YACHT BEAM FAQ

Can I mount my Yacht Beam upside down?

No, The moisture can not drain from the inverted light assembly.

I want to replace my old search light with a Yacht Beam, do you offer a retro-fit kit?

It is compatible with the 12 and 24 volt system.

What does candela mean?

The term candela is the standard unit of luminous intensity in the International System of Units. It is formally defined as the magnitude of an electromagnetic field.

What is a “Metal Halide” Searchlight?

This is a searchlight which uses an arc lamp, similar to a xenon arc lamp. However, metal halide lamps have a warm-up cycle, and take from approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute for the beam to come ON.

What is a LED Searchlight?

LED searchlights utilize Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) as their light source, offering a comparable function to traditional High-Intensity Discharge (HID) lights. However, LEDs provide several advantages. A key benefit is their significantly longer lifespan, often reaching up to 20,000 hours. Additionally, LEDs generate very little heat compared to HID lamps, making them more energy-efficient and safer to operate.

What is Lux?

Lux is a measurement of the intensity of the searchlight beam at a specific distance, and it changes as the distance increases or decreases.

What is the average life of a Metal Halide lamp (BULB)?

The average life of a metal Halide lamp (BULB) is approximately 1,000 hours.

What is the average lifespan of LED?

The average lifespan of LED is 40,000 hours.