What are LED Lighting Supply Shoebox Lights?

LED Lighting Supply shoebox lights are a pole-mounted outdoor lighting fixture. They are also referred to as parking lot fixtures and area lights. They’re designed to provide bright light for parking lots and other large outdoor spaces. They focus all their light downwards. They’re equipped with optics to distribute the light away from the pole.

You can equip some shoebox lights with a photocell for true dusk-to-dawn operations. You can also add a motion sensor. This allows the fixture to dim when no movement is detected, which can be a great cost-saving addition.

What are the Benefits of LED Lighting Supply Shoebox Lights?

• Energy Efficiency: LED Lighting Supply shoebox fixtures should reduce your lighting bill between 50 – 80% over metal-halide and HID lighting.
• High-Quality Light Source: Our LED shoebox lights are a high-quality light source.
• Reduced Maintenance: With our lights, maintenance will be dramatically reduced. There are no bulbs or ballasts to change.
• Well-Lit Outdoor Environments: Parking lots and large areas will be well-lit. The area will feel safe for employees, patrons, and customers.
• Long Lifespan: Our LED lights' lifespan is much longer than metal halide and other HID light sources and designed to work in harsh weather conditions.
• Controls: Our shoebox lights can be equipped with controls like motion sensors and photocells with a dusk to dawn sensor.
• Instant On: LED Lighting Supply shoebox lights turn on instantly. So your parking lot won't be dark after a power outage for enhanced safety.
• Replacement: They are the best replacement for metal halide and high-pressure sodium lights
• Versatile Mounting Options: Choose from slip fitter, trunion, and yoke mount.

Best Applications for LED Lighting Supply Shoebox Lights

They are great for many commercial applications. The best and most common applications of LED shoebox light fixtures are:

• Parking lot lighting
• Street lights
• Pathway lighting
• Tennis courts
• Pickleball courts
• Basketball courts
• Sport Courts
• Car Dealerships

How Many LED Lumens Do You Need To Replace Metal Halide Shoebox Lights?

• 250-Watt HID / Metal Halide:  9,000 – 12,000 LED lumens
• 400-Watt HID / Metal Halide: 15,000 – 25,000 LED lumens
• 1000-Watt HID / Metal Halide: 35,000 – 50,000 LED lumens
• 1500-Watt + HID / Metal Halide: 50,000 – 90,000 LED lumens

The real answer lies in performing a shoebox lighting plan for your parking lot. We provide those for free.

What LED Lighting Supply Shoebox Fixture Is Best for You?

• 250 Watt Equivalent LED Shoebox Light: These LED shoebox fixtures are designed to replace 250 Watt Metal Halide and High-Pressure Sodium. They range from 40 to around 100 Watts LED. They produce up to 15,000 lumens
• 400 Watt Equivalent LED Shoebox Light: These LED shoebox fixtures are designed to replace 400 Watt Metal Halide and High-Pressure Sodium. They range from 100 to around 200 Watts LED. They produce up to 30,000 lumens
• 1000 Watt Equivalent LED Shoebox Light: These LED shoebox fixtures are designed to replace 1000 Watt Metal Halide and High-Pressure Sodium. These 300-watt + LED fixtures produce between 30,000 and 60,000 lumens.
• Dimmable LED Shoebox Light: Our shoebox lights are available with dimming capabilities. The drivers are typically 0-10V or 1-10V trigger dimmable and work with a 0-10V dimmer. A dimmable LED shoebox light work well with motion sensors that allow the parking lots to dim when the area is void of movement.
• Shoebox Lights with Photocells: Photocells allow for the automatic control of turning on the lights at dusk and turning off the fixtures at dawn.
• Shoebox Lights with Motion Sensors: Shoebox lighting is available with a microwave motion sensor option. Microwave motion sensors are a newer technology that is not affected by dust or dirt. Motion sensors must be installed on a shoebox light with a dimmable LED driver.
• Color Adjustable LED Shoebox Light: These shoebox lights have onboard toggle switches that allow you to choose the color temperature. Typical options are 3000k 4000k 5000k. 3000K is a warm inviting light where as 5000K is a light that resembles the color temperature produced by metal halide bulbs. 3000K is a good replacement for high-pressure sodium lighting.
• Wattage Adjustable LED Shoebox Light: These shoebox lights have onboard toggle switches that allow you to choose the power output. This allows you to select the optimal light output even after the light is installed.

How Many Shoebox LED Lights Do You Need?

In most cases when you replace Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium shoebox fixtures it is a 1-for-1 replacement.

You usually replace a 400 Watt Metal-Halide with a 150 Watt LED and a 1000 Watt Metal Halide with a 300 Watt LED Fixture.

We also offer LED options to replace 250 Watt Metal Halide Shoebox fixtures. If you want more light or it’s a new site, then request a lighting design plan to select the proper fixture option.

What Light Patterns / Optics Are Available with LED Shoebox Lighting?

Shoebox LED parking lot lights are available with standardized “Type” Light patterns, Types 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

The two most common are Types 3 and 5. Type 3 is the best option when installed on the boundaries of a parking lot. It is a forward-throw light pattern that throws the light forward and left and right.

Type 5 is a great choice for the center of the parking lot.

Need Help? Talk to an LED Shoebox 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 Shoebox Lighting. Use our experience and tell us your needs, and we will provide you with the best LED Shoebox 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.

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LED Shoebox Lights FAQ

What Are LED Shoebox Lights?

An LED Shoebox Light is an outdoor pole-mounted fixture. They are also referred to as LED Parking Lot Lights. They’re designed to light up parking lots and other large areas. They focus all their light downwards. They’re equipped with optics to distribute the light away from the pole. You can equip some shoebox lights with a photocell for true dusk-to-dawn operations. You can equip others with a motion sensor. This allows the fixture to dim when no movement is detected, which can be a great cost-saving addition.

What Are the Differences Between a Shoebox Light and a Flood Light?

The main difference is the design of shoebox lighting. They are mounted at the top of a pole and all its light is directed downwards, using optics to distribute the light. Flood lights are also mounted high on poles or on buildings. But their light’s angled to specific locations in a parking lot. Floodlights usually have wide or narrow beam patterns. An LED Shoebox light has street light optics (Types 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5). The most common are Type 3 and Type 5.

What’s the Difference Between Shoebox Lights and Parking Lot Lights?

The difference is subtle. You would install LED Shoebox lights in a parking lot. But you can also install them on Sport Courts, Tennis Courts, or outdoor areas that need light. Parking lots’ primary source of light is a shoebox light, but not exclusively so. There are times when LED flood lights are a good option to light up a parking lot, or LED Wall packs mounted on exterior walls of buildings adjacent to the parking lot.

What Are the Benefits of LED Shoebox Lights?

Shoebox LED lights are the replacement of choice for metal halide. You should see an instant deduction in your lighting bill between 50 – 80% over metal-halide. The light source is of a higher quality than most metal-halide fixtures. Plus, their lifespan is much longer. So maintenance costs should go down once you convert to using LEDs.

Where Are LED Shoebox Lighting Fixtures Used?

You'll find Shoebox LED lights used outdoors and as a parking lot light. They’re mounted on poles from 15 to 40 feet high. It’s typical to see 1, 2, and 4 shoebox lights mounted on a single pole in a parking lot.

Do Shoebox Lights Work with Motion Sensors and Photocells?

Yes, they do. These are two main control options that work with shoebox lights.

• Photocells turn the light on at dusk and off at dawn. Many sites have timers already installed that control all the fixtures. You must have a 3-pin Nema socket if you want to use a photocell. We have fixtures that come reinstalled with the Photocell.
• Motion sensors detect motion. They will turn the light to full power when motion’s detected or dim / turn off when no motion’s detected. To dim, the fixture needs to have a dimmable driver. A motion sensor also provides dusk and off-at-dawn control. A photocell is not needed when using a motion sensor.

What are Common Shoebox Mounting Options?

The main mounting options are:

• Slip fitter
• Trunnion or Yoke
• Straight arm mount (pole mount ) for round or square poles or walls

Do You Sell Light Poles for Shoebox Lights?

We do. Check out our light poles for shoebox fixtures. We offer both steel and aluminum options for parking lots that can hold between 1 and 4 fixtures per pole. (depending on the pole type and EPA rating for your area). We can ship our poles to most locations in the lower 48 states.