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Friday, December 13, 2013

Choosing The Right LED Obstruction Lights

By Leanne Goff


There are numerous things to consider when choosing LED obstruction lights. The idea is to have them clearly marking something that can be potentially dangerous. Therefore they need to be bright and clearly indicate a hazard. However there are other considerations you have to make as well.

The term LED is short for Light Emitting Diode. This is part of an electronic circuit board rather than an incandescent bulb. The reason that this is better suited to this kind of work is that unlike an incandescent bulb an LED light does not tend to burn up or crack under extremes of temperature.

LEDs can also be used in displays. Therefore if you are a company that is working on a road you may wish to consider investing in a display board. This will give people relevant information so that even though they may not be happy to be in a traffic jam they will at least be aware of what is going on.

Another thing to remember is that in some situations you are legally required to have some form of lighting. This is especially when you are working from a height. The amount you need and the brightness required will vary depending on the height you are working from and the kind of work you are doing. It is best to check this before ordering any products.

As with a number of business purchases there are a variety of products to choose from. There are various product summaries and reviews available so you can compare what is available. This is both in terms of the cost of the product as well as how appropriate it is for your personal needs. What is appropriate for one environment may not necessarily be appropriate for others. It is also worth checking to see which products provide the right level of brightness as which ones are the most affordable and energy efficient.

You also need to think about who is installing the lights. You have to be sure that they are placed in the right position so that the people who need to see them can see them. Ideally the products you choose will involve little to no maintenance as this will reduce costs in the long term.

As well as the product you also need to consider who is installing it. You have to be sure that they are placed in the right area and that they work effectively. The best way to ensure this is to use the services of a professional installation company who can prove their experience and have the appropriate training to ensure the best possible results when installing lighting in a hazardous environment as well as being licensed and bonded to work in the local area. Ideally you want to have a company where you can talk to them directly in order to explain your needs and to get a quote detailing all of the costs involved with the installation.

In short there are a number of benefits to using LED obstruction lights and in some cases they are a legal necessity. You need to check carefully in order to be sure that the ones you choose are best suited to your needs. Look online to see what products are right for you as well as looking for installation companies in your local area.




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