January 28, 2013—Larson Electronics recently launched a high-power, light-emitting diode (LED) work light designed for mounting to scaffold or ladders to allow easy illumination of large work areas without the need for a dedicated tower or mounting platform, making it a cost-effective and easy solution for facilities managers overseeing building upgrades and other construction initiatives or maintenance projects.
The WAL-JH-150LED-120/277V LED Work Light provides illumination in a durable and reliable bracket-mounted LED design that allows easy attachment to scaffolds and ladders, Larson Electronics says. The work light produces 14,790 lumens of high-quality light, and due to its high efficiency and advanced design provides illumination rivaling that of 400-watt metal halide units.
According to Larson Electronics, the heavy-duty lamp housing on the work light is sealed against water and dust intrusion, and is IP68-rated waterproof to three meters of submersion. In standard configurations, these high-output LED lights produce illumination in a wide flood pattern, reportedly allowing them to cover up to 18,000 square feet of workspace effectively. The LED work lights also have a 50,000-hour operating life, far more than incandescent or metal halide lamps, and can withstand vibrations and impacts that would shatter normal light bulbs, says the company.
Another benefit the work lights offer is that they are fitted with a waterproof inline transformer and 25 feet of oil and abrasion resistant cord to allow operation with common 120-277 VAC current. Operators can also disconnect the transformer and connect the LED work lights directly to the 12 or 24-volt DC power commonly available from vehicles and equipment, giving them greater versatility and the ability to be operated independently of standard AC power sources.
The lamps are attached to the mounting platform via an adjustable bracket that allows side-to-side and vertical adjustment of the lamp body. The ladder/scaffold mounting bracket is constructed from aluminum for light weight and high strength and an adjustable J-hook can be adjusted from 26 inches to 43 inches in length to allow attachment to a wide variety of ladders and scaffolding of different sizes, says Larson Electronics. A center-mounted lamp post also allows operators to raise the lamp assembly up to three feet above the mounting bracket assembly, helping to increase coverage of the work area and reduce glare. Operators can simply loosen the adjustable J-hook, hang the ladder on a ladder rung or scaffold rail where needed, then slide the J-hook into position to lock the unit in place.
In addition to its newest work light, Larson Electronics manufactures an extensive line of hazardous location lights, LED lights, portable explosion proof lights, and portable LED work lights.
