Essential Outdoor Lighting Information!

When it comes to Outdoor lighting, LEDs have quickly become the standard. You may wonder why. The three main arguments are: Outdoor lights are the best option for artificial lighting since they are energy efficient, last the longest, and provide light of the most excellent quality with a wide variety of features!

The only apparent negative is that outdoor lights seem to be more costly than their competitors. However, costs are falling, so smart investors will invest in durable, energy-efficient lighting regardless of the extra cost!

Designing outdoor lighting

Compared to interior lighting, designing outdoor lighting is far more complicated. Illuminating outdoor parking lots, among other facilities that need high-quality outdoor lighting, may be quite a challenge. Real estate companies, owners, and facility managers must consider and conquer three challenges to adequately illuminate this area.

• The parking lot needs proper lighting so that the adjacent tenants and pedestrians feel secure and welcome.
• The second consideration is the energy efficiency of the parking lot lights, usually turned on from dawn to dusk.
• Thirdly, parking lot lights must have a long average lifetime to avoid the expense of hiring workers to repair broken bulbs often.

When you combine these three essential traits, what do you get? Outside illumination!

Characteristics of Outdoor Lighting

In addition to the aforementioned benefits, outdoor LEDs have a longer average lifetime, use less energy, and provide superior illumination. Shall we discuss each of these further?

Ø  Light Quality

The colour temperature is one noticeable difference between conventional parking lot lights and LEDs. When turned on at night, the yellowish light from traditional parking lot lights, such as high-pressure sodium, makes it almost impossible to tell the lights apart. You may illuminate the room with warm or cold white light from an LED bulb, allowing you to see more colors around you. Do you think walking in a yellow light or a clear white light would be safer when you're alone in a dark parking lot?

Furthermore, outdoor lights provide broader light coverage, which aids in reducing regions of high danger. Also, make sure you don't have any blind spots by carefully arranging and positioning your equipment.

Ø  Energy Efficiency

Keeping various types of outdoor lighting, such as wall washers, floodlights, and bulkhead lights, turned on for eight hours every night can devour your money. It may be a surprise, but a building's initial investment accounts for only 10% of its operating costs! The only two main energy uses are lighting and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Outside lighting is by far the largest subcategory in total lighting expenditure.

Ø  Ø  lower your lighting bills

Lessening the power your outside lights use is the best way to lower your lighting bills. Is it challenging? Actually, it's simple. Verify the status of your outside lights. Do you still use outside lighting, or if you're utilizing high-pressure sodium or metal-halide bulbs? Your astronomical power expenditures are unsurprising if you use such antiquated lighting systems.

Ø  Ø  Directionality

One aspect contributing to LEDs' efficiency is their directionality, allowing them to produce light at 180 degrees. Another is their energy usage. This implies that the light it emits is focused on the intended region and not wasted on the sky (as omnidirectional light beams light in all directions).

Ø  Ø  Lifespan

While LEDs' improvements in energy economy and light quality are certainly noteworthy, the most groundbreaking developments concern the dramatic extension of their lifetime. Compared to other options, outdoor lights have a 5 to 10 time’s longer lifespan. To compensate for the fact that you could seldom obtain a warranty term longer than one or two years in the past, manufacturers are now ready to offer extended warranties.

Ø  Ø  lights in parking lots

The lights in parking lots ought to last this long. Think about it: you spend money on a lighting fixture that lasts only a year or two, and then you have to shell out more cash, employ workers, and replace all the light bulbs in your parking lot because it doesn't last long enough. It will all be too much, what with the logistical nightmare and everything. Outdoor LED lights will last longer than non-LED ones, but you will still need to replace them at some point. You will have used more than you paid when it comes time to replace them!

Conclusion

How much energy and maintenance you save depends on your outdoor lighting area. You can be sure, nevertheless, that outdoor LED lights will provide more savings than their non-LED counterparts.

It is recommended to have a professional electrician handle the installation to ensure the security of your outdoor amenities, whether they are for personal or commercial use. Consult a seasoned distributor or project manager for your outdoor lighting installation advice. With their assistance, you can create a compelling and economical strategy. I have recently decorated my lawn with beautiful outdoor lights from AGM Electrical Supplies. You can also visit the AGM electrical supplies website to find your desired lighting. Downlights, strip lights, business lights, and more are all part of our large LED light inventory!