It
is no secret that an LED light bar
is longer-lasting and more durable than the average halogen lamp or factory
headlight. If you're going to look at the LED lights being sold today, you'll
see that most, if not all, of them are being marketed with a guarantee that
they can last up to 50,000 hours of continuous use or more. This is one of the
reasons why these lighting devices are a must-have, not only among ordinary car
owners, but also those who regularly go on 4WD tours and competitions.
Despite
their extreme durability and long life, LED lights are not immune to damage if
they are not taken care of properly. When the LED light bulbs are prone to
overheating, they can and will burn out prematurely. If you don't want this to
happen, you have to make sure that your auxiliary lighting devices are always
in excellent condition.
There
are several ways to prevent your LED lights from overheating easily. First, you
have to make sure that the lights are installed in a place where their air
vents are not obstructed. Otherwise, the heat generated by the light bulbs
won't be able to escape, thus, causing hot air to get trapped inside the
device's casing. If this situation persists, it is very likely that you won't
be able to make the most of the 50,000 hours life time promised to you by the
LED manufacturer since the hot air can damage the electrical components of the
light bars, causing them to fail prematurely.
LED lights for cars and 4WDs are
not self-cleaning. Therefore, it is your responsibility to clean these devices
from time to time to remove accumulated dust and debris that could potentially
block the air vents. This will help cool down the light bars and prevent them
from overheating easily.
In
some instances, LED owners experience premature dimming of their lighting
devices. It is because LEDs are sometimes affected by electrical power surges,
as their individual semiconductors are extremely sensitive to voltage
fluctuations. To prevent premature dimming, you should avoid switching the
lighting devices on and off in rapid succession. When you turn off your LEDs,
you should wait several minutes before turning it on again.
Always
remember that proper care and attention is the key to a long-lasting CREE LED light bar. If you don't want
your lighting devices to overheat easily or suffer from premature dimming, be
sure to follow the pointers discussed above.
