Choosing the Best LED Wall Pack for Your Application

LED wall packs are wall-mounted outdoor lighting fixtures that provide high-quality energy-efficient lighting for commercial and industrial applications. These outdoor lights are ideal to illuminate building exteriors, pathways, parking lots, and other outdoor spaces.

They are commonly used for security lighting. At LED Lighting Supply, we stock various LED wall packs in our U.S. based warehouses.

With UL Listed or ETL Listed certifications and many DLC Premium options for utility rebates, our products meet stringent quality and safety standards. Many of our fixtures feature wattage and lumen toggle switch adjustability, allowing you to customize output after installation. Here's how to choose the right wall pack for your lighting needs.

Types of LED Lighting Supply Wall Packs

Understanding the types of wall packs available is the first step in selecting the right one:

• Full Cutoff Wall Packs
  • Direct all light downward to minimize light pollution
  • Ideal for areas requiring dark sky compliance or where light spillover is a concern
• Non-Cutoff Wall Packs (Flood or Forward Throw)
  • Distribute light down and outward for maximum coverage
  • Commonly used for security lighting and wide-area illumination
• Semi-Cutoff Wall Packs
  • Blend features of full and non-cutoff designs
  • Provide some forward throw while reducing light pollution by approximately 50%
• Dusk-to-Dawn LED Wall Packs
  • Equipped with photocells for automatic operation, turning on at dusk and off at dawn
• 250W and 400W Equivalent High Output Wall Packs
  • Replace traditional 250W or 400W metal halide or high-pressure sodium fixtures while maintaining equivalent brightness

Our customer installed these 60 Watt LED Wall Pack | 7928 Lumens Wall Packs on the front of their workshop

What are the Benefits of Using LED Wall Packs?

• Energy Savings: LED Lighting Supply wall packs will reduce energy usage by 50-80% compared to traditional wall packs
• Low Maintenance: Our LEDs provide years of reliable operation with minimal upkeep
• High-Quality Light: Our wall packs provide bright, even illumination, enhancing visibility and safety
• Instant Operation: Our wall packs turn on instantly without warm-up time. They work great in hot or cold temperatures.
• Long Lifespan: Our durable commercial-grade construction ensures lasting performance and performs well in extreme climatic conditions.
• Environmentally Friendly: Our LED wall packs do not contain mercury or other toxic materials when compared to traditional lighting

What are the Best Applications for LED Wall Packs?

LED wall packs are a go-to solution for exterior wall lighting in various settings, including:

• Outdoor storage facilities
• Commercial warehouses and offices
• Building facades and pathways
• Parking lots and garages
• Loading docks and industrial zones
• Cost-effective security lighting suitable for entrances and building perimeters

This back chose our full cutoff wall packs to provide path way lighting. It also lit the building up nicely.

Energy Savings and Return on Investment

Our LED wall packs deliver substantial cost savings through reduced energy consumption. For example, replacing 20 traditional 400-watt metal halide fixtures with 150-watt LED wall packs, which operate 12 hours daily, provides impressive savings.

At $0.13 per kWh, the annual energy savings total $2,847, with total savings of $57,154 over the 20-year LED lifespan. This represents a 73% reduction in energy costs.

Maintenance cost savings add even more value. Over the LED fixture's lifespan, you'll save approximately $8,000 in maintenance costs for the same 20 fixtures. This includes elimination of bulb replacements, ballast changes, and associated labor costs.

Combined with energy savings, the total return on investment typically occurs in under 1 year.

Our customer replaced high pressure sodium wall packs with our forward throw wall packs to provide additional security lighting for their installation.

Specifications and Available Options

Our wall packs are available in multiple wattages ranging from 15 watts to 150 watts, with many featuring toggle-adjustable wattage and lumen output. For color temperature, 5000K is our most popular choice and an excellent replacement for metal halide fixtures. 4000K works well for replacing fluorescent lighting. If you can't decide on color temperature, we offer toggle-adjustable fixtures that allow you to select the preferred color temperature after installation.

You can choose between forward throw (no light restriction), full cutoff and semi-cutoff. Full cutoff is the best option for dark sky compliance and facade lighting, where forward throw is the best option for security lighting and pathway lighting. Semi-cutoff is a happy alternative to both of these combined

Motion sensors provide additional energy savings opportunities, while photocells ensure lights turn on and off at appropriate times. We carry all common mounting options for both indoor and outdoor fixtures and can match your existing mounting systems. Since LED fixtures reduce amp load compared to traditional lighting, there's no need to upgrade your electrical panel.

Certifications and Quality Standards

All our LED wall packs carry essential safety and performance certifications. UL Listed and ETL Listed certifications ensure electrical safety and code compliance. DLC Premium listing qualifies fixtures for maximum utility rebates and demonstrates superior energy efficiency. These certifications provide peace of mind and often reduce insurance costs while ensuring your installation meets all local building codes.

Our commercial customer installed our wattage-adjustable wall packs to light up their pickleball court

Warranty and Warranty Support

All our LED wall packs come with at least a 5-year warranty, and all warranty support is based in the USA. We take customer support seriously, and helping you with any warranty claim is important to us. Our experienced support team understands the products we sell and can quickly resolve any issues that may arise during the warranty period.

Common Choices and Expert Recommendations

Based on our 17 years of experience, most customers choose 50-watt to 100-watt wall packs for standard commercial applications. Full cutoff designs are increasingly popular due to dark sky ordinances and energy efficiency requirements. 5000K color temperature remains the top choice for its crisp, bright white light that enhances security visibility.

Motion sensor integration is becoming standard for additional energy savings, while photocells ensure reliable automatic operation. Toggle-adjustable features are popular because they provide installation flexibility and future adaptability. Most customers appreciate being able to fine-tune light output and color temperature after seeing the fixture in operation.

Need Help? Talk to an LED Wall Pack Light Expert.

With so many options and fixtures available, deciding which option will meet your needs and requirements can be challenging. The sales engineers of LED Lighting Supply are experts in LED Wall Pack Lighting. Use our experience and tell us what you need, and we will provide you with the best LED wall pack light options for your project or application. We can also provide you with a free lighting plan to ensure the area is well-lit and the lighting is balanced.

LED Wall Packs FAQ

What Are the Benefits of LED Wall-Mounted Lights?

LED wall packs deliver 50-80% energy savings compared to metal halide fixtures while providing superior light quality. They feature instant-on capability that works perfectly with motion sensors and photocells, eliminating the warm-up delays of traditional lighting. With 50,000+ hour lifespans, they virtually eliminate maintenance costs over their operational life.

What are the Recommended Mounting Heights for LED Wall Packs?

Mount LED wall packs between 8-25 feet for optimal coverage and safety compliance. Higher wattages like 80W-150W fixtures work best at 20-25 feet, while 30W-60W units perform well at 8-15 feet. Always verify local permitting requirements before installation.

How Many Wall Pack Lights Do I Need?

A professional lighting plan determines exact fixture count based on your building dimensions and illumination requirements. After designing hundreds of commercial lighting layouts, I typically see spacing of 25-40 feet between fixtures depending on wattage and mounting height. Wall packs often combine with area lighting for complete coverage.

Do LED Wall Packs Come with Photocells?

Many models include integrated photocells for automatic dusk-to-dawn operation. Others offer photocells as factory-installed options or field-installable accessories. The photocell should be NEMA-rated and positioned away from the LED light source to prevent cycling issues.

What's the Best Way to Install LED Wall Pack Lights?

Any qualified electrician can install these fixtures using standard line, neutral, and ground connections. The auto-sensing drivers work with 120-277V input without adjustment. Most installations take 30-45 minutes per fixture including removal of the old unit and mounting with provided hardware.

Do LED Lights Work on Dark Walls?

LED wall packs excel at illuminating dark building facades and walls. Type 3 and Type 5 optics provide excellent forward light distribution regardless of wall color. Dark surfaces actually help reduce glare while maintaining proper security lighting levels.

How Far Do LED Wall Packs Shine?

Light projection depends on wattage, mounting height, and optics type. A 60W wall pack at 15 feet typically provides usable illumination 30-40 feet from the building. Professional photometric modeling shows exact coverage patterns for your specific installation requirements.

What LED Wall Packs are Best For Meeting Dark Sky Compliance?

Full cut-off wall packs with zero uplight meet most dark sky ordinances. These fixtures typically feature 3000K color temperature and shield all light below the horizontal plane. Semi-cutoff models work where moderate uplight is acceptable while still reducing light pollution.

What Light Coverage and Spread You Can Expect from Wall Pack Lights?

Wall packs provide flood-type distribution with wide lateral spread rather than focused spot coverage. Type 5 optics offer the broadest 360-degree pattern, while Type 3 optics focus light forward and to the sides. Photometric analysis reveals exact footcandle levels for your building layout.

How Far Apart Should Wall Pack Lights Be Installed?

Spacing varies from 20-50 feet depending on fixture wattage, mounting height, and required light levels. Higher-wattage fixtures at greater heights allow wider spacing. Professional lighting design ensures uniform coverage while minimizing fixture count and installation costs.

How Long Do LED Wall Packs Last?

Quality LED wall packs with UL or ETL listing provide 15-20 years of reliable operation at 12 hours daily use. L70 ratings of 100,000+ hours mean the fixtures maintain 70% of initial light output well beyond traditional warranty periods, making replacement rarely necessary.