Floodlights (sport) - Types of Floodlight

Types of Floodlight

The most common type of floodlight is the Metal Halide which emits a bright white light, however most commonly used for sporting events are high pressure Sodium floodlights which emit a soft orange light, similar to that of street lights; SON lamps have a very high lumens-to-watt ratio making them a cost effective choice where certain lux levels have to be met.

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