Pro Vision Lighting Christmas Sale 2019

Crazy Christmas Specials!!!

We have got some amazing Christmas specials happening right now!
Check out Special Offers page on our website.
www.pro-vision-lighting.com
We also have some LED Light Bars that we need to clear that are going cheap, cheap, cheap!!

Give us a call in Australia on 1300 775 359, or email us at sales@pro-vision-lighting.com

Santa is here!

Talk to the Pro Vision Lighting team about our amazing special offers for LED Light Bars, Driving Lights, Headlights and LED Headlight Bulbs.

What's the Best LED Headlight Bulbs

Details	Stedi Copper Head	Philips Ultinon	Pro Vision Quick-Fit	Pro Vision Extreme Series	Pro Vision Extreme Plus
Cost	$129 to $149/set	$230 to $280/set	$129.00/set	$189.00/set	$229.00/set
LED's	Philips Luxeon Z ES	Philips Luxeon Z ES	Philips Luxeon Z ES	Custom Engineered HML3	USA Made Bridgelux
Lumen/Brightness	3520lm/pair	4200lm/pair	5000/pair	7000lm/pair	10,000lm/pair
Can-Bus Compatibility	Yes	No - Decoders Needed	No - Free Decoders Available	Yes	Yes
Thermal Management	Braided Cable Belts	Body Heat Dissipation	Hybrid - Body + Fan Dissipation	Hybrid - Body + Fan Dissipation	Hybrid - Body + Fan Dissipation
Headlight Compatibility	Reflector	Reflector	Reflector	Reflector & Projector	Reflector & Projector

Coming into 2020 there are a couple of new products on the market and a couple of old ones.
Of course, i may be a bit biased being the director of Pro Vision Lighting in Australia, but there are a few things to look that i have considered for 2019 and going into 2020 when it comes to led headlight globes.

I have looked at Stedi copperhead, Philips Ultinon (Not their extreme version), our Pro Vision Quick-Fit kit, our Extreme Series, and our New Extreme PLUS Series.

First of all, the Philips Luxeon Z ES chips are a definite winner, they have proved themselves over the last few years, and depending on how hard you drive them and which versions you get will determine the lumen/watt ratio.

A newcomer is the high intensity HML3 led's and a new Bridgelux led. The HML3 have proven to be a stayer in 2019 and we will keep them on in 2020 at a discounted price. The new bridgelux i suspect will be the best for 2020 as bridgelux in the USA have been around for a long time and have just as good a reputation as CREE and Philips.
So i am expecting big things from these new Extreme Plus LED Bulbs.

Another thing i have noticed in regards to the advancement of thermal management is that they are now going towards a hybrid style system whereby they are combining technologies they have been doing over the years, so that the can effectively put more powerful led's in their led conversion kits.

The only downside to the copper belts is that they are outdated and a bit suss on the safety side. Copper belts were first introduced around three years ago and have pretty much been phased out now by heat sinc and dissipation and better quality fans.
The problem with the old fans, (which came out in the first led headlight bulbs), is that they were noisy and if they failed, the led's would burn out.
Now the fans are noiseless, have a long lifespan (way longer than the actual kits), and they have coupled them with latest heat-sinc and dissipation engineering through the body.
This allows high powered led kits to have a much greater lifespan.
In a nutshell, you can now have much brighter led headlight bulbs that last for years.

There are a few companies bulbs i have not included in this blog to try and keep it short.
Like Narva and JW Speaker. To be honest, they are still selling the same bulbs they were a couple of years ago.
The Philips Ultinon are probably the best out of the lot in terms of being conservative and new, they stay well below their limits and obviously have the Philips price tag.
The Stedi copperhead are just too old now.
In the Pro Vision line, the quick-fit and the extreme series have performed very well in 2019 so we will keep them on for 2020 at affordable prices, and i am keen to see how the Extreme Plus series perform in 2020. Given that they are designed so well and use quality components like the Bridgelux led's, i expect not many kits will touch them for a couple of years.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us.
Lex Boyle, Director,
Pro Vision Lighting & Electrical.
www.pro-vision-lighting.com

Laser Lighting for Off-Road 4x4 Vehicles

LASER Headlamps & Laser Light Bars – Everything You Need to Know.

The latest in advanced engineering for off-road vehicles are the Hybrid Laser + LED Headlight and Light Bar technology.
Laser technology makes a huge improvement to the amount of distance you can get out of your spot-beam light, (around 1250mtrs), for headlamp lights, and for the light bars around 1LUX@ 900mtrs for the 14" Single Row, around 1600mtrs for the 50" Dual Row The added led's around the lights give you a spread of light across each side of the road for a full universal result for distance and width while driving at night. The lights come with everything you need for easy fitting, and the laser headlamps are available in a 5 3/4 inch and a 7 inch round, to suit a wide range of motorcycles, cars, and trucks that use a standard semi-sealed and sealed beam type of lamp housing, or they can be used in conjunction with the supplied mounting brackets for bull-bars as an auxiliary light.
The latest in headlights and lightbars for motoring enthusiasts have just arrived! Enjoy!
Check them out on the website here - Laser Headlamps,  Laser Light Bars.

Are Lasers Safe on the Eyes?

In short, yes. The Pro Vision Lighting Laser Headlamp are certified FDA EN 62471 approved, ( “laser illuminated projector” (LIP) ), to comply with the safety standards required for laser products used in indoor or outdoor cinema theatres, laser shows, presentations at conventions, as image/data projectors in an office setting, in a home, or in this case for auxiliary headlamps so that they are non-harmful to your eyes, (their optical design ensures that the beam of light does not dazzle or cause glare for other drivers).

Why are they Still using LED's with them?

As mentioned before, the laser part of the light is a spotlight type of beam to generate an enormous amount of beam distance, while the led's, (Top Grade CREE XM-L LED's for the Headlamp and German-made OSRAM for the light bar), are specifically engineered and seated in precision reflectors to light up the sides of the road for a better and safer field of vision while driving at night.

What are the benefits of using the Laser Headlights and Light Bars compared to halogen, HID, or LED?

Laser lights are approximately four times brighter than led and have around twice the amount of efficiency, (this is being conservative).
The benefits of integrating laser technology into auxiliary headlamps is that they generate an extremely high luminosity giving you a much longer visual array of Distance + the added visual area of Width with the led's.
Compared to halogen and HID?
To halogen, the laser is brighter, give better clarity of vision, last longer, and are more stable. Compared to HID, the laser is more stable, last longer, and will give you more distance.

Are They Waterproof?

The Pro Vision Laser Headlamp is rated IP68 water and dust-proof so that you can use them in a wide range of environments.
Whether you are in high or low altitudes, tropical or dry climates, the environmental protection for the laser light is built to handle any adventures you want to take them on.

What about Shock-proofing for the Laser Lights?

Each headlight and lightbar is built tough to withstand vibration and jarring.
Polycarbonate lenses, heavy-duty bracket assemblies, a heavy-duty lightweight housing, and vibration protected components inside the light ensure that no matter what rough terrain you take the lights through, they will stand up to anything that you can throw at them.

Do They Need a Special Relay Harness?

The laser headlamps and lightbars are electrically designed for 12v and 24v integration and will work with a vehicles standard 12v or 24v electrical system, the low current draw/high output of the lights ensures that the vehicles standard H4 H/L headlight connector, (for headlamps), is sufficient to run the lights, (H13 H/L, HB1 9004, and HB5 9007 adapters are available on request).
The laser headlamp lights are also easily interchangeable into an existing harness to upgrade your auxiliary lights if you prefer.
Note*** By law, we always advise you to get an auto electrician to fit the lights and check the ampere compatibility and switching system for best results.

What Colour Temperature is the Laser Headlamp?

The laser + led headlamp and light bar lights are around 5500k-5700k pure white, (Lasers utilize phosphor to get the pure white colour). This is around midday sunlight, and from what modern science tells us, this colour temperature is the best light that our eyes have evolved to, to best see the contrast of objects.
Keep in mind, everyone's' eyes are different and react differently to different colours, but technically speaking, the colour temperature of our laser headlight are the best colour temperature for you to be able to see clearly with at night.

Can i use them on Main Roads?

At this time we are classifying them all as suitable for "off-road only" use, as with new technology, we cannot guarantee them as ADR approved as the vehicle would have to get an engineering certificate in your state, and to our knowledge, none exist yet. Check out the following link for one of the better explanations we have seen concerning auxiliary lighting rules and regulations - Auxiliary Lighting Guidelines.

LED Light Bar with Parabolic Reflector Lens Technology.

PRO Series LED Light Bars with Parabolic Reflector Lens Technology.

If you need a professional grade heavy duty LED Light Bar, our Pro Series LED Light-Bars with advanced parabolic lens technology have a 5yr warranty and are suited for any environment, On or Off the road.
Fitted with the high-intensity USA made CREE XML-2 Led's, the Pro RL Series LED Light Bar give off an enormous amount of light for a single row lightbar, and have a long life with low led light degradation.

What Sizes are Available for the RL Series LED Lightbars?

We have listed the most popular sizes for them.
18" LED Light Bar.
22" LED Light Bar.
28" LED Light Bar.
34" LED Light Bar.
39" LED Light Bar.
45" LED Light Bar.
50" LED Light Bar.
These sizes suit a wide range of applications such as for being mounted on bull bars, in the grill of vehicles, and to roof racks.
Being compact, (only 70mm High and 78mm Deep), the Pro Parabolic Series are one of the powerful small led light bars on the market today.

What Type of Mounts do the Pro Series come with?

The RL Series LED Bar Lights have "Multi-Bracket" system which includes three types of brackets with the lights.
Base Mounts on a Slide Rail, for easily fitting to bull bars with pre-existing mounting holes, Side Mounts, which are 360° fully rotational, and Rigid Side Mounts, which have the ability to slide in and out on each end of the light-bar to extend them to the desired position.
All the brackets are heavy-duty for high vibratory situations.

Are these Light Bars Suitable for Off-Road?

IP68 rated, the Pro Series light-bars ensure full water and dust proofing. The RL Series has military-style breathers for pressure equalization, and the heavy-duty design is suitable for harsh environments. They also have a polycarbonate lens which is virtually unbreakable
Engineered for professionals in the mining, farming, or off-road industries, the Pro Series LED Bar-Lights are a perfect solution if you need high quality and peak performance.

What Benefits do I get with Parabolic Reflectors over other types of lenses?

Advanced parabolic reflectors allow more light to get out onto the road at night. The RL Series led light bars have a 99% light efficacy, which means it allows more light through the lens.
In The Pro RL Series, the premium grade parabolic reflectors are precision engineered in conjunction with the optical lens CREE XM-L2 led's to maximize the width and the distance of the beam of light.
More light where you need it the most.

Do you have a LUX Charts for the RL Series Light-bars?

In short, Yes! Each light has a lux chart for you to look at.
Go through each light-bar according to the length that you are looking for and check the corresponding lux chat for that particular lightbar.

Are they Compatible with a 12V and 24V Vehicles?

The RL Series light bars have a wide voltage parameter of 9-30V DC. We ship them out with a relay harness and switch and a standard 12v relay harness. If you need a 24v relay, let us know and we can send one out, or your auto electrician can easily swap it out for a 24v relay for a few dollars, (we used to sell 12v and 24v relays for around $3.50ea). The switches are 12v/24v compatible.

Tips on Moisture in Light Bars:

If when you get back from a trek in high or low altitudes and the next day you notice fog in the lenses, simply remove the military breather and light the light up until all the moisture dissipates.
This can also happen from high humidity when they are being assembled in the factory. Sensitive components inside the Pro Series are sealed for full protection.

Are there any Hidden Costs? What do I Get for the Price?

We want to make your purchasing experience as easy and as complete as possible. We include a relay harness and switch with every light, you also have the option if requested for us to give you a high beam headlight adapter, (but we need to know which type you need, and in some cases, such as a negatively switched vehicle, an auto electrician is our advice for hooking up to high beams).
The purchase price also includes freight costs, and if you need other extras, like a 24v relay or bar clamps, we are happy to give you them for free for standard applications.
The RL Series Light Bars come with a 5yr "limited warranty". This means if you destroy the lights by hitting a big roo or from an accident, the lights are not covered under the warranty.
You also will get all the brackets, bolts, screws, washers, spring washers, nuts, with the lights.
We do endeavour to make sure you are 100% satisfied with our service and our products. Every time you want lights, we want you to give us a call, we value our repeat clients and always look after them. After being in business for over 20yrs, our customers are the most important part of our business, and your feedback and suggestions are always welcome.

New Release 2019 LED Light Bars with Precision Projector Lenses from Pro Vision Lighting & Electrical Australia.

LED Light Bars with Projector Lens Technology.

Check them out on the website here ->  New 2019 Projector Lens LED Light Bars.

The latest Pro Series lightbars with projector lens technology are built for extreme environments and have precision-engineered optics to give you a better visual range in distance + width. The heavy duty design of the PJL Pro Series make them suitable for On or Off road adventures and will give you thousands of hours of high performance. The pinnacle of excellence right now in our led lightbar range, the PJL Series light-bars are a combination of style and durability.

Suitable for Grills, Bull Bars, or Roof Racks.

No matter where you want to put the PJL Series lightbar you have the option of mounting them in grills, on bars, or on racks. The PJL Bar Lights come with a set of base mount brackets on a slide rail and a set of 360 degree rotatable side mounts for versatility.
The base mounts have a bolt on a slide rail so you can position them to fit existing holes in the bull bar. You also have the option of using the side mounts or base mounts when you want to embed the lights into the grill, and you can high mount them, or hang them upside down on your roof rack.
Everything is covered for the mounting preferences with the PJL series so that your personal style and application needs are met 100%.

Different Available Lengths of the PJL Pro Series.

The PJL are available in 22", 28", 35", 41", and 48" so that you can cater a size to meet your vehicle's requirements.
The compact design of the PJL, (only 75mm high and 80mm deep) allows you to fit them in the tightest of areas, and the heavy duty design means that even at the lowest position where stones may kick-up, the PJL Pro Light Bars will power on through the harshest of conditions.

The Latest in Precision Optical Engineering.

The LED's in the PJL's are a custom designed 15W led that is unmatched in the industry in terms of brightness, longevity, power, and efficiency.
Each led is positioned perfectly to utilize our latest projector lens technology and will give you maximum illumination on the areas where you need it the most when driving on long dark highways at night.
We have incorporated a spot/driving beam combination of optical projector lenses in the PJL Pro's, so that you get distance + width out the front and to the sides of the vehicle, and for a safer driving experience in places where spotting critters while driving at speed is an absolute necessity.
If you are looking for a light bar that is stylish, heavy duty, and puts out a lot of light in distance, and in width, the PJL is one of those accessories where you just stand back and say "WoW!"

Do you have any LUX Charts for the PJL Light Bars?

Click on the link below for the size of the light bar you are interested in and it will show you the lux chart associated with the light.

• 22 INCH
• 28 INCH
• 35 INCH
• 41 INCH
• 48 INCH

Call us for free advice about fitting led light-bars to your Car, Truck, Motorcycle, or Quad bike. We have the expertise and solutions to give you the right led light at the right price.

A quick breakdown of the key features of the Pro Series LED Light Bar with Projector Lens Technology.

• The Latest Custom Made High Intensity 15W LED Chips.
• The Latest in Precision Optical Lens Technology.
• The Highest Ingress Rating of IP68. Full Environmental Protection, Dust and Waterproof.
• Military Breathers for High and Low Altitudes, High and Low Pressure System Equalization.
• Base Mounts on a Slide Rail + 360 Degree Rotatable Side Mounts Included.
• Wider Voltage Parameters: 9-60V, Suitable for cars, trucks, and machinery.
• Virtually Unbreakable Polycarbonate Lens.
• Radio Frequency Noise Free, EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility).
• UV Radiation Protection: For lens and reflector protection against discoloration and warping.
• Heavy Duty Design for Harsh Environments.
• Instantaneous to Full Illumination.
• Free Relay Harness & Switch, (high beam adapters available for free on request - see note *).
• Free and Fast Air Express Delivery Worldwide.
• Australian Backed 5yr Warranty.

"Stylish, Heavy Duty, & The Latest in Optical Lens Technology"

*Note: High beam headlight adapters are available for light bars, but we recommend an auto electrician make a custom one to be triggered when you hit the high beam, as all vehicles do not have the same electrical system and the high beam adapters we can supply are a universal actively switched connector.

EXTREME Series GEN2 LED Light Bars Australia - By Pro Vision Lighting & Electrical.

The Brightest LED Light Bars Today.

Check them out on the Website here -> EXTREME SERIES GEN2 LED LIGHT BARS.

By far, our second-generation extreme series led light bars are the brightest compact led light bars on the market today. They now use less power and produce a broader and longer projection of light.
If you are looking for a light bar to put on your bull bar, and want as much light as possible out to the sides of the vehicle and out into the distance, nothing I have seen this year comes close in producing the most area of light than our Extreme Series GEN2 LED Light Bars.

Perfect for Bull Bars or Roof Racks.

The GEN2 Triple Row Extreme Series lightbars come with base mounts on a slide rail for easily adjusting to existing mounting holes on your bull bar or they can also be hung upside down on your roof racks if you prefer. The new GEN2 Extreme Series are versatile and easy to fit no matter where you want to put them.

A Wide Range of Sizes to Suit Most Applications.

The GEN2 Extreme Series are available in 11", 14", 17", 19", 22" 28", 36", 40", and 44" to give you a wide range of choices to suit your needs.
The compact design of the GEN2, (only 80mm high and 65mm deep) gives you plenty of leeway for small bars or tight fits, and the lightweight aluminium housing will allow you to not have to worry about the light being too heavy for some applications.

The Latest in Optical Engineering.

The GEN2 now use less power and produce more light. This is to do with the latest in optical engineering, the best custom made led's, and high-efficiency electronics.
Each high-intensity custom designed led chip is seated within a precision-engineered optical lens that also utilizes a finely tuned reflector to give you the most amount of light where you need it the most.
With so many light bars on the market today, the triple row is not a copy, but a genuine professional grade light bar that we have chosen and back with a 5yr Australian warranty.

Do you have a LUX Chart for the Light Bars?

Click on the link below for the size of the light bar you are interested in and it will show you the lux chart associated with the light.

• 11 INCH
• 14 INCH
• 17 INCH
• 19 INCH
• 22 INCH
• 28 INCH
• 36 INCH
• 40 INCH
• 44 INCH

Call us for free advice about fitting led lightbars to your Car, Truck, Motorcycle, or Quad bike. We have the expertise and solutions to give you the right led light at the right price.

A quick breakdown of the key features of the Extreme Series GEN2 LED Light Bars.

• Better Light Area – 180 Degree Width.
• The Latest Custom made High intensity LED Chips.
• Wider Voltage Parameters: 9-60V, Suitable for cars, trucks, and machinery.
• Weather Protection. IP67 for complete dust and waterproofing to up to a metre of water.
• Virtually Unbreakable Polycarbonate Lens.
• Radio Frequency Noise Free, EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility).
• UV Radiation Protection: For lens and reflector protection against discolouration and warping.
• Heavy Duty but Lightweight Brackets for Harsh Environments.
• Instantaneous to full illumination.
• Free Relay Harness & Switch, (high beam adapters available for free on request - see note *).
• Free and Fast Air Express Delivery Worldwide.
• Australian Backed 5yr Warranty.

"Best Light Coverage in Distance + Width"

*Note: High beam headlight adapters are available for light bars, but we recommend an auto electrician make a custom one to be triggered when you hit the high beam, as all vehicles do not have the same electrical system and

Black Diamond 7" LED Spotlights 

$229.00 Each.

In terms of getting a high quality 7 Inch LED Spotlight/Driving Light for a great price, you have to consider the Black Diamond 7" LED Spotlights.

If you need a set of high quality LED Spotlights you can’t go past the Black Diamond 7 Inch.

The reason i have chosen this one out of the thousands on the market is because of the reasons below.

The Best Value for Money.
Priced at only $229.00 each the Black Diamond is a genuine bargain.
Water & Dust Tight IP68 Rate, Precision Optics that will get you 1LUX@800mtrs, a hose of free extras including a relay harness and switch, free protective lens covers, free worldwide air express freight, and more!

Not only are they super compact at only 105mm from front to back, but the beam patterns are also perfect, no black streaks, no broken lines, just a smooth intense even beam of light that gives you 1000% more clarity and safer driving on dark dangerous highways at night.
In terms of value for money, the Black Diamond is my pick right now.

Check out the website for more detailed information.

https://www.pro-vision-lighting.com/led/led-driving-lights-australia

Lex Boyle, Director,
Pro Vision Lighting & Electrical, 
(Arco Imports Pty Ltd).

How to Buy Good HID Spotlights on a Budget

If you want to buy good HID Spotlights, but have a limited budget, then I will share a few tips on what to look out for.

The first thing is to check out the company that you’re interested in.

If you don’t want to pay for name-brand lights like Hella, look for a good local company that specialises in HID Spotlights and Driving Lights.

A good company will have been in business for more than a few years, which means you will get a good quality product, at a reasonable price, and they will have a good well established after sales service and support team.

The second thing to check is the quality of the housings.

You can get good quality ABS housings, and you can get Aluminium housings.

ABS is a plastic, but if the engineering in the plastic is not good, UV radiation from the sun will break down the material of the driving lights quickly and the housing will become brittle and crack.

HID Ballasts in Spotlights.

The HID Ballast is the heart and brain of the operation.

It controls the current draw from your vehicle (12v/24v) and converts it into high voltage to light up the xenon bulb.

The stability and quality of the ballast will gauge how long your xenon bulbs last, and how stable the current is, (cheaper ballasts will make bulbs flicker, ask the supplier if they are AC/DC compatible ballasts).

Xenon Bulbs in HID Lights.

Last but not least in this quick post is the hid bulbs.

First of all, make sure the bulbs are UV Cut, as in the ABS housings, Xenon bulbs that are UV Cut will eliminate harmful UV Radiation.

UV Cut xenon bulbs protect the reflectors and lenses from burning, melting, and becoming foggy.

Ok, that’s it for now, check out more detailed information on the website here -> https://www.pro-vision-lighting.com/hid-lights/hid-driving-lights-spot-lights-4x4-4wd-offroad

Or contact us for free advice in Australia on +61 2 9698 2543 8am-6pm Mon-Fri AEST.

Lex Boyle, Director,

Pro Vision Lighting & Electrical,

(Arco Imports Pty Ltd)

www.pro-vision-lighting.com

What’s the difference between Lux and Lumen #4 - LED Driving Lights & Spotlights.

What’s the difference between Lux and Lumen #4 - LED Driving Lights and Spotlights.

Ok, so we have covered a few different aspects and applications where the Lux and Lumen differ depending on the type of light.

And just to summarise the difference between Lux & Lumen, “LUX is the light intensity over an area, the lumen is the measured brightness of the light source, or, one lux is one lumen per square meter”.

Today I will focus on LED Spotlights and Driving Lights so you can get a better idea of which light will best suit your need.

There are a couple of factors to consider for driving lights and spotlights, The size of the light, The type of lens and reflector, The depth of the reflector, & The type of LED chip.

The Size of the Light.

Obviously, how much room you have will determine the size of the light you can fit. In saying this, bigger is better, as you will get more light coverage.

If you can only fit a smaller light on, the best one we have seen in the smaller sizes is the 5” 80W LED Driving Light.

It is not a pencil beam style light, but a driving beam, (around a 30 degree angle) and will give you distance and width and add twice as much than your high beams, and give you a maximum light efficacy (how much lumen gets through the lens), and maximum lux, (how much light area you get on the road).

The Type of Lens and Reflector

Generally, you will get three types of lenses and reflectors, an open style reflector, where the light source is directed by the reflector, an optical lens, optical lenses can be from the light source itself, and/or is projected like a magnifying glass forward out of the lens, and the last type is a hybrid lens.

Most modern led driving lights use hybrid lenses, (our 5” 80w LED Driving Lamp uses hybrid lenses).

A hybrid lens uses both optical lenses + reflectors to maximize the direction and amount of light that is directed onto the area in front of the vehicle, to give you the best lux of light.

This means a good hybrid lens will give you more lumen over a given area than a standard reflector style lens will.

The Type of Led

It really goes without saying that a CREE, Osram, or Phillips LED light-source will help give you a better lumen and lux of light when used correctly in your light.

In saying this, it is also the type of lens the led is using that will directly relate to how much light gets onto a given area. 

For example, if I use a CREE XHP70 in a reflector style housing, because the CREE XHP70 is an optical led, it defeats the purpose of putting it onto a reflector, it would be much better being used in a “projector” lens.

Some companies still think, “lets put the brightest led in”, but it simply does not have any extra benefit, you need to deal with a company that has quality optical and lighting engineers to get the best lumen and lux from your light source.

The Depth of the Reflector

The last thing I will go over is the depth of the reflector.

The reflector these days is usually used as an added aid to the direction, distance, and beam angle of the light.

For example; In our Black Diamond 7” 135w LED Driving Lights, it has less amount of reflectors, but they are deeper and wider than a comparative light such as our 7” 140w LED Driving Light.

The Black Diamond 135w also use a different led than the 140w, the black diamond use a 15W USA Made Luminus LED, while the 140w use a 5W CREE XT-E LED.

So, how does this affect the lumen and lux?

You will get more distance out of the Black Diamond 135W (about 30% more) than you will the 140W, but you will get more light area with the 140W.

Horses for courses.

That’s it for today, give us a call or send us an email if you need more information.

Lex.

Tel: +61 2 9698 2543

Email: info@arcoimports.com

What is the difference between lux and lumen?

There are a lot of ideas in the mind of a buyer about Lux and lumen in regard to how people view it when they want to buy one of the LED or HID lights in the list below, check out more detailed information on the web pages in the links below for the different type of light.
To put it simply, LUX is the light intensity over an area, the lumen is the measured brightness of the light source, or, one lux is one lumen per square meter.
For further technical reading have a look HERE
There are key differences in measuring lumen and lux of the products below. So that you get a better understanding of what you want to look for when you go to buy one of the following products, click on the links below for more specific information related to the products, including prices, and more detailed information related to the differences of lumen and lux of each product.

1. LED Headlight Bulb Kits.
2. LED Driving Lights.
3. LED Headlights.
4. LED Work Lights.
5. LED Light Bars.
6. HID Xenon Conversion Kit Upgrade Bulbs.
7. HID Spot Lights, and HID Driving Lights.

All of these different types of lights vary greatly in the type of lenses, sizes, and qualities, and we have written information on how the lumen and lux are measured, or affected by each different type of light.
Here is a list of some key differences that will directly reflect the lumen and lux of each type of light, and why we have to break it down for you in each section on the website, (otherwise this would be a book, not a post ;)

How Lenses affect lux and lumen measurements?

Lenses and reflectors differ greatly, such as a small high beam spot reflector in a car, a projector lens headlight, a standard size euro beam reflector in a normal modern car, the size and depth of reflectors in driving lights and spotlights, the types of lenses of led headlights, the types of lenses and reflectors in light bars, beam angles of lights, and the spread of light.
These differences in lenses will affect the Lux of each type of light. They all vary significantly and will impact on how much light you get on the road or field, and where it is in terms of the area of light and the brightness of the light. This is why you need to know the real facts about the difference between lumen and lux in relation to the different types of lenses used in each light so that you have a more informed view of what you need for your application.

What's the "real" lumen of an led light?

We all want the best engineering, but remember, people lie, and people mislead.
I saw one product on EBay once claiming their led headlight bulb produced 20,000 lumen per bulb, and this was in 2017. This was a blatant lie, but consumers don't know this, and most think, "oh it’s brighter and cheaper, I'll buy that one and try it". They end up with a bulb that produces 1000 lumen and say, "led bulbs for headlights are rubbish", it is bad for the industry because you can get a high quality LED bulb that significantly enhances your vision at night, and so in most cases, they are a much safer option than standard halogen.
I can tell you honestly today coming into 2019, No LED Headlight bulb will have more than a "Technical Lumen" of 4000lm per bulb in a single beam (1x low beam light for example).
Our latest Can-Bus compatible led headlight bulb is one of the brightest, and it is only 3500LM per bulb, (7000 Lumen Low Beam (2x single beam bulbs), 7000 Lumen high beam. The total "technical" lumen when you have high and low beam on will be 14,000 lumen.
And in regards to driving lights, probably the best and brightest "LED Chip" we have seen used in driving lights are the specially designed 15W USA Made Luminus led's, (each led has a technical rating of 170 Lumen Per Watt) are used in our Black Diamond 7" Spot/Driving Lights.

How do the electronics affect the lumen and lux rating of a light?

The last thing I will mention in this post about how to interpret lumen and lux for driving lights, headlight bulbs, work lights, and light bars, is concerning the "real lumen and lux" of the lights.
The actual real lumen and lux of the above mentioned lights are governed largely by the electronics, thermal management technology, and the light efficacy of the product, (how much light gets through the Led's lens and the products lens, and onto the road).
Everyone uses technical lumen in the marketing these lights, but I can tell you that when you add up thermal management electronics, drivers, lenses, and all the other factors, you can halve it or more to get the real lumen of the product.
And the light area on the road? Or the lux measurement? Most suppliers measure at 1lux as a standard "go-to" in their charts, but in reality, the light you really see when your driving along that matters is around about 100lux.

Summary and contact information.

If you want to talk to one of our experts for more information you can call us in Australia on 1300-775-359, or visit our website at www.pro-vision-lighting.com.
Lex Boyle, Director,
Pro Vision Lighting & Electrical.
Email: info@pro-vision-lighting.com

LED Work Lights - The Best 4 Inch 50 Watt

I have seen a lot of small led work lights, but the best value for money is this 4" 50w led work light.

It is IP68 Rated (it truely is), has a military breather for high and low altitudes, the beam pattern is perfect (not scattered and patchy), and it has high vibratory stainless steel mounts.

At AUD$199.00 each, it is just as good as any $600.00 light in terms of quality and value for money.

We give it an AAA+.



The main problem we have seen with smaller cheaper led work lights is that they can get water in them when you put high pressure hoses on them, the led's camn start to dim dramatically over a short period of time, they start to fall apart from being on vehicles where there is a lot of vibration, and the beam patterns are scattered, patchy, and uneven..



This little 4" 50W is by far the best one we have seen for the money. You can easily pay three times the amount for an led light that has the same properties as mentioned above. Also, if you buy them in bulk you get more than a 50% discount.



Have a look at the detailed specifications on the website below, and let is know if you have any questions.



Lex Boyle, Director,

Pro Vision Lighting & Electrical.

Tel: +61 2 9698 2543.

https://www.pro-vision-lighting.com/led/led-work-lights/led-work-light-4-inch-50-watt-CREE-XB-D