How do I choose an LED power supply?

Make sure the total wattage of your LED strip lighting is at least 20 percent less than the power supply’s rated wattage. For example, if you have an LED strip light that requires 80 watts of power to run, you’ll need a power supply that’s rated for at least 96 watts.

What can I use for a light pole?

Concrete, steel, aluminum, fiberglass, carbon fiber, or plastic. They can be round, square, tapered, octagonal, hexagonal, or fluted. They can be extruded, cast, poured, wrapped, cold rolled, welded, or stamped. Lets look at a concrete, street light pole.

How many light poles do I need?

A good estimation is 10,000 lumens for every 1,000 square feet you are lighting. If you use 2-4 fixtures for every 1,000 square feet and spread them out you will get better coverage. With poles that are 15-20 feet high, you can go up to 20,000 lumens because the light will spread out.

How do I choose an LED light fixture?

How to Pick an LED

1. Make a list.
2. What color of light do you want?
3. Know your watts from your lumens (brightness or light output)
4. Calculate your financial and environmental savings.
5. Start with one bulb.
6. Evaluate your test bulbs.
7. Replace the lights you use most to maximize savings.
8. Consider bulb longevity.

How many LED can a 12v power?

You can use as many branches of 3 leds as the power supply can power.

Do LED lights need AC or DC?

LEDs consume DC current to produce light; with AC current the LED will only be lit when current flow is in the proper direction. AC applied to an LED will cause it to blink on and off, and at high frequency the LED will appear to be lit continuously.

How do you install light poles?

Pole Installation Guidelines

1. Attach sling to top of pole.
2. Attach luminaries and complete wiring.
3. Place leveling nuts and washers on anchor bolts.
4. Erect pole.
5. Position over anchor bolts and set on leveling nut washers.
6. Place anchor nuts and washers on anchor bolts and tighten once pole is plumb.

How far apart are light posts?

The spacing between two light poles should be roughly 2.5–3 times the height of the pole. Shorter light poles should be installed at closer intervals. The density, speed of travel, and the type of light source along a corridor will also determine the ideal height and spacing.

How do you find the distance of a pole?

Calculation: Spacing between each Pole=(LL*CU*LLD*LDD) / Eh*W. Spacing between each Pole=(33200×0.18×0.8×0.9) / (5×11.5) Spacing between each Pole= 75 Foot.