The chips in spread-style LEDs tend to be low, but with the number of diodes on each panel, the possibilities of reaching a high lumen output are virtually endless. That’s because of two key structural factors:
Each diode contains a single .25 to 1w chip. With an average lumen output of 60 lumens per watt, a simple 50w panel with 50 chips can give you 3000 lumens of light — that’s more intense than a 54w T5 6400k bulb.
Spread LEDs usually don’t use domed lenses. This frees up space on each panel to fill with as many diodes as possible. This will both increase the overall intensity of the LED and increase the light footprint it casts.
While they have the possibility for wide, even light coverage, that coverage tends to be less focused than with other LEDs. This results in softer coverage, requiring many more diodes to increase power. When using spread LEDs, be sure you have plenty of room to adjust their height as needed. If you don’t have the room to raise your lights, make sure the spread LED you choose offers a dimming feature.
Each diode contains a single .25 to 1w chip. With an average lumen output of 60 lumens per watt, a simple 50w panel with 50 chips can give you 3000 lumens of light — that’s more intense than a 54w T5 6400k bulb.
Spread LEDs usually don’t use domed lenses. This frees up space on each panel to fill with as many diodes as possible. This will both increase the overall intensity of the LED and increase the light footprint it casts.
While they have the possibility for wide, even light coverage, that coverage tends to be less focused than with other LEDs. This results in softer coverage, requiring many more diodes to increase power. When using spread LEDs, be sure you have plenty of room to adjust their height as needed. If you don’t have the room to raise your lights, make sure the spread LED you choose offers a dimming feature.
