How Many Lumens Are Needed? Solar LED Flood Light Buying Guide

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You're looking for a Solar Floodlight (or two) and noticed that there are a billion different options out there. I'm going to go over the specs, models, and compare some of our Solar Floodlights so that you may find the model that is right for your needs!

I'd like to start by asking you some questions in order to find out what you need:

What area(s) are you wanting to illuminate? Is it a driveway, the side of your yard, trash cans, a dirt road, or a basketball court?
How bright do you need this area to be when illuminated?

What area(s) are you looking to illuminate?

Small Area (Dumpster, Side of the Yard, Campsite)
If you're looking to illuminate a small area with the right amount of light, one of our smaller Solar Floodlights (SFL) would be the perfect addition. For trash can areas, either on the side of your house or for enclosures normally found at businesses, restaurants, and communal living areas, the 1000 Lumen Solar Micro Wall LED Light is a perfect choice. This light is also ideal for camping (I use one myself!)!

For brighter lighting, larger battery capacity (for those areas that receive less than ideal sun), and increased angling options, the 2000 Lumen Solar Wall Light is the answer to your lighting needs.

Medium Sized Area (Pathway, Driveway, Yard)
For those areas that are slightly larger than the average "side of the yard walkway", like a larger pathway, driveway, medium size backyard, or an out-building like a shed, I recommend the Solar + LED Floodlight 800 as it offers a compact/slim size, yet emits a good amount of light.
If you're the type of person that likes it really bright, then you may opt for the Solar + LED Floodlight 1600; it features double the max output and has nearly double the battery capacity too.

Large Area (Parking Lot, Walkway, Basketball or Tennis Court)
If you're looking to illuminate a walking path or a long driveway, the Solar + LED Floodlight 2000 is a great investment. This model has a good amount of "throw" and illuminates a fairly broad area. We just received a picture of a customer who illuminated his backyard tennis court with 3 of these models; and it is bright!

For those with larger areas of need, the new Solar + LED Floodlight 3000 is a big step up in brightness and features our new A.L.T. Lighting Technology. This light can run up to 10 nights on a single charge!

If you're "not messing around" and want the best, brightest, and baddest light on the block, then the Solar + LED Floodlight 4800 is going to give you the result that you're looking for. At 4800 max lumens, this light is bright!

Quick Links to the lights:

[IvanHernandez-kzuq]

3 of those 4800 solar lights will work perfect for our 8, 000sqft storage barn.

[beachwave]

Hi I just need a light for my driveway to place on top of garage door height with motion detector. . Does not have to be too bright. It is a typical 2 car driveway. Light should not go on every time someone walks on sidewalk only when I drive in .Thank you

[CutieRingoJoy]

I don't need one as I live in apartment, I just watching because I'm curious

[gateseapower]

This is a classic integrated solar lights, but its lighting performance is way better than those on the amazon or alibaba, like it!

[RME-te]

what are the prices?? where can I look at them??

[besthonorlighting]

very professional ! And good lighting!

[adolfopiazza]

I would like something to add extra light in my backyard that can be controlled to use while hanging out in the backyard the change when not hanging out

[emilianobravo]

I want to add a solar light to my covered patio for grilling at night. It's already approximately 14' deep by 14' wide.

[I_am_superman]

How about a 9m x 3m billboard
1. How many fixtures I would need
2. What size?

[MyMomentWithMonique]

I just purchased a home. The backyard has a pool, double car detached garage and deep cleared yard about an half an acre. I want to see all borders. What is your suggestion please. The yard is fenced in too

[rickcooper]

Those 4800 solar, are you referring to a lumens? How many watts are there on 4800 lumens?

[sattarshakari]

Hi. I am based in New Zealand. If I purchase some of them will you post it to Auckland- New Zealand. How long would it take so I receive it ?

Kind Regards

Sam

[sunshinecitysolarlight]

Does your lights stay on bright all night or do they comes on dim and get bright when movement is detected?

[MiguelGgtr]

Can someone explain me the physics behind these 2000 lumen light and 4000mA battery. As we know 2000 lumens consume 20 Wh (watt per hour) and during the night (10 hours) the light will consume 200 watts of electricity. Now we have a 4000mA battery which means 4 Amps and if it is a Li-ION battery it means its voltage is 3.7 Volts. So the total power of the battery is 14.8 watts. My question is if the total power is ~15 watts and the consumption per hour is 20 watts, how can it be that 1 charge will last for 10 nights (10 nights for 10 hours)?

[drewbrown]

Just bought the 1600 today. I'm literally about to go outside and see how it is. Ive placed it above the garage door at the peak of the roof line. This is my first step into Solar tech. Hoping its good and lasts long. But the appearance and visible build quality says it just might!

[isfsigns]

We are trying to illuminate a double-sided ground sign. The sign is around 48" tall x 96" wide. It really just needs to put off enough light to let drivers read the sign, don't want to blind anyone with anything too bright. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

[josephrobi]

Why flood light? I have Duma 15 watts bright led but it is not a flood light 💡 what is the difference between the two?

[kprice]

Looking for solar motion flood lights... got one? To light around the house just a a security deterrent and or walking around the house at night. Lights don't need to be on all night.

[laineclay]

If you mounted the 1600, 2000 and 3000 on poles 10' high, what would be light diameters. From your video, I think I might have purchased the wrong one for the lake lot.

[mrmarcus]

Hey nice video, I need some solar flood lights to light up my back yard, 200 sq f, I bought like 5, 3 headed solar floods with 2200 mah battery & they suck !! Lol not bright at all, what would you recommend to make it look like its daytime or at least enough light to be able to see everything clear, thank you for you time..👍