{"title":"Solar floodlights","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst aim the panel south, clear all day, then choose the switch-on mode for the area: motion detection for a walkway, dusk-to-dawn sensor or remote control for a patio. Power and battery capacity then determine the actual lighting duration, far more than the lumen figure printed on the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#eclaire-bien\"\u003eWhich outdoor solar light gives good illumination?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#fonctionnement\"\u003eHow do solar floodlights work and what runtime should you plan for?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#placement\"\u003eWhere should you place a solar light?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#inconvenients\"\u003eWhat are the drawbacks of solar lighting?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#allumage\"\u003eMotion sensor or remote control?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#puissance\"\u003eWhat is the ideal power for solar lighting?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ip\"\u003eWhich IP rating for outdoor solar floodlights?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#rechargeable\"\u003eRechargeable or freestanding solar floodlights: for which uses?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"eclaire-bien\"\u003eWhich outdoor solar light gives good illumination?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn outdoor solar light gives good illumination when its panel stays exposed to the sun all day and its battery covers the desired lighting duration. Above all, rely on orientation, wattage and switch-on mode, rather than an advertised lumen figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePowerful solar floodlights: what the advertised power really changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA high power figure guarantees nothing if the panel charging the battery stays small: the reserve drains faster and brightness drops during the evening. Look instead at the consistency between power, panel size and battery capacity. For a gate or a driveway, a tight beam and fast triggering are enough, and well-balanced \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/projecteurs-led-solaires\"\u003esolar LED models\u003c\/a\u003e hold up through the night without fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor solar floodlights: wide lighting or directed beam?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWide diffusion suits a patio or a flower bed, where you want to see without harsh spots. A directed beam is used instead for a gate, a staircase or a house number. In both cases, the mounting height sets the width of the cone: the higher the fixture, the more the pool of light spreads and the lower the perceived intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"fonctionnement\"\u003eHow do solar floodlights work and what runtime should you plan for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSolar floodlights convert daylight into electricity, store it in a battery, then power their LEDs at night. The advertised runtime corresponds to a full charge in good weather: in winter or under overcast skies, allow a margin and check the full charging time of the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSolar LED floodlights: panel, battery, controller and photocell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe chain is short: a photovoltaic panel, a controller that protects the battery, a battery, then the LEDs. A photocell triggers switch-on at dusk. The controller prevents deep discharge, which damages the battery well before the LEDs. These four elements rise in quality together: a good panel on a weak battery is useless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the advertised runtime is not the December one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn December, a grey day charges the battery halfway, sometimes less. So size for the longest night and the greyest day in your area, not for the fine season. A standby mode, which lights dimly then ramps up on detection, uses less than a permanent full-power mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"placement\"\u003eWhere should you place a solar light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the panel facing south, clear of the shade of trees and walls, and the floodlight a few metres from the area to be lit. High mounting limits glare, spreads wider and keeps the sensor away from irrelevant movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting a driveway, gate or garage without mains wiring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a driveway, a fixture on a garden stake or wall-mounted at two metres is enough to mark the path. A gate needs fast triggering: detection switches on as you pass and goes off on its own, with no pointless standby. For a distant garage, a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-pour-garage\"\u003egarage solution\u003c\/a\u003e with remote control saves crossing the yard in the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePatio solar floodlights: height and beam orientation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a patio, aim the beam towards the ground and the wall, never towards the table: you want to read and eat without being dazzled. Mount the fixture above eye level, between two and three metres, and set the photocell for continuous lighting. Models designed to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-pour-terrasse\"\u003elight a patio well\u003c\/a\u003e can be controlled from indoors when they accept a remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich solar floodlight for which area?\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArea to light\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended switch-on mode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDecisive criterion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTo check on site\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriveway and gate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotion detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast triggering and range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual obstructions and animal traffic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFacade and entrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetection or photocell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel orientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShadow cast by the gutter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhotocell or remote control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous, adjustable light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlare from the table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden and flower bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhotocell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide diffusion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel soiling by plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistant garage or workshop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote control or detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharge available during the day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActual sunlight on the panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoolside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetection or photocell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing sealing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGaskets, splashes and maintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"inconvenients\"\u003eWhat are the drawbacks of solar lighting?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe limits of a solar floodlight are irregular sunshine, lower output in winter, dust on the panel and battery ageing. They are offset by good orientation, regular cleaning and a model whose battery and sensor remain adjustable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a solar floodlight hold up in rain and frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA sealed housing and well-fitted gaskets withstand driving rain and frost, provided water does not pool on top. The cable gland must stay tight and the cable must not form a low point where water collects. For a wind-exposed facade, compare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-etanches\"\u003ewaterproof LED floodlights\u003c\/a\u003e, whose protection rating is stated by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to do when the panel stays in shade part of the day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf a wall or tree shades the panel in the morning or late afternoon, charging drops and the fixture weakens in the middle of the night. Move the panel, or separate it from the floodlight if the model allows. Failing that, reduce brightness or switch to standby mode to stretch the reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"allumage\"\u003eShould you choose a solar floodlight with motion sensor or with remote control?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMotion detection suits walkways and entrances: the light comes on with presence and goes off on its own. Remote control and photocell suit patios where you want continuous, adjustable or programmed light from inside the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSolar floodlights with motion sensor: range and time delay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree settings make the daily difference: range, time delay and sensitivity. Too wide a range triggers on cars and animals, too short a delay plunges the yard back into darkness before you finish moving. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-a-detecteur-de-mouvement\"\u003emotion detector on the house side\u003c\/a\u003e is set in a few minutes after installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSolar floodlight with remote control: which settings to expect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA useful remote offers brightness, sometimes colour, and above all memory of the last setting: without it, you go through the buttons again every evening. Check the radio range through the wall. For a long driveway, a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-solaires-a-detecteur-de-mouvement\"\u003esolar LED with detection\u003c\/a\u003e complements several light points well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eComparing switch-on modes\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat triggers it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUseful settings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotion sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMovement in the detection field\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEntrance, driveway, yard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRange, time delay, sensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhotocell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrop in daylight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvening standby, patio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrigger threshold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAction from indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatio, mood adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMemory of last setting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePermanent mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed setting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous ambient lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsumption and runtime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandby mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDim light then ramp-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNight-time pathways\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandby brightness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"puissance\"\u003eWhat is the ideal power for solar lighting?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUseful power depends on the area to cover and the use: a walkway needs little, a yard needs more. Above all, look at the consistency between power, luminous flux and battery capacity, and be wary of a very high advertised power on a device with a tiny panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePower, lumens and colour temperature: reading the product sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree figures are read together. Power describes the energy drawn by the LEDs, luminous flux in lumens the amount of light emitted, colour temperature the mood: around 3000 K for warm white, 4000 K for neutral white, beyond that for cool white. Outdoors, stay consistent between several light points to avoid yellow and white spots side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a very high advertised power should raise a flag\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHigh power on a tiny panel or a weak battery gives lighting that declines quickly during the evening. Likewise, a flux of a few dozen lumens advertised next to a power of several dozen watts betrays a data-entry error: in that case, trust the power and forget the flux. Serious \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-d-exterieur-led\"\u003eoutdoor LED floodlights\u003c\/a\u003e show figures that are consistent with each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ip\"\u003eWhich IP rating for outdoor solar floodlights?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor outdoor use, aim for a housing stated as resistant to rain and dust, with well-fitted gaskets and cable gland. The more the location is exposed to splashes, such as a poolside or a wind-exposed facade, the higher the protection rating must be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHousing material: aluminium, ABS or treated steel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAluminium dissipates heat and ages well outdoors. ABS resists impacts and costs less, but yellows in the sun. Treated steel needs paint in good condition to avoid rust. Tempered glass in the diffuser does not scratch like plastic. These choices weigh more than looks on the actual lifespan of the fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePoolside and ponds: what changes for the fixture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAround a pool, splashes and chlorine attack gaskets and screws. Choose a housing designed for these surroundings and clean the panel more often, as sea spray and splashes leave a film that reduces charging. Models for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-en-beton-pour-piscine\"\u003epoolside areas\u003c\/a\u003e are made for this exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"rechargeable\"\u003eRechargeable or freestanding solar floodlights: for which uses?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA rechargeable floodlight suits nomadic uses and areas without mains power: it recharges between two uses then moves wherever light is missing. A freestanding model, on the other hand, stays installed to light a patio or a corner of the garden throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParty lighting and coloured floodlights: what RGB allows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn RGB, the fixture mixes several colours and offers moods. For a year-end party, a floodlight moved from one wall to another is enough to change the decor. Allow a full charging time before the event and store it under cover. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-d-exterieur-rgb\"\u003eColoured outdoor moods\u003c\/a\u003e are reserved for evenings when runtime matters little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRechargeable or wall-mounted: how to decide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAsk the question of frequency: a fixture used every evening is wall-mounted, a fixture taken out for a job site or a party is rechargeable. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-rechargeables\"\u003ePortable rechargeable floodlights\u003c\/a\u003e are stored dry between two uses. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-sur-pied\"\u003eFreestanding garden lights\u003c\/a\u003e meet, conversely, the need for an installation that stays in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt Designix, payment is secure, delivery is tracked, returns are provided for and customer service answers installation questions before purchase. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe lighting range from home to garden\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs\"\u003eall floodlight families\u003c\/a\u003e to compare switch-on modes before confirming your choice. To complete the set, the collection also links to outdoor solar wall lights and solar garden globes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about solar floodlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the best solar light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best solar light is the one whose panel stays clear all day and whose battery covers your actual lighting duration. Look at the switch-on mode, housing sealing, whether the battery can be replaced and how readable the settings are before considering looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs it acceptable to leave solar lights on all night?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on battery capacity and next-day sunshine: a full night at high brightness drains the reserve and can leave the fixture weak the following evening. A permanent mode at moderate brightness, or a standby mode supplemented by detection, lasts better over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the price of a floodlight?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe price of a solar floodlight depends on power, battery capacity, switch-on mode and housing quality. Entry-level models suit occasional use, better-equipped models suit daily use. The collection grid shows the current price of each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the average lifespan of an LED floodlight?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on LED quality and above all on the number of battery charge cycles, as the battery wears out before the LEDs. The lifespan stated by the manufacturer appears on the product sheet. Choosing a model with a replaceable battery extends the fixture's use well beyond the first battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich lighting brand is the most reliable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not rank brands: reliability is read in the technical sheet and in the service. Check the protection rating, replaceable battery, parts availability and clarity of customer service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the advertised power on a solar LED floodlight correspond to?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower describes the energy drawn by the LEDs, not the amount of perceived light. A high figure on a tiny panel or a weak battery gives lighting that declines quickly during the evening. Always compare power, luminous flux and battery capacity on the same sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a solar floodlight with remote control more practical than a sensor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two meet different needs: the sensor switches on with movement without intervention, the remote lets you choose brightness and mood from indoors. For an entrance or a driveway, detection is more economical. 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