LED

Lights and FireFly

We have received many inquiries about the use of LED lights and fixtures with our FireFly family of lightning simulators. FireFly was designed with special circuitry to be compatible with most truly dimmable LEDs. It is important to make sure the LED does not have a soft start and that its power supply can withstand the rapid flashing, flickering and dimming required for lightning simulation. The ProLight-200 by Lights Alive was designed specifically for this purpose. It is water resistant and suitable for seasonal outdoor use without the need for a protective housing. We also offer a PAR-30 style and A19 style LED bulb. Please see the attached chart for further details. A word of warning We have had a few customers report less than satisfactory results when using LED lights from another industry source that are reported to be compatible with FireFly. After testing these lights, we find them not to be dimmable and we have determined that they are not appropriate for lightning simulation. Having said that, we did find a workaround that will allow existing users to utilize their investment. The above-mentioned lights glow dimly most of the time and when a specific voltage is achieved, they pop on at full brightness. They behave much on the order of a strobe as opposed to the subtle dimming needed for professional lightning simulation. Simply adding a small incandescent bulb to the circuit (15 to 25 watt) eliminates the issue. For those who want to know details, well be glad to get into the specifics. But for those who want a quick fix, the addition of an incandescent bulb usually does the trick. 8206 Rockville Rd, #186 Indianapolis IN 46214 317.244.2250