What are Floodlights?

Floodlighting is a high-intensity artificial light used to illuminate external areas and can also be employed creatively to highlight the key features of your garden. The lighting system is extremely versatile, making it a popular choice for various applications. Common uses include external areas that require ample lighting, such as car parks, outdoor sports fields, factories, and warehouses to ensure full operational visibility. Additionally, floodlights can be installed around your home to illuminate the driveway and garden, enhancing both aesthetics and security.

Learn more about the basics of lighting and how outdoor lighting can improve safety. For industry standards and best practices, refer to the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES).

Why are Floodlights Called Floodlights?

Simply put, floodlights provide a consistent flow of lighting over a large area. As the name suggests, the primary purpose of a floodlight is to "flood" an area with bright, intense light to illuminate external spaces effectively. Floodlighting is the optimal solution for larger outdoor areas that require high and clear visibility, ensuring comprehensive coverage and enhanced safety.

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The Benefits of LED Floodlighting

1. Energy Efficient

One of the key advantages of LED floodlights is their energy efficiency. LED floodlights consume up to 80% less energy compared to traditional halogen floodlights, making them the most cost-effective alternative. Moreover, LED technology does not contain toxic elements such as carbon, mercury, or lead, rendering these floodlights extremely environmentally friendly. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, LED lighting is a cornerstone of energy-efficient lighting solutions.

2. Enhances Security

The security of your home or business is paramount to ensuring a safe environment for your family or employees. Floodlighting significantly enhances security by increasing visibility during darker evenings, which reduces the risk of accidents and injuries. Well-lit areas allow for better identification of surroundings and potential hazards, minimising the chances of tripping or other accidents. Additionally, floodlights act as a deterrent to intruders, providing peace of mind by keeping your property secure.

3. Long Life

LED floodlights are renowned for their durability and long lifespan. These fixtures can last up to 10 times longer than traditional lighting systems, offering substantial savings over time. Our range of floodlights boasts a lifespan of 30,000 hours, which means less frequent replacements and lower maintenance costs. This longevity makes LED floodlights a smart investment for both residential and commercial properties.

4. Better & Brighter Light

Floodlighting offers a colour temperature of 6000K (Daylight White), which is one of the brightest temperatures ideal for darker evenings. This high brightness is essential for environments like warehouses and factories, where clear visibility is crucial for daily operations. Our selection includes floodlights ranging from 10W to 200W, catering to various area sizes. These high-performing fixtures deliver a high lumen output with low wattage, ensuring energy savings while providing superior visibility.

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Are Floodlights Waterproof?

Floodlights are designed to withstand outdoor conditions, and their protection is measured by an IP rating (Ingress Protection). Our range of LED floodlights features an IP65 rating, meaning they are fully protected against dust and water. This makes them suitable for all outdoor applications and weather conditions, ensuring reliable performance year-round. With their long lifespan, LED floodlights also offer minimal maintenance costs, making them a practical choice for any setting.

What LED Floodlights are the Best?

LED floodlights are a popular choice across commercial, industrial, and domestic environments for illuminating large areas and enhancing security. At Meteor Electrical, we offer a wide range of floodlights from leading brands such as Red Arrow and Kosnic. Our selection includes floodlights with and without PIR (Passive Infrared) sensors, catering to different security needs and preferences.

Red Arrow LED 50W PIR Floodlight

Red Arrow’s LED Floodlight with PIR is an excellent solution for enhancing the security of your home or business. The built-in motion sensor automatically activates the floodlight when movement is detected within a range of 2m to 10m, providing clear visibility of any activity outside your building. This feature is particularly effective in deterring unwanted intruders or vandals, ensuring your premises remain secure. PIR floodlights are both economical and intelligent, offering a practical way to illuminate the exterior of your property only when needed.

Features:

• Guarantee: 2 Years
• Expected Lifetime: >30,000 hours
• Power Factor: >0.9
• Beam Angle: >120 degrees
• CRI: >80
• Dimensions: L: 160 x W: 193 x D: 52mm

Kosnic LED Floodlight

The Kosnic Della Floodlight range is a fantastic option for both commercial and residential outdoor use. While this model does not include a PIR sensor, it remains a reliable security measure for external areas. The diecast aluminium body enhances the floodlight's strength and durability, preventing rust over time. Installation is straightforward with an adjustable bracket, making it a popular choice for increasing visibility and security. Additionally, the Kosnic Della floodlight comes with a 5-year standard warranty and a 7-year extended warranty, ensuring long-term reliability and support.

Features:

• Shape / Type: Floodlight
• Colour Finish: Black
• Nominal Power (W): 200
• Total Lumens (lm): 20,000
• Input Voltage: 220-240Vac 50-60Hz
• Rated Lifetime (hrs): 40,000
• Beam Angle (°): 110

Conclusion

Floodlighting systems are the perfect solution for illuminating large external areas, providing enhanced security and higher visibility for your surroundings. Whether for residential or commercial purposes, LED floodlights offer energy efficiency, durability, and superior lighting performance. Explore our extensive range of floodlights with and without PIR sensors on the Meteor Electrical website. For more information or to purchase one of our floodlights, feel free to send us an email or speak to one of our friendly advisors via live chat. We are always here to help you find the perfect lighting solution for your needs.