Lighting Education - Blog Posts
Read the latest J.W. Speaker lighting education blog posts
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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Hyper-Flashing
September 19, 2016Hyper-flashing is a deliberate function of your vehicle’s turn signal circuit that flags a burned-out bulb. Read more to learn about what causes hyper-flashing and what you can do if you experience it.
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The Power of ComfortLite® Technology
March 8, 2016ComfortLite® technology is offered for both high and low beam functions at J.W. Speaker, providing added foreground illumination above the horizon as well as a powerful punch of light down the road - improving rider visibility and conspicuity.
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Regulatory Standards
October 4, 2015Is it legal on-road? Is this headlight safe to use on-highway? Learn about the standards J.W. Speaker complies with to ensure that our headlights and lamps are legal for on-road & on-highway use.
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IP Ratings
September 12, 2015We refer to IP67 and IP69k on our spec sheets. But what does that mean? IP Ratings provide a classification on the light enclosure, telling you how durable the light is and what it can keep out. Learn more about these IP ratings here.
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