We have many boaters call and ask us about the advantages of using LEDs for boat lighting. There are many features that make LED lights superior for underwater boat and dock lighting. We have put together a list of the top advantages below:
Longevity:
This is one of the biggest reasons boaters around the world are starting to use LEDs for their boat lighting. Depending on the product, LED bulbs and diodes have an exceptionally long operational life span. For example, underwater LED boat lights typically have a lifespan between 40,000 – 50,000 hours. This equates to 4.5 years of continual light output.
Efficiency:
LED lights convert about 80% of electrical energy into light output. Traditional light bulbs will typically only convert 20% of electrical input into light output, losing the remaining 80% as heat. LEDs stay cool.
Durability:
LED lights are resistant to shock, vibrations and heavy impacts making them perfect for aquatic environments where they are exposed to weather and rough conditions. In fact, LED light technology has allowed LIFEFORM LED to manufacture underwater LED dock lights that are impact resistant, and perfectly suited for all dock settings.
Flexibility:
LED lights can accommodate a large variety of structural designs. These designs allow manufactures to create superior lighting arrays. In the case of underwater boat lights, beam angle and configuration can be altered to deliver tailored lighting that balances both saturation and diffusion. This balance is embodied in “halo”.
Instant Output:
Unlike other light bulbs, LEDs power up to full brightness instantly. Boaters can also turn their LED boat lights on and off as much as they like without fear of compromising the lifespan of their lights.
Low Profile:
LEDs typically measure from 3 to 8mm. This low profile structure makes them perfect for underwater light products. The LEDs are able to be easily arranged in a variety of different arrays for the desired lighting effect.
Blending Capability:
LEDs are able to be blended together to create many colors. This is evident in our LIFEFORM 6 series where boaters have the option to blend the BLUE/WHITE, BLUE/GREEN, GREEN/RED colors.
Why LED boat lights?
There is a reason thousands of boaters across the US have adopted underwater LED boat and dock lighting technology. It provides greater efficiency, durability, and longevity. Its technological features allow boaters to experience spectacular underwater lighting while drawing less power from their boats. The LEDs have the potential to run for the useful life of the boat, and its durability makes it perfect for the turbulent underwater marine environment.
Now, companies are manufacturing LED boat lights that can be self-installed and seamlessly integrate with the boats structural integrity. As more and more people adopt this technology, LEDs are fast becoming the future of underwater LED marine lighting.
LIFEFORM LED - Underwater LED Lighting 