Looking for outdoor floodlight recommendations.

DIWdiver said:

But in specialty bulbs, we aren't necessarily there yet. For lighting your yard, it's possible that HID or similar tech is still the cheapest to install today and own for the next 5-10 years.

Another thing to consider is that the lifetime of LED lights is different than the lifetime of HID, Halogen, or normal incancescent lights. The typical failure mode of LEDs is that the output drops below acceptable levels. With the others, output is relatively constant until sudden failure. Note that cheap LEDs, like many of those on Amazon, will have rather rapid decline in output, while better products will have much slower decline.

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Eh, I think it depends on what kind of fixture will be selected for this application. If the approach is that of using LED bulbs then yes, odds are they'll be a bit troublesome since LED bulbs outside of typical Edison socket sizes are somewhat niche items - particularly when one gets into the "corn cob" bulbs intended to slot into mogul bases. If the the choice is to use purpose-build LED fixtures then the logic changes since those can be built around LED's need for heat removal for the sake of the LEDs / power electronics and perform well for many years with less power consumption than other technologies.

The OP mentions "old flood lights" suggesting something like PAR38 outdoor floodlamps. I used to have just such a fixture over my driveway and it was excellent at producing heat and attracting swarms of bugs - any light it produced was almost accidental. My choice was to replace it with a homebrew lighting system some 9 years ago that's still running strong, but today I might simply opt for some of the outdoor-rated LED bulbs on the market. Philips seems to have some decent options in this area. GE as well, however I'm not sure if they have as solid a hand in the design, production, and quality assurance of products bearing their brand as Philips.

It's worth noting that while LED can pretty easily leapfrog outdoor halogen floodlamp performance, it may not be the leap that the OP is looking for.

Eh, I think it depends on what kind of fixture will be selected for this application. If the approach is that of using LEDthen yes, odds are they'll be a bit troublesome since LED bulbs outside of typical Edison socket sizes are somewhat niche items - particularly when one gets into the "corn cob" bulbs intended to slot into mogul bases. If the the choice is to use purpose-build LED fixtures then the logic changes since those can be built around LED's need for heat removal for the sake of the LEDs / power electronics and perform well for many years with less power consumption than other technologies.The OP mentions "old flood lights" suggesting something like PAR38 outdoor floodlamps. I used to have just such a fixture over my driveway and it was excellent at producing heat and attracting swarms of bugs - any light it produced was almost accidental. My choice was to replace it with a homebrew lighting system some 9 years ago that's still running strong, but today I might simply opt for some of the outdoor-rated LED bulbs on the market. Philips seems to have some decent options in this area. GE as well, however I'm not sure if they have as solid a hand in the design, production, and quality assurance of products bearing their brand as Philips.It's worth noting that while LED can pretty easily leapfrog outdoor halogen floodlamp performance, it may not be the leap that the OP is looking for.

Safety and Security Lighting

There&#;s no need to light up the entire exterior for safety and security reasons. The most important things to consider are what areas do you light and what areas do you not. For example, lighting the stairs leading up to a deck is a safety measure, while adding lights to the corners of your house increases your sense of security.

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Outdoor lighting is more than simply switching a light. Here are several low-maintenance and low-impact lighting options:

   

• Motion-activated lights automatically turn on when motion is detected. These lights are available in wide beam styles (like floodlights) and decorative focused beam styles (like path lights).
• Solar lights are natural ways to go off the grid, beef up security and cut your energy costs. Even better, it&#;s easy to install solar pathway lights, solar string lights and other outdoor lights in areas without electricity.
• Dusk to dawn lights turn on and off with the setting and rising of the sun. This type of lighting automatically illuminates the areas you want with zero effort, other than changing a light bulb.
• Dark-sky lights are designed to reduce light pollution and minimize the negative impact artificial light has on nature. These lights are especially helpful if you live near the ocean, an area filled with wildlife or near an airport.

Tip: To increase energy efficiency, use LED light bulbs in place of incandescent light bulbs.

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