RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Lighting your way in rainy weather Farming never sleeps. It is an anyhour, all-weather profession, and therefore you need gear that can keep up. A reliable headlamp is an essential item for all those times you need to venture outside after dark, whether it is to fix something, check on stock or just to get in some wood or feed the dogs.
and beam range, until now, most
broad floodlight and a sharply focused
models have been splashproof rather
long-distance beam.
than waterproof, meaning you had to
All of the new H-Series headlamps are
be careful to protect your headlamp
rated at either IP67 or IP68, meaning
against full immersion in water.
they are completely impervious to
Thankfully Ledlenser’s design team in
dust and, at the minimum, can be
Germany have now solved the problem,
immersed in up to one metre of water
producing a newly redesigned H-Series
for 30 minutes without affecting the
range of headlamps that are waterproof
functioning of the headlamp. This
Until now, one of the problems you
and dustproof, making them perfect for
provides you with the certainty that
faced when buying a headlamp was
all jobs on the farm.
your headlamp will continue to work
finding a model that stood up to the
The advancements in waterproofing
even if it unexpectedly takes a dip.
rigours of farming life, especially the
is due to Ledlenser’s newly developed
Along with now being waterproof and
weather conditions you are often
Flex Sealing Technology, which allows
dustproof, most models have also
outside in. The last thing you need
your headlamp to be watertight while
undergone a massive upgrade in their
when you are out dealing with a
still featuring Ledlenser’s Advanced
key specifications. For instance, the
problem on a wet night is for your
Focus System. This patented
light to fail!
technology has been a key reason for
While Ledlenser has been popular in
the popularity of the Ledlenser range as
the rural sector for their brightness
it lets you seamlessly switch between a
iconic H7R headlamp has seen its maximum brightness rating improve from 300 lumens to 1000 lumens, and the beam range on high power extend from 140 metres to 200 metres. Nearly all of the new range of headlamps are rechargeable, which is great for the environment and will save you money over the long term. All rechargeable models come with the innovative magnetic charging system for easy recharging. Providing you with even more confidence, all Ledlenser headlamps are backed by a comprehensive 7-year extendable warranty — comprised of a 2-year standard warranty, which you can extend by 5 years by registering your product online. For further information, contact your Farmlands Technical Field Officer or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store.
| Redesigned Ledlenser headlights mean that wet weather conditions are no longer a concern.
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