Construction sites are places where many dangers lurk: sharp tools, rubble, unstable structures... In such an environment, good visibility is essential. But what can you do when you have to work at night? That's where flares come in: these lighting devices are both ergonomic and highly effective. In this article, we tell you all about the advantages of lighting balloons for your construction sites.
The lighting balloon: an easy-to-install lighting solution
Illuminated balloons are usually mounted on masts. A quality lighting balloon is one whose mast is easy to deploy and install. On a construction site, every minute counts. That's why it's important to opt for a balloon that's easy to deploy and requires only one person to do so. For example, the LUMAPHORE® 1500XL can be set up in 2 minutes by a single person, saving precious time for your workers! What's more, our quality lighting balloons are lightweight, sturdy and easy to transport.
LED lighting: powerful, long-lasting illumination
Quality lighting balloons use LED lighting. That's because LED lighting combines a number of advantages. First and foremost, it's highly efficient: white LED lighting, like that of the LUMAPHORE® 600L, gives you highly effective, non-blinding light. This means you can not only spot tools and obstacles on the floor, but also work efficiently and safely.
LED lighting is also very environmentally friendly, offering high light output (several thousand m2) with minimal power consumption. Last but not least, LED lighting is extremely long-lasting. For example, all the LEDs in our LUMAPHORE® range have a life of 50,000 hours.
And in case of bad weather...?
When it comes to outdoor worksites, some professionals are concerned that flares won't stand up to the elements, especially rain. That's why quality balloons feature an IP rating that guarantees your balloon against dust and rain. The LUMAPHORE® 300 Premium, for example, has an IP65 rating, protecting it against dust and water jets from all directions. It also withstands wind gusts of up to 162 km/h.
And in the event of an accident...?
Professional lighting balloons are supplied in ultra-protective flight-case bags for safe transportation. However, on a construction site, it's always possible for an accident to happen and the balloon to fall. That's why we've designed our product with a high mechanical resistance index (IK), to prevent frequent breakage. LUMAPHORE® 120XL, for example, has an IK10 rating, which can withstand impact energy of up to 20 joules.
The illuminated balloon: an important ally for construction sites... but not only!
Thanks to its rapid installation and efficiency, the illuminating balloon is not only popular on construction sites. They are also used in emergency situations: rescue, fire, police, in rural or wilderness areas... They are also popular in the world of cinema and advertising. Its ergonomic design and the special light it diffuses make the lighting balloon particularly useful for shooting outdoor scenes at night.
