Question 1

How do I choose the right LED streetlight?

Accepted Answer

Choosing the right LED streetlight depends on more than wattage. Key factors include the road classification and width, pole height and spacing, outreach, required illumination and uniformity, traffic conditions and surrounding environment. The luminaire’s optical distribution must also suit the road geometry to place light where it is needed while controlling glare and spill light. Magnitech can assist with product selection and photometric design to determine the most suitable streetlight for each project.

Question 2

How is the correct streetlight wattage determined?

Accepted Answer

Streetlight wattage should be determined by the required lighting performance rather than selected as a starting point. Mounting height, pole spacing, road width, luminaire efficacy, optical distribution and required illumination all affect the amount of power needed. A higher-wattage streetlight is not necessarily the better solution if the optics do not suit the application. Magnitech uses photometric lighting calculations to select the appropriate lumen output, wattage and optic for the project.

Question 3

Can Magnitech provide a street lighting design?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Magnitech provides street lighting design and photometric support for new installations, upgrades and retrofit projects. The design considers factors such as road geometry, pole positions, mounting height, spacing, luminaire output and optical distribution to determine suitable lighting levels and uniformity. IES photometric files and technical product information are also available to support engineers, consultants, contractors and project stakeholders.

Question 4

Can LED streetlights replace existing HID streetlights?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In many applications, existing HID streetlights can be upgraded to LED, but the replacement should be based on lighting performance rather than matching the existing lamp wattage. The existing pole height, spacing, outreach and road geometry should be assessed together with the LED luminaire’s output and optical distribution. A photometric assessment can determine whether the proposed LED streetlight provides the required illumination and uniformity while potentially reducing energy consumption and maintenance requirements.

Question 5

How do you control glare and light pollution from streetlights?

Accepted Answer

Glare and light pollution can be reduced through correct luminaire selection, optical control, mounting height, tilt angle, positioning and lighting design. Streetlight optics should direct light onto the roadway and surrounding areas where it is required while limiting unnecessary spill light and upward illumination. Magnitech uses photometric design to assess light distribution, uniformity and potential spill, helping create street lighting installations that provide effective illumination without unnecessarily over-lighting the surrounding environment.

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Why Choose Magnitech LED Streetlights

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the right LED streetlight?

How is the correct streetlight wattage determined?

Can Magnitech provide a street lighting design?

Can LED streetlights replace existing HID streetlights?

How do you control glare and light pollution from streetlights?