LED flood lights are used to brighten a variety of outdoor spaces. When mapping out a plan for installing lighting, you might wonder:
“What wattage of flood light would be best for illuminating this space?”
You do not need to look any further, AALED can help! It is first important to know what a flood light is to be sure that is the type of LED lighting fixture you would need.
Flood lights are a type of lighting fixture that cover a large area of light with a wide beam. Compared to an ordinary bulb, flood lights cover a wide area of light with strong intensity. You will find that flood lights are commonly used for outdoor settings. They are most essentially used to brighten up and provide visibility for larger areas. This ensures safety at nighttime.
When determining which LED flood light to choose, you should note that wattage does not mean brightness. Wattage is a unit of power measuring how much energy is used. Lumens determines the brightness of light. Essentially, you want to make sure that the energy used to power this flood light is used efficiently. There are other factors to take into consideration when determining which light wattage is best for your project. The height of the light, the angle of the light, and the size of the area are the main factors to take into consideration when deciding. You could have two LED lights with the same wattage produce very different results based on these factors. Below is a further breakdown of these factors and why they are important in the result.
Height is a very important factor when determining which flood light to choose from. The higher you raise a light, the weaker the illumination can start to feel. Stadiums, for example use powerful, high wattage flood lights because they are mounted high. Whereas if that same light were lowered down, it would be too bright for a backyard. The light would be much lower in height, and you would want a lower wattage.
You do not want to be wasteful with the coverage the light provides. It is ideal to utilize the space you are lighting up and have the beam be at the proper angle. The higher the degree, the more area coverage you will have. Think about the important areas that need to be the most visible.
Think about the location that you want to light up and the size of the area. You want to use your flood lights efficiently and not make the area too bright or too dim. Visibility is very important, without creating harsh shadows. A driveway and a parking lot are two very different sizes that require two different wattages of light.
With this information in mind, here is a general breakdown of the recommended wattage for typical locations where you would use flood lights:
If you keep these factors in mind (area, angle, height), you should be able to choose the perfect wattage for LED flood lights. Always remember, the brightest is not always the best option! You also want to focus on energy efficiency. If you are looking to purchase a flood light today, AALED is an excellent option for Canadian LED lighting. Please have a look below at our LED flood light options to purchase. Our products are DLC certified and have a variety of wattage options. Some of our flood lights even have selectable options.
