Sunday, December 13, 2009

About Led Emergency Vehicle Lights

By Roy Bouldin

So, do you know what LED stands for? It means Light Emitting Diode. And nowadays, LED lights can be found in everything from kitchen appliances to toys, from electronics to automobiles, and all things in between.

When LED emergency vehicle lights were first introduced, they were used solely to add a little upgrade to any product. Later, through science and research, more uses for LED lights beyond the added flash began to emerge.

There are many benefits to using LED lights over such traditional types of lights like halogen, incandescent, and fluorescent.

LEDs use less energy and last longer. And, though they are smaller, they are have greater durability and they improve nearly anthing they are found in.

Police and firefighters use LED lights in flashlights and searchlights because they are brighter than traditional lights. This means they can see further and conduct searches from further distances than before.

LED lights are also found in lanterns and outside lights more these days, too. They shine brighter and longer, are more energy-efficient, and can be more easily stored or transported.

Such places as stadiums, arenas, and stages also benefit from LED use. LEDs don't emit as much heat, use less energy while being brighter, and are more easily controllable. This helps keep large crowds more comfortable, helps lower consumer prices, and can be used to make more detailed images at light shows.

Recently, too, TV manufacturers have begun to use LEDs in their televisions. In addition to their better efficiency, televisions now have brighter, more solid images than before.

And they're becoming almost standard as the light sources for all aspects of automobile lighting. From headlights to taillights, and dashboard lights to emergency lights, LEDs are fast becoming the light source.

Aside from being used by police and firefighters, LEDs also are used more these days in emergency lighting. As the colors are stronger and brighter, they are seen more clearly, and telling apart similar colors is easier.

The following colors are emergency light colors here in the U. S. And are examples of how LEDs can make them look better.

Yellow (or Amber) is used for caution vehicles, such as snow plows, tow trucks, security patrol cars, and school buses. Warning signs also have yellow lights.

Blue is mostly associated with one thing - law enforcement vehicles such as FBI or DEA.

Green can be found on a fire chief's car or a private security car. Mobile command posts temporarily constructed for emergencies also use green.

Purple is not very common, but is often found in funeral procession vehicles.

Red is probably the most common color because it usually indicates an emergency. Red is seen on ambulances and police and fire vehicles.

White is used for any kind of neutral lighting, such as the lights at a parking lot. But they are also used by ambulances, police cars, and fire trucks.

Regardless of the use, LED lights have become the standard lighting in almost everything. Especially, LEDs are used in emergencies because of their brightness and long-distance lighting capabilities.

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