Adding security lighting is the number one step homeowners can take to protect their property from unwanted intruders. Statistics show thieves miss hard-to-reach targets without being noticed. A well-designed security lighting system can make would-be thieves think again before approaching your property. This guide will show you how to create an effective and inexpensive LED security lighting system for your home or business.
Use many smaller lights instead of fewer, more powerful lights
Large, powerful reflectors are good for open spaces, but they can sometimes cast shadows if there are obstacles on your property, such as buildings and trees. Using a combination of LED reflectors, area lights, and wall gaskets will reduce shadows and blind spots that intruders can use to hide.
Keep your headlights high and out of reach
It is important to make it difficult for thieves to tamper with your security system. Many thieves plan heists for several weeks, and finding a way to disable the security lights is often a priority. Even the best security lighting can be rendered useless if an intruder can disable the system. Keeping the lights up and out of reach will make tampering with your system difficult. Placing lights up high will also soften the light for a nice look and increased coverage.
Use motion detector lights
Motion detector lights are an effective way to scare off intruders. Thieves will be nervous during a robbery and having a light on while walking is often enough to scare them away. A good combination of LED spotlights and motion detector lights will work to keep intruders off your property and scare away those who choose to enter.
Focus on inputs and outputs
Most criminals seek targets that can be accessed at night without being seen. Ensuring excellent light coverage at all entrances and exits will deter criminals from planning a burglary on your property.
Why LED?
Efficiency: LED lights offer exceptional efficiency and are more profitable in the long run. An LED lamp will use 90% less electricity than an equivalent incandescent. This is also important if the security lights are forced to run on a backup generator. Less power consumption means your lights will last longer with a limited power supply.
Longevity: A quality LED bulb can have a lifespan of 25,000 hours or more. This is more than 25 times longer than traditional bulbs. Safety: LEDs run cooler than conventional light sources and therefore pose a lower risk of fire. Durability – LEDs lack glass filaments or shells, making them more durable than traditional alternatives. Same colors as traditional bulbs: LEDs can achieve the same colors as traditional bulbs. Use the Kelvin temperature color scale below to help identify the hue a light bulb will produce.