LED Football Floodlighting Installation at Penzance AFC
Sports Lighting completed a new LED football floodlighting installation at Penzance AFC in Cornwall, providing the club with a modern lighting system designed to deliver excellent illumination and uniformity across the playing surface.
The project involved twelve Philips LED floodlights installed across eight 16-metre Towermaster floodlighting columns.
Despite the challenges presented by the existing ground layout, the completed installation delivered an excellent result for the football club.
Overcoming a Challenging Floodlighting Layout
One of the main challenges at Penzance AFC was the positioning of the main stand, which occupied much of one side of the football ground.
The existing floodlighting columns on either side of the stand were also positioned a considerable distance apart, creating additional challenges when planning the lighting arrangement.
Careful floodlight selection, positioning and alignment were essential to achieving suitable coverage across the entire pitch.
Using twelve Philips LED floodlights across the eight Towermaster columns, Sports Lighting achieved excellent lighting uniformity despite these restrictions.
Philips LED Floodlighting Performance and Lux Levels
The completed floodlighting installation provided excellent illumination across the football pitch, with the achieved lux levels meeting the performance expectations for the selected Philips lighting equipment.
Although the playing surface was particularly dry and slightly brown at the time of installation, the lighting uniformity remained impressive.
This project demonstrates how careful floodlighting design and the selection of suitable LED equipment can help overcome challenging ground layouts.
Protecting the Football Pitch During Installation
At Sports Lighting, protecting the playing surface is an important consideration during floodlighting installation and maintenance work.
During the Penzance AFC project, our team used heavy-duty rubber ground protection mats beneath the cherry picker to minimise the risk of damage to the football pitch.
Although the ground was particularly hard due to the dry conditions, these precautions were still taken to protect the surface while working around the floodlighting columns.
We understand how important it is for football clubs to maintain the condition of their playing surfaces, particularly when installation work takes place close to the start of a new season.
A Successful Floodlighting Project in Cornwall
The team at Penzance AFC were extremely pleased with the completed installation, and it was rewarding to see the project come together so successfully.
We would like to thank everyone at the club for their assistance and hospitality throughout the installation, with a special thank you to David for kindly providing transport to our accommodation.
With over 30 years of experience, Sports Lighting provides professional football floodlighting installation, LED upgrades and maintenance for clubs and sporting facilities throughout the UK.
Does your football club require a new LED floodlighting installation or an upgrade to its existing lighting system? Contact Sports Lighting to discuss your requirements.
