FireEMSPolice
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At work, we use the craptastic Uniforms Warehouse lightbars, all of which have experienced problems in short order. They either quit working or the LED's burn out. I would like to persuade them to get something of quality and American made.
Anyhow, I want to price and get opinions on a magnetic mount lightbar. It must be Green as its for Security. We would prefer LED due to the low power draw but may consider strobe. We wont consider rotating/halogen lightbars. The numerous Code 3 LP6100's we went through in a year turned us off to it. This light will likely say lit about 14-16 hours/day. Night shift doesnt use the lights as much but the management wants it lit during the day and afternoon shifts. It also has to be affordable, like around a few hundred bucks.
I thought about the Whelen Responder LP since it is available in green but have questions, if someone could answer:
- Whats the difference between the polycarbonate and aluminum bases?
- Which are brighter, the CON3 or LIN6 lightheads?
- I noticed some models say "Magnetic/Suction Mount" and some say "Magnet Mount." I am guessing one comes with both and the other comes with just magnets? This is going on a vehicle so I think it should be magnetic.
Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
Anyhow, I want to price and get opinions on a magnetic mount lightbar. It must be Green as its for Security. We would prefer LED due to the low power draw but may consider strobe. We wont consider rotating/halogen lightbars. The numerous Code 3 LP6100's we went through in a year turned us off to it. This light will likely say lit about 14-16 hours/day. Night shift doesnt use the lights as much but the management wants it lit during the day and afternoon shifts. It also has to be affordable, like around a few hundred bucks.
I thought about the Whelen Responder LP since it is available in green but have questions, if someone could answer:
- Whats the difference between the polycarbonate and aluminum bases?
- Which are brighter, the CON3 or LIN6 lightheads?
- I noticed some models say "Magnetic/Suction Mount" and some say "Magnet Mount." I am guessing one comes with both and the other comes with just magnets? This is going on a vehicle so I think it should be magnetic.
Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!