{"title":"Waterproof LED floodlights","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart by choosing the protection rating suited to the location, then the mounting, the orientation and the colour temperature: that order decides whether a waterproof LED floodlight will hold up outdoors. The models shown here work on a facade, a terrace, in a garden, a garage, a utility room, around a pond or on a boat, wherever water and damp remain present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#definition\"\u003eWhat a waterproof floodlight is\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ou\"\u003eWhere to install it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#puissance\"\u003ePower and colour temperature\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#options\"\u003eSensor, dimmer, RGB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#solaire\"\u003eSolar or rechargeable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#installer\"\u003eInstallation and mounting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#erreurs\"\u003eMistakes to avoid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#entretien\"\u003eMaintenance and harmony\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"definition\"\u003eWhat is a waterproof LED floodlight, and how does it differ from standard LED lighting?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA waterproof LED floodlight is built to stay outdoors and keep working despite rain, water spray and damp, thanks to a sealed housing, gaskets and protected cable entries. Standard LED lighting, by contrast, fears water: its place is indoors or under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor waterproof LED floodlight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat damages an ordinary light fitting outdoors is water getting in through the cable entries and pooling inside the housing: the electronics corrode, the metal pits. A waterproof model seals those entries with a gasket and a cable gland. The aluminium housing dissipates heat, the tempered glass or polycarbonate front resists impacts and UV. On a facade, an entrance or a terrace, that construction changes everything: the floodlight stays in place for years without anyone touching it. To place these models among \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eour full range of light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e, compare the protection rating first, before the looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWaterproof LED lighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phrase does not describe a single product but a family: floodlights, bollards, wall lights and recessed fittings meet the same need, lighting where water flows. An IP44 rating holds up against spray in an open shelter; IP65, IP67 and IP68 go further in resistance, right up to submerged parts. The term therefore indicates an environment constraint, not a power level. You will find \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs\"\u003ethe floodlight range\u003c\/a\u003e and the variants listed under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led\"\u003eLED floodlights\u003c\/a\u003e to choose according to the location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ou\"\u003eWhere to install waterproof LED lighting?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnywhere water, damp or spray are regular: facade and entrance, terrace, garden and paths, garage and utility room, pond edge and fountain, boat pontoon, shower and damp room. What changes from one place to another is the mounting, the orientation and the protection rating needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWaterproof LED lighting for pond and fountain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround a pond, distinguish what stays out of the water from what is submerged: they are not the same models. A white light illuminates the water without tinting it, a coloured version stages it in the evening. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-pour-piscine\"\u003epond-edge models\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-en-beton-pour-piscine\"\u003econcrete recessed models\u003c\/a\u003e are planned during the works, because the cable run is decided before the finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWaterproof LED lighting for garage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a garage or utility room, dust adds to damp. Aim for even light, fixed to the ceiling or high on the wall, directed towards the floor to avoid glare when entering. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-pour-garage\"\u003eGarage floodlights\u003c\/a\u003e cover that need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWaterproof LED lighting for boat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a boat, sea air and spray attack more than ordinary rain: a corrosion-resistant housing, stable mechanical mounting and a compact format come first. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-d-exterieur-led\"\u003eOutdoor LED floodlights\u003c\/a\u003e give a useful basis for comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich waterproof floodlight for which location?\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLocation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat matters most\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon mounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUseful option\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFacade and entrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirected light, discretion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh wall mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotion sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePath and garden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrientation, no glare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStake or low wall mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar or dimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarage and utility room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEven light, dust resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeiling or wall mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotion sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePond and fountain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubmersion or spray depending on the model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecessed or dedicated mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite or RGB colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoat and pontoon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResistance to sea air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical mounting on a stable support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShower and damp room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteam and spray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall or ceiling mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate power, warm light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"puissance\"\u003eHow to choose the power and colour temperature of a waterproof LED floodlight?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power of a floodlight corresponds to what it consumes, not to the amount of light felt: distance, mounting height and the surface to cover matter just as much. Colour temperature is chosen for the mood, a warm white for a terrace, a neutral or cool white for a garage or a passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e50 W waterproof LED floodlight: what the power really indicates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 50 W waterproof LED floodlight consumes a given power, but two units of the same power do not light the same way depending on their optics and beam angle. A wide beam covers a large area with less intensity at the centre; a narrow beam reaches further. In general, the question is settled by use: lighting a wall from a distance, or washing a nearby terrace. To \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-pour-jardin\"\u003elight a garden\u003c\/a\u003e, two directed points are better than one pushed to the maximum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarm white, neutral white or cool white outdoors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm white (around 2700 to 3000 K) gives a light close to indoor ambience, pleasant on a terrace or near an entrance. Neutral white (about 4000 K) stays readable without coldness, suited to a path or a shelter. Cool white (above 5000 K) marks contrasts in a garage, a utility room or a site, but hardens a facade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"options\"\u003eMotion sensor, dimmer or RGB: which options to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motion sensor switches the floodlight on as you pass: useful for an entrance, a path or a garage. The dimmer is used to adjust intensity, rather on a terrace. RGB changes the colour of the light, for a garden or a facade you want to bring to life. These options combine depending on the models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWaterproof LED lighting with motion sensor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA waterproof LED light with a motion sensor replaces a switch you forget to flip. Check the detection range, angle and delay on the datasheet: badly set, it triggers for a cat or switches off too soon. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-a-detecteur-de-mouvement\"\u003eSensor models\u003c\/a\u003e suit an entrance as well as a private car park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimmer and RGB: when the option really changes the use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-a-variateur\"\u003eDimmer floodlights\u003c\/a\u003e are used to lower intensity in the evening without switching off, for a terrace where you linger. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-rgb\"\u003eRGB versions\u003c\/a\u003e aim at staging: pond, facade, flower bed. In both cases, check the compatibility of the control and the available power supply before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eComparison of waterproof LED floodlight variants\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVariant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow it works\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFor which use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTo check on the datasheet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitched on by a switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePermanent lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection rating, orientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWith motion sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitches on as you pass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEntrance, path, garage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor range and settings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWith dimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrace, garden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimmer compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChangeable colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden, facade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl and power supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery recharged by the sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden corner with no socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSunlight, battery life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRechargeable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery to recharge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOccasional use, moving around\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery life, charging time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn a stand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlaced or staked, adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSite, event, garden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStability, orientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"solaire\"\u003eSolar or rechargeable waterproof LED floodlight: when to do without a fixed power supply?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolar and rechargeable models avoid running a supply where the grid does not reach: back of the garden, shed, fence post or terrace with no socket. Because they depend on the sun or on battery charge, they suit occasional use rather than permanent lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSolar LED floodlights: what limits their use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solar panel only stores what it receives: in the shade of a wall or a tree, battery life drops. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-solaires\"\u003eSolar floodlights\u003c\/a\u003e are therefore useful at the edge of a plot or on an open fence, and prove disappointing under dense vegetation. They are backup points, not the pillar of facade lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRechargeable floodlights: corners with no socket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-rechargeables\"\u003eRechargeable floodlights\u003c\/a\u003e move around: they light a garden shed for an evening, then recharge indoors. Look at the stated battery life and charging time, two figures that decide the real use. For daily, permanent lighting, a fixed power supply remains the solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"installer\"\u003eHow to install and mount a waterproof LED floodlight?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA waterproof floodlight is fixed to the wall, to a room ceiling, on a stake or placed on the ground depending on its format. What matters: a mounting suited to the support, an orientation set before tightening and a protected cable entry, so as not to cancel the housing's sealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWaterproof LED lighting for shower\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA waterproof LED light for a shower is chosen to resist steam and spray, with the connection placed out of reach of the direct jet. In a spacious room, a wall floodlight directed upwards lights without glare; in a small space, moderate power and warm light are enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMounting, orientation and cable entries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet the orientation before tightening for good, otherwise you will reopen the mounting and weaken the gasket. The cable gland must stay tight and the cable must run in a gentle slope under the housing, so water flows away from the entry. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-sur-pied\"\u003eFloodlights on a stand\u003c\/a\u003e avoid any wall mounting when the support is soft ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"erreurs\"\u003eWhich mistakes to avoid with a waterproof LED floodlight?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most frequent mistakes: a protection rating too low for the location, a floodlight that glares instead of lighting, a base or LED type not checked, and an option paid for with no real use. Reading the full datasheet avoids most of these unpleasant surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a protection rating that is too low\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA model intended for light spray, placed near a pond or exposed to a jet, fills with water in the first season. Identify the environment first (out of water, submerged, sea air), then lower the IP rating only if the need justifies it. Online sale or not, the datasheet decides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePaying for a useless option\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA motion sensor in a garden already lit by a timer is useless; a dimmer on a floodlight switched fully on or off even less so. Also question the base: GU10, E27 or integrated LED are not replaced the same way. A well-chosen entry-level model lights better than an exceptional piece badly oriented. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-style-industriel\"\u003eIndustrial style\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-coloris-blanc\"\u003ewhite finishes\u003c\/a\u003e meet other criteria, the look of the facade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"entretien\"\u003eHow to maintain waterproof LED lighting and match it to the rest of the garden?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA waterproof floodlight is kept clean with a soft cloth and a little soapy water, without a direct jet or abrasive product. Check the gaskets and cable entries from time to time. And think of the whole: a floodlight matches other outdoor light fittings better than standing alone in the middle of a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning without damaging the gaskets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-pressure jets and aggressive degreasers attack the gaskets and end up creating the leak you wanted to avoid. A damp cloth on the front, a soft brush in the fins, and a check of the cable gland twice a year are enough. If a glass dulls or a gasket hardens, it is a sign that action is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMatching several floodlights in the same outdoor space\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the same colour temperature across the whole facade, then vary the heights: one point high on the wall, another at the level of the flower bed. This avoids dark patches and over-lit areas. To complete the picture, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eour light fitting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e and see how a floodlight fits into \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall Designix light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions about waterproof LED floodlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich waterproof LED floodlight to choose for outdoors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA waterproof LED floodlight is installed outdoors when rain, water spray or damp are permanent: facade, entrance, terrace, garden, garage. First choose the protection rating suited to the location, then the mounting, the orientation and the colour temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to install waterproof LED lighting for a pond or a fountain?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a model designed for water depending on whether it stays out of the water, near the pond, or is submerged. The mounting, cable length and power supply are planned from the start. A white light illuminates the water without tinting it, RGB allows it to be coloured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan waterproof LED lighting be installed in a shower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided the model is intended for damp rooms and the connection stays out of direct spray. A waterproof floodlight fixed to the wall or ceiling suits a spacious shower; in a very small space, a low-power model directed upwards avoids glare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich waterproof LED lighting for a boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a boat, sea air and spray are more aggressive than rain: favour a corrosion-resistant housing, a stable mechanical mounting and a compact format. The housing material and the screws are two points that decide how well it lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo you need a 50 W waterproof LED floodlight to light a garage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 W is one power among others, not an obligation: what matters is the distance between the floodlight and the area to light, the mounting height and the use, occasional or permanent. In a garage, aim for even light without glare as you pass, and check the ceiling mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between a waterproof LED floodlight and an outdoor LED floodlight?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two look alike, but sealing is the criterion that separates them: a waterproof floodlight is protected against water and dust, while an outdoor floodlight may only be intended for ordinary rain and use under cover. The datasheet decides, not the name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to light a garden corner with no electrical socket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere no fixed supply is available, a solar or rechargeable floodlight takes over: back of the garden, shed, fence, terrace with no socket. Because it runs on battery, it suits occasional use; for permanent lighting, a fixed power supply remains the solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service accompany every order. Once your location and protection rating are settled, compare the available \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs\"\u003efloodlights\u003c\/a\u003e and choose the model whose mounting and orientation match your support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill hesitating between a fixed point and a mobile backup? 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