480-Volt LED Parking Lot Lights

Mounts, Beam Patterns, Sensors, and Color

High-voltage service is only one part of a 480V parking lot project. The fixture also has to match the site geometry. Different mount types solve different problems: slip fitter mounts fit round tenons and allow aiming, direct arm mounts create a cleaner square-pole appearance, and yoke or flood-style mounts may be used for special applications. Beam distribution matters as much as wattage. Type III, IV, and V optics spread light in different patterns, so the right beam depends on pole location, lot width, and the areas that need coverage.

Parking lot applications also depend on mount type, beam angle, delivered lumens, wiring access, and pole layout. A direct arm mount can fit square poles, a slip fitter can fit round tenons, and different beam angles handle narrow drive lanes, wide parking rows, and larger open areas. Color and controls should also be reviewed before buying. 5000K bright white is common in the United States and Canada for large parking areas, but 4000K or warmer options may be preferred near neighborhoods. Photocells, motion sensors, and dimming controls can lower energy costs, but the sensor must be rated for the driver and voltage strategy. If the site already has existing poles and wiring, an electrician should confirm the standard voltage, square or round pole details, surge protection, and whether the new LED fixture can be installed without changing the branch circuit.

480V Interchange and Site Planning

For replacement work the interchange is settled by lumens, not by matching wattage. To replace a 1000-watt metal halide or high-pressure sodium fixture, use a 300-watt LED at about 40,000 lumens. To replace a 1500-watt metal halide or HPS, use a 450-watt LED at roughly 60,000 lumens. The wattage drop looks dramatic because LED is directional - far more of what it produces reaches the pavement instead of the inside of a reflector.

For lighting levels, a practical planning figure is at least 2 lumens per square foot for normal parking lot lighting, or 3 lumens per square foot where a brighter, more actively secure appearance is wanted. That is a starting point for sizing rather than a substitute for a photometric layout, which is what resolves pole spacing and uniformity.

Colour temperature is measured in kelvins and ranges from 2700K warm white through to 6500K cool white. Commercial parking lots are most often specified at 5000K, which renders vehicles, markings and signage crisply; warmer options suit sites adjacent to residences or under dark-sky ordinances.

A note for Canadian sites: Canada commonly runs 347-volt single-phase service, and 347V fixtures are compatible with the 480V three-phase systems used in the United States. If you are specifying for a Canadian property, or for a US company operating Canadian sites, say so at the quote stage - the voltage question is the one that most often derails these orders.

Buy 480 Volt LED Parking Lot Lights

480V fixtures are ordered for one of a few reasons: the lot is already wired for 480V, the fixture count is high enough that the lower current materially reduces conductor and installation cost, or the site is in Canada on 347V service.

What comes with every order:

• Free shipping on orders over $49.00.
• Up to a 7-year warranty on LED lights. The exact term varies by series, so confirm it on the product page.
• Wholesale and contractor pricing for electricians and contractors buying in volume: wholesale LED lights.
• Net-30 terms and purchase orders for qualifying commercial, school, and municipal accounts: net-30 and PO terms.
• A free photometric study before you order: free light study.

Confirm the service voltage before anything else - 480V, 347V, or 120-277V - then send pole height, pole count, and the wattage being replaced. For the full range of optics, controls and mounting, see LED parking lot lights.