LED Floodlight Basics: Everything You Need to Know About LED Floodlights!

LED Floodlight Basics: Everything You Need to Know About LED Floodlights!

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LED floodlight models offer an extremely versatile solution for lighting needs, whether for indoor or outdoor locations—suitable for both private individuals and businesses.

But what should you pay attention to when buying an LED floodlight model? In this article, we will explore the key factors that will help you navigate the maze of choosing an LED floodlight.

Floodlight IP Rating: The Secret Code on the Product Box

The IP rating (Ingress Protection) is one of the most important parameters to consider when buying an LED floodlight. This rating consists of two numbers, e.g., IP65. The first number indicates resistance to solid particles, while the second denotes protection against liquids.

For outdoor LED floodlight models, the IP rating is crucial, as the product will be exposed to weather conditions for up to 10 years. But what does an IP65 rating mean in practice? An IP65 floodlight model can resist dust and water ingress, allowing it to be installed anywhere on a building without requiring additional structural protection.

Floodlight Manufacturer Warranty: Worth Investing in Quality!

The warranty is an important factor, reflecting the manufacturer’s confidence in the product’s quality. Asalite Lighting Ltd. offers a 2-year manufacturer warranty for premium quality floodlight products, whether for indoor or outdoor use.

LED Floodlight Beam Angle: What Are Your Needs?

The beam angle of LED floodlights is a key factor in designing outdoor lighting. Models with a narrower beam angle provide more focused lighting, while those with a wider angle cover a larger area. The beam angle will be determined by your needs: what size area do you want to illuminate? Do you want to make a larger area visible or just a specific, well-defined section?

The size of the area to be illuminated will also determine not only the beam angle but also the number of floodlight models required. Therefore, the beam angle defines the light coverage range.

Defined Area:
You might need a floodlight with a narrower beam angle, which results in higher light intensity. A narrower beam angle can perfectly illuminate the entrance door, garage door, certain elements of the garden (e.g., a statue), or entrances of buildings at a business site.

Wider Area Illumination:
For wider lighting needs, such as a large commercial area, a wider beam angle may be required to ensure even light distribution. A wider angle results in dispersed light, so it is advisable to choose a model with a higher luminous flux for perfect illumination.

LED Floodlight Installation Height: Find the Right Perspective

LED floodlights should be installed at a height that allows them to effectively illuminate the desired area. For outdoor floodlights, it’s worth considering that higher installations will increase the coverage area, making the choice of optimal height crucial for lighting design.

The installation height of LED floodlights is determined by the height of the mounting surface: think of areas above entrance doors, the area below the eaves of a house, or a utility pole at a business site.

Asalite Tip:
Solar-powered floodlights operate using solar panels without needing a power grid, and thanks to their IP protection, they can be installed even in hard-to-reach areas! Additionally, solar-powered floodlights come with a 2-year manufacturer warranty, so you won’t need to worry about frequent replacements.

Solar-Powered Floodlight

LED Floodlight for Your Home? But How Many?
Are you planning to use LED floodlights to illuminate your home? First, consider your budget for this purpose, and then the extent of the area you want to light up.

The number of floodlights needed may also be influenced by the placement of surrounding houses and their windows, as you wouldn’t want your lighting equipment to regularly cause inconvenience to the neighborhood with its strong light.

In addition to budget and surrounding building placement, it’s also worth considering the characteristics of the building: for family homes, we recommend daylight or warm color temperature floodlight models, while for B2B customers, LED floodlight models with a cooler color temperature might be a better choice.

LED Floodlight Color Options: More Than Just a Black Box…

While black LED floodlights offer a modern and elegant appearance, other color variations are also available on the market. The advantage of black LED floodlight models is their understated nature, as their slim aluminum housings often blend into the surroundings without disrupting the appearance of a garden or business building. However, new demands have led to an increase in popularity for white color options among motion-sensor LED lights and LED floodlights. The white color remains unchanged for years and resists environmental effects.

Floodlight for Home

Floodlight: Did You Know Not All Types Are Connected to the Grid?
LED floodlights generally operate from the electrical grid, but some models use solar energy. These are solar-powered floodlight types. Depending on the characteristics of the area to be illuminated, it is worth considering alternative energy sources.

Are you planning to install the LED floodlight in a hard-to-reach place or is there no nearby power source? Solar-powered floodlight models are recommended for installation in hard-to-reach locations or buildings located beyond the electrical grid, such as farms, fishing huts, or agricultural buildings, offering energy-efficient lighting.

Solar-Powered Floodlight

Motion-Sensor LED Floodlight or Traditional Floodlight?
Motion-sensor LED floodlights are energy-efficient, as they only turn on when needed. Traditional floodlights, on the other hand, remain constantly on, leading to increased energy consumption compared to motion-sensor models.

When determining the type of LED floodlight, the type of building to be illuminated will be decisive. Are you lighting up a private property? In urban or suburban areas, a property illuminated all night may cause inconvenience to neighbors, making motion-sensor LED lights a better choice.

For business properties, however, the constant operation of traditional, non-motion-sensor LED floodlights may be more suitable due to the protection of valuable items and the uninterrupted flow of business-related traffic.

LED Floodlight in Street Environments

White LED Floodlight Models: The Latest Trend on the Market!
Our energy-efficient LED floodlight models are now available in white, reflecting the latest trends! White LED floodlight models meet the latest trends, perfectly matching buildings with white outdoor wall paint or white outdoor cladding.

White cladding is becoming increasingly popular as it can provide relief from the increasingly hot summers by reflecting intense sunlight. This reduces the amount of heat absorbed and radiated into the building’s interior, lowering maintenance costs, including cooling expenses. Additionally, white wall paint or cladding can be easily, quickly, and cost-effectively repaired.

White is also an excellent choice for wall surfaces if you run a business—particularly if you provide health services—as it suggests cleanliness.

White LED floodlight models enhance the energy efficiency of your home or business buildings with sensors offering >180° field of view, activating only when necessary. Asalite’s LED floodlight models, not only with their white color but also with their SLIM design, make perfect modern lighting additions for any building. Their outstanding 90 lumens/watt light efficiency and SMD LED technology make them an excellent choice—guaranteed for up to 25,000 operating hours!

White wall paint or cladding visually enlarges your home and is UNIVERSAL, easily pairing with any outdoor wall paint or cladding. White surfaces highlight your home’s shapes and create a strong contrast with the environment. If you don’t have a large garden or the surrounding buildings have dark cladding, a home with white surfaces will easily stand out from the street view!

White LED floodlight models blend seamlessly with white wall surfaces, ensuring a uniform appearance for your home or business buildings.

LED Floodlight

For Modern Home Comfort: LED Motion-Sensor Floodlight Models

Conclusion: Choosing the Right LED Floodlight
Selecting LED floodlights is a complex decision-making process that involves many factors. To make the right choice, carefully consider your needs, the characteristics of the area, and your personal preferences.

Choosing the optimal LED floodlights not only enhances the effectiveness of garden or outdoor lighting but also aesthetically improves the area’s value and atmosphere.