| rowing popularity of soccer in the United States has | | | | installing soccer field lighting due to the high voltage |
| lead to a subsequent rise in the number of leagues | | | | levels that are being used. |
| that play recreationally. As a result, soccer fields have | | | | Soccer field lighting needs to be mounted properly on |
| been popping up in various places, and they must be | | | | poles. The US Soccer Foundation recommends |
| properly lit for the night-time safety of the players. | | | | always using galvanized steel poles and mounting |
| When looking to install soccer field lighting, it is best | | | | assemblies. To mount just two fixtures on a metal |
| to consult with an electrician and local municipal | | | | pole requires a light angle iron cross arm for metal |
| outdoor lighting codes. Another prime resource hails | | | | poles. This is for use with the all the soccer field |
| from the US Soccer Foundation, which offers | | | | lighting fixtures sold. There are also options for 3 and |
| recommendations for soccer field lighting for optimal | | | | 4 lights for either metal or wooden poles. The poles |
| illumination. | | | | should be placed at least 20 feet from the sideline |
| Lighting needs vary depending upon the size of the | | | | and outside of fences to avoid injury. The lights |
| field and the number of spectators. For example, a | | | | should be mounted at a height to minimize glare for |
| field 180' x 330'designed for nighttime competition | | | | the spectators and spillage outside the soccer field. |
| without spectators requires a minimum of 30 | | | | By reducing the amount of light that spills over, |
| footcandles of horizontal target illumination | | | | nearby neighbor complaints will be reduced, and |
| continuously, while a professional stadium needs at | | | | electricity will be saved as the lighting will function |
| least 75 footcandles. One footcandle is equal to one | | | | more efficently. The ballasts and electrical equipment |
| lumen spread over one square foot to show the | | | | should be in aluminum enclosures at least 10 feet |
| quantity of the light being put out from the soccer | | | | above the ground, there should be a safety |
| field lighting. The amount of voltage available from | | | | disconnet for each. Check the US Soccer |
| the ballast – a transformer - should be taken | | | | Foundation's recommendations for soccer field lighting |
| into consideration when choosing lighting as well. | | | | and a licenced electrician for further information on |
| Multi-tap ballast for soccer field lighting allows for | | | | connections and mounting of the lighting. |
| greater flexibility. All of our soccer field lighting | | | | For any lighting needs, it is always recommended to |
| configured for either multi-tap ballasts for 120, 208, | | | | consult with an expert electrician. They will know the |
| 240, and 277 volts or choose the 480 volt ballast. | | | | local municipal codes and the proper handling and |
| The lamp should match with the ballast. For example, | | | | installation of high voltage soccer field lighting, but |
| if you need a metal halide soccer field lighting | | | | consult the soccer field lighting page for any of the |
| sportslighter fixture it should be paired with a metal | | | | lighting fixtures and mounts that are required by the |
| halide 400 watt ballast . It is best to constantly work | | | | electrician. |
| with a qualified professional when choosing and | | | | |