Norman Lamps, Inc.

LED wall pack fixtures represent the modern solution for outdoor building-mounted lighting, delivering powerful, efficient illumination for building entrances, walkways, parking areas, loading docks, and building perimeters. These rugged outdoor fixtures mount directly to exterior walls, providing downward and outward light distribution that illuminates the area immediately adjacent to buildings where safety, security, and functionality require reliable outdoor lighting. LED wall packs have transformed this application category, replacing inefficient metal halide, high pressure sodium, and older LED fixtures with high-performance solutions offering 60-75% energy savings, 50,000-100,000 hour lifespans, superior light quality, and minimal maintenance requirements. The combination of extreme longevity, excellent light distribution, and dramatic energy reduction makes LED wall packs one of the most cost-effective outdoor lighting upgrades available.

Energy savings with LED wall pack retrofits are immediate and substantial. Traditional wall pack fixtures using 70-150 watt metal halide or 70-100 watt high pressure sodium lamps consume 90-180 watts including ballast losses. LED wall packs producing equivalent or superior light output typically consume just 25-50 watts—reductions of 60-75%. For facilities with 20-50 wall pack fixtures operating 12 hours nightly (dusk-to-dawn), the savings accumulate rapidly. A warehouse with 30 wall packs operating year-round saves approximately 100 watts per fixture × 30 × 12 hours × 365 days = 10,950 kWh annually, worth $1,100-1,600 at commercial electricity rates. The simple payback period is typically 2-4 years, after which the savings continue for the 15-25+ year LED lifespan. Many utility companies offer rebates for LED wall pack upgrades, further improving ROI and reducing payback periods to 12-24 months.

The maintenance elimination with LED wall packs is particularly valuable because wall-mounted fixtures often require specialized access equipment for lamp changes. Metal halide lamps typically last 10,000-15,000 hours, requiring replacement every 12-18 months with nightly 12-hour operation. High pressure sodium lamps last slightly longer but still need regular replacement. Each lamp change requires a scissor lift or bucket truck, personnel time, and building access coordination—costs that easily reach $100-200 per fixture when accounting for equipment, labor, and coordination. LED wall packs with 50,000-100,000 hour L70 lifespans eliminate this maintenance burden for 10-25+ years, representing thousands of dollars in avoided maintenance costs per facility. The LED solid-state technology has no consumable lamps, fragile arc tubes, or ballasts to fail, providing decades of reliable outdoor operation.

Light quality from LED wall packs surpasses HID (high intensity discharge) predecessors across multiple metrics. Color rendering with CRI ratings of 70-80+ ensures better color perception and safety—people, vehicles, and obstacles appear more natural and recognizable compared to the orange-tinted light from high pressure sodium or the greenish-white of metal halide. The instant-on capability provides full brightness immediately when switched on or when motion sensors activate the fixtures, unlike metal halide lamps requiring 3-5 minutes to warm up and 10-15 minutes to restrike after power interruption. This instant response is essential for motion-activated security lighting. The stable LED light output maintains consistent illumination throughout the fixture's lifespan without the significant lumen depreciation characteristic of HID lamps that lose 20-40% output as they age.

Optical design determines light distribution and effectiveness. Full-cutoff wall packs direct all light downward and forward without allowing any light above the horizontal plane, minimizing light trespass onto neighboring properties and reducing sky glow for dark-sky compliance. These are appropriate for areas with light pollution concerns or where directing light specifically onto your property is desired. Semi-cutoff and non-cutoff designs allow some upward light, creating wall-washing effects that illuminate building facades and improve security by eliminating dark shadows directly against buildings. The choice depends on application priorities—maximum forward lighting versus building facade illumination—and any local dark-sky ordinances or light trespass regulations.

Wattage and lumen output selection should match your application requirements. Compact LED wall packs at 15-25 watts producing 1,500-2,500 lumens replace 70W HID fixtures for moderate-intensity applications like building entrances, walkways, and small parking areas. Mid-range fixtures at 30-50 watts producing 3,000-6,000 lumens replace 100-150W HID wall packs for general building perimeter lighting, loading docks, and moderate security applications. High-output fixtures at 60-100+ watts producing 7,000-12,000+ lumens serve large parking areas, high-security applications, and situations requiring maximum illumination. Some facilities use this upgrade opportunity to reduce light levels from over-lit conditions, selecting lower-wattage LED wall packs that provide adequate illumination with additional energy savings beyond the LED efficiency gains.

Color temperature options typically include 4000K and 5000K, both producing white light far superior to the colored outputs of HID technology. The 4000K neutral white provides crisp, clean illumination appropriate for most commercial applications, offering good visibility and color perception without being overly blue. The 5000K daylight option delivers very white, vibrant light preferred for maximum visibility, security applications, and where exceptional color rendering is valued. Some facilities choose 4000K for customer-facing areas (entrances, walkways) and 5000K for functional areas (loading docks, service areas) to balance visibility with appropriate ambiance.

Construction quality is critical for outdoor fixtures exposed to weather, temperature extremes, and environmental conditions. Quality LED wall packs feature die-cast aluminum housings with corrosion-resistant powder coat finishes, providing structural integrity and weather protection. Tempered glass or impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses protect the LED modules while allowing high optical transmission. IP65 or IP66 weather resistance ratings ensure protection against rain, snow, dust, and humidity. Operating temperature ranges of -40°F to +120°F accommodate extreme climates. The heat sink design must effectively dissipate heat even in hot summer conditions to maintain LED performance and lifespan. Premium fixtures carry 5-7+ year warranties reflecting manufacturer confidence in long-term outdoor reliability.

Installation typically involves mounting the fixture to an exterior wall junction box, connecting line voltage (120V, 208V, 240V, or 277V depending on fixture model and building electrical system), and securing the fixture. Most LED wall packs are lighter than HID predecessors (12-20 pounds versus 25-40 pounds), simplifying installation. Many include photocells (automatic dusk-to-dawn operation) and/or motion sensors for automated operation. Fixtures with integrated photocells and sensors reduce wiring complexity and installation time. The universal voltage capability of some LED wall packs (120-277V) allows use across different electrical systems without transformer requirements.

Common Applications: Building entrances and exits, walkways and pathways, parking areas, loading docks, building perimeters, security lighting, commercial and industrial exterior lighting, anywhere wall-mounted outdoor building lighting is needed

Key Advantages: 60-75% energy savings versus HID wall packs, 50,000-100,000 hour lifespan eliminates maintenance, instant-on operation, superior light quality with better color rendering, motion sensor and photocell options, dark-sky compliance options, weather-resistant construction, utility rebates often available

Power Ranges: 15-25W (replaces 70W HID), 30-50W (replaces 100-150W HID), 60-100W+ (high-security, large area lighting). Select based on application illumination requirements.