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Sunday, February 16, 2014

How To Choose Obstruction Lighting

By Marcie Goodman


There is great importance attached to obstruction lighting especially when it comes to collision avoidance measures. It is equally essential to know how to choose these types of lighting and also the regulatory frameworks that come with them. This will make it possible for you to enjoy the highest utility value possible.

This type of lighting can be used during the day as well as night. However, the night lights are quite paramount compared to those of the day. The stipulated laws indicate that the any structure that is high above should be well marked. This means that height determines how any structure shall be marked.

The structure must be well marked and for this reason red light are highly recommended for use during the night. White lights are better when marking structures for the sole reason that they are better when there is light. Always choose two different colors for high functionality rather than sticking to only one color. And of course, ensure that the lights of high quality.

Lighting configurations have to be taken into account when choosing the lights to be used. As a matter of fact, choose a red lights then afterwards you can go for the high intensity white one. This is for the main reason that these two complement each other better. You can also opt for the medium intensity white or the dual lighting system, depending on your unique needs. It all depends on the requirements of the law and height of the structure, since different structures will need varying lights.

Technology has enabled the production of quality and variety of products. Nevertheless, the following factors are to be considered before placing an order; brightness and intensity of the light, overall costs, level of heat produced, and how they can impact on the environment. Go for those that are quite eco-friendly in order to benefit from rebates offered by local authorities.

The other equally important factors that must be considered include; fragility and reliability of your preferred lighting system. Excessively fragile systems can lead to future overhead costs thereby denting your company revenues, and it is thus better to avoid them at all costs. Choose systems that are easy to program for high functionality rate and opt for those that can also be flashed.

Industry experts recommend lights that are made of more advanced LED technology. With these you will be able to enjoy more durability as they can withstand vibrations and shocks. They also use less energy compared to the other types and come in many varying designs too.

It is acknowledged that the obstruction lighting system you choose will definitely affect the overall performance. This is irrespective of whether you are looking for a system for your communication towers, smoke stacks, or even broadcast tower. As a word of advice, ensure that that the quality of a product tops your list of what to consider when purchasing lighting systems.




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