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Whelen LIN3 + Programable flasher = Wow!!!
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<blockquote data-quote="MT home" data-source="post: 632222" data-attributes="member: 18828"><p>Whelen makes two similar LED light heads [their terminlogy] in that size: the TIR3 and the LIN3. The TIR3 is much more directional; the LIN3 is wide angle (approaching 180 degrees). I personally use the TIR3 for a brake light, and the LIN3 for warning lights [hazard flashers] on my old BMW airhead that I have set up to using while providing mechanical support for group bicycle rides (events/races). I believe that the directional function of the TIR3 head makes the light brighter [due to the focus] and keeps it "aimed" at those more directly behind you.</p><p></p><p>The TIR3 are available in vertical and horizontal styles. LIN3s are available only in a horizontal style.</p><p></p><p>There are similar "house brand" light heads that appear to be made by Whelen that reportedly are about 20% less intense, and $40 each instead of $50. The less intense ones seem to be coming with a grey housing, instead of the black plastic housing on the Whelen. The house brand versions I've seen are available through StrobesN'More and Galls. The folks at StrobesN'More tell me that their house brand are made in the USA. Whelen designs and builds their products in the USA (for those who care about such things, as I do.)</p><p></p><p>If you need even more LED power, Whelen offers the LIN6 [six LEDs] in a housing that is virtually the same size as the TIR3/LIN3 unit. You can select a 3x3 alternating flash pattern from the many options. There is a LIN4 available, but it is somewhat wider than the others.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MT home, post: 632222, member: 18828"] Whelen makes two similar LED light heads [their terminlogy] in that size: the TIR3 and the LIN3. The TIR3 is much more directional; the LIN3 is wide angle (approaching 180 degrees). I personally use the TIR3 for a brake light, and the LIN3 for warning lights [hazard flashers] on my old BMW airhead that I have set up to using while providing mechanical support for group bicycle rides (events/races). I believe that the directional function of the TIR3 head makes the light brighter [due to the focus] and keeps it "aimed" at those more directly behind you. The TIR3 are available in vertical and horizontal styles. LIN3s are available only in a horizontal style. There are similar "house brand" light heads that appear to be made by Whelen that reportedly are about 20% less intense, and $40 each instead of $50. The less intense ones seem to be coming with a grey housing, instead of the black plastic housing on the Whelen. The house brand versions I've seen are available through StrobesN'More and Galls. The folks at StrobesN'More tell me that their house brand are made in the USA. Whelen designs and builds their products in the USA (for those who care about such things, as I do.) If you need even more LED power, Whelen offers the LIN6 [six LEDs] in a housing that is virtually the same size as the TIR3/LIN3 unit. You can select a 3x3 alternating flash pattern from the many options. There is a LIN4 available, but it is somewhat wider than the others. [/QUOTE]
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