Norman Lamps, Inc.

LED flood fixtures have revolutionized outdoor and area lighting, delivering powerful illumination with dramatically lower energy consumption and virtually no maintenance for years. Whether you're lighting a parking lot, building facade, sports field, or security perimeter, modern LED floods provide more usable light per watt than any previous technology while lasting 50,000-100,000 hours in typical applications.

The economics are compelling. A 150W LED flood can replace a 400W metal halide fixture while providing better light distribution and color rendering. Over a 10-year period, the energy savings alone typically exceed the initial fixture cost several times over, and you avoid the labor expense of bulb changes that metal halide fixtures require every 1-2 years. For commercial property owners, the payback period on LED flood upgrades usually runs 2-4 years depending on local electricity rates and operating hours.

Performance has improved significantly beyond just efficiency. Modern LED floods offer excellent color rendering that reveals colors accurately, important for security applications and retail storefronts. They reach full brightness instantly – no 5-10 minute warm-up period like HID fixtures – which matters for motion-activated security lighting and areas that need immediate illumination. The fixtures are available in various color temperatures from warm white (3000K) that mimics traditional lighting to cool white (5000K-6500K) that provides bright, security-focused illumination.

Beam angle selection depends on your application. Narrow beam floods (around 30 degrees) are ideal for highlighting specific features like building facades or signage. Medium beams (60-90 degrees) work well for general area lighting. Wide flood patterns (120+ degrees) are suited for close-range applications where you need broad coverage. Many properties benefit from a mix of beam angles to achieve proper lighting distribution.

Installation considerations include proper mounting height and spacing to avoid dark spots, ensuring fixtures have adequate heat dissipation (even though LEDs run cool, the electronics generate heat that needs to dissipate), and selecting the appropriate ingress protection (IP) rating for your environment. For coastal areas or harsh industrial environments, look for IP65 or higher ratings to protect against moisture and dust.

Common Applications: Parking lot and garage lighting, building facade illumination, security and perimeter lighting, sports fields and recreational areas, warehouses and loading docks, sign lighting, architectural highlighting

Key Specifications: Wattage (typically 50W-300W for area lighting), lumens output, color temperature, beam angle, IP rating, mounting options, dimming capability, photocell compatibility