{"title":"Outdoor Post Lights","description":"\u003cp\u003eA post light is the fixture that marks an address. It sits at the end of a driveway or beside a front path, and it is usually the first thing a visitor sees at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHeight and placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriveway entrance\u003c\/strong\u003e — 6 to 7 feet to the top of the fixture. Tall enough to see from the road.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlong a front path\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5 to 6 feet, spaced 10 to 15 feet apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeside a garage\u003c\/strong\u003e — match the height of the garage door trim so the two line up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale matters more than people expect. A post lantern that looks large in a showroom often looks small once it is 6 feet up and surrounded by open sky. When you are between two sizes outdoors, take the larger one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat survives outside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCast aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoastal and humid climates — will not rust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnywhere; develops a patina rather than corroding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCast bronze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreeze and thaw climates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowder-coated steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry climates, lower budget\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll post lights must be \u003cstrong\u003ewet rated\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is no covered-location exception out in the open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDark sky and neighbours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shielded fixture aims light down where it is useful instead of sideways into a bedroom window. Many towns now require it. Even where it is not required, it is the difference between a lit path and a glare source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor lower fixtures along a walkway, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bollard-lights\"\u003ebollard lights\u003c\/a\u003e. For the house wall itself, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outdoor-wall-lights\"\u003eoutdoor wall lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"led-area-light-pole-mounted","title":"LED Area Light | 60W to 200W Pole Mounted with Photocell","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe light on top of the pole\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArea lights are what illuminate a car park, a forecourt or a yard. This one runs from 60W to 200W depending on the version, with a photocell that switches it on at dusk and off at dawn with no timer to reset twice a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe round form throws light evenly in every direction, which suits an open area where the fixture sits in the middle of what it is lighting rather than at one edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60W to 200W depending on version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5000K, or CCT tunable versions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal photocell, dusk to dawn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCircular area light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePole mounted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePole height and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePole height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 – 15 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60W – 80W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 – 50 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 – 20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80W – 120W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 – 70 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 – 25 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120W – 150W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 – 90 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 – 30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150W – 200W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 – 110 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLight levels for open areas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCar park, general\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1 to 2 foot-candles average\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCar park, near entrances\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3 to 5 foot-candles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoading yard\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5 foot-candles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalkways\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1 to 2 foot-candles, with no dark gaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniformity matters more than the average. A yard with bright pools and dark patches between them feels less safe than an evenly lit one at a lower level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCheck local dark sky rules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany jurisdictions now limit how much light may spill upward or onto neighbouring property. Confirm the local requirement before specifying, since a compliant fixture chosen late is far cheaper than a non-compliant one already on a pole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePole mounted and hardwired by a licensed electrician. The photocell needs a clear view of the sky — mounted under an overhang it will never switch off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor building walls see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outdoor-wall-lights\"\u003ewall pack lights\u003c\/a\u003e. For paths and walkways, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bollard-lights\"\u003ebollard lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"60W Fixed","offer_id":67584491585901,"sku":"ALV-AREA-60W","price":327.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"80W Fixed","offer_id":67584491618669,"sku":"ALV-AREA-80W","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"120W Fixed","offer_id":67584491651437,"sku":"ALV-AREA-120W","price":373.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"150W Fixed","offer_id":67584491684205,"sku":"ALV-AREA-150W","price":547.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200W Fixed","offer_id":67584491716973,"sku":"ALV-AREA-200W","price":593.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"120W CCT Tunable","offer_id":67584491749741,"sku":"ALV-AREA-120W-CCT","price":386.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"150W Multi-Power CCT","offer_id":67584491782509,"sku":"ALV-AREA-150W-MP-CCT","price":561.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"led-shoebox-area-light","title":"LED Shoebox Area Light | 90W to 450W with Photocell and Slip Fitter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe standard fixture for a car park\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoebox is the shape, and the shape is the point: a rectangular housing that throws light forward and down across a rectangular area. A round fixture on the same pole lights a circle, which leaves dark corners in a parking bay laid out in straight lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slip fitter bracket clamps onto a round pole tenon, which is how most car park poles are finished. Check what your poles have before ordering, because slip fitter and arm mount are not interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90W to 450W depending on version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in photocell, dusk to dawn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlip fitter, for a round pole tenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed wattage or multi-power versions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePole height and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePole height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 – 20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90W – 150W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 – 70 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 – 25 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150W – 240W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 – 90 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 – 30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240W – 320W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 – 120 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 – 40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320W – 450W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 – 150 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFixed or multi-power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFixed versions are set at the factory. Multi-power versions have a selector, so the wattage is chosen on site once the layout is final. On a job where pole positions may move, multi-power saves reordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUniformity over average\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA car park at 2 foot-candles average with even coverage feels safer than one at 3 with bright pools and dark gaps. Space the poles for uniformity first, then check the average, not the other way round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDark sky rules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany jurisdictions limit upward light and light trespass onto neighbouring property. Confirm the local requirement before specifying — a fixture already on a pole is an expensive thing to replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePole mounted and hardwired by a licensed electrician. Confirm the pole and tenon are rated for the fixture weight and wind load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor round fixtures see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outdoor-post-lights\"\u003ecircular area lights\u003c\/a\u003e. For building walls, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outdoor-wall-lights\"\u003ewall pack lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"240W","offer_id":67584624656749,"sku":"ALV-SHB-240W","price":483.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"320W","offer_id":67584624689517,"sku":"ALV-SHB-320W","price":570.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"450W","offer_id":67584624722285,"sku":"ALV-SHB-450W","price":676.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"90–150W","offer_id":67584624755053,"sku":"ALV-SHB-90-150W","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"120–200W","offer_id":67584624787821,"sku":"ALV-SHB-120-200W","price":377.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"150–240W","offer_id":67584624820589,"sku":"ALV-SHB-150-240W","price":422.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200–320W","offer_id":67584624853357,"sku":"ALV-SHB-200-320W","price":511.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240–400W","offer_id":67584624886125,"sku":"ALV-SHB-240-400W","price":613.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"270–450W","offer_id":67584624918893,"sku":"ALV-SHB-270-450W","price":676.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"led-post-top-area-light","title":"LED Post Top Area Light | 36W to 100W, Tunable CCT with Photocell","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA post top for paths and small car parks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sits on top of a post rather than on an arm out to the side, which suits a walkway, a courtyard, a small car park or the approach to a building. The round form throws light evenly in every direction, so a post in the middle of a path covers both sides equally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelectable wattage from 36W to 100W means one fixture covers the range from a garden path to a small commercial forecourt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelectable wattage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36W to 100W depending on version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTunable, 3000K \/ 4000K \/ 5000K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in photocell, dusk to dawn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePost top\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePicking the version\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePost height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36W \/ 48W \/ 60W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 – 12 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 – 40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48W \/ 60W \/ 80W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 – 14 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 – 50 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60W \/ 80W \/ 100W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 – 16 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 – 60 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the colour temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where a tunable fixture earns its place outdoors. 3000K on a residential walkway or a hotel approach, because warmer light reads as welcoming rather than institutional. 4000K or 5000K on a commercial car park or a service area, where seeing detail matters more than atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever you pick, use the same setting across the whole site. A path where one post is warm and the next is cool looks like a fault, not a choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePost top or arm mount\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePost top fixtures sit directly on the pole and light all round. Arm mounted fixtures hang out to one side and throw light forward. For a path or a courtyard, post top. For a car park laid out in bays, an arm mounted shoebox usually covers it better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePost mounted and hardwired by a licensed electrician. The photocell needs a clear view of the sky, so check nothing overhangs the post. Confirm the post is rated for the fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor car parks see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outdoor-post-lights\"\u003eshoebox area lights\u003c\/a\u003e. For lower level path lighting, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bollard-lights\"\u003ebollard lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"36W \/ 48W \/ 60W","offer_id":67584626295149,"sku":"ALV-POST-60W","price":313.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"48W \/ 60W \/ 80W","offer_id":67584626327917,"sku":"ALV-POST-80W","price":327.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"60W \/ 80W \/ 100W","offer_id":67584626360685,"sku":"ALV-POST-100W","price":354.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"led-stadium-light","title":"LED Stadium Light | 500W and 600W, 5000K with 60 Degree Beam","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLight from a mast, onto a field\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStadium lights are a different problem to every other fixture on this site. They mount 50 to 100 feet up, they light an area measured in acres, and they have to put usable light on a surface where people are moving fast and tracking a ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 500W or 600W with a 60 degree beam, this is built for sports fields, high mast installations and large industrial yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500W or 600W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5000K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeam angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 to 277V, or 277 to 480V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh mast or pole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose the voltage before anything else\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical of\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 to 277V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmaller sites, single phase supplies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e277 to 480V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial and municipal three phase supplies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two versions are not interchangeable. Confirm the site supply with the electrical contractor before ordering, because a fixture at 50 feet is not something you swap over afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLight levels for sport\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecreational play\u003c\/strong\u003e — 20 to 30 foot-candles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub and amateur competition\u003c\/strong\u003e — 30 to 50 foot-candles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive play with spectators\u003c\/strong\u003e — 50 to 75 foot-candles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcast\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100 foot-candles and above, with uniformity requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniformity matters as much as the level. A field with bright patches and dim corners is harder to play on than an evenly lit field at a lower level, because eyes cannot adapt fast enough while tracking a moving ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThis is a design job, not a shopping decision\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFixture count, aiming angles and mast positions for a sports field need a lighting layout produced from the site dimensions. Send us the dimensions and the intended level of play and we will come back with a schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh mast work needs specialist access equipment and a licensed electrician. Confirm the mast and bracket are rated for the fixture weight and the wind load at full height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor smaller open areas see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outdoor-post-lights\"\u003eshoebox area lights\u003c\/a\u003e. For yards and facades, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/landscape-lights\"\u003eflood lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"600W \/ 100-277VAC","offer_id":67594884383085,"sku":"ALV-STAD-600W-277","price":1987.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"600W \/ 277-480VAC","offer_id":67594884415853,"sku":"ALV-STAD-600W-480","price":2088.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500W \/ 100-277VAC","offer_id":67594884448621,"sku":"ALV-STAD-500W-277","price":1812.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/files\/led-stadium-light-500w-and-600w-5000k-with-60-degree-beam-alvetto-lighting1.png?v=1790864724"},{"product_id":"area-light-sensor-photocell","title":"LED Area Light with Sensor | 60W to 100W, Motion or Photocell Control","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThree ways to switch the same fixture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoor area lights nearly always come with a photocell. This one is offered three ways, and which you pick changes how the light behaves all night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensing base\u003c\/strong\u003e — a motion sensor in the fixture. Low output or off until somebody arrives, then full output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in photocell\u003c\/strong\u003e — on at dusk, off at dawn, full output all night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal photocell\u003c\/strong\u003e — same switching, but the cell can be positioned away from the fixture where it has a clearer view of the sky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60W, 80W or 100W depending on version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5000K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensing base, built-in or external photocell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCircular area light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich control to choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSite\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriveway at a home\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensing base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLit when someone arrives, dark the rest of the night\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorefront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in photocell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisible all night is the point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePath or walkway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in photocell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeople need to see it before they reach it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYard under trees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal photocell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanopy shades the fixture and confuses a built-in cell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear service area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensing base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed occasionally, no reason to burn all night\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe external photocell problem it solves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA built-in cell reads the light falling on the fixture. Under a tree, beside a taller building or under a canopy, that reading is wrong and the light switches on in the afternoon or stays off at dusk. An external cell goes where it can actually see the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSensing base and cold starts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA motion-triggered light gives you a dark approach until you are close enough to trigger it. On a long driveway that can mean driving most of the way in the dark. Consider the approach distance before choosing it over a photocell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePole mounted and hardwired by a licensed electrician. Confirm the pole and bracket suit the fixture weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor rectangular coverage see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outdoor-post-lights\"\u003eshoebox area lights\u003c\/a\u003e. For walkways at lower level, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bollard-lights\"\u003ebollard lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"60W Sensing Base","offer_id":67594900177261,"sku":"ALV-AREA-60W-SENS","price":501.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"60W External Photocell","offer_id":67594900210029,"sku":"ALV-AREA-60W-EXTPC","price":501.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"80W Built-In Photocell","offer_id":67594900242797,"sku":"ALV-AREA-80W-PC","price":501.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100W Built-In Photocell","offer_id":67594900275565,"sku":"ALV-AREA-100W-PC","price":501.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"led-shoebox-area-light-range","title":"LED Shoebox Area Light | 90W to 450W with Three Bracket Options","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRectangular coverage from a pole\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoebox is the shape and the shape is the argument: a rectangular housing throwing a rectangular pool, which suits a car park laid out in straight bays. A round fixture on the same pole lights a circle and leaves the corners of each bay dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range runs 90W to 450W, with three bracket types and a photocell option on most versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCheck the bracket before the wattage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlip fitter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA round pole tenon, the most common commercial finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA\u0026amp;N bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA square pole face, bolted direct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAn existing bracket you are keeping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese do not interchange. Look at what is already on the pole, or at the drawings for a new one, before anything else. A fixture that will not mount is worse than a fixture of the wrong wattage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePole height and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePole height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 – 20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90W – 150W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 – 70 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 – 25 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150W – 240W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 – 90 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 – 30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240W – 320W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 – 120 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 – 40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320W – 450W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 – 150 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUniformity before average\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA car park at 2 foot-candles average with even coverage feels safer than one at 3 with bright pools and dark gaps. Space the poles for uniformity first and check the average afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDark sky rules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany jurisdictions limit upward light and light trespass onto neighbouring property. Confirm the local requirement before specifying — a fixture already on a pole is an expensive thing to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMulti-power versions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral versions have a wattage selector, which is worth having on a job where pole positions may still move. Fixed versions are set at the factory and cannot be adjusted on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor round coverage on a path or courtyard see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outdoor-post-lights\"\u003earea lights\u003c\/a\u003e. For building walls, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outdoor-wall-lights\"\u003ewall pack lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"Slip Fitter \/ 200W \/ 240W \/ 320W Multi-Power","offer_id":67594948739437,"sku":"ALV-SHB-SF-MP","price":328.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"A\u0026N Bracket \/ 90W to 400W with Photocell","offer_id":67594948772205,"sku":"ALV-SHB-AN-PC","price":382.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"No Bracket \/ 90W to 450W with Photocell","offer_id":67594948804973,"sku":"ALV-SHB-NB-PC","price":409.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"No Bracket \/ 240W Fixed","offer_id":67594948837741,"sku":"ALV-SHB-NB-240","price":409.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Slip Fitter \/ 90W to 450W with Photocell","offer_id":67594948870509,"sku":"ALV-SHB-SF-PC","price":483.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/files\/led-shoebox-area-light-90w-to-450w-with-three-bracket-options-alvetto-lighting3.png?v=1790950357"},{"product_id":"led-circular-area-light-range","title":"LED Circular Area Light | 60W to 200W with Photocell and Sensor Options","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRound coverage for paths and forecourts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA circular area light throws light evenly in every direction from a single point. That suits a walkway, a courtyard, a small forecourt or the approach to a building — anywhere the fixture sits in the middle of what it is lighting rather than at one edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range runs 60W to 200W, with fixed, multi-power, tunable and sensing versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControl\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in photocell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDusk to dawn, full output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorefronts, walkways, public paths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal photocell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDusk to dawn, cell placed separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSites shaded by trees or buildings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensing base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow until movement, then full\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriveways, rear service areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitched with the circuit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSites with a central lighting control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe external photocell problem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA built-in cell reads the light falling on the fixture. Under a tree canopy or beside a taller building, that reading is wrong and the light comes on in the afternoon or stays off at dusk. An external cell goes where it can actually see the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePole height and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePole height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 – 14 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60W – 80W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 – 45 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 – 18 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100W – 120W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 – 60 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 – 22 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 – 80 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 – 25 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 – 100 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTunable colour outdoors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tunable versions matter more than they sound. A warmer setting on a residential walkway or a hotel approach reads as welcoming; a cooler one on a commercial car park helps with seeing detail. Use one setting across the whole site, or a path where one post is warm and the next is cool looks like a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRound or rectangular\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound for paths, courtyards and open approaches. For a car park laid out in bays, a rectangular shoebox covers it with fewer fixtures and no dark corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor car parks see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outdoor-post-lights\"\u003eshoebox area lights\u003c\/a\u003e. 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