LED Lightbars.co.uk - Emergency Vehicle Warning Lights
A Comparison of UK Manufactured LED Light Bars.
How do our products compare with our competitors?
First off, this article is in no way intended as a slur on our competition. It is just my view on the available products on the market today. There are only a handful of companies that make top notch emergency vehicle warning lights and associated equipment. I think there is a 60/40% split between the US UK UK
Let’s now list the lightbar manufactures here, in no particular order these are:
Redtronic
Premier Hazard
Vision Alert
Haztec
Woodway
These are the manufacturing companies only this list does not include agents for US
I think the best way to compare products is to take one product that all manufactures make, and have look at that product in terms of its attributes, pricing and value for money. So we will use as an example, a standard full size lightbar which for most cars and small vans in the UK Just to reiterate here, I am just listing the features of each product, and not making a judgment about it. That is for you the customer to make up your own mind.
REDTRONIC
Let’s now list the lightbar manufactures here, in no particular order these are:
Redtronic
Premier Hazard
Vision Alert
Haztec
Woodway
These are the manufacturing companies only this list does not include agents for US
I think the best way to compare products is to take one product that all manufactures make, and have look at that product in terms of its attributes, pricing and value for money. So we will use as an example, a standard full size lightbar which for most cars and small vans in the UK Just to reiterate here, I am just listing the features of each product, and not making a judgment about it. That is for you the customer to make up your own mind.
REDTRONIC
I think the best way to compare products is to take one product that all manufactures make, and have look at that product in terms of its attributes, pricing and value for money. So we will use as an example, a standard full size lightbar which for most cars and small vans in the UK Just to reiterate here, I am just listing the features of each product, and not making a judgment about it. That is for you the customer to make up your own mind.
Based in Halifax I the
This is the 3000 series Mega-Flash 360 Low Profile Lightbar. This is a modular lightbar made up of three sections. It has its ends fully populated with LED modules, and a center section that is blank and can be used for a sign, which can be illuminated if required,
The lightbar has 24 light modules containing 72 Latest Generation High Intensity LEDs.
The light bar is dual voltage; in fact it will work on any voltage from 11 – 30 volts without affecting its light output. The light bar can be dimmed for night use, and can be syncronised with other LED Lighting such as Grill and Dash lights. It comes with 5 built in flash patterns and is ready for use, straight out of the box.
Pricing: The lightbar comes in at £610.00 or £645.00 with an illuminated center sign, and £730 + vat. For the 3500 series with 32 LED light modules and 96 LEDs.
Height: 54mm (2.2”) Width: 303mm (12”) Length: 1040mm (43”)
PREMIER HAZARD
Based in Leeds , the company was one of the first lightbar producers dating back to the 1989s.
This is the Traffic Max Lightbar from Premier Hazard. It is of modular construction and this model has 16 LED light modules, containing 128 LEDs. This lightbar uses what is known as LED X light heads. These are extremely bright, and the lightbar is aimed at the top end of the market, ie police traffic cars. You will also note
this lightbar is “fully loaded”, meaning there is no center sign. This is reflected in its price. This model costs, well I can’t find a price on line but expect it to be in line with Vision Alert for the model below.
Based in Leeds , the company was one of the first lightbar producers dating back to the 1989s.
This is the Traffic Max Lightbar from Premier Hazard. It is of modular construction and this model has 16 LED light modules, containing 128 LEDs. This lightbar uses what is known as LED X light heads. These are extremely bright, and the lightbar is aimed at the top end of the market, ie police traffic cars. You will also note
this lightbar is “fully loaded”, meaning there is no center sign. This is reflected in its price. This model costs, well I can’t find a price on line but expect it to be in line with Vision Alert for the model below.
This is the Traffic Max Lightbar from Premier Hazard. It is of modular construction and this model has 16 LED light modules, containing 128 LEDs. This lightbar uses what is known as LED X light heads. These are extremely bright, and the lightbar is aimed at the top end of the market, ie police traffic cars. You will also note
this lightbar is “fully loaded”, meaning there is no center sign. This is reflected in its price. This model costs, well I can’t find a price on line but expect it to be in line with Vision Alert for the model below.
VISION ALERT
Based in
The Vision Alert Lightbar we are looking at here is Streetlaser which is part of the “15 Series “lightbars the company makes. The nearest size we can compare is the 47” lightbar, which has 12 LED light modules. The company says the following about their product.
“At only 2" (50mm) tall the 15 Series LED lightbar offers high intensity LED warning with modern, low profile aerodynamic styling.
The Streetlazer series of LED lightbars offers the ultimate in low profile and compact warning safety. Featuring high intensity ultra bright directional LEDs, a toughened polycarbonate housing and rigid aluminum base. The Streetlazer LED bar is perfect for small to medium size vehicles where greater warning visibility is essential.”
The Streetlazer Lightbar is certainly bright. Most people will have seen this lightbar in action on the AA recovery vans up and down the country.
The Cost, well expect to pay £950.00 + vat.
HAZTEC
Also based in
Haztec make some great looking lightbars. I’ve only seen their rotator lightbars on the road as they are used where I live by Kent Highways. This is the new Haztec Xcess LED Lightbar. This is what the company says about this product.
“Xcess Lightbars are modular in design and incorporate fully flexible state-of-the art electronics to allow for all possible operational requirements.
Programmable options and functions are all included to meet individual needs.
4 Corner Led Modules are required for full 360 degree warning. Each of the raised four corner modules consist of 2x6 high power led modules positioned at different angles providing a total of 48 Leds with state-of-the-art optic lenses designed for optimum 360 degree cover without the need of extra directional led modules.
Up to 4 twin halogen modules can be incorporated in each lightbar.
Optional Halogen 35 Watts Alley Lights can be fitted side directional or with a 15 Degree forward angle.
Night Dimming mode is an optional programmable feature along with Cruise light mode.
Front and Rear LED Modules consist of 6 leds slightly staggered for optimal signal size and lit appearance. The advanced optics gather the light and then disperse it for maximum energy and the highest possible light output coupled with an 80 degree light distribution angle. All types of Modules can be placed in
any preferred position”.
I can’t give you a price for this top of the range lightbar because I’m not a member of their website at this time, but I would expect them to be in line with Premier Hazard and Vision Alert pricing.
WOODWAY ENGINEERING
This company is based in
This is the Whelen Liberty LED Lightbar. This could be said to be the lightbar against which others are measured. Whelen products are at the top end of the market and aimed primarily at the emergency services. This is reflected in their pricing. You are however buying the best there is, so not recommended if you are on a budget. Expect to pay £1100.00 + vat for a 12 module lightbar such as illustrated above, but without any spot lights.