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When it comes to keeping a location safe and secure, outdoor lighting can play an important role. Locations without proper outdoor lighting are an obvious target for break-ins and accidents such as slips and falls. With the use of our commercial flood lights, you can avoid this unfortunate scenario. In addition to making the location less appealing to criminals, these landscape flood lights are great for improving the safety of walkways or illuminating landscaping at night.
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LED Area/Parking Lot Light, 22,007 Lumen Max, Wattage & CCT Selectable, Type II, III, IV, or V Optics, 120-277V
- Brand: WareLight
- Wattage Selectable: 70W/100W/150W
- CCT Selectable: 3000K/4000K/5000K
- Lumen Max: 20,007
- Voltage: 120-277V
- Optics: Type II, III (Standard), IV, or V
- CRI: >70
- WareSense Blue Compatible
- Mounting Options: Universal (Standard), Slip Fitter, Pole and Yoke
- Lifespan: 50,000 hours
- Working Temperature: -40°C TO 45°C (-40°F TO 113°F)
- Dimensions:23.7"L x 9.8"W x 6.4"H
- DLC ID# S-LCF9Y5
- Ratings: cULus, DLC Premium, IP65
- Warranty: 5 year warranty
ITEM: WL-AL-150W-CWS-T3-AUM-DM010-BZ
Regular price$197.99
$164.99
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LED Area/Parking Lot Light, 43,360 Lumen Max, Wattage & CCT Selectable, Type II, III, IV, or V Optics, 120-277V
- Brand: WareLight
- Wattage Selectable: 200W/240W/300W
- CCT Selectable: 3000K/4000K/5000K
- Lumen Max: 43,360
- Voltage: 120-277V
- Optics: Type II, III, IV, or V
- CRI: >70
- WareSense Blue Compatible
- Mounting Options: Universal (Standard), Slip Fitter, Pole and Yoke
- Lifespan: 50,000 hrs
- Working Temperature: -40°C TO 45°C (-40°F TO 113°F)
- Dimensions: 30.5"L x13.3"W x 6.4"H
- DLC ID# S-V042DF
- Ratings: cULus, DLC Premium, IP65
- Warranty: 5 year warranty
ITEM: WL-AL-300W-CWS-T3-AUM-DM010-BZ
Regular price$281.99
$249.99
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LED Bullet Flood Light, 3200 Lumen Max, Wattage and CCT Selectable, 25° and 45° Optic, Integrated Photocell, Knuckle Mount, 120-277V, Bronze
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- Brand: WareLight
- Wattage Selectable: 9W/16W/24W
- CCT Selectable: 3000K/4000K/5000K
- Lumens: 1200-3200
- Voltage: 120-277V
- CRI: >80
- Easy access to the control switch
- Die-cast aluminum heatsink
- UV stabilized powder coated finish
- Integrated Photocell
- Finish: Bronze
- DLC ID: S-T703Y3
- Listings: DLC Premium, UL and CUL for wet locations
- Warranty: 5 Years
ITEM: WL-BFL-24W-MCT-KN-MV-BZ
Regular price$71.99
$59.99
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WareLight Area/Parking Lot Light, 70W, 5000K, Type III Distribution, Bronze Housing, 0-10V Dimmable, 120-277V
- Brand: WareLight
- Wattage: 70
- Voltage: 120-277V
- Lumens: 9600
- CRI: 70
- CCT: 5000K
- Life: 100,000 hours
- Distribution: Type 3
- Mounting Options:
- Square/Round Pole Mount
- Slipfitter Mount
- Listings: cULus, Wet Location Rated
- 5 year warranty
ITEM: WL-SAL-70W-50K-T3-B-DMV
Regular price$142.99
$55.50
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WareLight Area/Parking Lot Light, 40W, 5000K, Type III Distribution, Bronze Housing, 0-10V Dimmable, 120-277V
- Brand: WareLight
- Wattage: 40
- Voltage: 120-277V
- Lumens: 5500
- CRI: 70
- CCT: 5000K
- Life: 100,000 hours
- Distribution: Type 3
- Mounting Options:
- Square/Round Pole Mount
- Slipfitter Mount
- Listings: cULus, Wet Location Rated
- 5 year warranty
ITEM: WL-SAL-40W-50K-T3-B-DMV
Regular price$129.99
$50.00
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LED Premium Area/Parking Lot Light, 20,400 Lumen Max, Wattage and CCT Selectable, Includes T3, T4, T5 Optics, 120-277V
- Brand: WareLight
- Wattage Selectable: 100/125/150W
- CCT: 3000/4000/5000K
- Lumens: 13600/17000/20400
- Voltage: 120-277v
- LPW: 136 lp/w
- CRI: >70
- Includes Type 3, 4, and 5 Optics
- Adjustable Universal Mount Included
- Finish: Bronze
- Life: 50,000 hours
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to 40°C
- DLC ID: S-M3X5NQ
- Listings: DLC Premium, UL and cUL Wet Location
- 5 year warranty
ITEM: WL-PAL-150W-CWS-T3-B-AUM-MV
Regular price$227.99
$193.99
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LED Premium Area/Parking Lot Light, 40,800 Lumen Max, Wattage and CCT Selectable, T3, T4, T5 Optics, 120-277V
- Brand: WareLight
- Wattage Selectable: 240W/275W/300W
- CCT: 3000K/4000K/5000K
- Lumens: 32,640/37,400/40,800Lm
- Voltage: 120-277v
- LPW: 136 lp/w
- CRI: >70
- Includes Type 3, 4, and 5 Optics
- Adjustable Universal Mount Included
- Finish: Bronze
- Life: 50,000 hours
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to 40°C
- DLC ID: S-RGWH5G
- Listings: DLC Premium, UL and cUL Wet Location
- 5 year warranty
ITEM: WL-PAL-300W-CWS-T3-B-AUM-MV
Regular price$320.99
$267.99
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2 Head LED Dimmable Security Light, 1900 Lumens, 20 watt, 120V, CCT Selectable, Bronze or White Finish
- Brand: Westgate Manufacturing
- Wattage: 20W
- Voltage: 120V
- Lumens: 1900Lm
- Color Selectable: 3000K/4000K/5000K
- CRI: 80>
- Beam Angle: 100°
- Lifespan: 70,000 Hrs.
- Listings: cETLus, IP65, Wet Location
- 7 year warranty
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3 Head LED Security Light, 2800 Lumens, 30 watt, 120V, CCT Selectable, Bronze or White Finish, With PIR Sensor
- Brand: Westgate Manufacturing
- Wattage: 30W
- Voltage: 120V
- Lumens: 2800Lm
- Color Selectable: 3000K/4000K/5000K
- CRI: 80>
- Sensor Angle: 180°
- Beam Angle: 120°
- Lifespan: 70,000 Hrs.
- Listings: cETLus, IP65, Wet Location
- 7 year warranty
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3 Head LED Dimmable Security Light, 2800 Lumens, 30 Watt, 120V, CCT Selectable, Bronze or White Finish
- Brand: Westgate Manufacturing
- Wattage: 30W
- Voltage: 120V
- Lumens: 2800Lm
- Color Selectable: 3000K/4000K/5000K
- CRI: 80>
- Beam Angle: 120°
- Lifespan: 70,000 Hrs.
- Fixture does not come with the sensor installed
- Fixture is not dimmable once a sensor is installed
- Listings: cETLus, IP65, Wet Location
- 7 year warranty
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2 Head LED Security Light, 1900 Lumens, 20 watt, 120V, CCT Selectable, Bronze or White Finish, With PIR Sensor
- Brand: Westgate Manufacturing
- Wattage: 20W
- Voltage: 120V
- Lumens: 1900Lm
- Color Selectable: 3000K/4000K/5000K
- CRI: 80>
- Sensor Angle: 180°
- Beam Angle: 120°
- Lifespan: 70,000 Hrs.
- Listings: cETLus, IP65, Wet Location
- 7 year warranty
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Double Head Security Flood Light, 1400 Lumens, 20W, 3000K or 5000K, 120V, Motion Sensor Option, Black or White Finish
- Brand: naturaLED
- Wattage: 20W
- Lumens: 1,400 LM
- CCT: 3000K or 5000K
- Voltage: 120V
- Finish: Black or White
- Motion Sensor Option
- CRI: 80
- Life: 50,000 hrs
- Surge Protect Level: 1KV
- Operating Temperature: -4°F ~ 104°F
- Ratings: Energy Star, UL Certified, Wet Location, ROHS
- Warranty: 5 years
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LED Bullet Flood Light, 12W, 120-277V, 1460 Lumens, 5000K
- Brand: Green Inova
- Wattage: 12
- Voltage: 120-277
- CRI: >70
- CCT: 5000K
- Lumens: 1460
- Life: 50000 hours
- Beam Angle: 35°
- Listings: Wet Location, cULus, IP65, DLC
- 5 year warranty
ITEM: 5BF12GL50BM
Regular price$53.99
$44.99
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LED Architectural Flood Light with 1/2" Knuckle, Selectable Wattage 15/20/30/50W, 3000K, 4000K, or 5000K, 120-277V
- Brand: Westgate Manufacturing
- Selectable Wattage: 15/20/30/50W
- Voltage: 120-277
- CRI: >82
- CCT / Lumens:
- 15W:
- 3000K = 2180
- 4000K = 2250
- 5000K = 2300
- 20W:
- 3000K = 2800
- 4000K = 2900
- 5000K = 3000
- 30W:
- 3000K = 4050
- 4000K = 4200
- 5000K = 4300
- 50W:
- 3000K = 6300
- 4000K = 6500
- 5000K = 6700
- Life: 50,000 hours
- Replaces 150 watt MH
- Listings: UL, IP65, DLC
- 5 year warranty
ITEM: LFX-MD-15-50W-30K-KN
Regular price$92.39
$74.74
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LED Architectural Flood Light with 1/2" Knuckle, 15 watt, 3000K, 4000K, or 5000K, 120-277V
- Brand: Westgate Manufacturing
- Wattage: 15
- Voltage: 120-277
- CRI: >82
- CCT: 3000K, 4000K, or 5000K
- Lumens: 1950
- Life: 50,000 hours
- 90° Adjustable 1/2" Knuckle Mount
- Listings: UL, IP65, DLC
- 7 year warranty
ITEM: LFX-XS-15W-30K-KN
Regular price$41.99
$35.74
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LED Bullet Landscape Flood Light, 6 Watt, 450 Lumens, 12V, 2700K, 3000K, 4000K or 5000K CCT, Knuckle Mount
- Brand: Westgate Manufacturing
- Knuckle Mounted
- Wattage: 6W
- Voltage: 12V
- CCT: 2700K, 3000K, 4000K, or 5000K
- Lumens:
- 2700K/3000K: 400LM
- 4000K/5000K: 450LM
- CRI: >80
- Life: 50,000 hours
- Beam Angle: 45
- Listings: UL, IP67, Wet Locations
- 1 year warranty
ITEM: LF12-6W-27K-KN
Regular price$27.59
$25.74
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LED Dimmable Security Light, 3400 Lumens, 40 Watt, 120V, CCT Selectable, Bronze or White Finish
- Brand: Westgate Manufacturing
- Wattage: 40W
- Voltage: 120V
- Lumens: 4800Lm
- Color Selectable: 3000K/4000K/5000K
- CRI: 80>
- Beam Angle: 120°
- Lifespan: 70,000 Hrs.
- Listings: cETLus, IP65, Wet Location
- 7 year warranty
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LED Architectural Flood Light with 1/2" Knuckle, Selectable Wattage 15/20/30/50 Watts, Selectable CCT 120-277V, Bronze or White Finish
- Brand: Westgate Manufacturing
- Selectable Wattage: 15/20/30/50W
- Voltage: 120-277
- CRI: >82
- CCT / Lumens:
- 15W:
- 3000K = 2000
- 4000K = 2100
- 5000K = 2180
- 5700K = 2180
- 20W:
- 3000K = 2550
- 4000K = 2620
- 5000K = 2700
- 5700K = 2700
- 30W:
- 3000K = 3800
- 4000K = 3990
- 5000K = 4020
- 5700K = 4020
- 50W:
- 3000K = 6250
- 4000K = 6320
- 5000K = 6320
- 5700K = 6350
- Life: 50,000 hours
- Replaces 150 watt MH
- Listings: UL, IP65, DLC, Wet Location Listed
- 7 year warranty
ITEM: LFX-MD-15-50W-MCTP-KN
Regular price$121.19
$98.74
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LED Architectural Flood Light with 1/2" Knuckle, Selectable Wattage 10/15/20/30W, 3000K, 4000K, or 5000K, 120-277V
- Brand: Westgate Manufacturing
- Selectable Wattage: 10/15/20/30
- CCT/Lumens:
- 10W:
- 3000K = 1300
- 4000K = 1350
- 5000K = 1410
- 15W:
- 3000K = 1950
- 4000K = 2000
- 5000K = 2080
- 20W:
- 3000K = 2520
- 4000K = 2600
- 5000K = 2680
- 30W:
- 3000K = 3880
- 4000K = 3950
- 5000K = 4080
- 10W:
- Distribution: Type III
- Voltage: 120-277
- CRI: >80
- Life: 70,000 hours
- 7 year warranty
- Listings: DLC, IP65, UL
- See below for additional spec sheets
ITEM: LFX-SM-10-30W-30K-KN
Regular price$79.19
$63.74
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Economy LED Flood Light, 200 watt, 347-480V
- Brand: WareLight Select
- Wattage: 200
- Voltage: 347-480V
- Color Temp: 5000K
- CRI: 70
- Lumens: 26,000
- Finish: Dark Bronze
- Life: 100,000 hours
- Dimmable: Yes (1-10V)
- Listings: cULus, DLC Premium, Wet Locations
- Warranty: 5 years
ITEM: MFD08200W48V50KDDB76YK
Regular price$291.71
$243.09
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LED Roadway Light, 20,000 Lumens, 150W, 4000K or 5000K, Type 3 Optics, 120-277V, Photocell, Silver Finish
- Brand: GKOLED
- Wattage: 150W
- CCT/Lumens:
- 4000K/19,800Lm
- 5000K/20,000Lm
- Voltage: 120-277V
- Optics: Type III
- Finish: Silver Gray
- Photocell
- CRI: 70
- Dimming: 1-10V dimming
- Lifespan: 50,000 hrs
- Ratings: UL, DLC Premium, Wet Location listed
- Warranty: 5 year warranty
ITEM: GKORL02150W27V40KSGP0T3
Regular price$243.59
$202.99
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X-Gen Advance Security Lights with PIR Sensor, 3250 Lumens, Wattage and CCT Selectable, 120V, Bronze, White or Black Finish
- Brand: Westgate Manufacturing
- Wattage Selectable: 16W/25W
- Voltage: 120V
- Lumens: 2080LM/3250LM
- CCT Selectable: 3000K/4000K/5000K
- CRI: 80>
- Beam Angle: 100°
- Lifespan: 70,000 Hrs.
- Listings: cETLus, Wet Location
- Operating Temperature: -40°F~104°F
- 7 year warranty
- BUG Rating: B1-U1-G0
ITEM: SLX-2H-MCTP-BR-P
Regular price$68.09
$56.74
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Trunnion Mounted MAGNA-Line LED Bullet Flood Light with Photocell, 3,125 Lumens, Wattage and CCT Selectable, 120-277V, Bronze or White Finish
- Brand: EnVisionLED
- Wattage Selectable / Lumens:
- 15W / 1,875Lm
- 20W / 2,500Lm
- 25W / 3,125Lm
- Voltage: 120-277V
- CRI: >80
- CCT Selectable: 3000K/4000K/5000K
- Life: L70= 70000 hours
- Photocell included
- Dimming: 0-10V
- Ratings: UL, DLC, Title24
- 5 year warranty
ITEM: LED-BLT-3P25W-TRI-BZ-KN-UNV
Regular price$92.39
$76.99
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LFX LED High Lumen Flood Light, 21400 Lumens, 50W/80W/100W/150W Selectable, 120-277V, 3000K, 4000K. or 5000K Available, Dark Bronze Finish
- Brand: Westgate Manufacturing
- Wattage Selectable: 50W/80W/100W/150W
- Voltage: 120-277
- CRI: >82
- Lumens: 8500-21400 (See Spec for Details)
- CCT: 3000K, 4000K, or 5000K
- Life: 70,000 hours
- 0-10V Dimmable
- Listings: IP65, UL, Wet Locations
- 7 year warranty
ITEM: LFX-LG-50-150W-30K
Regular price$281.99
$185.74
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12V LED Aluminum Directional Lights, 400LM, 7W, 3000K CCT, Black or Bronze Finish
- Brand: Westgate Manufacturing
- Finishes: Black or Bronze
- Wattage: 7W Max
- Voltage: 12
- Lumens: 400
- Beam Angle: 36
- CCT: 3000K
- 5W LED Glass MR16 Lamp Included
- Listings: IP67, Wet Location
- 1 year warranty
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6W LED BULLET LANDSCAPE FLOOD LIGHT, 3000K OR 5000K, 12V
- Brand: Westgate Manufacturing
- Wattage: 6W
- Voltage: 12V
- Lumens: 550LM
- CRI: >80
- CCT: 3000K or 5000K
- Life: 70,000 hrs.
- Dark Bronze Finish
- Listings: IP65, Wet Location
- 7 Year Warranty
ITEM: FLV12-6W-30K
Regular price$38.39
$31.74
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12W LED BULLET LANDSCAPE FLOOD LIGHT, 3000K OR 5000K, 12V
- Brand: Westgate Manufacturing
- Wattage: 12W
- Voltage: 12V
- Lumens: 1300LM
- CRI: >80
- CCT: 3000K or 5000K
- Life: 70,000 hrs.
- Listings: IP65, Wet Location
- 7 Year Warranty
ITEM: FLV12-12W-30K
Regular price$71.99
$58.74
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LED X-Gen Bullet Flood Light, 10W/20W/30W Selectable, 3700 Lumens, 3000K, 4000K, or 5000K, 120-277V, Dark Bronze Finish
- Brand: Westgate Manufacturing
- Finish: Dark Bronze
- Wattage Selectable: 10W/20W/30W
- Voltage: 120-277
- CCT: 3000K, 4000K or 5000K
- Lumens: 3700
- CRI: >80
- Life: 70,000 hours
- Beam Angle: 60
- Listings: UL, IP65, Wet Locations
- 7 year warranty
ITEM: FLDX-MD-10-30W-30K-BR
Regular price$135.29
$112.74
About LED Flood Lighting
With this type of lighting, you get reliable performance and powerful illumination where you need it most. We offer a range of spotlights and flood lights to help you properly illuminate important areas. With a range of options available on matters such as number of lights, wattage, voltage, color temperature, and more, it is easier than ever to find the right solution. Our selection of lights even comes equipped with helpful design components in select models, such as motion-activated technology, to help save on lighting costs for illumination that is only on when you truly need it. One of the most popular types of lighting sold, our selection of motion-activated lighting is great for walkways, backdoors, and other areas needing extra light at night. The sensors on the motion-activated lighting can be adjusted to varying degrees depending on the location while offering light for up to 45 feet and quick time delays of 30 seconds for a lighting option that can save on efficiency.
Our inventory features high powered flood lights constructed with exceptional quality of design and durable materials including options made with aluminum and polycarbonate. Many of the spotlights shown can be wall-mounted or eave mounted for an easy installation.
From big, powerful stadium lights to smaller solutions, we have something for any need in our inventory of top-rated brands. For a great way to illuminate certain areas and draw attention to landscaping, cars, or visual appeal, our selection of shoebox flood lights can make any location less of a target for criminals. We even offer mini flood lights perfect for tighter or smaller spaces in need of less illumination. Whether looking for a complete package or simply flood light mounting brackets, find it all right here to discover the difference high-quality lighting can make in your location today.
At Warehouse-Lighting.com, we are here to help you find the perfect lighting solution for your location. If you have any questions or need assistance, please ask one of our friendly lighting experts today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Flood lights?
Flood lights direct a beam of light to illuminate a specific place or area, often as bright as daylight, and call attention to it. They can have a wide spread of light, like street or stadium lights or more narrow beams, like stage or show lights. Here are some examples of what various type of flood lights look like:
Commercial LED Flood Lights
Sports Lights
LED Shoebox Lights
LED Landscape Flood Lights
Mini LED Flood Lights
Colored Flood Lights
Where are Flood lights used?
Flood lights serve many purposes. These lights can be very powerful, lighting the outside of buildings and outdoor sports fields or smaller and architectural, accenting a home's exterior or garden. They may be installed on poles or rooftops to light up walkways, streets and parking lots. This helps to keep areas safe and help to reduce accidents, such as slips and falls. They can be located at ground level and shine on the side of a structure to highlight the buildings features. They may also be used indoors, in applications from arenas to stages. Here are some typical applications:
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Outdoor Riding Arena Lighting
Outdoor Stadium Lighting
Tennis Court Lighting
Guide for Choosing the Best Commercial LED Parking Lot Lights
Construction Site Lighting
What are the different types of Flood lights?
There are a number of different types of flood lights. These include metal-halide, sodium-vapor and LED. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. For example, traditional metal-halide and sodium-vapor lights are often inexpensive to purchase initially, but don't last as long and use more energy. LED fixtures may require a larger investment up-front, but offer extremely long life and greater energy efficiency.
LOW WATTAGE (50-200 WATTS)
HIGH WATTAGE (250-500 WATTS)What are the benefits of LED Flood lights?
Flood lights offer many benefits. The fixtures often made of die-cast metal and have a poly carbonate lens protecting the LED diodes. These fixtures are ruggedly built and often rated for outdoor installation. LED lights turn on instantly and do not need time to warm up, even in cold temperatures. These lights are very efficient and do not lose energy to excessive heat. This also allows the fixture to be cool to the touch.
