Learning the Basics
Whether you’re a homeowner looking to enhance your outdoor space or a professional seeking to expand your knowledge, this section is designed to provide you with the basics of outdoor lighting.
Discover how outdoor lighting can enhance your space, create ambiance, and improve safety. Learn about color temperature’s impact on mood and aesthetics, and make informed decisions when choosing between LED and HID lighting technologies. Let’s illuminate your understanding of outdoor lighting.
Applications
Wondering what the best lighting options are for you? Our Applications page will help you find the perfect fixture for your unique lighting situation.
Color Temperature
How do you like your lighting? Learn the difference between color temperatures and how they affect your choice of lighting.
LED vs HID
Do you know the difference?
HID is the dinosaur of the lighting industry-
looking to upgrade? Here’s what you need to know.
Serving clients all around New York & Long Island
Clients
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options for any location
Applications
Commercial
Retail Stores, Bars and Restaurants, Malls,
Meeting Rooms, and Office buildings.
Roadways
City/Suburban Streets, Highways,
Parkways, Bridges, and Interstates.
Industrial
Warehouses, Factories, Foundries,
Workshops, Garages, and Mills.
Arenas
Stadiums, Concert Venues, Event Halls,
Auditoriums, and Amphitheaters.
Parking
Residential/Commercial Parking Lots,
Parking Garages, and other Parking Structures.
Education
K-12 Schools, Trade Schools,
Colleges, and Universities.
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Color Temperatures
Color temperatures have to do with the brightness of your lighting choices. Options can range from warm (3000K) to Cool (5000K). MagniFlood is proud to offer custom color temperature options to suit any application.
3K
Warm White
Best suited for applications where a warm and cozy ambiance is desired, such as residential outdoor spaces, patios, and gardens.
4K
Neutral White
Ideal for applications that require a neutral/balanced lighting environment, such as commercial outdoor areas, parking lots, and sidewalks/pathways.
5K
Cool White
Well-suited for applications that demand a bright and crisp illumination, such as security lighting, sports fields, and outdoor work areas.
OLD MEETS NEW
HID vs LED
How old is your lighting? Understanding the difference between HID and LED is crucial when purchasing new lighting. Make an informed decision based on factors such as energy efficiency, lifespan, maintenance requirements, and overall cost-effectiveness.
1. Remove
Remove Ballast, Capacitor, and starter if necessary.
2. Replace
Replace HID lamp with LED lamp.
3. Connect
Connect the surge suppressor to incoming power in parallel.
4. Power
Connect to incoming power and energize.
5. Accessorize
Connect Photocell (Optional)
5. Accessorize
Connect Photocell (Optional)
RETROFIT APPLICATIONS
The Benefits of Retrofits
LED lamps offer a host of advantages over traditional HID lighting sources- but what if you don’t have the budget to replace all of your outdated HID fixtures? MagniFlood can help. Our retrofit lamps are easily installed into your existing HID lighting in just a few simple steps. Visit our HID vs LED page and see if retrofitting is right for you.
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