Barricade Lights

What are Barricade Lights?

Barricade Lights are devices that bring more attention and visibility to barricades, channelizer cones, channelizer drums, and vertical panels in construction zones. Depending on the Barricade Light style, the light mode and brightness differ. There are two main light modes (flashing and “steady burn”) and two brightnesses (low-intensity and high-intensity).

What are “Type A”, “Type B”, and “Type C” Barricade Lights?

Types are defined by the MUTCD, and the definition is based on its function.

• Type A lights flash at low intensity only at night.
• Type B lights flash at high intensity in the daytime and flash at low intensity at night.
• Type C lights steady burn at low intensity only at night.

BL-LED Barricade Lights have two light modes—the flashing light mode fulfills Type A requirements and the steady burn mode fulfills Type C requirements. BL-LEDB Barricade Lights fulfill the daytime high-intensity/nighttime low-intensity Type B requirements.

What is the difference between “Standard”, “Solar Assist”, and “Solar Powered” Barricade Lights?

The main difference between these three Barricade Light options is their power system. Standard Barricade Lights are only powered by 4 D-cell batteries. Solar Assist Barricade Lights include solar panels that continuously recharge 4 D-cell batteries, extending their battery life. For Solar Powered Barricade Lights, the solar panels provide power to the included NiMH batteries.

A Solar Powered Barricade Light is the longest-lasting option. A Solar Assist Barricade Light is the next best option, but a Standard Barricade Light is also a common choice.

What is a photocell?

A photocell is a sensor that detects if there is light in the surrounding area. As the area around the Barricade Light darkens, the photocell reaches a threshold where not enough light is present. At that moment, the light mode changes. Photocells are affected by sunlight and artificial light.

Every Barricade Light style includes a photocell. Photocells are integrated into the lamp circuitry and can’t be removed.

Which type of Barricade Light do I need?

There are two primary factors to consider when selecting a Barricade Light style: time of day and available light modes. When you need a flashing Barricade Light for all-day and all-night use, use our BL-LEDB lights. When you need a flashing (Type A) or steady burn (Type C) Barricade Light for nighttime use only, choose our BL-LED lights.

Should I choose the “Standard”, “Solar Assist”, or “Solar Powered” Barricade Light?

When cost-effectiveness is a priority, choose the Standard Barricade Light. When reducing maintenance costs is a priority, choose the Solar Assist Barricade Light. When longevity and minimal maintenance are the highest priorities, choose the Solar Powered Barricade Light.

Type A & C Barricade Lights (BL-LED) and Type B Barricade Lights (BL-LEDB) slightly differ in their battery life across models.

Are batteries included in my order?

For Standard and Solar Assist Barricade Lights, the required 4 D-cell batteries are not included. For Solar Powered Barricade Lights, 3 NiMH barricades are included and built into the light circuitry.

How do I insert batteries into a Barricade Light?

Solar Powered Barricade Lights include pre-installed NiMH batteries. To insert batteries into the Standard and Solar Assist Barricade Lights, separate the battery tray and the Barricade Light body, then load 4 D-cell batteries into the battery tray. Check out this page for a step-by-step battery installation guide.

What is the power source for each Barricade Light model?

Standard Barricade Lights use 4 D-cell batteries, Solar Assist Barricade Lights use 4 D-cell batteries and solar power, and Solar Powered Barricade Lights use 3 NiMH batteries (included) and solar power. The 4 D-cell batteries are not included, but the 3 NiMH batteries are built into the circuitry.

What are NiMH batteries?

NiMH, which stands for Nickel Metal Hydride, is a type of battery built into Solar Powered Barricade Lights. NiMH batteries are designed to last longer than standard lithium-ion batteries.

How long do the batteries last?

Approximate battery life varies across Barricade Light types and models.

Are the batteries replaceable?

The 4 D-cell batteries for Standard and Solar Assist Barricade Lights can be replaced. Solar Powered Barricade Lights have a non-replaceable set of NiMH batteries.

What supports are Barricade Lights compatible with?

Barricade Lights can be installed onto Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 barricades; vertical panels; channelizer cones and drums; and barriers. Installing a Barricade Light onto a Type 1 or Type 2 barricade includes removing one original bolt and replacing it with the Barricade Light vandal-resistant bolt. Vertical panels, channelizers, and barriers typically have a molded mounting hole where Barricade Lights can easily be mounted.

How do I install a Barricade Light?

A Barricade Light can be installed onto a support by using a vandal-resistant bolt that requires a special socket to install. Click this link for a more in-depth Barricade Light installation guide.

How do I turn on a Barricade Light?

Make sure you have correctly installed the loaded battery tray into Standard and Solar Assist Barricade Lights. For all models of Type A & C Barricade Lights, a metal key is included with each order. That metal key is used to press a button placed at the very back of a pinhole. The pinhole is located on the yellow body of the Barricade Light.

For all models of Type B Barricade Lights, a yellow key is included in your order. The button to turn the Barricade Light on is located at the bottom of the amber lens. Insert the yellow key into the On/Off pinhole to turn the Barricade Light on.

How do I switch between light modes?

Type A & C Barricade Lights have two light modes: Flashing and Steady Burn. You can toggle through Flashing, Steady Burn, and Off using the metal key. Because Type A & C Barricade Lights are only used at nighttime, you may need to check if your Barricade Light is on.

Type B Barricade Lights have only one light mode used in the daytime and nighttime, so simply using the yellow key to press the On/Off button turns the light on or off.

How do I check if my Type A & C Barricade Light is on or off?

After making sure the batteries are installed correctly and that your Barricade Light is turned on, cover the Barricade Light to simulate low-light or nighttime conditions. It may take up to a minute for the Barricade Light to brighten. If the light doesn’t turn on after a minute, you may need to replace the batteries.

To make sure your Type A & C Barricade Light is turned off, cover the Barricade Light and wait for about a minute. The light should remain off.

How do I check if my Type B Barricade Light is on or off?

Make sure your Type B Barricade Light has been switched on correctly. Because Type B Barricade Lights can be used in the daytime or nighttime, you can immediately confirm that the Barricade Light is on or off. If the light doesn’t turn on at all, the batteries may need replacing.

Why do Type B Barricade Lights have a hood?

As a single-sided Barricade Light, Type B Barricade Lights have a hood to help direct light forward.

Do you offer other Barricade Light colors?

Yes. We offer both Type A & C and Type B Barricade Lights in red.