Lighting towers UK provide powerful illumination for a range of sites. They’re useful for roadworks during the night where high levels of visibility are key, and can also be used to light up outdoor events or illuminate construction sites throughout the night as part of security measures. But with a wide variety of products available, choosing the right lighting towers UK to suit your site can be difficult. Here at easyToolhire, we’ve put together a handy guide to help you make the best choice for your equipment needs.
How many major systems are on a light tower?
Generally, there are two different types of lighting towers that are available for hire – diesel and solar powered. The former uses an internal diesel or petrol engine to power the lights, while the latter can be powered by a combination of solar energy and battery power. Both options use LED bulbs and offer high levels of illumination, but the amount of fuel consumed varies depending on the power source and bulb type.
If you’re looking for a mobile solution that can be used around the clock without requiring an external power source, consider the award-winning Prolectric ProLight. This is a diesel-free site lighting tower that operates at temperatures from -5°C to +50°C and can be operated at high altitudes. The system uses a hybrid of an AGM (absorbed glass mat) sealed lead acid battery and four LG360 solar panels to provide illumination.
Other popular types of lighting towers include the diesel based MHM HBOX+, which is designed to respond to the rental sector’s drive towards low emissions machinery. With a smaller fuel tank, this product can operate for longer periods of time than traditional diesel tower lights, while the movement sensor reduces light coverage when no movement is detected and increases it again as movement is noticed.