As you may
know, LED light bars come in
different sizes these days to cater to the various needs of 4WD enthusiasts,
truck drivers, boat owners, and others. While bigger light bars are often under
the spotlight, let's not forget about their smaller brothers that can also
deliver a lot of benefits to users.
Mini LED
light bars are those that are generally below ten inches long. Despite their
much smaller size, however, they offer the same functionality and advantages as
the ones provided by bigger LEDs or those measuring 20 inches long and above.
Like their big brothers, mini LEDs have a life span of more than 50,000 hours
and deliver full luminosity throughout their life. They are also
energy-efficient, consume less electricity, and have excellent voltage
tolerance, meaning, they can work within a wide voltage range without their
light output diminishing.
Common Types of Mini Light Bars
If you're
considering buying a mini LED light bar in Australia, here are the common types of small, compact yet powerful
lighting devices you can purchase for your vehicle:
1. Fog lights
These mini
light bars usually have yellow CREE LEDs and computer-designed optics that
enable them to generate powerful beams that do not produce back-scatter light.
They make excellent driving companions as they help you see better and help you
avoid collisions when the road is foggy.
2. Spot
lights
Thanks to
their very light weight, mini LED light bars can also be used as excellent
rotating spot lights, which are helpful in boats and construction, farming, and
mining equipment.
3. Interior
lights
Mini LEDs can
also be used to provide interior lighting for a wide range of vehicles, or for
illuminating a trunk or engine compartment.
4. Warning
lights
There are
mini LEDs that are mounted on emergency and public service vehicles. But unlike
the conventional LED bar light 4WD, these lighting devices can generate light output
that has strobe or flash effects.
Choosing a Good Mini LED Light Bar
Just like
when buying a conventional light bar, there are factors you need to consider to
ensure you're purchasing an outstanding lighting device.
1. High IP
rating – make sure the mini light bar is well-protected from the elements.
Check its IP rating and see to it that it is IP67 at least so you can have the
assurance that it's suitable for all driving conditions.
2. Light
output – check the lumens or the brightness and light quality of the light bar
you want to purchase to ensure it will provide you with excellent light output.
3. Long life
span - no matter how big or small you'd
want your best LED light bar 4x4 to be, ensure that it has a long life span and has safety features so you can
enjoy its benefits for more years to come.
