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Old 02-12-2006, 09:38 PM
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Help Smooth vs Faceted lenses

I have a question about lenses on emergency lights. After reading "Foglights and why they are yellow" I'm almost afraid to ask...

I am looking at red lights for my truck. As much as I'd like strobes or LED's, halogens are all I can afford. I've found a couple of different brands I like, but I'm wondering what difference lens style makes. That is, all other things being equal, is a smooth lense better than a faceted lense. Vice versa? Or would I even notice that much of a difference?

Would one style be more visible and noticeable than the other?
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Old 02-12-2006, 09:42 PM
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Default Re: Smooth vs Faceted lenses

I'm not sure what you're looking for really. . .But with regards to the "faceted lenses," I think these tend to disperse the light into more of a wider pattern. Diffused if you will. Much like a clear light bulb versus a frosted one.

Don't know if my comments makes any sense, but hope you find what you're looking for and Enjoy!
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