Features of outdoor wall washers

When it comes to outdoor wall washers, let's first understand what a wall washer is. Literally, it seems like a lamp installed on an outdoor wall, but let's look at a specific definition. It refers to lighting that washes over walls like water, mainly used for architectural decoration and lighting, as well as for outlining large buildings. It is clear that, besides providing light, these lamps are primarily used to reveal the contours of buildings. Outdoor wall washers generally use LED lights, and today we will explore the unique aspects of outdoor wall washers as well as considerations when selecting one.

Features of outdoor wall washers:

Voltage of LED wall washers:

a LED wall washers come in various voltages, including 220v, 110v, 36v, 24v, and 12v; it is important to match the power supply with the corresponding voltage.

b. Working temperature: Since wall washers are typically used outdoors, this parameter is quite important and requires a high standard. Generally, they can operate in outdoor temperatures ranging from -40°C to +60°C. With an aluminum casing that has good heat dissipation, a regular wall washer can meet this requirement.

c. The number of LED beads: Typically, the number of LEDs in wall washers includes 9/300mm, 18/600mm, 27/900mm, 36/1000mm, and 36/1200mm.

Protection level of LED wall washers:

This is an important parameter for a wall washer and a critical indicator affecting the quality of the product. Strict requirements must be set. When used outdoors, the waterproofing level should be above IP65, which is considered suitable. It also requires a certain level of pressure resistance, break resistance, high and low-temperature resistance, flame retardancy, and resistance to impact aging. IP65: 6 indicates complete dust protection; 5 indicates that washing with water will not cause any harm.

Colors: Full color with 2, 6, 4, 8 shades, multicolor, red, yellow, green, blue, purple, white, and other colors.

Emission angle: The emission angle typically includes narrow angles (5 degrees, 10 degrees, 15 degrees, 20 degrees, 30 degrees, etc.), medium angles (45 degrees, 50 degrees, etc.), and wide angles (60 degrees, 90 degrees, 120 degrees, etc.). High-power LED wall washers (narrow angle) can project effectively up to distances of 20-50 meters.

Mirror: Glass reflector with a light transmittance of 98-98%, not prone to fogging, and able to resist UV radiation.

Light source: Generally, 1W is used because 3W generates more heat, is not good at heat dissipation, and has a faster rate of light decay.