Flood lights throw a wide, bright beam over yards, driveways, car parks and buildings, and modern LED flood lights use a fraction of the power of old halogen units. OutdoorLighting.co.za is a free quote service. You fill in one form with the area, mounting points and the wattage you have in mind, and we pass it to independent local lighting suppliers and electricians, who quote you directly. We do not sell, stock or install anything ourselves, and there is no fee or obligation to accept a quote.
Choosing the wattage: 10W to 400W
LED flood lights range from small 10W units for a doorway to 400W fittings for large industrial yards. As a rough guide:
- 10W to 30W: side passages, small patios and entrances
- 50W: a home driveway or back yard
- 100W to 200W: large yards, parking areas and building facades
- 300W to 400W: warehouses, depots, sports areas and mine yards on tall poles
Compare lumens and efficacy (lumens per watt) rather than watts alone, because two 100W fittings can differ widely in real output.
Beam angle and mounting height
A wide 120-degree beam suits a wall-mounted light over a nearby yard, while 60-degree or narrower optics push light further from a tall pole. Higher mounting gives more even coverage and puts the fitting out of reach, so homes typically mount at 3 to 4 m and industrial sites at 6 to 12 m. Flood lights on stands are useful for building sites and events. For narrow beams on trees and features, use outdoor spotlights instead.
Sensors, glare and the neighbours
Flood lights with sensors switch on at dusk with a photocell or only when movement is detected, which saves power and startles intruders. See security lights for sensor options. Aim the fitting downward, no higher than about 30 degrees from vertical, so light lands on your property rather than in the neighbour's bedroom or in drivers' eyes. Shields and asymmetric optics help further.
Surge protection, IP rating and installation
Highveld lightning and load-shedding switching surges are a common cause of LED driver failure, so ask for built-in surge protection or a surge arrester on the circuit. Choose IP65 or better, and marine-grade aluminium on the coast. New mains points need a registered electrician and a CoC; see outdoor lighting installation. If you have no supply nearby, solar flood lights are an option.
Cheap units sold in bulk often have thin housings and undersized drivers, so a slightly dearer fitting with a proper warranty usually costs less over its life. Ask about the driver quality, warranty period and whether spares are stocked locally.
What to include in your request
- Give the size of the area to light
- Say where fittings can mount and how high
- Choose photocell, motion sensor or switch
- Ask for lumens, beam angle and surge protection
- Say whether new wiring and a CoC are needed
Flood Lights for different properties
- Homes: a 50W LED flood light over the driveway, back yard or side of the house
- Estates and complexes: flood lights over communal parking, refuse areas, gatehouses and clubhouse facades
- Farms and smallholdings: high-mounted flood lights over sheds, workshops, kraals, packing areas and farm yards
- Shops and offices: flood lights over car parks, filling station forecourts, signage and building facades
- Industrial sites: 200W to 400W flood lights on walls and masts over warehouses, yards and depots
- Lodges, guesthouses and venues: discreet flood lights over lodge parking, service yards and event marquees
- Municipalities, schools and clubs: high-mast flood lights over taxi ranks, public squares, parks and community halls
Frequently asked questions
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Flood Lights by province and city
- Johannesburg
- Pretoria
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- Midrand
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- Randburg
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- Randfontein
- Germiston
- Boksburg
- Benoni
- Kempton Park
- Alberton
- Vanderbijlpark
- Vereeniging
- eMalahleni (Witbank)
- Middelburg
- Secunda
- Mbombela (Nelspruit)
- Rustenburg
- Brits
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- Kimberley
- Upington
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- Welkom
- Sasolburg
- Durban
- Pinetown
- Pietermaritzburg
- Richards Bay
- Newcastle
- Ladysmith
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