What are LED Post Top Lights?

LED Post Top Lights are powerful pole-mounted fixtures that provide bright down lighting. The poles they are mounted on tend to be less than 20 feet high. These lights are common for providing lighting in areas like pathways and parks. These lights represent a large upgrade over metal halide and high-pressure sodium providing an energy-efficient and high-quality light source.

You can equip some post top lights with a photocell for true dusk-to-dawn operations. We also have color adjustable and wattage adjustable

What are the Benefits of LED Post Top Lights?

• You should see an instant reduction in your lighting bill between 50 – 80% over metal-halide and HID lighting.
• The light source is a high-quality light source
• Maintenance will be dramatically reduced. There are no bulbs or ballasts to change,
• Outdoor areas will be well-lit. The area will feel safe for employees, patrons, and customers.
• Their lifespan is much longer than metal halide and other HID light sources.
• They can be equipped with controls like photocells.
• They are instant on - instant off. So your parking lot won't be dark after a power outage.
• They are the best replacement for metal halide and high-pressure sodium lights

The Best Applications for LED Post Top Lights

They are great for many commercial applications. The best and most common applications of post-top lights are:

• Parking lots
• Pedestrian pathways
• Corridors
• Park lighting
• Outdoor playgrounds
• HOA common area lighting

What LED Post Top Light Is Best for You?

How Many LED Post Top Light Fixtures Do You Need?

We recommend you create a lighting plan. The first place to start is with your outdoor area layout and your requirements for foot candles. We can put together a free lighting plan for this area using our LED Post Top Lights.  The lighting plan will be a report showing how well the area will look under the lights. It will also give you the number of fixtures you will need.

How Do You Install LED Post Top Lights?

The fixture sits on top of the pole. You need to make sure the fixture pole mount size and the tenon on the top of your pole are compatible. Or you’ll need an adapter. The installation process is simple for a qualified electrician.

Wiring an LED Pole Top Fixture is easy. There are only three wires that you need to connect – line, neutral, and ground. Like all instructions, we recommend using a qualified electrician with experience in commercial outdoor lighting.

Need Help? Talk to an LED Post Top Light Expert.

With so many options and fixtures available, it's hard to decide what option is going to meet your needs and requirements. The sales engineers of LED Lighting Supply are experts in LED Post Top Lighting. Use our experience and tell us your needs, and we will provide you with the best LED Pole Top Light options for your project or application. We can provide you with a free lighting plan to make sure the area is well-lit and the lighting is balanced.

Completed Commercial Lighting Projects using LED Lighting Supply LED Post Top Lights

LED Post Top Lights FAQ

What are LED Post Top Lights?

LED Post Top Lights are powerful pole-mounted fixtures that provide down lighting. The poles they are mounted on tend to be less than 20 feet high. These lights are common for providing lighting in areas like pathways and parks. These lights represent a large upgrade over metal halide and high-pressure sodium providing an energy-efficient and high-quality light source.  You can equip some post top lights with a photocell for true dusk-to-dawn operations. We also have color adjustable and wattage adjustable.

Where Can You Use Commercial Post Top Lighting?

You can replace HID / MH / HPS post top lights with LED post top lights 1 for 1. These lights are great for lighting pedestrian pathways, corridors, parks, and outdoor playgrounds.

Commercial LED post top lights work well in areas close to building perimeters. You can see LED pole lights installed as commercial lighting for businesses and school campuses. They are also a great replacement for decorative post tops.

You might also find them being used in parking lots providing great Type V light distribution.

How Much Electricity Does LED Post Top Lights Use?

You can expect LED Post Top Lights to save between 50% to 80% over a metal halide. So, if your existing light is a 400 Watt fixture, you should be able to replace it with a 100 Watt to 150 Watt LED fixture.

What Are LED Post Top Lights Buying Considerations?

You want to find the post top light that matches your needs and lighting requirements. Start by first creating a lighting plan. We can add our lights to your existing pole locations or suggest new locations.

Make sure you’re working with a reputable company that provides quality lighting. That same company should be there for after-sale support. This helps if you need installation support or need to make a warranty claim.

If you want your lights to work with a photocell, make sure it includes a NEMA socket. If you want your lights to work with a motion sensor, make sure that the driver in the post top light is dimmable.

Our LED commercial post top lighting starts at 30 Watts. Our largest post-top lighting is 300 Watts and will replace a 1000-watt fixture.

Most of our LED Pole Top Lights have a bronze or black finish.

How Can You Calculate LED Lumens for Exterior Commercial Post Top Lighting?

That depends on your lighting requirements. Start by letting us know the light level you need or the foot candle requirements you need to achieve. We can find the right lighting to meet your requirements.