featured How to Choose the Right LED Parking Lot Lights
Choosing LED parking lot lights takes more than picking a wattage. Learn how pole height and layout affect your choice, when to use an arm mount or slip fitter, and how photocells and dimming fit your operating schedule. Explore light distribution, certifications, weather protection and warranty terms so you can compare fixtures with confidence before you buy.
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Parking Lot Lighting Requirements by Property Type
Key Takeaways Parking lot lighting is governed by IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) recommended practices, not a single legal lumen number Foot-candle (fc) targets vary by property type: general lots 0.2-1.0 fc minimum, retail 2-5 fc, dealerships 5-10+ fc Uniformity matters as much as brightness — IES recommends a max-to-min ratio of 4:1 or tighter; dark spots are a security and...
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Metal Halide to LED Parking Lot Conversion — ROI
Key Takeaways A 300W LED replaces a 1,000W metal halide parking lot fixture, cutting energy use ~70% (real draw drops from ~1,100W to ~300W per fixture) Wattage replacement guide: 150W LED → 400W MH · 200W LED → 600W MH · 300W LED → 1,000W MH · 400W LED → 1,200-1,500W MH A 20-fixture parking lot conversion typically saves $8,000-$10,000...
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