LEDs are replacing conventional bulbs in more and more vehicles.
Light Emitting Diodes, more commonly known as LED, provide many benefits over incandescent lamps. LEDs are solid-state devices that do not use a brittle metal filament that is susceptible to shock and vibration as incandescent lamps use. There are no moving parts to break. Their sealed design provides increased durability and reliability. When using LED lights, you will no longer have to worry about bad connections between the bulb and socket as a result of moisture, dirt and corrosion which is common to incandescent lamps.
The lights on trucks and work vehicles take a lot of abuse. They are exposed to the elements and are subject to heavy vibration from bad roads. It’s not unusual for truck lights to crack and break or for the lights to burn out. The adoption of LED truck lights can help to significantly reduce these causes of light failure. Incandescent truck lighting is quickly becoming a thing of the past and is being replaced by far more efficient LED truck lights.
So, why choose LED over Incandescent lights?
ENERGY SAVING = FUEL SAVING
LEDs draw about 1/10 the power of standard lighting which means less fuel burned and less draw on the electrical system. Incandescent lights waste 95% of their current draw generating heat, whereas LEDs generate very little heat.
COST-EFFICIENCY
One of the factors leading to LEDs growing popularity is their long life. LEDs last about 10 times as long as incandescent bulbs with an expected 100,000 hour rated life (or about 10 years). This is because they run much cooler, do not fail due to heat build-up and are less susceptible to vibration. If an incandescent light remained ON for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, it would need to be replaced after about 4 1/2 months. However, an LED light would last 5+ years under the same circumstances before requiring replacement.
Incandescent bulbs typically last far less than their rated hours as a result of being exposed to road shock and vibration.
LED Lights are going to cost you more initially than incandescent lighting. However lengthier warranties along with lower maintenance, repair and replacement can make this investment well worth it. Not to mention the long list of performance benefits of LED truck lights.
SAFETY
LED truck lights can also improve safety out on the road. According to a recent study, incandescent lights take 2/10 of a second to reach 95% of full brightness. LEDs produce 100% brightness instantly. A vehicle following a truck with LED lights will see the brakes come on 2/10 of a second faster and so can respond that much faster, equating to 18-20 feet improved stopping distance. LED truck lights also produce a more intense light than incandescent lamps, making your truck more noticeable to other motorists.
At Rhino Truck Parts we offer a full range of Truck-Lamp® LED truck lights for all your requirements, from Combination Rear Lights, to Outline Marker Lights and Side Marker Lights, with more being added to our product range every month.
The lights on trucks and work vehicles take a lot of abuse. They are exposed to the elements and are subject to heavy vibration from bad roads. It’s not unusual for truck lights to crack and break or for the lights to burn out. The adoption of LED truck lights can help to significantly reduce these causes of light failure. Incandescent truck lighting is quickly becoming a thing of the past and is being replaced by far more efficient LED truck lights.
So, why choose LED over Incandescent lights?
ENERGY SAVING = FUEL SAVING
LEDs draw about 1/10 the power of standard lighting which means less fuel burned and less draw on the electrical system. Incandescent lights waste 95% of their current draw generating heat, whereas LEDs generate very little heat.
COST-EFFICIENCY
One of the factors leading to LEDs growing popularity is their long life. LEDs last about 10 times as long as incandescent bulbs with an expected 100,000 hour rated life (or about 10 years). This is because they run much cooler, do not fail due to heat build-up and are less susceptible to vibration. If an incandescent light remained ON for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, it would need to be replaced after about 4 1/2 months. However, an LED light would last 5+ years under the same circumstances before requiring replacement.
Incandescent bulbs typically last far less than their rated hours as a result of being exposed to road shock and vibration.
LED Lights are going to cost you more initially than incandescent lighting. However lengthier warranties along with lower maintenance, repair and replacement can make this investment well worth it. Not to mention the long list of performance benefits of LED truck lights.
SAFETY
LED truck lights can also improve safety out on the road. According to a recent study, incandescent lights take 2/10 of a second to reach 95% of full brightness. LEDs produce 100% brightness instantly. A vehicle following a truck with LED lights will see the brakes come on 2/10 of a second faster and so can respond that much faster, equating to 18-20 feet improved stopping distance. LED truck lights also produce a more intense light than incandescent lamps, making your truck more noticeable to other motorists.
At Rhino Truck Parts we offer a full range of Truck-Lamp® LED truck lights for all your requirements, from Combination Rear Lights, to Outline Marker Lights and Side Marker Lights, with more being added to our product range every month.
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