Elinz LED Light Bars - Uses, Benefits, Life Expectancy and Upgrade

What are LED light bars?

An LED light bar is an elongated type of electrical light fixture with several "bulbs" on it. They use electroluminescence emitted from a semiconductor diode that projects light outward with radiant power. Because of the supplemental illumination they provide, they serve as emergency lights for motorists who are regularly taking night trips or going down on poorly illuminated roads. They are also widely used for activities like off-roading, hunting, and outdoor works.

What are the benefits of using LED light bars in your car?

1. Durability Built for Off-Roading

   • The robust housing is made of materials that will block off dust, debris, and moisture.
   • Resistant to changes in temperature and can withstand tricky terrain.
   • Resistant to vibration and shock.
   • Heated light bars are useful to melt down ice during heavy snow.

   

2. Economical Value

   • Decreasing market price over the past decade.
   • Have a much lower cost than halogen and low maintenance unlike high-intensity discharge (HID) lights that require frequent replacement.
   • Aids in preventing accidents that can lead to other costly repair work.
   • LED light bars produce little heat compared to halogen bulbs, thus do not consume a lot of energy saving you up to 260% less drain on your battery.
   • LED driving lights can save around 90% of power.
   • Longevity is the supreme advantage of LED light bars.

3. Trendy Look and Style

   • Modding vehicles is half performance, half glamour.
   • The suitable light bar can complete your vehicle for a matchless off-roading work-of-art.
   • More elegant looking and decent when spent more on off-roading than in city streets as due to its brightness.

4. Safety & Defense

   • Effectively illuminate a large fragment of the road so that you can identify hazards from a defensive distance especially in poorly-lit backroads or off-road environments.
   • Applicable for working outdoors in low-light situations.
   • Its spread and brightness can get anyone's attention making your vehicle seen from a significant distance.

   

Laws in installing and using LED lights bars in your vehicle

It is important to know that not all LED light bars are street legal.There are certain restrictions to consider before you purchase LED light bars for your vehicle. It is advisable to go check or even do research for the local regulations implemented in your state to avoid future problems. Australia also implements certain regulations for the use of Fog lights & additional headlights (driving lights).

Things To Consider When Buying LED Driving Lights

Consider the kinds of hazards that you typically encounter when looking for light bars so it can work well on the terrains that you drive. Here are other factors to consider in choosing the suitable LED light bar for your vehicle:

1. Colour temperature, CRI, or Kelvin rating

   • Light's color temperature is indicated on the Color Rendering Index (CRI). This is used to check the ability of light's source in revealing the colors of objects.
   • The longer wavelength of warm light or that shows red to yellow, is better to use when there is presence of fog, dust, and precipitation. The only con factor is that warm light can damage your eye's ability to detect color.
   • The shorter wavelength of cool light or blue to violet is brighter which will stress and have clarity with objects with darker colors. Drivers might find it hard to manage fog, precipitation, and dust in such cases.
   • Usually, white lights are great for the eyes and are ideal for greater vision and perception.

2. IP Rating

   LED light bars must be kept safe from contaminants and moisture that will harm the LED lamps. Make sure that it is sealed on either side, so the lighting is safe and clean. Commercial lamps should have at least IP 67 which means the same luminaire fits both the exterior and interior of the vessel.

   

3. Materials

   Avoid lamps that use corrosive metals or alloy coated which will later on rust and degrade. Choose LEDlight bars that are made of materials that have high UV, humidity and salt resistance. In the case of the lens, it should be shock resistant that won't budge for UV light and vibration.

   Two Types of Lens

   • The TIR lens shines all the LED light in a direct beam making it perfect for spotlighting uses.
   • The Linear lens provides a more even glow, best utilized for floodlight and combo light purposes.

4. Housing and Construction

   • Aluminum is the one to choose when you want an aesthetic visual for your vehicle as it is especially lightweight, can be painted to the colour of your choice and coated with an additional layer of epoxy-based coating. This will prevent rust and will protect your lighting fixture from intensive weather situations.

     

   • Polycarbonate makes an extremely clear and up to 90% transparent housing. Because of its tensile strength, it can withstand tough drops and intense weather conditions.

5. Mounts For Your Lightbar

   Hard mounts are clamped, screwed or hooked into a certain platform to guarantee further stability even against vibrations and unpleasant noise. Magnetic mounts are good to use for mini light bars or light bars that have a range of empirical all-around uses. It allows for the magnetized connection of a light bar to your vehicle.

   

How long do LED driving lights last?

LEDs' life span depends on the diode's quality, which is approximately 50,000 hours which is 20 times longer than halogen bulbs. However, diodes in LEDs cannot be replaced when they burn out, you have to replace the whole component.

When to upgrade LED light bars?

1. Weak brightness causing poor visibility

   LED light bars are primarily installed for their added brightness but when they start to produce not as much light as they used to, the LEDs themselves are wearing down . You will notice this when other drivers don't react as quickly when you are approaching or only become conscious of your presence when you are already right on top of them.

2. Wiring or connection problems

   Overtime, wires can wear out, loose or be damaged. These result in your LED lights losing power or flickering that go on and off erratically. It is also a good idea to check on the power source if it needs replacement.

3. Suitability

   When you made an upgrade or an addition to your vehicle and it didn't work with one accord with your current emergency lights, it is a sign that you need to upgrade the latter. Also, when you find that your LED light bar and your other mounted lights do not produce the pattern or level of light coverage that you need or have poor lighting coverage, you may consider replacing one or both of them to something that is to your liking.

4. Outdated or bulky models

   Old models or LED light bars are often bulky which might block or reduce your visibility when driving. They are also difficult to mount effectively because of the hefty weight. Luckily modern models are more compact and lightweight but still produce the same light intensity making them as effective as the older models.

5. New Features

   Latest models offer several advanced functions, such as flash patterns, dimming capabilities, and so on. So if you want to upgrade the level of functionality of your LED light bars, check out Elinz's wide collection of the latest and high-quality LED light bars now!

   

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