Thread: Galls New Mini Lightbar

Galls has just introduced their new "Galls LED Mini Light Bar". They are also featuring a 20% off sale till midnight tonight (2/20)
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Compact LED Lightbar Featuring 19 Flash Patterns
Our smallest LED lightbar features a highly versatile magnetic/suction cup mount for easy mounting in a variety of positions on any vehicle. Also offers a variety of bright flash patterns and the added convenience of a 9' power cord with cigar plug end.
•Polycarbonate lenses and base
•4 Torus style optic LED lightheads provide outstanding signal strength and light spread
•19 flash patterns
•Meets SAE J845 and California Title 13 specifications
•Magnetic/suction cup mount allows for
•Magnets are spring loaded to allow mini bar to conform to uneven mounting surfaces
•Draws less than 1 amp
•12/24 volt DC plug with 9' straight cord and cigar plug end with on/off switch
•2-1/8"H x 11"L x 7"W

Available in Red, Blue or Amber.
Price: $199.99

wow, i think that looks like crap and a waste of $200. for roughly the same price, i would take the pinnacle hands down over that
i know that some ppl talk about how great small mini lightbars are for undercovers needing a "throw light," but to be honest, i've only seen 1 mini lightbar ever used as a "throw light," so i don't think it's worth it to have one (since most ppl won't take the time to set it up) and personally don't see why companies are trying to release smaller versions of these lightbars

Code-3 built it for them, it is their new Shield Minibar instead of 10 of the XT3 LEDs (coming from Taiwan) it is using 4 of Torus LEDs. Probably lacks off axis coverage, but there is a lot of demand for small minibars at the $200 price point, so I'm guessing it will sell well.

-Jared

That shell looks pretty frail, IMO.

I think it looks like crap as well. I don't like it.

Where is the demand for mini lightbars coming from? I never see them

Originally Posted by ISU_Cyclone

Where is the demand for mini lightbars coming from? I never see them

Wal-Mart rent-a-cops? Actually, the company doing parking lot security for the local Wal-Mart uses a two rotator halogen light. Much more effective than the TIR minibar used at a large shopping center across the street.

Soooo it has 4 linear lights and for some reason "a colored Lense" and some cheapy taiwan RED pushbutton that i have seen MANY MANY times on those knock off mini bars and dashlights. I dont like it

Kinda wanna get a blue one just to see how it is, then return it if it doesnt add up...

You would think they would have a video on their site. Kinda hard to make any kind of assessment over a single picture.

Looks kinda cheap IMO. Don't think I'd personally buy it. Would be nice to see flash patterns though.

Originally Posted by ISU_Cyclone

Where is the demand for mini lightbars coming from? I never see them

Construction / DOT uses them.

I also had one on my POV when my POV was a smaller vehicle. Now I have a full sized truck so I run a full sized bar.

The colored lens and cheap cigar plug turn me off

I think it looks like it should be priced cheaper.

Originally Posted by bwoodruff

Construction / DOT uses them.

I also had one on my POV when my POV was a smaller vehicle. Now I have a full sized truck so I run a full sized bar.

Along with Security, Service Vehicles (like the school bus repair around here), Snow plows up north on pickups, Cops who have slick tops but wanted added light from time to time (me).

whenever i actualy start my part time job. once i get a few paychecks stored up i might get one for S & G;s

so anybody crack yet and buy one?

Code 3's got this on their website now:

Code 3 Police > Quadrant Mini Bar

Code 3 will only supply it with a clear lens if you order it with amber LED's. So much for that idea.

What's the point of that bar...there's one lighthead to the front. Wowsa that'll get tons of attention.

anybody have the code 3 version. I am disappointed my dealer is calling code 3 to find out why no clear with red leds.

Originally Posted by tritan

anybody have the code 3 version. I am disappointed my dealer is calling code 3 to find out why no clear with red leds.

Less expensive, fewer parts to stock, and purchasing white LEDs in bulk can actually get them down below the prices of blue and green, and near red and amber.

Also, the White LEDs are getting so much brighter and more efficient (due to the DOE grants), this may be a sign of the future, white LEDs behind colored lenses.

-Jared

Originally Posted by Jared @ 911Lights

Less expensive, fewer parts to stock, and purchasing white LEDs in bulk can actually get them down below the prices of blue and green, and near red and amber.

Also, the White LEDs are getting so much brighter and more efficient (due to the DOE grants), this may be a sign of the future, white LEDs behind colored lenses.

-Jared

Jared,

I believe he is talking about a clear dome. They will put a clear dome on a mini-bar with amber LED's but won't do it for any other color. This is per their inside sales.

Originally Posted by badge22

Jared,

I believe he is talking about a clear dome. They will put a clear dome on a mini-bar with amber LED's but won't do it for any other color. This is per their inside sales.

yes that is what I am talking about.

Are we sure that the LEDs are Red and not White LEDs behind a Red Lens?

Originally Posted by Jared @ 911Lights

Are we sure that the LEDs are Red and not White LEDs behind a Red Lens?

I have yet to see a major manufacturer do that, but I guess it's possible. I don't see the point. They do offer an amber led / clear lens version. Interesting.

How did i miss this topic. I want one.

Almost as big of a flub as the Ranger full size bar, also known as "welcome-to-1999-when-I-used-my-existing-mx7000-to-rebuild-into-an-led-lightbar."

Code 3 - FAIL!!!!

Originally Posted by rwo978

Almost as big of a flub as the Ranger full size bar, also known as "welcome-to-1999-when-I-used-my-existing-mx7000-to-rebuild-into-an-led-lightbar."

Code 3 - FAIL!!!!

All their other mini lightbars either are a short version of a full-size bar, don't provide full 360-degree visibility, or are available with strobes or rotators instead of LED's. They've got to have at least one basic LED-only minibar, right?

Originally Posted by nerdly_dood

All their other mini lightbars either are a short version of a full-size bar, don't provide full 360-degree visibility, or are available with strobes or rotators instead of LED's. They've got to have at least one basic LED-only minibar, right?

But with one led in each direction, this is not a minibar, it's more of a beacon.

Come up with something revolutionary or redesigned, like the Century.... not the same ole' crap.