Strobe light kits – Attributes to look out for and the various uses
Strobe light kits are highly useful and versatile lighting solutions that can be used in ways more than one. Learn more about these light kits, their uses and the features to look out for.
As ordinary citizens, we often don’t realize the array of equipment that the police or fire services need to do their jobs well. Regular police vehicles have strobe lights mounted on them. But what if you have a situation where only undercover cop cars are available at the scene of crime? Or what does a traffic policeman do at an accident site, in order to signal to other drivers that there is a problem and they need to take a route diversion or drive extra slowly? Strobe light kits are often used in such situations.
These days, there are many choices for buying electronics. Many online stores sell branded Strobe light kits, as also unbranded kits that they import directly from overseas manufacturers. Such imports tend to be lower-priced. But sometimes, these units don’t work at all or work for a very short period of time. That can be a problem because it can seriously impede important work. And unless the seller is willing to replace a defective piece, you may find yourself losing money. So do exercise due diligence before you select a vendor and buy the product. Of course, if you get a good unit, consider yourself lucky.
Strobe lights are used to attract attention and warn people to slow down or get out of the way. You therefore have a choice of colours (blue, red, white, orange), sizes and shapes to choose from. In many small towns, the police or fire departments have a very small number of full-time employees. Citizen-volunteers are trained and expected to support the regulars as and when necessary. These citizens too need strobe lights for their vehicles when they are on duty. That’s where Strobe light kits are handy.
They can be easily procured and installed on or inside vehicles on a temporary basis. Apart from the obvious features such as size and colours, you must also look at how much power they consume, whether the kit comes with adequate length of cable, pins and connectors. The model you choose will also depend on whether you want to mount it on a sedan or a truck. You can also choose whether you want 90 Watt or 60 Watt lights and 4 or 6 outlets. Some models have a controller, which allows you to easily vary the flash pattern and intensity. Higher-end Strobe light kits will give you more flash patterns. Depending on the lighting technology, you can get LED based strobes or those that use halogen lamps or xenon lamps.
Strobe light kits are not always only used for emergency situations. They can also be used at exhibitions, fairs or even outside malls and similar places, with the objective of attracting attention. Of course, one must also keep in mind that depending on how often they flash, i.e. frequency of flashing, strobe lights can also cause health problems. Especially for people who are susceptible to epileptic fits. Also, depending on what you are trying to sell or promote, the use of strobes may not be appropriate. So choose wisely!
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