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LEDVANCE 3/15/2022 How to guides

Complete Guide to LED Flood Lights


​​​Part 1. What is a Flood Light​​

A flood light is a versatile, wide-beamed artificial light designed for illuminating expansive outdoor areas efficiently. Its powerful illumination makes it an ideal choice for lighting up sports fields, parking lots, gardens, and various other outdoor areas. In addition, floodlights also play an important role in enhancing security by illuminating dark areas and providing visibility during nighttime events or outdoor gatherings. Besides that, it also can be used to illuminate advertising boards and show-cases either.


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Part 2. Components of Flood Light Fixtures


Floodlights stand out from other home and business lighting due to their outdoor use, which requires durability to withstand varying weather conditions. Outdoor flood lights are popular choices, built with metal or aluminum casings to protect against rain, high winds, and extreme temperatures. Alternatively, there are floodlights with plastic casings that offer some weather resistance. Another eco-friendly option is solar flood lights, harnessing solar energy through panels and storing it in rechargeable batteries for nighttime use.


Most flood lights come in LED, DIH, or CLF variants. CLF is less common for its fragile designs. Although DIH can provide brighter illumination, it has a shorter lifespan. Therefore, LEDs are the preferred option for their energy efficiency, longevity, and cost-effectiveness, providing excellent illumination levels while reducing utility bills.

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​Part 3. What are Flood Lights Used for

Floodlights serve as invaluable outdoor lighting solutions, finding utility in various applications such as being fixed to motion detector switches, porch lights, or utilized for security purposes.


While different floodlight types can cater to spotlight requirements indoors, they are not commonly used with indoor fixtures or lamps.


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Part 4. Why You Should Choose LED Flood Light


  • Easy to install. If the fixture is already connected to a power source, it should only take a couple of minutes. It can be done in under 20 minutes even if you need to connect it to building wiring.

  • Low power consumption. LED flood lights use about one-third the power of a traditional bulb.

  • Longevity. A LED flood light rating of approximately 50,000 hours with many models today, which is up to 50 times more than what a standard lighting option provides.

  • Ideal option for commercial lighting. LED floodlights provide top-notch lighting for any space, project, or event. They're a popular choice for illuminating a company's parking lot or adding brightness to office ball game competitions.

    Larger flood lights offer broad, adjustable coverage for significant areas, while smaller ones are ideal for spaces like entryways. Whether it's stadiums, driveways, warehouses, or parking lots, floodlights offer remarkable versatility for outdoor spaces, making them an excellent option for your outdoor lighting needs.​


Part 5. Recommended LED Flood Lights


LEDVANCE stands as one of the USA's most popular light bulb suppliers, offering a diverse range of high-quality flood lights.​


SYLVANIA ValueLED CCT Selectable Flood Light is a perfect blend of elegance and efficiency that enhances the charm of your outdoor landscape and architectural design. This efficient and compact fixture not only enhances the beauty of the surroundings but also provides a wide range of wattages to choose from. Moreover, the innovative switch enables you toggle between three different color temperatures effortlessly and creates the perfect ambiance for any occasion. Illuminate surroundings with precision and style, making it a must-have choice for buyers seeking beauty and performance in outdoor lighting solutions. It is also an ideal option for façade lighting, landscape lighting, general area lighting, parking lot lighting, and multi-purpose sports lighting.

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Benefits and Features


  • DLC Premium listing maximizes rebate qualification and ensures energy efficiency

  • IP65 rating ensures a robust product

  • Up to 145 LPW

  • 3000K, 4000K, or 5000K CCT Selectable

  • Offered in 15, 25, 35, 60, 80, 105, 140, 205, 255, 290, and 330 watts

  • Energy savings up to 83%​​​

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