumens, wide area outdoor options where lighting is needed, high municipal areas or parking lots etc. used for larger commercial applications such as
Ultra High Lumens - (50,000 and above) - 50,000 or more lumens are ideal for large industrial needs such as airports, stadiums, large parking lots.

Color Temperature (Kelvin)

5,000K – 5,000 Kelvin LED floodlights are by far the most common. This color temperature reflects a cool white illumination similar to daytime environments. This is ideal for outdoor lighting and security.
4,000K – 4,000 Kelvin LED bulbs project a natural colored light that often illuminates our work areas.
3,000K – 3,000 Kelvin LEDs are a warm color of LED light primarily used in restaurants or homes. It is rare to find outdoor projectors at 3000K as it is not recommended.

Applications and Types

Besides lumen, wattage and color temperature, there are various other distinguishing factors for LED floodlights. Another factor is the type of application in which it is used, which is largely determined by the mounting option.

Spotlights – These lights can be attached to a flexible mount such as a Knuckle Mount and can be used to target specific lighting at certain points; thus, it serves as a spotlight.

Parking Lot Lights - LED floodlights are an effective way to provide lighting around parking lots, as they can be easily attached to poles with fasteners.

Building Perimeter Lights – A great way to provide security around buildings, LED floodlights can be attached to walls and illuminate the area needed.

Field Lights – These lights can also be used to illuminate areas around a landscape, field or yard. For this purpose, it is ideal to use an adjustable floodlight on a specially made base to illuminate the desired location.

Accessories and Mounting Options

Various projector mounting options are available, as well as accessories for various purposes. We'll list a few of the most useful types below.

Extruded Arm – The extruded arm mount is an L-shaped base that allows you to mount the light onto a fixture and provide illumination to a fixed area. This is the standard mounting for projectors.

Slip Fitter Mount – The Slip Fitter provides a pole mount option. In this case, the light is attached to a pole and illuminates a large area. This type of mounting is common for parking lot lighting.

Knuckle Mount – The Knuckle mount is adjustable and allows you to point the lighting up or down. This works similar to a spotlight and is often used for billboard lighting.

Yoke Mount – Yoke Mount allows you to attach the light to a wall and serve as a wall light fixture.

Trunnion Mount - A Trunnion Mount uses a pivot point to allow floodlight to provide side-to-side illumination.

Shorting Cap – The Shorting Cap contains a shorting connection between the line and load of the receptacle, which keeps the lights on at all times when power is supplied.

Photocell – A photocell uses a sensor to detect the level of illumination outside and turn on the light if necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Are the projectors dimmable?
Yes, some projectors are dimmable; however, this usually depends on the type of manufacture and wattage. It is necessary to check the product features to find out if this feature is available.

Q. What are the advantages of using LEDs?
One of the main advantages of using LEDs as your outdoor lighting source is that they can provide significant cost savings compared to traditional lights. A 2012 study by Consumer Reports estimates that LEDs can save an average of at least $100 and as much as $400 per bulb. These savings continue to increase as technology advances. LEDs are also not subject to overtime due to harsh outdoor conditions or continuous use and therefore require little or no maintenance costs. Environmental friendliness, reliability, etc. It has many advantages as well.

Q. Where are projectors used?
LED floodlights are a highly flexible type of lighting fixture that can be used for almost any outdoor lighting application. Common uses for LED floodlights include lighting for exterior building security, parking lots, and outdoor sports venues such as soccer or football