LED Canopy Lights
LED Canopy Lights are typically outdoor mounted overhang fixtures. The light typically shines downwards and lights up the area underneath. They are very durable fixtures, water resistant with vandal resistant lenses. Canopy lights are sturdy and made of die cast aluminum and bronze in color and you can usually find them in either round or square shapes. Order Online – we have many Canopy Lights in stock.
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What Are LED Canopy Lights?
LED Canopy Lights are ceiling outdoor light fixtures found over covered areas. They are also found in above ground and below ground parking areas.
They’re usually ceiling mounted fixtures. Since the mounting heights are lower, they tend to have very wide beam angles. This ensures the light can reach as much area as possible.
What Are the Benefits of LED Canopy Lights?
Many LED canopy lights offer the same benefits over fluorescent or metal halide. They will reduce your lighting bill. They work well with dimmers and motion sensors, so the lights can dim when there is no activity in the area. This will lower your lighting bills even more, and prolong the lifespan of the light. They work well at lower mounting heights. They will significantly reduce your maintenance costs over traditional lighting canopy fixtures,
What Are the Different Types of LED Canopy Lights?
There are two main types of LED Canopy Lights by function: recessed mounted and surface mounted. Recessed mounts install in pre-made inserts inside overhead canopies. These are very common at your local gas station.
Surface mount, or ceiling surface mount, mount directly to the ceiling surface. Out of the two types, surface mount is more common to see in commercial settings. Many of the canopies we offer can also be pendant mounted.
What Color Temperature Is Best for LED Canopy Lights?
The most common color temperatures used with canopies is 5000K and 4000K.
What Are the Best Applications for LED Canopy Lights?
You will find canopy lights installed in work shop garages, parking garages, and installed on outdoor covered walkways and soffits. You’ll also seem them on gas station canopies, in underground car parking garages and above ground parking facilities.
Are Canopy Lights Suitable for Damp or Wet Locations?
Yes, as long as the fixture is IP65 rated or has a higher IP Rating. The other common rating we see is “Suitable for damp locations”.
If the fixture may be exposed to water (like rain), then make sure it is IP65 or higher rated. If the fixture may be exposed to damp conditions (high humidity), then “Suitable for damp locations” is fine.
Should you Choose a Canopy Fixture or Vapor Proof Fixture?
Vapor proof lights make great replacements for fluorescent style canopy lights. They’re designed to work in environments to keep harmful vapors from affecting the light (think exhaust gases in parking garages). If this is not your environment, then a traditional style canopy fixture will work fine for you.
If you want to learn more about these fixtures, make sure you read our Buyers Guide to Canopy Lights