{"title":"Rechargeable floodlights","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlace the floodlight where light is missing, aim the beam at the work area, and work without running a cable. A rechargeable floodlight has its own built-in battery, can be carried with one hand and recharged later from a socket. Three choices decide the rest: the battery, the beam shape and the ingress protection rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"definition\"\u003eWhat is a rechargeable floodlight and what is it used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rechargeable floodlight runs on an integrated battery, with no plug or cable during use. You set it down, aim it at the area to be lit, and get to work. The rest of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eour lighting range\u003c\/a\u003e is wired in permanently; here, the light travels from room to room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRechargeable floodlight: how it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe battery recharges from a socket or a USB cable depending on the model. The beam is adjusted by hand: wide over a workbench, narrower to sweep a facade or a wall. The handle, base and bracket determine how you hold it or stand it on the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRechargeable LED floodlights: indoors or outdoors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful model lights a wide area and suits a building site, a driveway or a garage. A more modest unit works indoors, for emergencies or portable lighting. Outdoors, the protection rating on the product page is what counts. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-rechargeables\"\u003eRechargeable LED floodlights\u003c\/a\u003e cover both cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"autonomie\"\u003eWhat runtime and power should you expect from a rechargeable LED floodlight?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuntime always refers to a given lighting mode: turn up the intensity and the duration drops. Power in watts shows what the unit draws, luminous flux in lumens what it actually emits. Read both values on the product page to compare two units usefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eClaimed runtime or real runtime?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA duration given without a stated mode tells you nothing. Look for the line specifying the mode used during the measurement, then relate it to your use: two hours on a workbench is not the same as a whole evening in the garden. Charging time matters just as much, especially if you move from one job to the next. Some \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-a-variateur\"\u003edimmable floodlights\u003c\/a\u003e let you lower the intensity to last longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLuminous flux or power: which figure to read\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatts alone do not tell you how much light you get. At comparable consumption, a unit may light a wider or narrower area depending on its optics. If a product page gives only one of the two values, go by the power and compare models of similar power. No figure on a page replaces a trial on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"usages\"\u003eWhere to use a rechargeable floodlight: building site, garage, garden or pool?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach place imposes its own constraint: the area to cover, how stable the unit stands and its water resistance. The table below summarises the most common matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting a building site or garage without running a cable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a building site, you want a wide beam to keep both hands free: a unit on a stand or set on the ground does the job. In a garage, magnetic mounting on a car body or a metal support clears the workbench. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-pour-garage\"\u003eFloodlights designed for the garage\u003c\/a\u003e rely on stability more than raw power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePoolside and damp rooms: which protection rating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNear a pool, in a plant room or under a canopy, the protection rating on the product page decides, never the look of the housing. Below the suitable rating, the unit goes back inside after use. For these areas, look at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-etanches\"\u003ewaterproof models\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-pour-piscine\"\u003eunits intended for poolside use\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich rechargeable floodlight for which use\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended mounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to install it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check on the product page\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilding site and renovation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn a stand or a base set on the ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor, scaffolding, workbench\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower, runtime, sturdiness of the housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarage and workshop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic or free-standing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall, workbench, vehicle bonnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide beam, stability, battery type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden and terrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn a stand or set on the ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLawn, terrace edge, driveway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection rating, runtime, orientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoolside and damp room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePool surround, plant room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh protection rating, sealing gasket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom and ambience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree-standing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFurniture, floor, reading corner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour temperature, RGB mode, dimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"fixation\"\u003eHow to choose between a rechargeable floodlight on a stand, free-standing or magnetic?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mounting decides the area actually lit. A stand raises the source and lights a wide area; a base set on the ground stays at workbench level; a magnet sticks to a flat metal structure and clears the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRechargeable floodlight on a stand: what volume can it light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe higher the source, the wider the cone opens and the larger the area covered, at the cost of less dense light on the ground. A stand is therefore chosen according to working height and available space. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-sur-pied\"\u003eFloodlights on stands\u003c\/a\u003e and their \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-sur-pied\"\u003eLED versions on stands\u003c\/a\u003e set up and fold away without tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMagnetic mounting and adjustable bracket: the right reflexes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magnet holds on sheet metal, a gate or a bonnet, provided the surface is flat and clean. On an adjustable bracket, check that the clamp holds the chosen angle: a floodlight that tips over mid-job means starting again. The garden follows the same logic, with the addition of rain exposure, hence the value of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-pour-jardin\"\u003efloodlights for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"rgb-blanc\"\u003eRGB rechargeable floodlight or white light: which to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite light is for seeing and working; RGB colours are for tinting a room, a facade or a corner of a terrace. The choice therefore depends on when you use it, not on power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRGB floodlights: colour and ambience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unit with adjustable colours sits on the floor, on a piece of furniture or high up to dress a wall. It does not replace work lighting: it creates an atmosphere. For this register, look at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-rgb\"\u003eRGB lighting\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-rgb\"\u003eRGB LED floodlights\u003c\/a\u003e, also useful as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-pour-chambre\"\u003eambient light for a bedroom\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eColour temperature: warm white or cool white for lighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a general guide, a warm white (around 2700 to 3000 K) suits a living room, a neutral or cool white (around 4000 to 6000 K) suits a workshop or a working outdoor area. It is a trade guideline: on a product page, only the stated value counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"detecteur\"\u003eWhat is the point of a rechargeable floodlight with a motion sensor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor switches the unit on when someone approaches, then off again. On a battery model, this avoids leaving the light running for no reason and significantly extends the charge between two recharges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMotion sensor and battery: what is the benefit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt an entrance, a garage passage or a driveway, switching on as you approach replaces a manual control that is impractical with your hands full. The model then suits fixed installation, which brings it close to courtyard lighting. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-a-detecteur-de-mouvement\"\u003eModels with a motion sensor\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-a-detecteur-de-mouvement\"\u003eLED floodlights with detection\u003c\/a\u003e cover this need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSensor range and delay: what to check\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo settings determine comfort: the distance at which detection triggers and how long the light stays on after movement. Check on the product page that these values are stated and, if possible, adjustable. A sensor set too wide switches on when an animal passes, too short leaves you in the dark mid-task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"budget\"\u003eRechargeable floodlight price: what drives the gap between models?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gap comes down to the battery and whether it can be replaced, the sturdiness of the housing and optics, the protection rating and the accessories supplied, charger, bracket or remote control. The current price of each model is shown on its product page in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRemovable or integrated battery: what it changes in use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA removable battery can be replaced and lets you carry a second charge to a long job. An integrated battery simplifies the unit and its storage. In both cases, note the stated charging time: it determines the rotation between two units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCheap rechargeable floodlight: what you agree to sacrifice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn entry-level model suits occasional use: emergencies, a cupboard, a small job. What you sacrifice first is runtime, beam precision and water resistance. For regular outdoor use, it is better to move up in sturdiness and aim for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-d-exterieur-led\"\u003eLED outdoor floodlights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eRechargeable, mains or battery floodlight: what changes\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCriterion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRechargeable floodlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMains floodlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery floodlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated battery to recharge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePermanent power socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatteries to replace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePortability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarried anywhere, no cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited to the length of the cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery light, depends on battery stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting duration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited to the battery charge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnlimited while plugged in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort, tied to battery quality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilding site, garden, emergencies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed facade or courtyard lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOccasional emergencies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhat to watch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharging time and battery type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation and electrical connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHow often to replace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"entretien\"\u003eHow to install, charge and maintain a rechargeable floodlight?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharge the unit fully before first use, then avoid letting it run flat repeatedly. Between uses, store it dry and away from frost. The optics are cleaned with a soft cloth, without abrasive products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRechargeable floodlight: how to charge and store it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the supplied charger rather than a random adapter, and unplug once charging is complete. Storing it away from damp and knocks preserves the battery and the electronics. If you own several units, plan a single charging point rather than cables scattered around the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoors and bad weather: what the protection rating allows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe protection rating describes resistance to dust and water, nothing more: it allows neither immersion nor use beyond what it states. On an outdoor unit, check the condition of the gasket before the cold season. The garden and poolside are chosen from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-pour-jardin\"\u003efloodlights for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-d-exterieur-led\"\u003eoutdoor units\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"erreurs\"\u003eWhat mistakes should you avoid before buying a rechargeable floodlight?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree points should be checked before buying: the area to be lit, the exposure of the unit and how the battery recharges. A runtime given without a stated mode, a beam that is too narrow or the absence of a protection rating suited to outdoors are the most common traps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eClaimed runtime: the questions to ask before buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk in which mode the duration is measured, how long a full charge takes and whether the battery can be replaced. Overlooking charging time means leaving the unit out of action for half a day without planning for it. A beam that is too narrow also forces you to move the floodlight mid-task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOne socket for several units: think about recharging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf several floodlights are used on the same site, plan the rotation: which one charges while the other lights. A shared base, a wall bracket or a single storage spot simplifies the following night. It is a detail that often decides real-world use, more than the spec sheet. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs\"\u003eall floodlights\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eDesignix catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e to complete the installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions about rechargeable floodlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a rechargeable floodlight?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a floodlight powered by an integrated battery, recharged from a socket or a USB charger depending on the model. It works without a cable plugged in during use, which means you can take it to a building site, a garden or a garage where no socket is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do you choose a rechargeable LED floodlight?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart from the area to be lit and where to place the unit, then compare runtime, power or luminous flux, and the protection rating for outdoor use. The mounting (stand, base, magnet) and the full charging time complete the choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long does the charge of a rechargeable floodlight last?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on the lighting mode used and the battery capacity. The claimed runtime is always given for a set intensity: as soon as you increase power, the duration drops. Only the product page of the chosen model gives a value valid for that specific unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan a rechargeable floodlight stay outside in the rain?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if the protection rating stated on the product page allows it. That rating describes resistance to dust and water, and it governs outdoor use, near a pool or in a damp room. Without that indication, it is better to bring the unit inside after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between a rechargeable floodlight and a mains floodlight?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mains floodlight stays plugged in and lights without any time limit, but it cannot be moved. 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