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What Is a Lumen? A Simple Guide for Buying Solar Lights
Wattage tells you how much power a bulb uses. Lumens tell you how much light it gives. For solar lights, lumens are the better number, but many sellers do not give them.
The difference
A lumen is a measure of visible light. A light with more lumens looks brighter. Two lights with the same wattage can have very different lumens depending on the LED quality.
Why sellers avoid lumens
Lumens are measurable and hard to inflate, which is why honest sellers quote them when they can and others quote only a big wattage number. If a seller gives lumens, compare them.
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Using lumens
- Small gate or walkway: modest lumens are enough
- Compound: more lumens or two lights
- Big open area: many lumens or several poles
- ightness also depends on mounting height and how the light is spread.
What to do if there is no lumen figure
Compare physical size, number of LED modules and ask for a video of the light at night. Choose a seller who explains what you get.
Frequently asked questions
Is more lumens always better?
More lumens means more light, but also more battery use. Match the light to the area.
Do you list lumens?
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Tell us where you want the light and we will recommend the right size, even if it means a cheaper one.
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