Floodlights

Everyone has different reasons for wanting to get their hands on a floodlight. LED flood lighting options are many, and the device comes in various types. There are many options from PIR floodlights to LED outdoor floodlights. What you choose should cater to your needs, so here are some things you should keep in mind when looking for an LED floodlight fit for you. 

1. Location

Figure out where you want to place the floodlight. It can be outside a building, on the wall, from the ceiling or somewhere else where it can cover the area you wish to cover. It will be easier to make a decision once looking back on the main reason you are buying a LED floodlight to begin with. 

2. Beam Angle

This is where you think about where you want the LED floodlight beam to focus on. For example, do you want it to cover the entire space or just one particular area? 

Deciding this will allow you to choose the right device, because outside floodlights may come with a wider beam angle or a narrower one. One thing to note is that usually, a beam of 120 degrees can cover most basic LED floodlight needs. 

3. Detection angle 

This is where a LED sensor floodlight would come in. Floodlights with PIR come with motion sensors and detection angle is something you will need to consider if you go with one of these devices. LED sensor floodlights work only when a person or animal is directly in front of the light. 

On the other hand, the anti-creep LED sensor floodlights to work even when the target is standing on the sides of the light, so once it again it comes down to what your main purpose for buying the outdoor floodlight is. 

4. Brightness

Think about how bright you want your LED floodlights to be. Do you need only enough brightness to help people navigate the specific space or do you need them to keep intruders away? The brighter your LED floodlight needs, the more lumens you will need. 

If your objective is to use your LED outdoor flood lights only for extra security then going for a 10W or 30W LED floodlight with PIR will do the job. The 10W floodlight will beam 910 lumens while the 30-watt LED flood light will beam around 2750 lumens. 

However, if you are aiming to cover a larger area then a 30W LED floodlight isn’t going to cut it – for places such as car parks, you will need a high-performing 200W LED floodlight that beams at least 23,000 lumens.

LED floodlights use an array of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) – semiconductor chips that produce light when current flows through them – mounted on a heat sink and powered by an LED driver. A reflector or lens spreads the light into a wide beam, and the aluminium body draws heat away from the LEDs so they last much longer than halogen lamps.

When it comes to light patterns, spotlights and floodlights differ in the way the light is projected and are actually on the opposite ends of the spectrum. While floodlights have short, wide patterns that are meant to illuminate a wide area, spotlights are designed in a way that the light travels a longer distance in a narrower beam.

LED floodlighting has many advantages over halogen and one of the main ones is a much longer product lifespan. Other than that LED floodlighting comes with less heat output and a high rate of energy efficiency. 

An LED sensor floodlight will also perform a lot better than a halogen in terms of light output, you just have to make sure to look at the number of lumens if you are switching from a halogen to an LED floodlight.

A PIR LED floodlight is activated when the infrared sensor within them detects any kind of motion. A LED sensor floodlight is a very common type of security light and are usually wall-mounted on a bracket. They are then adjusted until they are at an angle that properly covers the chosen area. 

Not only is a PIR LED floodlight a great option for lighting hazardous walkaways and being an effective deterrent for unwanted intruders, but the wide-angle coverage it gives is perfect for illuminating large ground areas such as gardens and driveways. 

LED outdoor floodlights are equipped with energy-efficient technology that reduces consumption and lasts a long time as well. Some LED floodlights also come with a timer mode which helps determine how long the LED floodlight stays on, and then it automatically turns off when not needed. Floodlights with PIR are easily available at Meteor in a wide range of styles, color options, and wattages to suit your specific installation requirements.

A 10W LED floodlight typically produces around 800–1,000 lumens, similar to a 50–100W halogen floodlight depending on the model. Check the lumen output on the product specification to compare brightness accurately.

Yes, it is possible to do LED replacement. Outdoor flood lights can have their LED bulb changed or the entire light system can be changed. It is better to get a professional electrician onboard to get the job done than messing with it yourself.

It depends on the area and mounting height, but a domestic driveway or back garden is often well served by a compact floodlight in the region of 1,000 to 2,500 lumens, while yards and car parks need considerably more. Too much light creates glare and deep shadows that can work against security. Start modestly, angle the fitting downwards and use a PIR so it only comes on when needed.

An asymmetric floodlight uses optics that throw most of the light forward and downward instead of spreading it equally in all directions. It can be mounted flat on a wall or column and still light the area in front, which reduces upward spill and glare. Kosnic Della and Vermillion floodlights are available with asymmetric optics, making them well suited to car parks and building perimeters.

Yes, provided the sensor is rated for the floodlight's load and suitable for outdoor use. A separate PIR or photocell lets you position the detector where it sees the approach while the floodlight is aimed elsewhere, and one sensor can control several fittings. Check the sensor's maximum LED load, IP rating and wiring diagram, and follow current wiring regulations when connecting it.