When it comes to construction lighting, there are a multitude of options available, each of which have different pros and cons that make them suitable or unsuitable for different areas within a job site. Ensuring that your construction site has proper lighting is not only essential for visibility and work during nighttime hours, but it is also required by OSHA standard 29 CFR 1926.56 for worker safety. In this article, we’ll talk about four different types of construction lighting, what each of them are, and the areas in a construction where each different type should be used! If you have any questions about construction lighting options or if you’re looking to purchase or rent lighting for your job site in New England, please contact our team at Pro Tool & Supply today at (857) 214-8627!
Light Towers
Light towers are one of the most common types of construction lighting due their versatility and the large area that a single tower can illuminate. While there are several different types of light towers available, one of the most popular types is a towable light tower that has tires and attaches to a vehicle, allowing for easy transportation, setup, and storage. There are also cart-style light towers, which, like their towable counterparts, have wheels that allow for easy transportation, but these types of light towers can be moved around a construction site by hand without a vehicle because they are lighter and more compact.
LED String Lights
Construction string lights are made up of several different light bulbs in waterproof casings that are connected by a cable, forming a string of lights that can be hung overhead to illuminate the work area below. Some of the primary benefits of construction string lights are their ease of installation, durability, and the wide range of spaces they can be used in. Most LED construction string lights are also waterproof, meaning that they can be used outdoors in the elements without having to worry about causing damage to them.
Wobble Lights
Wobble lights are a type of construction light that are placed on flat surfaces like the ground, a table, or a workbench. These lights have counter-weighted rounded bases so that if you bump into them, they will simply “wobble” and self-stabilize rather than falling over. In addition to their durability, wobble lights are also beneficial because they offer 360 degree lighting and low heat output, making them ideal for virtually any area on a job site.
Trouble Lights
Trouble lights are a type of construction lighting used to illuminate spaces within a construction site that do not have light fixtures or are not typically lit up. Sometimes referred to as “drop lights”, trouble lights have a protective cage surrounding the light bulb, making them extremely durable and able to withstand being dropped. The cage on a trouble light also has a hook, allowing for easy hanging wherever you need an illuminated space. These lights are slim and portable, so they are ideal for narrow spaces within a job site.
Buy & Rent Construction Lighting in Massachusetts & Rhode Island from Pro Tool & Supply!
Pro Tool & Supply offers several different types of construction lighting that are available to buy or rent, including towable light towers, LED string lights, wobble lights, and trouble lights! If you are a contractor in New England that is interested in purchasing or renting construction lighting for your business, please contact Pro Tool & Supply by calling us at (857) 214-8627 or by filling out the contact form on our website! To get a free estimate on construction lighting from Pro Tool & Supply, please fill out the “Request a Quote” form on our website!
