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Do outdoor flood lights use a lot of electricity?

Leia Doyle

Do outdoor flood lights use a lot of electricity?

Security or area lighting often uses high-wattage lamps, which, combined with long hours of operation, can significantly increase electric usage. For example, a 250W floodlight that’s left on for 12 hours a day will use 90 kilowatt-hours of electricity in a month.

How are flood lights calculated?

Light Fixtures Formula: Number of fixtures = 3 x the number of footcandles needed x the square footage of the area divided by the initial lumens of the fixture (lamp) type x dirt depreciation. Example: Using 400 watt hps on 30′ pole.

What wattage is best for outdoor flood lights?

80 watts
The best wattage for outdoor lights is 80 watts or lower. 40 watts and lower is ideal for lighting pathways and garden beds. 40-80 watts are great for brightening areas like driveways and smaller yards. 80 watts and lower are Dark Sky lighting approved, meaning you’re helping the environment too.

Are LED flood lights any good?

Best overall: Cree 65W Replacement Floodlight LED bulb These light bulbs are seriously great for either an indoor flood light or an outdoor space. All that energy efficient power from a $10 two-pack — just $5 per floodlight. Read CNET’s Cree 65W Replacement Floodlight LED review.

How bright is a 100 watt LED flood light?

BRIGHT LIGHT – 100 Watt LED puts out 13,000 Lumens and can replace a 250 watt Metal halide MH or HPS/HID light.

How bright should flood lights be?

Flood lights require 700 to 1300 lumens. The brighter the lights are, the more lumens they emit, and the more secure your space. Motion sensor flood lights require between 300 and 700 lumens. If you want the beam of light that motion sensor lights emit to be brighter, go with a bulb that has higher lumens.

Can LED flood lights be used indoors?

However, only incandescent flood light bulbs which are specifically designed to withstand exposure to direct rain or snow should be used outside. Halogen spotlights & flood light bulbs: These light bulbs may be used indoors or outdoors. LED Lights: Light Emitting Diode or LED bulbs may be used indoors or outside.