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Review on 1483W Quad-Row 50In Curved LED Light Bar With Wiring Harness, Spot Flood Combo Work Lights For Pickup Jeep SUV 4WD 4X4 ATV UTE TruckTractor Off Road Fog Driving 12/24V by Seth Bushey

Revainrating 2 out of 5

False specifications

Looking at the specifications given in the description and comparing this to the answers the company was giving in the q&a I knew it was not going to be accurate. I didn't expect how far off this would be. I still can't figure out where all the numbers come from. Let's start with the claims 1368 watts for 9 to 32 volts. This mean we would have an amp range of 152 to 42 amps. 42 amps would be on the realistic side for this if we figure it being 42 amp at 12 volts gives us 504 watts. The harness that is sent has a 30 amp fuse in it. So we know this will have to be less than that.Now for some actual numbers. At 13.6 volts which is where a typical running vehicle will be we have at most 11 amps. This is 150 watts. As the voltage goes up the current goes down never coming close to the spec of 1368 watts.This all sounds good but is it bright? Well 98760 lumens. This would mean a 72 lumens per watt efficiency. Let take that number with the measured wattage, 10,800 lumens. I do not have a way of measuring this. Event if we take best efficiency in the world of 300 watt /lumen we still only have 45,000 lumens.Now after thumbing through the specs of many of the light bars there are many gaps in specs for light bars on amazon. If one wants to compete in this category exaggerating specs is what you have to do. It wouldn't be bad if they were a little off. But it doesn't even come close.

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Pros
  • Provides outstanding illumination for outdoor work
Cons
  • The mounting hardware may not be compatible with all grill guards