Flood, street and high bay lights: how to choose site lighting
Choose site lighting by the place: flood lights for yards, street lights for roads, and high bays for tall roofs. Then choose watts and light colour to suit the work. Range numbers here are from 12 November 2026, covering 116 site lights.
Which kind of site light should I buy?
Match the kind of light to the area you need to light.
Start with the job, then compare designs in our site lighting collection. The photos below show latest designs.
- Flood lights: spread light across yards or building fronts from a wall or pole. There are 22 standard flood designs, alongside motion-sensor, solar, multicolour and lens options.
- Street lights: sit on poles over roads and drives. There are 5 street-light designs plus sensor options, and 9 designs grouped as flood and street lights.
- High bay lights: hang below tall roofs in warehouses, factories and indoor courts. There are 9 designs listed under this item type.
- Outdoor wall washers: spread light along a building wall. There are 17 designs listed under this item type.
- Battens and tube lights: long lights for passages, parking and work areas. The range includes 16 motion-sensor tube-light designs.
- Solar lights: use a panel and battery; the range includes 9 solar street-light designs. Choose these where the panel can receive direct sun.
- Well-glass lights with a motion sensor: switch on with movement; check the product page for fitting details.
Where and how will the light fit?
Choose a light that fixes on a wall, on a pole or hanging from a roof, as listed on its product page.
After choosing the kind, check how it fixes: on a wall, on a pole or hanging from a roof, as listed on the product page.
Check the light's dimensions against the available space before ordering. Send a photo of the fixing point if you are replacing an existing fitting.
Wall and ceiling fittings need a wire point in the right place. Plan this with your electrician before plaster and paint.
How many watts should my LED flood light or street light have?
Start with lower watts for a small yard, passage or sign, and higher watts for large yards, high roofs and roads.
Among 93 lights with stated wattage, these are the available groups, rather than fixed recommendations for your site:
- Up to 20 W: 32 designs.
- 20 to 50 W: 27 designs.
- 50 to 100 W: 16 designs.
- 100 to 200 W: 13 designs.
- Over 200 W: 5 designs.
Share the area, fixing height and task before choosing. A large site needs a lighting layout rather than a decision based only on watts.
Which light colour should I choose?
Choose white light for everyday work, or colour-changing flood lights when you want colour on a building front.
As starting points, consider warm white at about 2700K to 3000K for a warmer look. Neutral white at about 4000K suits offices. Cool white at about 5000K to 6000K suits work and utility areas.
In this range, 33 designs list warm, neutral and cool white choices; 27 list cool white only. Check which variant you are ordering. A choice of white colours does not by itself mean the light changes colour after fitting.
A small selection of RGB flood lights offers changing colours for building fronts and events. RGB means red, green and blue colour lighting.
How should I aim flood lights and light high roofs?
Aim flood lights down at the intended area, and consider high bays for work beneath tall roofs.
Keep flood-light beams away from neighbours' windows and the eyes of people and drivers. Check the direction from the road and nearby windows before finishing the installation.
For warehouses, factories and indoor courts, about 6 metres and higher is a common starting point for considering high bays. Ask for a layout suited to the roof and work below.
For passages, parking and work areas, compare LED battens. For display areas inside a shop, our shop lighting guide is more relevant.
Should I choose a motion sensor or solar light?
Choose a motion sensor for movement-triggered lighting, and consider solar only where its panel gets direct sun.
There are 34 motion-sensor lights in the range. They switch on when someone moves past and switch off after a set time. Check the product page for range, delay and any adjustments.
A day and night feature keeps a light off in daylight only where the product page lists that feature. A few models list dimming; check the product page.
The range has 12 solar lights, mostly street lights. The panel needs direct sun for most of the day. Light hours depend on sunshine and the battery, as stated on the product page.
What IP rating and wiring does my site need?
Check the IP rating stated on the product page, and have outdoor wiring fitted by a qualified electrician.
As a starting point, consider IP20 for dry indoor areas, IP44 and above under a roof, and IP65 and above where rain reaches. For very wet spots, consider IP67 and above; for underwater use, consider IP68. These describe different exposure conditions, so choose by the stated rating rather than the product name.
Use an RCCB-protected circuit, with cables in a pipe or armoured cable. An RCCB is an earth leakage breaker. A factory, warehouse, sports court or campus needs a lighting layout; send the site size and roof height to our team on WhatsApp.
- Decorative sign boards for homes are outside this guide.
- For garden and driveway poles, use the pole light guide.
- For lights beside home entrances and balconies, use the outdoor wall light guide.
How much does a site light cost in India?
The median site-light price is about ₹2,900, with choices across the bands below.
Prices below are from 12 November 2026. They include GST and use the lowest variant price for each design.
The product page shows the current price. Compare the selected wattage and variant before ordering. Warranty depends on the model.
What should I check before buying a site light?
Confirm the job, fitting, light output choice and site conditions before ordering.
- Choose the kind of light for the area.
- Choose the style, then check available body colours and finishes.
- Check dimensions, fixing method and the wire point.
- Confirm watts and the white-light or colour option.
- Check sensor features or the solar panel's sun exposure.
- Read the stated IP rating and plan outdoor wiring.
- Check current price, selected variant and model warranty.
- Request a layout for a large site.
Questions and answers
Choose by the job first, then check the selected model's fitting and features.
What is the difference between a flood light and an LED street light?
A flood light lights a yard or building front from a wall or pole. A street light sits on a pole over a road or drive.
What is an outdoor wall washer light?
It spreads light along a building wall. For a fitting set into the ground, read the in-ground light guide.
When should I choose a high bay light?
Consider it for a tall warehouse, factory or indoor court roof. Confirm the layout for the work below.
Can I use an LED batten outdoors?
Check the IP rating stated on that model's product page against its exposure. Do not choose by the word batten alone.
Will a sensor street light stay off during daylight?
Check that its product page lists a day and night feature. A motion sensor alone does not confirm that feature.
Why does flood light price vary?
Compare the exact wattage, selected variant and listed features. Check the product page for the current price and model warranty.
Should I use white or warm floodlights for washing my car?
Neutral or cool white is a good starting point for garage or car-wash work; warm white can suit a seating area nearby. Check the IP rating as listed on the product page for the actual exposure. An electrician should check the position, aim and fit the light.
Which solar lights suit a farmhouse driveway or yard?
Consider a solar street light for a driveway or a solar floodlight for a yard, subject to the listed suitability. The panel needs direct sun for most of the day; light hours depend on sunshine and the battery, as stated on the product page. Have an electrician check and fit it.
Jainsons Lights was founded in 1978 and has four showrooms in Delhi. Browse site lights or visit our Delhi showrooms. Send your site photos, dimensions and fixing height for help choosing.