Sound Off N-force duo color n-force.

[massfirefighter]

Does anyone know if I can use the dual color as a fog/driving light like the whelen interweaved fog lights? Just came into 2 pairs with white override and was hoping to use the white as a driving light. I don't want them to heat up or go into low power if they're steady burned for too long.


Thanks!

 

[pdk9]

Does anyone know if I can use the dual color as a fog/driving light like the whelen interweaved fog lights? Just came into 2 pairs with white override and was hoping to use the white as a driving light. I don't want them to heat up or go into low power if they're steady burned for too long.


Thanks!

White can be used as a flood/steady burn on the nforce

 

[massfirefighter]

My ? Is, is it for infinity on flood/steady burn? Can the white stay on for an unlimited amount of time with no issues?

 

[pdk9]

My ? Is, is it for infinity on flood/steady burn? Can the white stay on for an unlimited amount of time with no issues?

In REALITY, how long are you expecting to have it on flood steady burn. Even some of the best flood lights will get warm if you have them on for "infinity." On the other hand, if you're using them for a typical call (ie FF POV parked on scene, LEO traffic stop) or even an extended call, then you'll definitely be fine

 

[crt6mrt-265]

Ive never had mine on for that long to really see a difference. I sometimes turn the white on with some of the dark roads around here for supplemental light but nothing for a long duration.

 

[massfirefighter]

I want to use them as white driving lights so they'll be on steady for extended periods of time. I'm not worried if they warm up, just worried that they won't last.

 

[bluestinger90]

The nforce are well designed lights. I'm sure they have a thermal cutoff to prevent damage to the light.


Will they stay at maximum intensity for hours on end? Depends on circumstances. Is it hot or cold outside? Is the light mounted to a metal bracket that acts as a large heatsink?


Running LEDs on steady burn will "use up" the life of the led. You can expect to get 50,000 hours or so. Less if the LEDs always run hot.