Floodlight Installation

Fast Floodlight Installation

When you’re considering security and illumination solutions for the numerous outdoor spaces of your home, floodlight installation is the smart choice. At Metropolitan Electrical Contractors, we’ve made it our mission to understand the nuances and fine details of floodlighting and install them to ensure your home is well-lit and secure. Our local, fully licensed electricians call on over 25 years of experience when they visit. We provide quality advice, assistance and all-round superior customer service so you never have to worry about a bin dash in the dark again!

Why Choose To Install Floodlights?

Simply put, floodlights provide widespread, intense light. They’re helpful in deterring night-time visitors, whether they be intruders or even local domestic animals. They also help you, your family and friends easily and safely move around after the sun sets. You can also install floodlights almost anywhere too. High-traffic and low-traffic areas will enjoy extra visibility!

Whether you’re keen to illuminate your backyard for those evening barbecues or you’re aiming for an extra layer of security, these lights are an optimal choice. Moreover, with innovations like camera integrations and Wi-Fi capabilities, modern floodlights aren’t just about brightness—they’re about smart, efficient lighting.

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Why You Need A Licensed Electrician To Install Your Floodlights

Setting up floodlights isn’t as straightforward as just reading some detailed instructions and screwing in a bulb. Local laws in Australia state that only a licensed electrician can conduct electrical work – including floodlight installation.

The electrical wiring, for example, requires a meticulous approach that only a qualified electrical contractor can safely provide. This is where wires connect with the electrical box, to make sure that power flows efficiently from the supply to the lighting. When you consider the power wires, fuse box, and circuit breaker in the mix, it’s evident that expertise is mandatory. Among the many areas that an experienced electrician will take care of are:

Mounting bracket and plate: These are essential to secure the light. The mounting bracket provides a sturdy foundation, while the mounting plate ensures the floodlight stays in place.
Connection to the electrical box: A junction box becomes crucial here. This is where all the wires meet, ensuring power flows smoothly.
Positioning and angle: The correct angle ensures optimal illumination. Whether it’s a doorway or a garden corner, the angle at which your floodlight is mounted makes a significant difference.
Setting up accessories: Modern floodlights often come with cameras, Wi-Fi capabilities, or even a dimmer switch. Integrating these devices requires meticulous attention to detail.

A qualified electrician ensures that the floodlight is not just installed but also connected to your home’s power system securely and safely. They understand the importance of making sure your lights aren’t installed near combustible or flammable surfaces. Ensuring that wires and cables are connected correctly, avoiding overload on the fuse box, and correctly setting up the power wires are tasks best left to a professional.

Replacing An Existing Floodlight

If you already have an existing floodlight that needs replacing, once again, you’ll need a qualified electrician. The replacement process is slightly different to a new installation. It involves the electrical contractor disconnecting the floodlight you’re replacing, checking the supply voltage, ensuring the new light is compatible, and then proceeding to connect the light fixture.

Why Metropolitan Electrical Contractors?

When it comes to installing a new floodlight on your property, Metropolitan Electrical Contractors is the smart choice. We provide:

Expertise: Our team understands the nitty-gritty of floodlight installation, from the electrical box to the wire nuts ensuring a tight connection. We keep up to date with the latest outdoor lighting technology advancements in order to provide you with the most up-to-date lighting solutions.
Safety first: We understand the importance of safety, ensuring all work with electricity complies with all relevant building codes and Australian standards, and avoids flammable or combustible surfaces.
Comprehensive service: From the initial consultation to the final post-installation checks, we offer a holistic service ensuring your home’s lighting is nothing short of perfect. We also provide a comprehensive 12-month workmanship warranty on all installations for added peace of mind.
24/7 availability: Metropolitan Electrical Contractors is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to accommodate your busy schedule. We’ll even aim to be at your home within 1 hour* of your call.
Fixed-price, upfront quotes: You’ll always be quoted before we begin any work, by the job rather than by the hour, and that price will be fixed.
No charges after hours: We understand that everyone’s schedules are different and that standard 9-5 business hours don’t always work for everyone. In addition to 24/7 availability, we will also NOT charge you extra for after-hours attendance – that includes weekends and public holidays.

Metropolitan also offers a convenient and flexible range of payment options. In addition to cash, Visa, Mastercard, cheque and direct deposit, we also offer interest free** payment options to eligible customers through buy now, pay later providers Zip and Humm.

Book Your Installation With Metropolitan Electrical Contractors Today!

Floodlight installation is about more than just adding a light; it’s about enhancing security, aesthetic appeal, and functionality. At Metropolitan Electrical Contractors, we’re geared to ensure this installation process is seamless, safe, and efficient. Leave the complex wiring setup, connection, and mounting to us, and bask in the glow of your new floodlights.

FAQs – Important Facts on Floodlight Installation

We're shining a spotlight on the most frequently asked floodlight questions.

How many lumens do I need for outdoor lighting?

When it comes to installing floodlights and lighting, the intensity of light is measured by something called lumens. Modern lighting packaging will tell you how many lumens a light produces, which will help you make the right decision.

For outdoor lighting such as floodlights you would want anywhere between 700-1300 lumens, depending on the area you’re hoping to illuminate.

What is the best LED floodlight?

For your outdoor lighting needs, you can’t go past LED lighting. LED floodlights provide long-lasting solutions at an affordable price.

Using wattage, a 50W LED floodlight is actually the equivalent to a 400W halogen floodlight, a stark difference. The savings based on that one light would be considerable. Meanwhile, you also don’t have to worry about regular replacement as many LED lights last for close to a decade.