The Complete Guide to Site Lighting for UK Construction | CMT Group
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The Complete Guide to Site Lighting for UK Construction
From handheld torches and 110V festoon kits to 360° rechargeable work lights and solar mobile towers. CMT Group UK stocks the full site lighting range for UK construction, M&E, civil engineering, and facilities management. Next-day delivery nationwide.
UK construction sites operate on 110V CTE supply. Most products in this range are rated for 110V, the standard required by principal contractors on active build sites.
Built for the Trade
Every product is sourced and stocked for professional construction, M&E, civil engineering, and facilities management use. Not consumer grade.
Next-Day to Site
CMT Group operates its own delivery fleet. Order by 7pm for next-day delivery to over 95% of UK mainland sites, with What3Words for accurate site drops.
110V Mains-Powered
Work Lights and Task Lights
Mains 110V work lights connect to a site transformer via a Ceeform plug. They provide continuous illumination without battery limitations. CMT stocks two MAX-brand floor-standing work lights and four Connexion telescopic and A-frame models.
Telescopic tripod lights raise the light head above the working area for wider coverage. CMT stocks single and twin head versions, both with independently adjustable heads and 5m masts.
360° work lights emit equally in all directions from a cylindrical tube. No shadow zones. No blind spots. Place one centrally and the full surrounding space is illuminated from a single unit. CMT Group stocks both a mains-powered and a rechargeable 360° model.
Rechargeable work lights operate from a built-in battery with no cable required during use. Suited to areas without 110V access, for operatives who reposition frequently, and as backup lighting when mains supply is unavailable.
MAX Brand
EL060002
MAX Rechargeable LED Spotlight Work Light - 1100lm
110V festoon kits provide distributed illumination along a run of cable using individual hanging lamp fittings. The standard solution for corridors, stairwells, tunnels, and access routes before permanent systems are commissioned.
Temperature note: The 22m kit (LTFLED25) has a minimum working temperature of +15°C. Do not deploy in UK winter conditions below this threshold.
Continuous Area Lighting
110V LED Strip on Reel
The UtilityLite IP65 LED Strip on Reel provides continuous ambient lighting along wall and ceiling runs on 110V site supply. Available in 10m, 25m, and 50m variants. IP65 rated. Suitable for site corridors, stairwells, and service areas.
UtilityLite
ELLEDCBL
UtilityLite IP65 LED Strip on Reel - 110V Site Lighting
Strip vs Festoon: LED strip runs along a surface and illuminates in one direction. Ideal for wall and ceiling runs. Festoon hangs individual fittings from a cable. Better for corridors and enclosed spaces needing illumination throughout the space. Both are 110V and available from CMT Group.
Hands-Free Personal Lighting
Head Torches
Head torches give operatives hands-free illumination independent of site electrical systems. CMT stocks four models ranging from basic battery head torches to the professional Ledlenser H7R Core with 1000lm and IP67 waterproofing.
Ledlenser
LED7298
Ledlenser H7R Core Head Torch - 1000lm Rechargeable
CMT stocks five handheld torch models from compact rubber-grip site torches to high-power 2000 lumen rechargeable pocket torches and long-range searchlights.
The CMT Group solar mobile lighting tower is the only product in the range requiring no mains supply during operation. Zero noise. Zero emissions. PIR, dusk-to-dawn sensor, auto timer, and auto dimming fitted as standard. Over 200 hours battery runtime. Ideal for noise-restricted residential sites and environmentally sensitive locations.
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MOBSGLED1
Solar Mobile Lighting Tower - 30W LED Zero Emissions
Wide voltage LED (ELB185LED): The 100-260V input means this single B22 bulb works in both 110V site fittings and 230V welfare block fittings. No need to stock two separate SKUs.
Buyer's Decision Guide
How to Choose the Right Site Light
I need to light a construction corridor or stairwell.
Use: 110V LED Festoon Lighting. The 22m kit (LTFLED25) covers short corridors. The 50m kit (FLKLED50) covers longer runs and provides IP65 lamp protection.
I need to power multiple lights from one transformer.
Use: MAX 110V LED Task Light with Socket (MAXLED20). Daisy-chains up to 15 units. Or the A-Frame Work Light (CL2FTLED) for 2 socket outlets plus lighting.
I need elevated area coverage across a large site.
Use: 110V LED Twin Head Telescopic Tripod Light (LEDAL2). 40W, 4400lm, 5m mast, two independently adjustable heads.
I need a light with no cable or transformer.
Use: MAX Rechargeable LED Spotlight (EL060002) for directional task lighting, or MAX Rechargeable LED 360° Work Light (EL060016) for high-output all-round illumination.
I need shadow-free all-round illumination in a room.
Use: MAX 110V LED 360° Work Light (EL060001) or MAX Rechargeable LED 360° Work Light (EL060016). The 360° cylindrical beam eliminates shadow zones.
My site has noise or emissions planning restrictions.
Use: Solar Mobile Lighting Tower (MOBSGLED1). Zero noise, zero emissions, fully autonomous with PIR and dusk-to-dawn operation. Enquire for availability.
I need hands-free personal lighting.
Use: Ledlenser H7R Core (LED7298) for 1000lm professional performance with IP67. COB LED Head Torch (LHHEAD120) for a wide-angle budget option.
I need continuous ambient strip lighting along a wall or ceiling.
Use: UtilityLite IP65 LED Strip on Reel (ELLEDCBL). Available in 10m, 25m, and 50m. IP65 rated. 110V site supply.
Key Terms
Site Lighting Vocabulary
110V CTE
Centre-Tapped Earth. UK standard for temporary site supply. Reduces shock voltage to 55V. Required by most principal contractors for temporary equipment.
IP44
Protected against solid objects >1mm and water splash. Suitable for site conditions and light rain. Most mains work lights in this range are IP44.
IP54
Dust protected and water splash resistant. A step above IP44 for dustier or wetter environments. The MAX MAXLED10 and MAXLED20 are IP54.
IP65
Fully dust-tight and protected against water jets. The 50m festoon kit (FLKLED50) and UtilityLite strip (ELLEDCBL) carry IP65.
Class I
Must be connected to earth. 110V CTE provides this automatically. Most mains site lights in this range are Class I.
360° Cylindrical
Emits light equally in all directions. No shadow zones. CMT stocks two 360° models: EL060001 (mains) and EL060016 (rechargeable).
Ceeform (CEE)
Industrial plug standard for 110V. Yellow Ceeform = 110V 16A. Connects to 110V site transformer outputs.
Lumens (lm)
Measure of light output. Higher = brighter. A 60W incandescent produces ~800-850lm. The Ledlenser H7R Core produces 1000lm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Site Lighting FAQs
Why does site lighting need to be 110V?
110V CTE (Centre-Tapped Earth) is the UK standard for temporary electrical equipment on construction sites. It reduces the maximum shock voltage to 55V to earth, significantly lowering the risk of a fatal electric shock if a cable is damaged. Most principal contractors require 110V CTE for temporary equipment rather than 230V mains.
What is the difference between IP44 and IP65 on site lights?
IP44 covers protection against solid objects greater than 1mm and water splash from any direction. IP65 means the fitting is fully dust-tight and protected against water jets from any direction. Stronger outdoor and wet-environment protection. The CMT 50m festoon kit (FLKLED50) carries IP65 on its lamps. The UtilityLite LED strip (ELLEDCBL) also carries IP65.
What is a 360° work light and when should I use one?
A 360° work light emits equally in all directions from a cylindrical tube, eliminating the shadow zones that directional lights create. Use one in enclosed rooms, plant rooms, and confined spaces where full surrounding illumination is needed from a single central position. CMT Group stocks the MAX 110V LED 360° Work Light (EL060001) and the MAX Rechargeable LED 360° Work Light (EL060016).
Can I connect multiple 110V lights to one transformer?
Yes. The MAX 110V LED Task Light with Socket (MAXLED20) allows up to 15 units to be daisy-chained from a single transformer output, up to a maximum total load of 1500W. The A-Frame Work Light (CL2FTLED) has two 110V socket outlets for connecting additional lights or tools.
What site lighting suits noise-restricted urban construction sites?
The Solar Mobile Lighting Tower (MOBSGLED1) is the only product in the CMT range with zero noise and zero emissions during operation. It runs from 3 x 45W solar panels and a 2 x 12V DC battery with over 200 hours of battery-only runtime using PIR and auto-dimming. Contact CMT Group on 020 8311 1144 to check availability.
What is the difference between festoon lighting and LED strip lighting?
Festoon lighting uses individual hanging lamps spaced along a cable. Suited to corridors and enclosed spaces requiring illumination throughout. LED strip runs along a surface in one direction. Suited to wall and ceiling runs. CMT stocks both: festoon kits (LTFLED25, FLKLED50) and the UtilityLite IP65 LED Strip on Reel (ELLEDCBL).
Can I get site lighting delivered to a specific point on site?
Yes. CMT Group uses What3Words integration on its delivery system, directing deliveries to a precise three-word address: compound gate, welfare unit entrance, or specific plot access point. Order by 7pm for next-day delivery. CMT Group's own fleet covers over 95% of the UK mainland.
