The Pros and Cons of Automotive LED Lights

As technology continues to advance in the world of lighting, we are seeing more and more cars sporting LED headlights and taillights. This is thanks to all the amazing benefits that LEDs have over the regular incandescent bulbs.

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But as with any technology, LED lights for cars to come with their own set of pros and cons. Lets take a look.

Pros of LED Lights for Cars

There are three main types of car headlights. These are the Halogens, HID or high-intensity discharge lights and the LED lights. But how do they compare? Halogen headlights are less efficient compared to LEDs in that the majority of the charge in lost in form of heat instead of being converted to light. They are also not very durable and need to be replaced often.

LEDS have a much longer lifespan. Approximately 15,000 hours compared to the 1,000hours of the halogen bulbs. While they may be more expensive, their durability more than makes up for the cost.

HIDs are the brightest of the three types of car headlights. However, these come with their own set of challenges. They can blind oncoming motorists and their brightness also creates a shadow effect which makes it hard to see other objects when driving.

With LEDs, you do not have to worry about too much brightness causing temporary blindness to other motorists. They offer a decent illumination that is far better than the halogens.

Compared to HIDs, or halogens that take some time to light up and achieve full brightness, LEDs will light up immediately they are turned on. This means that drivers behind you will have enough time to react when you step on the brakes for instance.

Are there drawbacks? Let&#;s find out!

Cons of LED Lights for Cars

The most obvious disadvantage of LED lights is the cost. In fact, initially, only high-end vehicles came with LED headlights, Tail lights or turn signal lights.

A second issue is the heat. While the LED light source itself doesn&#;t get hot, there is a lot of heat that is dispersed to the emitter. You will likely need other components to control this heat which obviously means more expense.

However, the good thing is that over the years, LED light for cars costs have gone down. They are still more expensive than halogen bulbs but with all the benefits that LEDs come with, they are well worth the price.

A Good Reason to Choose LEDs

LED lights for cars allow you to see more. Even with the higher prices, in the long run, you will actually end up saving as they last a good long while and need few to no replacements. Most states allow you to change your factory car lights to LEDs.

However, it's important to check your state laws. There is usually some regulation on aftermarket car lights. This will help you in making the right choice of headlights based on type and color. It is always a good idea to comply with the law.   

If you are someone who frequently works outside in the dark, away from any light sources other than your own piece of equipment, then you will appreciate how better lighting conditions make work easier.

Why Add Extra Work Lights to your Equipment?

NightRider&#; LEDS work lights are designed with flood beams. They spread their light over large areas right around your equipment/vehicle, making them ideal for slow moving or stationary equipment.

Their light temperature closely simulates daylight. This helps operators feel more alert and less tired. The angles of the flood beams vary between 30º to 120º.

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Work Lights can be added strategically so that they light up areas not (or not sufficiently) illuminated by an already existing light. Thanks to their high efficiency and fairly low wattage, the extra lights will not draw much power.

If you and your piece of equipment work closely around other equipment operators, light glare will need to be considered. Best options with low glare are the NOS-Series lights as well as the Jet Black Work Edition lights. Both can be found in the Economy Lights Series.

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NightRider&#; LEDS work lights can be found in 4 different categories:

High Intensity, Heavy Duty, Economy, and Compact Lights.

High Intensity Lights 

produce extreme light output with a built-in Temperature Control System (TCS), which will prevent overheating and maximizes light output. They are built extra tough to withstand harsh working conditions.

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Heavy Duty Series Lights

are built extra tough with shock absorbing mounting brackets to withstand the harsh working conditions in mining, logging, and the oil sector.

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Economy Series Lights

are very cost effective and versatile, adding extra light at low extra cost.

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Compact Lights

are the smallest of lights. The tiniest among them measuring a mere 2&#; square. This makes them ideal for applications where space is limited or extra power draw needs to be minimal.

Check out the Compact Lights Series

If you have not yet discovered what a difference an added LED work light (or two) can make to your working conditions at night, we recommend starting with a light from the Economy Series. You will get lots of extra light without having to spend much money.

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