Initial Lumens
noun
Definition of Initial Lumens
Initial lumens refer to the total amount of light emitted by a light source when it is first turned on. It indicates the maximum amount of light that the bulb is capable of producing.
For boat lighting, initial lumens are particularly important because they can impact the visibility and safety of the vessel and its passengers.
Is the bulb bright enough to illuminate the surrounding water and any potential obstacles, even in challenging conditions like fog or heavy rain?
Additionally, initial lumens can help boaters choose the right lighting fixtures for their specific needs.
A boat frequently used for fishing or night-time navigation may require brighter underwater light, for example the SeaBlaze X2 LED Underwater Light at 6000 lumens.
Conversely, a boat used primarily for leisure activities may only require a 2000-lumen light like the SeaBlaze Quattro LED Underwater Light.
Lastly, by measuring the initial lumens of an LED light, users can determine whether it produces a sufficient amount of light for its power consumption level.
For example, the 3rd generation Caprera 3 LED Flood Light, giving 1100 lumens and drawing 1 A is an improvement on its massively popular predecessor Caprera 2 LED Flood Light DUAL COLOR, which delivers 1000 lumens and draws 1.3 A.
Example of Initial Lumens in a Sentence
"The initial lumens of a light fixture indicate the total amount of light output that it produces when first installed, before any degradation of the fixture occurs over time."
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