Today, the concept of energy saving and environmental protection is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. LED luminaires have won wide acclaim for their outstanding energy-saving, high-quality lighting performance and long-lasting life cycle. LED global market sales are increasing day by day. It is expected that the penetration rate of LED lighting market will reach 50% in 2019.
LED outdoor floodlights are the most common type of outdoor lighting fixtures and can be widely used in security lighting, area lighting, street lighting, billboard lighting, landscape lighting, etc. LED outdoor floodlights not only provide enhanced safety and better visual conditions, but also significantly reduce power consumption. As a user, how to choose the right LED outdoor floodlight could be a big concern. Here are a few key factors to consider:
1. Brightness
The appropriate luminaire brightness will effectively illuminate the target area, providing good working, recreation, and safety conditions for personnel in that area. The followings are some referential lux levels for some common applications:
Applications |
Lux level Recommendation |
Sports Stadiums ( Football, Basketball, 丁ennis, Badminton, Ice Hocky, ETC.) |
150-2000 Lux |
Squares/Airports/Seaports |
5-20 Lux |
Driveways |
15-30 Lux |
Sidewalks |
5-15 Lux |
Car Parkings |
5-30 Lux |
Building fagade |
10-100 Lux |
Highlight signs |
10-100 Lux |
Industrial Areas |
200-500 Lux |
These are estimations only and may not be applicable on every occasion. |
2. Color temperature (CCT)
Different CCT can convey different feelings to people. Warm light (3000K) makes people feel comfortable and warm, white light (5000K) makes people feel quiet and comfortable, and cold light (6000K) makes people feel cool and spirited. The most popular CCT for LED outdoor floodlights is 5000K or 4000K, and users can choose other color temperatures according to their personal preferences. The picture below shows the visual experience of different color temperatures.
5. Safety and efficiency approvals
Safety certifications are vital for users. There are many safety certifications and energy efficiency certification standards for LED lamps, such as CCC in China, UL, DLC in North America, CE, B in Europe, SAA in Australia, PSE in Japan, etc. These are minimum safety requirements for LED lighting fixtures. Choosing a LED floodlight that complies with the relevant certification will effectively protect the user's personal safety. Moreover, energy efficiency certified luminaires can also help users get utility rebates, eg., a DLC listed LED floodlight helps US. and Canada users to get considerable rebates.
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