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Illuminex L6410-5530 240W Bronze Area Parking Light
SKU: L6410-5530Structure Finish BronzeDimensions W 15.35" × H 7.28"Dimmable DimmableFixture Wattage 240 WattAverage life 50000 hrsBrightness 28700 LumensColor Temperature 4000KVoltage 200-480VSafety Rated Wet Location$298.99 -
Naturaled FXCAL300-840-BZ-3S-347 Bronze 300W LED Compact Area Light
SKU: FXCAL300-840-BZ-3S-347Structure Finish BronzeMounting Yoke MountDimmable DimmableFixture Wattage 300 WattHID Equivalent 1000-1500 WattAverage life 50000 hrsBrightness 40500 LumensColor Temperature 4000KVoltage 120-347V$444.99 -
Naturaled FXCAL150-850-BZ-3S-480 Bronze 150W LED Compact Area Light
SKU: FXCAL150-850-BZ-3S-480Structure Finish BronzeMounting Yoke MountDimmable DimmableFixture Wattage 150 WattHID Equivalent 400 WattAverage life 50000 hrsBrightness 21000 LumensColor Temperature 5000KVoltage 277-480V$350.99 -
Eiko VRT3-450W-740-VD-T3-BZ Bronze 450W VERT Area and Site Light
SKU: VRT3-450W-740-VD-T3-BZOrdering Code 11935Structure Finish BronzeMounting Slipfitter, Yoke, Direct MountDimmable DimmableFixture Wattage 450 WattHID Equivalent Up to 1200 WattAverage life 50000 hrsBrightness 57300 LumensColor Temperature 4000K$505.99 -
Tcp TALUZDA2T3F50KN7BRP3 Bronze 100W LED Area Light
SKU: TALUZDA2T3F50KN7BRP3Structure Finish BronzeMounting Surface / Pole MountDimmable DimmableFixture Wattage 100 WattAverage life 50000 hrsBrightness 14000 LumensColor Temperature 5000KVoltage 120-277VSafety Rated Wet Location$390.99 -
Tcp TALUZDA3T3F40KBRMS Bronze 150W LED Area Light
SKU: TALUZDA3T3F40KBRMSStructure Finish BronzeMounting Surface / Pole MountDimmable DimmableFixture Wattage 150 WattAverage life 50000 hrsBrightness 19500 LumensColor Temperature 4000KIncludes Motion SensorVoltage 120-277V$439.99 -
Tcp TALUZDA3T5F40KBRMS Bronze 150W LED Area Light
SKU: TALUZDA3T5F40KBRMSStructure Finish BronzeMounting Surface / Pole MountDimmable DimmableFixture Wattage 150 WattAverage life 50000 hrsBrightness 19500 LumensColor Temperature 4000KIncludes Motion SensorVoltage 120-277V$454.99 -
Maxlite M55U3M-CSBWCR Bronze 55W M Series Area Light
SKU: M55U3M-CSBWCROrdering Code 106821Structure Finish BronzeMounting Wall MountDimmable DimmableFixture Wattage 55 WattHID Equivalent 150W MH/HPSAverage life 175000 hrsBrightness 6780 LumensColor Temperature 3000K/4000K/5000K$246.99 -
Maxlite M55UW-CSBFCR Bronze 55W M Series Area Light
SKU: M55UW-CSBFCROrdering Code 108481Structure Finish BronzeMounting Flexible Arm, Pole MountDimmable DimmableFixture Wattage 55 WattHID Equivalent 150W MH/HPSAverage life 175000 hrsBrightness 7020 LumensColor Temperature 3000K/4000K/5000K$284.99 -
Turolight SSL-AL-T3-100W-40-HVU-DB-D 100W Dark Bronze SSL LED Area Light
SKU: SSL-AL-T3-100W-40-HVU-DB-DOrdering Code 3666235Structure Finish Dark BronzeDimensions W 10.5" x H 3.54"Dimmable DimmableFixture Wattage 100 WattAverage life 50000 hrsBrightness 14500 LumensColor Temperature 4000KSafety Rated Wet location$222.99
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About Street and Parking Lights
Street and parking lights are designed for large outdoor areas, and they produce a powerful light beam to ensure high visibility. There are both LED and HID options, but LED street lights are much more efficient and durable. These fixtures are designed for streets and parking lots, but they are also common in large open areas like parks and industrial exteriors.
Street lights and parking lights are often equipped with photocells, to switch them on and off automatically depending on the hour.
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Photocells save energy, by ensuring that no lamps are left on accidentally during the day.
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Many outdoor lights are used all year long, 10-12 hours per day, and their electricity cost is higher if they are not switched off early in the morning.
Depending on the product model, some parking lot lights are also compatible with motion sensors and dimmers.
There are street and parking lot lights with integrated LED arrays, and also retrofit kits for existing HID fixtures - both options can achieve energy savings of over 60%. Integrated LED fixtures are recommended in new constructions, while retrofit kits offer a lower cost upgrade option for existing installations.
Main Types of Street and Parking Lot Lights
Light fixtures for streets and parking lots can be classified by their housing shape, and the two most common types are shoeboxes and cobra heads.
As mentioned before, most street lights use HID or LED lamps. Both lamp types can produce a potent light output for outdoor areas, but LEDs offer energy savings of over 60%. At Lumenco, we offer LED alternatives for typical HID wattages:
HID lamps can be classified into many subtypes, and metal halide bulbs (MH) have a clear white color that is suitable for parking areas and streets. However, MH bulbs normally need a replacement in less than 10,000 hours, while LED street lights are rated for up to 100,000 hours. To ensure that the rated service life is met, make sure you purchase quality LED fixtures with a dust-tight and weatherproof enclosure. They should also be covered by a solid warranty.
Street and parking lot lights with HID bulbs also have an operating disadvantage - they have a restrike time when they are switched off. This means you must wait several minutes before they reach full brightness again, and this can be dangerous when there are vehicles in circulation. On the other hand, LED fixtures can be switched back at full brightness with no waiting period.
LED street light costs are higher compared with those of HID fixtures. However, the extra cost is recovered multiple times in the form of power bill savings and avoided lamp replacements.
Glare Prevention When Using Street and Parking Lot Lights
Glare is the visual discomfort caused when human eyes are exposed to a concentrated light source that is much brighter than its surroundings. When a light source is extremely bright, glare can even be painful.
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Glare is very dangerous in areas with vehicles in circulation, since it increases the risk of accidents.
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You should use street lights and parking lot lights that are designed to prevent glare.
Lighting manufacturers use the BUG rating, which is not related to insects in spite of its name. Actually, BUG stands for backlight, uplight and glare. Each letter has a number from 0 to 5, which describes how light is emitted:
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The best possible rating is B0-U0-G0, which describes a light fixture that concentrates its beam towards the intended area. Backlighting and uplighting are eliminated, and glare effects are prevented.
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On the other hand, a fixture with a rating of B5-U5-G5 produces plenty of backlight and uplight, and the glare effect is significant.
The B0-U0-G0 rating represents ideal performance, and few light fixtures can achieve it. However, you can achieve good results by simply looking for a low BUG rating. For example, our 100W TCP street light has a rating of B2-U1-G2 - backlight, uplight and glare are minimal.
Advantages of LED Street Lights and Parking Lot Lights
LED lighting is the most efficient and durable option for most applications. LED street lights in particular also offer the following benefits:
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Thanks to their high lumen output and color rendering index (CRI), they improve visibility for vehicle drivers and they help prevent accidents.
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A long service life of 50,000-100,000 hours means that nobody will have to climb on street light poles and replace lamps in many years. For instance, if an LED street light rated for 60,000 hours is used 12 hours/day, it will last for more than 13 years.
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Unlike HID bulbs, which emit light in all directions, LEDs can concentrate their light output towards the intended area. Since the amount of light emitted horizontally is minimal, glare effects are prevented.
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LED street lights can be sealed more hermetically by manufacturers, since they don’t need frequent lamp replacements. This keeps bugs and other pests from entering their housings.
How are Street and Parking Lot Lights Installed?
Most street lights and parking lot lights are mounted on poles, which can have a round or square cross-section. There are also many mounting options to attach light fixtures, which include:
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Slip fitter
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Swivel bracket
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Extended arm
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Pendant mount
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Yoke mount
Bullhorn brackets can be used to install multiple street lights or parking lot lights on the same pole, and the following are some options available from Lumenco: