Lighting Education - Blog Posts
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How new worksite lighting technology is keeping jobsites safer
April 18, 2022Every job that uses heavy equipment juggles productivity and safety. You can’t afford to take chances with worker wellness, but some safety measures can add pressure when project timelines are tight. The solution? Safety measures that can actually enhance worker productivity while also keeping them safe – and modern heavy equipment lighting combines the best of both worlds.
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A Guide to Choosing and Budgeting for Your First Motorcycle
March 18, 2022Thinking about buying a motorcycle? J.W. Speaker’s Gary Durian, Engineering Director for Technical Solutions, was recently featured in moneygeek.com. He shares his thoughts for first-time motorcycle buyers on why safety is one of the most important factors to consider when purchasing a motorcycle. He also provides tips to reduce motorcycle […]
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Why Every Motorcycle Should Have Adaptive® 2 Headlights
February 2, 2022Adaptive headlights illuminate dark spots to the left and right of the rider’s main beam while they corner and help motorcycle riders manage the risk of riding at night. We pioneered these groundbreaking motorcycle headlights, designed with turn radius technology to activate supplementary LEDs in real time, where light is needed most.
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Shining a Light on Mining’s Hazardous Environment
March 2, 2021J.W. Speaker has disrupted the status quo for lighting technologies, becoming the go-to company producing many of the world-first LED lighting solutions seen on today’s mine sites. India-born essayist Eden Phillpotts once wrote, “The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.” Such insight […]
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SmartHeat® Technology
December 27, 2017What is SmartHeat® Technology? Learn more about our line of heated LED lights offering a thermally conductive grid system that will de-ice the lens up to twice as fast as other lights!
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Dual Burn® Technology
June 15, 2017What is Dual Burn? Learn more about how we combined your high and low beam for a better visibility.
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Troubleshooting your Light
April 17, 2017If you’re experiencing a problem with one of our products, we strongly recommend that you first troubleshoot your light. Here’s how…
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Terms & Definitions
February 18, 2017Do I need ECE-compliant lights? What does Front Position (FP) mean? What are lumens? Find your answers here as we explain common lighting terms.
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Condensation in your Lights
January 2, 2017Condensation is a naturally occurring condition that can affect any light. Learn the difference between every day water condensation and a leak that could that could lead to a system failure to understand what, if anything, needs to be done.
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Raw Lumens vs. Effective Lumens
November 15, 2016Do you know the difference between raw lumens and effective lumens? The answer is simple. Raw lumens provide a theoretical output of a light, while effective lumens give you the ACTUAL output of a light. Learn how we calculate these two numbers.
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