0086 020 23371561 info@ycsolarlight.com 0086-13535047782
- All
- Product Name
- Product Keyword
- Product Model
- Product Summary
- Product Description
- Multi Field Search
English
Views: 0 Author: Site Editor Publish Time: 2023-03-23 Origin: Site
A solar flood light runs entirely on energy collected from the sun using solar panels, so it can be installed almost anywhere the sun can reach the panels. When looking for outdoor flood lights, you may be faced with a choice—whether to install regular wired flood lights or opt for a solar-powered option. Some time ago, the decision was simple - install wired flood lights since there are few reliable solar powered lights on the market. But that's changed a lot now thanks to the growing popularity of solar panels and renewable energy, and you're likely to find that electronics stores and online stores offer even more solar flood lights than regular light fixtures. So which aspects should the fixture and shell of the solar flood light be selected for?
Solar flood light housing are usually made of two materials - plastic or aluminum. Most high powered flood lights have an aluminum housing for maximum protection of the light's internal components from any external impact that could damage the light. However, plastic housings are used on cheaper flood lights to keep the price down. But plastic doesn't always mean lower quality,
as most manufacturers make their lights with very durable plastic housings that not only protect the lights from shock and water damage, but also withstand high and low temperatures. If you see a cheap solar flood light with an aluminum housing, don't think you've found a lot, as these are often poorly water resistant, which means the light can get damaged in heavier downpours.
When considering the durability of a luminaire, perhaps the most important specification you need to pay attention to is the IP rating (degree of protection). The IP rating shows how well a luminaire is protected against exposure to solid elements such as dust and water.
An IP rating consists of two numbers, such as IP65, where the first number indicates the degree of protection against solid objects and the second number indicates the degree of protection against liquid damage. There are 6 levels of solid protection (1 for low protection and 6 for high) and 8 levels of liquid protection. You can read more about IP ratings here. The most important thing to note here is that different parts of the floodlight may have different IP ratings. For example, the fixture itself may have a rating as high as IP66 or even IP68, while a solar panel or motion sensor may only have an IP44 rating, meaning much less protection against solid and liquid damage. Generally speaking, the more parts a floodlight has, the lower the IP rating, which is why you will hardly see motion activated solar floodlights with a maximum IP68 rating. Most solar flood lights with motion detectors have an IP rating of IP44 – IP64 which provides good protection against solid (dust) and liquid (rain) damage. These lights are suitable for areas where the weather is mostly calm with occasional downpours and high winds. Most higher end dusk to dawn solar flood lights will have an IP65 rating, which means that all parts of the light are completely dustproof and can withstand water jets from the nozzles. In other words, this means the light can be used outdoors in almost any weather year-round.
There are different types of solar flood lights, from wall-mounted units to ground-mounted and pole-mounted lights. Check that the floodlight you are purchasing comes with the correct brackets for the area where you are going to install the light. Some manufacturers offer the option to purchase various types of mounting hardware for the fixture separately.
Another common thing to check is the cable length of the fixture, which is the length of the cable connecting the solar panel to the fixture. Consider the area where you will be installing your lighting and whether the length of cable provided is long enough. Of course, you can always buy extension cables, but be careful with these as longer cables can affect the performance of your solar panels.
Yi Can Lighting (Guangzhou yi can Lighting Co., Ltd) is a professional solar flood light supplier with 12 years of production and sales experience. We supply high quality solar flood lights and complete solutions for your lighting needs.
