LED street light

At the present stage, there are more and more opportunities for the application of technologies that save energy as much as possible. To do this, use different sources of illumination that are used everywhere, for example, outdoor LED lights. They are becoming more and more popular not only because of energy savings, but also because they look very beautiful and elegant. The scope of their application is diverse: they are installed in gardens and parks, at railway stations and bus stops. Such light sources will be a great aesthetic addition to any terrain.

Street types of lamps should be distinguished from the familiar light bulbs with LEDs, which are designed to illuminate the premises. Outdoor LED lights have a completely different design. Inside is not only a certain number of lamps,but also special lenses. Their task is to focus the light rays into the beam and to ensure the movement of the light flow in the required direction. Rays can be narrow or wide and bright or give diffused lighting.

Also, all types of high-quality LED lamps, designed for outdoor use, have a durable waterproof housing that protects them from the effects of bad weather and street hooligans.

Of course, the main advantage enjoyed by LED lamps is a much lower power consumption compared to conventional street lights: 1.5 or even 2 times. Such economical consumption will not cause overload in the mains. They serve for a long time, from 11 years and more, depending on the intensity of their use. If they are used only for night lighting, the service life can be extended to 25 years.

The design itself is made of materials of increased strength, any lamp has a waterproof, which ensures its safety during bad weather. Also street LEDs are resistant to the effects of both high and low temperatures, perfectly retain their performance at temperatures from -60 to + 40C.

Since these lamps have a high transmission contrast and no flickering, they are ideally suited to create a colorful architectural lighting for any object. In addition, the color rendition of the LEDs has excellent characteristics, and when turned on and work does not create any noise, which provides them with additional advantages.

LED lamps are made of environmentally friendly and safe materials, which does not create any problems with their disposal. For example, they do not contain such dangerous chemical elements as mercury, and the process of their installation is so simple that with one lamppost you can hang two full-fledged LEDs on it, which will significantly increase the brightness and area of ​​illumination of the territory.

The disadvantages of such light sources are also present, but if you think about it, they are not too fatal. Initially, the high price of street LED lights pays off in the first months of use. However, if the soldering of the protection substrate is poorly performed, this will lead to the formation of cavities inside the luminaire that will disturb the heat sink.

Landscape types of lamps have a power of 3-10 watts. They are used as a beautiful and original lighting of flower beds, lawns, pools, ponds, sculptures and fountains in parks, as well as used as architectural lighting in the form of lower illumination of buildings.

LED Strip Light - a unique type of lighting, which is very easy to use. It is a flexible, often soft ribbon-board, on which are located contacts and SMD-type LED bulbs. In order to control the flow of current, there are resistors on the tape. Such a tape can be self-adhesive (you only need to remove the protective layer to glue it to the right place) and with an increased level of moisture resistance.

If you want to buy a tape with the ability to change color, this possibility also exists.There are options with a special controller, whose function is to change one color to another. Particular attention should be paid to dimmable LED strip: they are one-color, but they have a function to control the brightness level with a dimmer.

LED Linear Lights - A worthy replacement of linear fluorescent type lamps. Once luminescent light sources were considered the most economical in operation, but LED, of course, ahead of them in this. Linear LEDs always please moderate lighting with a pleasant contrast. Such light does not irritate the eyes and has a calming effect on the human nervous system. The service life of such lamps with careful use reaches 12 years.

Visually, the linear LED lamp looks the same as a luminescent lamp: it is a long bulb filled with LEDs and the necessary electronics. Unlike luminescent analogues, the flask is not made of fragile glass, but of durable polycarbonate material, and even if dropped by chance, it will not break. As already mentioned, any light source of this type does not contain hazardous chemical elements, in particular, mercury, so there are never any problems with recycling.

Console LED lights used to illuminate a large space of streets, highways, park areas and places near large residential buildings. They are called cantilever due to the fact that they are mounted using special brackets (consoles). The body of such a lamp is made of aluminum and includes two parts, held together by a joint on a hinge. Such a lamp can be mounted on supports and on walls. The coating is resistant to corrosion and external influences, and the entire optical system is covered with durable silicate glass.

For residential lighting are increasingly used LED chandeliers and floor lamps, characterized by a rich palette of color possibilities, ranging from the usual, diffusing white light and ending with color options for every taste. It is recommended to install such a chandelier or floor lamp immediately with a remote control that runs on batteries. Using the remote, you can adjust the different colors of light and the intensity of the light flux. The transitions from one color to another take place smoothly and smoothly, without irritating the eyes.

LED street lamp includes the following mechanisms and elements:

• base;
• casing with vertical fins to improve heat dissipation;
• LED board itself (maybe with several light bulbs located at a certain distance from each other);
• translucent plan sphere for better light diffusion;
• electronic driver that regulates the flow of current from the electrical network.

In the production of outdoor versions of LED lamps, the strength and uniqueness of their enclosures is taken into account, since they must be highly resistant to different external influences. If the body is made of aluminum, it will prevent the effects of rain, snow, temperature changes. Also, to provide better protection from harsh weather conditions, the aluminum base may have a corrosion-resistant coating that protects the lamp from moisture, snow and rain.

You can purchase an even more durable option, dressed in a robust vandal-proof metal construction, which will provide protection against bullying.

When choosing such a lamp or lamp, it is important to consider how the light beam will be diffused.It can be either round or oval. A round spot of light sometimes looks too bright, so if you want to achieve a quieter illumination, ellipsoidal diffusion will be the best choice. Also, choosing an outdoor LED luminaire, you should think about what intensity and temperature of lighting it will give, what color will become most preferable, whether the quality of the external case allows it to withstand a confrontation with certain weather and climatic conditions. When buying, it is very important to ask the seller whether the lamp is equipped with protection against possible voltage drops in the electrical network.

LED lamps by Bellson, whose lamps have a power of 60-80 W and above, are ideal for searchlights. These are highly productive street lighting fixtures that are widely used to illuminate car parks, pedestrian bridges, parks and more. Such a universal lamp of a large size for a long time will illuminate the house adjoining areas of cottages and is ideal for a country house with a large land plot.

The small size and weight of these floodlight type LEDs make them quick and easy to install.They have a luminous flux of 6500 lumens and a cold radiation temperature, which is equal to from 5500 to 6000 Kelvin, which is very important with their prolonged use. The degree of protection of this type of lighting is IP 65, which means complete protection against the penetration of street dust and from the ingress of water jets falling at any angle. Lamps have the ability to use them even at air temperatures from -40 to + 40C.

Their average life of such lamps is 25,000 hours. Such a street lamp has a large angle of dispersion of light at 145 degrees. All materials are distinguished by reliability, durability and durability.

There are also very economical types of lamps with adjustable light sensor. Thanks to the movement sensor inside the design, the lamp glows only when people appear nearby. These types of lighting are used in summer cottages, in the corridors of residential buildings, in the yard. If the LED flashlight is also equipped with a motion sensor, energy savings are much greater. The work of such a lamp is carried out by a group of lenses, which provide the sensitivity of the sensor system.The more lenses inside, the higher the sensitivity of the sensor and the breadth of coverage.

Decorative lighting techniques are often used for the garden in order to give the garden plot an unforgettable magical atmosphere. One of the most common highlights is LED garland, consisting of small colorful lanterns that can be skillfully hidden in the foliage of trees and they will be completely invisible. Such lighting will decorate the garden or park space at any time of the year; moreover, it will provide the necessary additional lighting with a touch of romance and beauty. LED festoons do not weight the branches and are absolutely safe for trees, because heat does not emit heat when illuminated.

Also, for the purpose of exterior decor, you can use a ground lamp or several lanterns, which can be installed directly into the ground to illuminate the bushes or the house facade. For the terrace ideal suspension lights, made in retro-style, but having inside the LED lamps with all the necessary optics and electronics. Suspended lights are good because they can be hung in many places because of their lightness, without fear that their weight will make this or that structure heavier.

In order to illuminate the area near the house, often used overhead LED lights, providing additional aesthetics of the surrounding space. Lanterns are fixed on the wall of the house, providing the necessary lighting at the entrance or around the perimeter.

Recessed street lights are remarkable for their installation method: their main part is hidden in a hole made in the wall. During the day, they are virtually invisible, and when dusk is gathering, such LEDs wonderfully illuminate the house, emphasizing the features of its architectural style. The lighting device itself is hidden and does not attract attention at all. The variant is ideal for organizing the decorative lighting of any object, ranging from sculptural buildings and ending with museums and shopping complexes. These lamps are easily mounted on the roof in a specially designated opening, creating a soft and pleasant for the eyes upper lighting.

In order to equip any object with LED lamps, be it a country house, a street or a large architectural complex, work must be carried out in accordance with the standard procedure, which includes a set of organizational and technical measures:

• drafting project with the calculation of the brightness of the directional light, the degree of illumination and other parameters, so that they meet the building codes and regulations, as well as the rules for electrical installations;

• stipulates the location of each lamp, if you plan to install two or more LEDs on one site;
• signs in detail how the lighting system will be controlled;
• drawing up lighting scheme;
• according with the conditions performed and the plan is the selection of lighting devices;
• equipment installation carried out only after all approvals.

In the future, the conditions for regular maintenance of lighting equipment installed on the site are discussed.

Some customers, choosing one or another source of lighting, are very skeptical about its appearance, like diode tapes.Despite the fact that, on average, their cost is 1,500 rubles, it is sometimes considered that this is an overpriced price for an option that will quickly fail due to its external fragility. However, this is not the case, and if the manufacturer is responsible for the quality of its products, then such a tape will last for a very long time, withstanding temperature changes and humidity.

Despite the skepticism of domestic consumers, LED tape can be an excellent and most "budget" option for lighting, which does not require the use of any improvised tools when mounting. It is recommended to glue wherever additional light is required, this is especially true for lighting shop windows: it looks aesthetically pleasing, does not require drilling the walls and lasts long enough. With LED strip you can easily and quickly decorate any space: a summer house, a room in an apartment, and even a regular garage if there is no time and opportunity to conduct electricity.

If the luminaires are mounted on poles in the street, they are best placed at a height of 4 to 11 meters, which ensures optimal dispersion of the luminous flux.The built-in options are best fixed at the same distance from each other, having thought about the color scheme and the level of light intensity, so that the backlight looks the most harmonious and provides the desired effect.

As for the power of LEDs, lamps from 3 to 10 watts will be enough for landscape lighting of the surrounding areas. Street lights for lighting large areas can have a power of 60 watts, and high-power searchlights of 100 watts, as a rule, are used to properly illuminate roads, wide streets and large factories.

Outdoor LED lamps perfectly illuminate any space and serve as an additional decoration. For landscape design fit round or oval-shaped lights, installed around the perimeter of the entire site. If we are talking about a small summer cottage with a garden, especially for this there are small and light earth lanterns that can be installed anywhere. They are not extinguished in the rain and will delight gardeners throughout the summer season.

Old-fashioned lanterns will miraculously decorate a posh country mansion.There are familiar designs on poles that can be placed around the property, after drawing up a drawing and discussing the organization of lighting with specialists. Wall lights with brackets are easily placed on the walls. To give the lighting a unique beauty of the light bulb inside them, you can order color.

If we are talking about an old house, the facade of which is pretty battered by time, all the flaws will help to hide the lamps, imperceptibly embedded in the roof at the same distance. If the house is small, it will be enough one lamp, built into the corner of the roof and located at a certain angle.

With the help of LEDs, there is a great opportunity not only to add magic and celebration to your interior, but also to hide the shortcomings of the walls and facades of houses. Original light scattering creates unique visual effects that visually enlarge or, conversely, reduce space, and the savings in electricity will quickly pay for their high cost.

You can find out how to choose a LED street light by watching the video below.