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 Apollo Lighting Fort Lauderdale: The Ultimate Navigation Lights Guide
Top Tips for Choosing the Perfect Navigation Lights for Your Vessel 1. Vessel Size and Type Just like shoes, size matters. A dinghy won't need runway-style lights, but a yacht might. Know your boat's type and size to match it with the lighting it deserves 2. Visibility Range It's like picking out a flashlight—only, this one needs to be seen from afar. Opt for lights with a range that screams, "Here I a …
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Everything You Need to Know About Switches
Everything You Need to Know About SwitchesLight Switch, Marine Switching, Lighting, Momentary Switch, On/Off, Switch, Switches, Switching, Reversing Switch, Pole | Lighting | 0 Comments | Share | ReturnA switch is an electrical device that controls the flow of electricity. In its simplest form it has two terminals that are connected by “Contacts” to energize the circuit or disconnected to de-energize the circuit. Thus, the options for a simp …
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IP RATINGS

IP RATINGS

Posted by Brandi on Sep 13th 2021

It is important to understand the different IP ratings when it comes to Marine lighting.  Some are rating for interior use and some are rated for outside or exterior. Even at some of the higher rating i.e. IP 68; you still should submerge this lighting. As such, the second digit in a typical IP code indicates a precise level of protection against moisture ingress under specific test scenarios. The ratings widely accepted as 'waterproof …
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Its important to remember switching from halogen to LED that on/off usually don't present any issues however if you are dimming in areas , it is likely you will need to change out your dimmers to led compatible dimmers due to load difference.

covid-9 (UPDATE)

Posted by Brandi Porter on Mar 30th 2020

DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC: We are operating on limited and staff at the staff. We are currently here from 9-3 PM operating & still servicing customers via the phone & email as well as online and shipping out. If you have a pick up we can walk it out to you.
High Quality Marine Lighting in Fort Lauderdale.Far too often can you spot out boats in Fort Lauderdale that have weak or faulty lighting fixtures. Without the proper illumination to guide you out in the waters, you risk many different things occurring to you and your prized boat. We always encourage our folks to check up on the lights surround their boats, since it is so crucial to be seen in the water. However, there are plenty of people out th …
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