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LED Technology: the perfect lighting solution

Compact Lights make a Big Impact! Sealite’s marine lanterns use LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology as their light source. The advantages LEDs have over traditional incandescent lighting have made Sealite’s marine lanterns one of the most cost efficient and reliable lanterns available today. The LED was first invented in Russia in the 1920s but practical use of them was not made for several decades. In recent years, as LED technology has become more advanced, the light output and efficiency have been increased making them a viable option for lighting applications. Early LEDs only emitted...

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Compact Size LEDs are very small in size. They are basically just tiny bulbs that fit easily onto printed circuit boards. Their small size provides greater design flexibility and Sealite has taken advantage of this to produce marine lanterns which are compact without compromising on performance. LEDs are able to be arranged in rows, rings, clusters or individual points. An example of this is the Sealite SL125 Series of lanterns which comes with up to four tiers of LEDs. Each additional tier increases the light output and, depending on how many tiers it has, the SL125 can have a visible...

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Lens Design Sealite Lenses are designed specifically for use with LEDs to give superior optical performance. Both the internal and external profiles of the lenses have been designed to maximise light intensity while minimising power consumption. Made from UV-stabilised Lexan® polycarbonate, the lenses provide accurate colour output and will not discolour over time. LED Colour The different colours of LED lights are not produced by the traditional method of using coloured filters or lenses. The colour of the LED is based on the chemical composition of the LED die. The most common elements...

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All Sealite products are manufactured to exacting standards under strict quality control procedures. Sealite’s commitment to research and development, investing in modern equipment and advanced manufacturing procedures has made the company an industry leader in aids to marine navigation. Sealite solar LED lanterns have an IP rating of IP68, the highest water/rust/dust proof rating available. Don’t trust anything less than an IP68 rated product. By choosing Sealite you can rest assured you have chosen the very best. SL15 solar marine lantern Vigo, Spain Sealite Pty Ltd 11 Industrial Drive,...

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