Blue LED Lights: Modern Day High Intensity Electroluminescence

Jul 19, 2011 by admin

The Irish comedian Spike Milligan once said, And God said, ‘Let there be light’ and there was light, but the Electricity Board said He would have to wait until Thursday to be connected. There’s no doubt; we are at the mercy and dependant on light, but modern technology is reducing our dependency on the electricity board and giving us the freedom to light our own way regardless of weather conditions and other challenges.

Electricity is somewhat of a mystery, but that doesn’t deter scientists from discovering new ways to manifest its qualities in order to make life a little easier and a lot safer. When Electroluminescence was discovered back in 1907 scientists knew they had discovered another element of electricity that could potentially change our understanding of how light is produce. Electroluminescence is an electrical as well as optical phenomenon that develops when a material is passed through an electrical current or a strong electrical field.

That discovery lead to the creation of a light-emitting diode (LED) in 1927. LED is a semiconductor light source and the technology was first used commercially in the 1960s, but the light was only red and the intensity of the light was weak. Modern LED technology started to show progress during the 1990s when the visible, infrared, and ultraviolet wavelengths were used to produce high intensity red, blue, and green LED lights.

Blue LED lights are used for several different purposes. Law enforcement, fire, and rescue services as well as physical therapists, and the medical profession now used Blue LED lights in several vital procedures that help protect and prolong life. Blue LED lights announce the presence of emergency vehicles and they help doctors and crime investigators view blood and other fluids in hospitals and at crime scenes.

Hunters use blue LED lights to pinpoint the correct location of animals and when fog destroys visibility blue LED lights clear the way so drivers can safely continue on their journey. Blue LED lights now hang on key chains and help open doors late at night. Cell phones and other personal devices use blue LED to illuminate displays and reminders and even minor burns can be treated using blue LED light technology.

Volunteer first responders use blue LED lights to move through traffic faster and police and emergency vehicles are now equipped with the high intensity LED technology and that helps law enforcement and rescue technicians respond to emergency situations faster which saves lives.

Extreme Tactical Dynamics is in the LED lighting business. The selection of LED police lights, emergency vehicle lights, and dash lights makes the company the first responder’s first choice when it comes to equipping personal vehicles with LED lighting. Extreme Tactical Dynamics works directly with LED light manufacturers in order to reduce LED lighting cost as well as to design LED lighting that stands up to the challenges of frequent use. Police departments and emergency providers around the country use Extreme Tactical Dynamics services in order to get the results they need to function effectively.

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The LED Hideaway 9: Advanced Warning

Jul 15, 2011 by admin

If you are looking to provide a light warning to people in front of you on the road, the LED Hideaway 9 is the ideal light. Giving this sort of warning is crucial for many different occupations; it lets people know that you are coming and encourages them to move to the side to reduce the chances of an accident. Speed is one of the largest things that contributes to accidents, but sometimes you cannot afford to go slowly. Maybe you are a volunteer fire fighter and you need to get to the fire before it burns out of control. Maybe you are a police officer who drives an unmarked car and you need the lights so that you can get through traffic safety and quickly when you get a call. Whatever the case, the LED Hideaway 9 gives you the light warning that you need.

First and foremost, the light provides you with a powerful strobe effect. Drivers will notice this on the roads at night, but they will also notice it during the day and within any sort of weather conditions. You need this power so that no one ever misses the light warning; this can lead to a very dangerous situation. The light can be surface-mounted if you would like with the parts that are provided, though it does not have to be. This gives you a lot of flexibility and allows you to do whatever is the best.

The LED Hideaway 9 is also fairly energy efficient, utilizing three watt LED bulbs. There are nine per head, giving the overall impact of twenty-seven watts. This gives the look and feel of the older tubed lights, the strobe lights that people think of when they hear the word, but it does so without using up so much energy. The output is stronger and brighter as well, so it can cut through rain, fog, or smoke with ease. Your safety, and the safety of others on the road, is too important for you to not have a light warning system like this one hooked up to your vehicle.

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What are the best types of emergency light for first responders?

Jul 11, 2011 by admin

Emergency vehicles must navigate traffic at high speeds when responding to an emergency. This poses a potential threat to other drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and anyone else in the surrounding area. Sirens, lights, and other warning devices are critical components in alerting the public of an emergency vehicle’s approach. Most people will automatically pull over to the right, and if unable to come to a complete stop, they will slow down considerably. This helps to prevent accidents and other scenarios that may hinder the emergency response and jeopardize lives.

Emergency vehicles such as police cars, ambulances, and fire engines, use many different types and colors of emergency light. Many other semi-emergency vehicles, tow trucks, and others use warning lights as well.

In many cases, emergency departments choose and purchase their own lights, with little standardization across municipalities. However, if an emergency light is not effective of warning motorists of an emergency vehicle’s approach, the responder and the public are in danger. Thus, there is a clear need for some standardization to ensure the public’s safety. This standardization would prevent drivers from beings exposed to a wide range of emergency lights and would help to ensure drivers respond appropriately.

Anyone responsible for purchasing warning lights for emergency vehicles faces a wide and confusing variety of emergency light, with different optical, mechanical, and electrical characteristics. A large number of manufacturers produce these emergency lights, and an even larger number of retailers sell them. Emergency responders need to be assured that the lights they purchase and use work reliably. Today, emergency vehicle warning lights consist of four main types—rotating, oscillating, flashing, and steady.

Work vehicles and equipment commonly use rotating lights at night because they provide better distance information. Mounting emergency light in pairs provides even more accurate distance information and ensures visibility if one light malfunctions or is somehow blocked from sight. These lights are typically mounted on the roof of the vehicle.

Oscillating lights are typically mounted on dashboards. Flashing lights are usually mounted in the center of the front grill. This placement is optimal because the emergency light is less likely to be confused with the headlights and is easy to see in a driver’s rearview mirror. The simplest form of emergency light is a steady light. These may be white lights used on the scene to provide lighting for the emergency responders, or they may be colored lights used to call the public’s attention to the emergency vehicles. Many times, steady lights are used with other types of light as well.

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Quality and Convenient Lights for First Responders

Jul 7, 2011 by admin

The Half Pint Deck Light from Extreme Tactical Dynamics is one of our most popular mini lightbars because of its convenience, reliability and ability to be customized to meet any agency’s requirements. With 12.75 watt LEDs, these mini lightbars are perfect for extra lighting on the rear deck, or they can be used on your dash. These lights are easily customizable to change white LEDs to blue or amber, depending on your department’s requirements. The heavy-duty construction ensures that these lights will stand up to the toughest jobs, and the quality of these lights will quickly make them your top choice.

Safety is the number one priority for all first responders. Alerting other traffic of the emergency and having them stop or slow down is critical to the safety of officers as well as civilians. Notifying parties that law enforcement is on the scene can help diffuse the situation and reduce panic. These mini lightbars command attention and are bright enough to be seen from great distances. They conveniently mount to the rear deck or dash of any car, and they can be plugged into existing switch boxes. With the touch of a button, you can easily turn these lights on or off and change between strobe patterns. Your attention can stay focused on the emergency at hand because it takes less than a second to activate your lights in the desired pattern. If you prefer, a cigarette lighter plug can easily be installed, which allows you to easily move this type of light unit from one vehicle to another. Extreme Tactical Dynamics understands what first responders need, and we provide it with an eye toward safety and convenience.

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Use of the Extreme 500 Tactical Flashlight as a Warning Light

Jul 7, 2011 by admin

The Extreme 500 Tactical Flashlight by Extreme Tactical Dynamics is lightweight for daily use, durable and bright enough to be used as a warning light. This light has high, low and strobe operations, which provide the level of light needed, no matter where the job is. A battery life of between two and four and a half hours ensures that this flashlight is dependable and will get the job done.

Law enforcement investigations may take place anywhere. Although they may begin in one location, evidence may be found in other locations, and officers may have to pursue suspects or witnesses at several different locations. Because of the delicate nature of evidence, it is critical for officers to collect and preserve evidence as soon as possible. If an event happens late at night or in the early morning hours, officers do not have the luxury of waiting until daylight hours to begin an investigation. This sturdy flashlight is perfect for use at dusk, throughout the night and in the early morning as a warning light that officers are responding to the scene on foot. This light can warn cars and pedestrians that officers are approaching, can be used to illuminate potential evidence, and can even be shined on potential suspects in order to temporarily disable their ability to engage in criminal activities.

Proper illumination of criminal suspects and areas where investigations are taking place is critical for the safety of officers and other first responders. This portable light is ideal for areas with poor ambient lighting and rural areas with little street lighting. Officers are able to investigate at a distance, illuminating what lies ahead, before officers get closer to the scene. Especially when used on the strobe function, this flashlight can serve as a warning light to notify other officers of evidence locations and areas in which caution should be exercised. The pocket clip and this flashlight’s ease of use makes this light an excellent choice for all officers, no matter where the line of duty sends them.

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