How bright should my landscape lighting be?
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How bright should my landscape lighting be?
Recommended Lumens for Specific Outdoor Needs Hardscape lights (on walls): 50-185 lumens. Landscape lights: 50-300 lumens. Path lights: 100-200 lumens. Landscape spotlights: 120 lumens.
What is the best LED wattage for landscape lighting?
The Best Wattage For Landscape Lighting The best wattage for outdoor lights is 40 watts and lower. Up to 40 watts is ideal for lighting pathways, garden beds, and other landscape areas. 40 to 80 watts are great for brightening areas like driveways, smaller yards, and the inside of your home.
How many feet does flood light cover?
What is Beam Spread?
| Degree of Light | At 5 Feet | At 15 Feet |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0.9 feet | 2.7 feet |
| 15 | 1.35 feet | 4.05 feet |
| 20 | 1.8 feet | 5.4 feet |
| 25 | 2.25 feet | 6.75 feet |
How do I know what size flood light I need?
The number following the letters in a recessed light bulb indicates size: it’s the diameter of the light bulb in eighths of an inch. So, a BR30 is 30/8 inches, or three and 3/4 inches. An MR11 is 11/8 inches. So, you can swap out a PAR30 for an R30 or a BR30 – they are all the same size.
How many lumens should an outdoor security light have?
A security light or flood light is another matter. They can be much brighter. They are meant to be spotted or to alert someone to potential danger. These lights should be between 700 and 1300 lumens.
How much area will a light cover?
As a handy rule of thumb, a sitting room or bedroom will generally require around 10-20 lumens per square foot, while a bathroom or kitchen will need a stronger level of lighting, at around 70-80 lumens per square foot. To work out the lumens you need, simply multiply the square footage of the room by this figure.
How many lumens should a porch light be?
The standard bulb (which should be more than enough for a porch light) is about 400 lumens. If these are too bright for your taste, you could always get dimmer lights around 200 lumens.