Is there any documents available listing the lumens of Whelen warning lights?
I only ever see it referenced on scene lights.
Thanks,
RK
I only ever see it referenced on scene lights.
Thanks,
RK
Lumen info
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There are vast differences in perceived brightness among class 1 rated lights, some are so poor that I'm mystified how they got a class 1 rating (the FedSig UltraStar LED beacon comes to mind, but there are others). Your question is a good one, it's kind of like vehicle headlights, they all meet the SAE spec but some are far better than others.
This article might be of interest:
www.fireapparatusmagazine.com
Debunking Myths About Lumens
In October, as the days grow shorter and it gets darker, first responders are increasingly called to emergency scenes with little or no daylight.
www.fireapparatusmagazine.com
This says so well what I always complain about. Good lights used badly become bad lights. Modern major manufacturers all make lights suitable for various applications. The failures are almost always the installation or usage. A pair of halogen flashers aimed properly and flashing at a steady rate beats a pair of the most modern LEDs on "goofy split multi-color blob mode". I would like to see not only lumens listed but also better information about how to utilize products to get get maximum effectiveness. I would like to see companies state that ratings and compliance are not maintained when utilized in certain ways. Chicago's ambulances are a great example of otherwise decent lights being worthless due to setup.This article might be of interest:
Debunking Myths About Lumens
In October, as the days grow shorter and it gets darker, first responders are increasingly called to emergency scenes with little or no daylight.
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The second video likely has more total lumens, but I question the effectiveness.