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Frequently Asked Questions Below:
What makes our GatorTough LED Lights more efficient than any others?
We use Better Components, Better Parts, Better Chips, better diode’s, (linked) Tri-Chip design (if one diode chip goes out the other two stay on) Better Wiring, Better Soldering (Hot-Dipped), Better (Double-Sided) Copper Strip Materials. Plus we use a process called ("Tube FUSION™"), not glue, to melt our joints together to give you a 100% Watertight, Water proof seal for the life of your lights.
Plus all the below features!
1. Who makes Gator-Tough™ Lights?
At Gator-Tough™ We are the Manufacture of our Gator-Tough™ Series of Shrimping, Fishing and Gigging Lights! We Design, Engineer, Fabricate, Machine Drill, Cut, Die Tap, Hot Dipped Soldered... Solder, our own components to our exact specifications... Then Assemble, and Test, all our Gator-Tough™ Lights...
2. Why use Gator-Tough™ LED Lights for Shrimping and Fishing?
Gator-Tough™ LED Technology are affordable, super bright, very durable, and extremely efficient - drawing less on your batteries and keeping you on the water longer, best of all they are easy on your eyes!
3. How long do Gator-Tough™ LED Lights last?
Gator-Tough™ H.I.D. Tri-Chip Technology Lights have a lamp life in the 50,000 - 100,000 hour range. That’s a lot of night fishing.
4. How long will a light last on one marine battery?
One of our fishing lights draws 2.2 amps. If you have a 100amp hour battery, divide the 100 by 2.2 and you get 45.45 hours of run time. A group 27 deep cycle battery is approximately 150 amp hours. You could run a Gator-Tough™ LED light almost 3 days straight without recharging!
All GatorTough Lights are Engineered to have the Highest output, Highest Luminous Flux, and Low Amperage Draw for today Shrimping and Fishing applications! All in a 12 volt environment
We have deployed and tested 5 Gator-Tough™ LED lights on a single marine battery and they stayed lit brightly for three consecutive nights of Shrimping…
So draining your batter is not a problem with any of GatorToughts Lights™
Of course I always put my batteries on charge when out of the water, keeping them fully charged and ready for my next Shrimping, Fishing and Gigging trip…
5. Why GREEN LED lights?
We manufacture GREEN LED lights. Mainly because GREEN LED lights work better in the lake and coastal salt waters. There’s some science behind the GREEN LED lights as well. But mainly because they are easy on your eyes, attract fish, baitfish and let you see more shrimp!!
Here’s information about why we love the GREEN LED lights better then any other color…
Gator-Tough™ Green LED Technology Under Water Lights distribute a GREEN LIGHT GLOWING LUMINOUS evenly for a greater result. And are very gentle on the eyes.
For soldering applications which require maximum reliability of solder joints, especially for surface mounted components, only solder of the highest purity is acceptable.
Our Gator-Tough™ 63% Tin 33% Lead. SOLDERS prove that every batch conforms to the strictest quality control standards in the solder industry.
13. Are all LED lights the same?
NO. Not All Lights are created equal...
All Gator-Tough™ LED Underwater Technology lights have the following quality features!!!
Gator-Tough™ uses H.I.D. Tri-Chip LED technology in all it’s Green lights… H.I.D. Tri-Chip LED technology give the best green glow for attracting bait fish and Large fish to the lights, plus it enables you to see more Shrimp without directing them away from the lights. We use a Tri-Chip diode that consists of three light-emitting diode chips, if one chip goes out the other two stay on. Not all diode chips are the same. We use a . 5050, 5630, and 5730 SMD H.I.D. Tri-Chip LED in all our lights
Gator-Tough™ LED lights are powered using strong submersible heavy-duty marine-grade power cable cording.
Gator-Tough™ LED lights are internally buoyant and are easily submerged and adjusted to the desired depth. using cord as shown (SEE) Light Deployment Diagram
Gator-Tough™ LED lights have a 40 ft heavy-duty marine-grade power cable, our power cable cord come with battery clamps installed. You can also use cigarette lighter plugs, or a 110v adaptor for use on docks or where house power is available. (See Product Research and Development)
14. What if the difference between 3258 SMD LED, 55050, 5630, and 5730 SMD and 5050, 5630, and 5730 SMD H.I.D. Tri-Chip LED?
We use a 5050, 5630, and 5730 SMD H.I.D. Tri-Chip LED in all our lights...
In general, "middle-of-the-road" LEDs like the ones you find on eBay or Amazon are usually specified at low density 900 or less Lumen…
Gator-Tough™ uses only SMD ultra-bright H.I.D. Tri-Chip LED design Technology chips in ALL Our Gator-Tough™ series of Lights!!! (See below Photos)
Comparison of SMD3528 and SMD5050, 5630, and 5730 300-LED Light Strip, With the upcoming trend and popularity of LED lighting nowadays, SMD LED had always been proven to be the right choice for Shrimping, Fishing and Gigging Lights... SMD LED gives high levels of brightness whilst maintaining a lower power consumption than the usual LED light tubes (e.g. dip led) and traditional light bulbs.
Not All LED Light Chips are created equal.
In the old days they used halogen and florescent lights… along with noisy gas eating Generators...
Now Gator-Tough™ brings you new H.I.D. Tri-Chip Technology Design… our Gator-Tough™ LED lighting provide green energy savings, along with better lumens…
Our Gator-Tough™ LED Underwater Technology and components are Energy efficient and saves your batteries from drainage. Use's very little current compared to florescent or halogen lights, and provides a super long useful life
Gator-Tough™ LED Underwater Technology lights…are true H.I.D. Tri-Chip lighting, "high intensity design and reliability", Long lifespan = 50,000 - 100,000 hours, runs Super-bright, while running at low temperature and low power consumption... one marine battery will power five of our lights all night long...
Features:
Small Size: SMD LED light source is a very small and light chips enveloped by epoxy resin.
Low Power Consumption: Our Gator-Tough™ LED's uses very low voltage and current. Power consumption is very low, equaling to 1/8 of incandescent light, 1/4 of traditional light.
Our Gator-Tough™ has a Long Life Span: Under proper current and voltage conditions, the life span of SMD LED can reach 100,000 hrs. Compared with the other LED tubes (like Dip LED), the optical decay is reduced from 10% to 5% in 1000hrs. Produced by Automatic equipment, via heat emitting technical process, the life span of SMD LED is longer.
High Brightness: Our Gator-Tough™ adopts the 5050, 5630, and 5730 SMD H.I.D. Tri-Chip, into all Our Gator-Tough™ Lights.
As above, we have mentioned about the SMD 3528, 5050, 5630, and 5730 and H.I.D. 5050, 5630, and 5730. What do they mean and what are the differences between the three? Let’s see the following:
SMD 3528
consists of one light-emitting chip
dimension of chip : 35 x 28 mm
power: 0.08W/ pearl
SMD 5050
consists of three light-emitting chips
dimension of chip : 50 x 50 mm
power: 0.24W/pearl
H.I.D. SMD 5050
consists of three light-emitting diode chips
dimension of chip : 50 x 50 mm
power: 0.24W/pearl
H.I.D. SMD 5630
consists of three light-emitting diode chips
dimension of chip : 5630 x 50 mm
power: 0.90W/pearl
H.I.D. SMD 5730
consists of three light-emitting diode chips
dimension of chip : 5730 x 50 mm
power: 0.90W/pearl
Theoretically, SMD5050 is 3 times brighter than SMD3528, and H.I.D. SMD 5050 is about 1/3 times brighter than SMD5050
H.I.D. SMD 5630 is about 50% brighter than SMD5050
H.I.D. SMD 5730 is about 50% brighter than SMD5630
Not All LED Light Chips are created equal.
15. What if the difference between single chip and Tri-Chip LED's?
The difference is just that, a single chip LED has one chip per Module and a Tri-Chip LED consists of three light-emitting diodes chips per Module. We use a Tri-Chip diode that consists of three light-emitting diode chips, if one chip goes out the other two stay on. Not all diode chips are the same. The H.I.D. SMD-5050. Tri chip is far superior by design and brightness!
16. Which chip does Gator-Tough™ use in their lights?
We only use the SMD 5050 H.I.D. Tri-Chip LED in all our Gator-Tough™ lights...
We use a Tri-Chip diode that consists of three light-emitting diode chips, if one chip goes out the other two stay on. Not all diode chips are the same.
17. What does H.I.D. Mean?
H.I.D. means "High Intensity Design and Reliability" and we use the 5050, 5630, and 5730 H.I.D. Tri-Chip LED's in all our Gator-Tough™ lights...
18. What if the difference between those lights that you can switch from white to green?
OK, here's the scoop, Think about it.
First: GREEN is Easy on your eyes, GREEN Attract fish and bait fish, GREEN cuts through the water without any glair which allows you to see more Shrimp..
Second: Shrimp do not like light, white light deters them, There is a science behind GREEN light which is not as visible to Shrimp.
Third: when you switch from green to white, you are only using half (1/2) of the led lights, because the other half are turned off. Thus defeating the purpose of a High Luminous light field.
Forth: White and Green lights wash out when turned on, making an Amber Yellowish color
Fifth: White and Green lights are a gimmick to get you to buy more lights, there is no science behind White and Green lights, other than. Shrimp do not like light, white light deters Shrimp. White and Green lights wash out and turns to Amber Yellowish color… So why not make a yellow light? Because it deters Shrimp.
Sixth: As a Manufacture of Shrimp Lights, we would make whatever Light that works best. Whether White, Green, Yellow Red etc.. Since there is a science behind Green Lights, this is what we use in all our Gator Tough Lights…
GatorTough™ has made Green and White Tube lights for our product research and development team to test and experiment with, as we do all with all our GatorTough Lights™. Upon completion of the lights and putting them through our tough experimental and testing process, the lights worked perfectly as all our lights do.
Seventh: GatorTough™ has made Green and White Tube lights for our product research and development team to test and experiment with, as we do all with all our GatorTough Lights™. Upon completion of the lights and putting them through our tough experimental and testing process, the lights worked perfectly as all our lights do.
While the Green and White light was a good produce, it did not perform well for Shrimping.
We have determined while the white light is bright and intense. Too intense as a matter of fact. you can see Shrimp with it, but you can also see the shrimp swimming away from and backing away from the white light. That the white light and the amber light actually deters the Shrimp away from the white light. (See How to Catch Shrimp)
When you turn both the green and white on at the same time it washed out the green and white making amber or yellow color and was just as bright as the white.
So you may see some White and Green lights being marketed, but I believe it’s a big gimmick. If you have 150 LED lights in your Shrimp light, half or 75 light would be white and the other half would be green. That’s half the amount of the good green and half the amount of the bright white that deter shrimp. And if you turn both the green and white on at the same time it washed out the green and white making amber or yellow color white is just as bright as the white. So you’ll find yourself using the green all of the time… using only one half of your lights.
So this is why GatorTough™ chooses to only manufacture Green Shrimp Lights.
Thus it is our opinion after ridged testing, that the white and green lights to not perform well for Shrimping.
So whoever tells you that white light work great for shrimping may also have some swamp land to sell you.
This is why GatorTough™ only manufactures GREEN LED Shrimp Lights, they are easy on your eyes and do not deter the shrimp. The Shrimp will actually swim right into the light, and into your kill zone, awaiting for you to dip net them up and into your bucket.
Our GatorTough™ Green LED Lights have just enough glow to produce back drop lighting to show the shrimp swimming into your kill zone, without having the blinding effect of blinding you and the shrimp as the white lights do.
And Last: We manufacture all our GatorTough Lights here in the US. We import all of our LED Lights Strips made with our specifications, and customize all our LED Light Strips to fit our Gator Tough Lights Design. We use a Tri-Chip diode that consists of three light-emitting diode chips, if one chip goes out the other two stay on. Not all diode chips are the same.
19. How long are the power cords on Gator-Tough™ Lights?
Gator-Tough™ LED lights have a n Extra Long 40 ft heavy-duty marine-grade power cable, our power cable cord come with battery clamps installed. We use the same quality power cables that you see on Commercial power tools such as drills, and saws etc...
20. How are your Gator-Tough™ power cords attached to the Lights?
Gator-Tough™ Uses Tough liquid seal Spiral Strain Relief's on all Gator-Tough™ Lights. The Spiral Strain Relief helps to protect the power cord and creates a Tough watertight seal...
Although the Strain Relief's creates a watertight seal, because their Gator-Tough™, we also put a locknut, and a special sealant over the back side of the Strain Relief, Nut and Wire... Giving our lights that extra Gator-Tough™ protection...We go the extra mile to make our Gator-Tough™ lights the best product on the market... Period!!!
21. How strong are Gator-Tough™ power cords?
Gator-Tough™ power cords are very heavy-duty. We test our power cords with 20 lb shrimp lead weights attached to them, and they hold up over the continued deployment and re-deployment of our shrimping lights, time after time again... On our Product Research and Development page we have a complete diagram with all the specifications of our power cords...
22. Why the need for a Waterproof Fuse Holder?
All Gator-Tough™ lights come with a inline Waterproof Fuse Holder on our power cords that attached to our Copper battery clips. This protects from water intrusion and accidental short if you connect the clips to the wrongs battery terminal... Our Waterproof in-line Fuse holder excepts a 5 amp Fuse...
What Gator-Tough™ does to help you prevent this from occurring is, we make the (Red) positive side and (Black) negative side of our power cable shorter than the other at the copper battery clips end. (as shown in photos)… This also keeps them from accidental contact with one another… Here at GatorTough we try to think of everything to help make your Shrimping, Fishing and Gigging more a enjoyable experience.
23. What kind of battery clips do you use?
Gator-Tough™ only uses Copper battery clips attached to power cord... (Copper is a conductor of electricity, so it is better then metal or brass clips)... that's why you see house wiring made out of copper... Click here for more info on Alligator Clips.
24. Are Gator-Tough™ lights as Tough as you say they are?
All Gator-Tough™ Lights Run through a series of bench Tests, to insure us that you are getting Highest Standard of Quality in every Gator-Tough™ Light we build... "We just don't say they are Gator-Tough™ We prove it!!!" (See Product Research and Development)
25. What maintenance is necessary?
Because of Gator-Tough™ LED lights quality waterproof construction, the only maintenance you need to do is rinse them after use (in saltwater) and occasionally clean the clear plastic housing with rubbing alcohol. A little CorrosionX or equivalent on the battery clamps is recommended to prevent corrosion.
26. Can I plug them in at the dock?
Yes. You will need a 110 to 12 volt transformer – you cannot plug these directly into a standard wall outlet without the transformer. (See Product Research and Development)
27. How long will it take for me to get my Gator-Tough™ LED lights?
Depending on our parts manufactures stock, and if you live locally or if we need to ship them to you.
ALL Orders Shipped by Priority Mail
you will usually get your lights delivered within 3-7 days. We ship daily and will ship your lights as soon as possible. We like to get you your new lights before the next weekend, so you can get on the water with them to have yourself some fun as soon as possible!
28. Can you catch Florida's Gator Shrimp using any other Shrimp Light?
NO, Gator-Tough™ Shrimp Lights are specially formulated to see and catch BIGGER Shrimp!!! (it's TRUE)
29. There's really no such thing as a Gator Shrimp, Is there?
NO, we just wanted to put some humor into shrimping... Kinda like the Gator Trout and Jackalope...
30. What is the warranty on the Gator-Tough™ LED Lights?
Gator-Tough™ LED Lights are covered by a LIFE TIME NO leakage warranty on housing…
plus a limited 3 year warranty for manufacturing defects or component failure.
31. OK, I read all the Q's & A's so what does it all mean?
It means that when you buy our Gator-Tough™ LED Lights,
you will have yourself some trouble free Shrimping, Fishing and Gigging fun...
Minus the headaches! LOL
Thanks
Sam of Gator-Tough™ Lights...
Gator-Tough™ offers a LIFE TIME NO leakage warranty on housing…Gator-Tough™ Ultra H.I.D. lights™ are warranted 50,000 - 100,000 light hrs, or 3 years which ever comes first… Gator-Tough™ uses high quality components to make our Gator-Tough™ LED Lights. In the unlikely event of component failure, your Gator-Tough™ LED Lights will be replaced or repaired FREE of charge during the warranty period.
All GatorTough Lights™ come with a three part water tight seal, and a two part Tamperproof Power cord Strain Relief built into every light GatorTough™ Light.
This warranty does not cover damage to the unit caused by accident, misuse or abuse. Tampering with the Strain Relief, Cord and battery clamps not covered. If you electrically damage your lights, the warranty is voided. Cracked housing due to misuse or abuse, objects & weights striking housing with force will not be covered. If more than 10% of the LED's go out, the light will be replaced.
The Purchaser is responsible for return shipping to us. This warranty is non-transferable. You must be the original purchaser and also send a copy of your receipt with proof of purchase to match our records back to the original purchaser.
6. How many Gator-Tough™ LED lights do I need?
It depends. A smaller boat might need just four through six. If you have a larger boat and more shrimping buddies with you, more lights would be a good idea. (SEE) Light Deployment Diagram
7. What are the specifications of Gator-Tough™ Lights?
Our Gator-Tough™ LED lights are constructed using H.I.D. 5050, 5630, 5730 Tri-Chip green SMD LED lights encased in thick heavy-duty, clear PVC tubing.
8. Are Gator-Tough™ light waterproof?
All our Gator-Tough™ LED Lights are completely 100% “waterproof” for complete underwater submersion, allowing the light to be used for underwater usage. We use a process called "Tube FUSION™", Welded Seams... ( NOT Glued )... which makes them Completely 100% “waterproof”
9. How are Gator-Tough™ lights joined together?
All Gator-Tough™ lights have Welded using a process called "Tube FUSION™", Welded Seams... ( NOT Glued )... which makes them Completely 100% “waterproof” We apply a small amount of a chemical that actually starts to dissolve the clear outer casing and the end caps, then creates a bond we call "Tube FUSION™"... because it fuses both pieces together forming one unit... Thus creating a 100% waterproof bond. (See Product Research and Development)
10. Why use Solder instead of Butt Connections?
All are Gator-Tough™ light strips and wiring connections are joined together using Hot Dipped Soldered... 63% Tin 33% Lead...
