{"id":2433,"date":"2010-10-05T22:32:10","date_gmt":"2010-10-06T02:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/synergylightingusa.com\/?p=2433"},"modified":"2010-10-05T22:32:10","modified_gmt":"2010-10-06T02:32:10","slug":"turtle-friendly-lighting-amber-led-light-bulbs-light-fixtures-fwc-approved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrmuckle.com\/hansen\/2010\/10\/05\/turtle-friendly-lighting-amber-led-light-bulbs-light-fixtures-fwc-approved\/","title":{"rendered":"Turtle Friendly Lighting | Amber LED Light Bulbs | Light Fixtures | FWC Approved"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"TURTLE<\/a>Synergy Lighting is a company that works closely with and strongly supports the efforts of the Turtle Conservancy<\/a>, Mote Marine Laboratories<\/a>, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 Protecting the Sea Turtle species and other wildlife is\u00a0a\u00a0socially and commercially responsible act.\u00a0 Lighting pollution is a serious threat to many types of wildlife.\u00a0 Each year, artificial lights cause disruption of behavior, injury and death to thousands of migrating birds, sea turtles and other reptiles, amphibians, and mammals, and invertebrates.\u00a0 Only 1 in 10,000 Sea Turtle Hatch-Lings will survive.
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The Basic Principles Of Turtle Friendly Lighting<\/h2>\n

\"TURTLE<\/a>Keep it LOW<\/strong> – Mount the fixture as low as possible to minimize light trespass, and use the lowest amount of light needed for the task<\/p>\n

Keep it SHIELDED<\/strong> – Fully shield the light so bulbs and\/or glowing lenses are not visible to minimize light trespass to beaches<\/p>\n

Keep it LONG<\/strong>– Use long wavelength light sources (Amber’s and Red’s) in the appropriate lighting fixtures\"\"<\/p>\n

Adapting To Turtle Friendly Lighting Compliance<\/h2>\n

Coastal properties especially are required by law to comply with light pollution standards in the protection of Sea Turtles.\u00a0\u00a0 Each year nearly 20,000 hatch-lings are disorientated by artificial light and most do not make it to the ocean waters.\u00a0 The lighting pollutions standards are designed to prevent disorientation and conserve sea turtle populations.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Adapting to Sea Turtle Friendly Lighting can seem daunting for many property owners who at first glance raise the concern for human safety over Sea Turtle Conservation.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Property Owners and Managers must be aware that the preservation of Sea Turtles with stringent lighting requirements is in no way to limit the safety of residences, guest and customers of properties located nearby nesting areas.\u00a0\u00a0 Each facility faced with adapting to Sea Turtle Friendly Lighting is actually becoming masterful in lighting design through simple and affordable methods.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dark Sky and Wildlife Friendly \/ Turtle Friendly Lighting incorporates the highest standards of energy efficiency<\/a> and light control by eliminating wasteful light emission.\"\"<\/p>\n

Turtle Friendly Light Bulbs<\/h1>\n

Approved Amber\u00a0LED, Light Bulbs and Light Fixtures<\/h3>\n

Synergy Lighting carries the largest selection of Approved “Wildlife Certified” Turtle Friendly Lighting Fixtures and Approved Fluorescent<\/a> and LED Light Bulbs<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 With aid of our Trained and Certified Lighting Specialists, Synergy Lighting experts can recommend and provide the appropriate light fixtures and light bulbs to ensure your facility is 100% compliant with the requirements for Coastal Lighting, thus preventing your home, facility or business from facing potential fines for light pollution and Sea Turtle Disorientation<\/p>\n

Wildlife Approved Light Bulb and LED Light Bulbs<\/h5>\n

Turtle Friendly Light Bulbs use long wave lengths<\/a> of light emission typically 600 Nanometers and Higher (Amber & Red).\u00a0 This can be referred to similar to the longer arches of a rainbow.\u00a0\u00a0 Green and Blue tone light emits shorter wave light spectrum’s that are more attractive to Sea Turtles and cause disorientation.\u00a0\u00a0 All light bulbs used to comply with light provisions of Sea Turtles must pass a spectrometer test by a Certified or Supervisory Personnel within the Sea Turtle Program as well as UL Certification<\/a>,\u00a0LM79 and LM80<\/a>\u00a0Testing.\u00a0 Just because a lamp is Amber or Red, does not mean that it will pass.\u00a0 CFL’s, Colored tube guards, gels and colored filters are no longer accepted due to fade and color shift.\u00a0 Currently the following lamps meet this requirement:<\/p>\n

\"PROLED<\/a>\"LIGHTING<\/a>\"WILDLIFE<\/a>\"INTERELECTRIC<\/a>\"SUNLITE<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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Turtle Friendly Lighting Fixtures<\/h1>\n

Turtle Friendly Light Fixtures are Approved Light Fixtures<\/a> that prevent light trespass to the coastal waterways.\u00a0 These fixtures must direct either downwards, or down and out away from beaches.\u00a0\u00a0 Several fixtures may require accessories items such as shields and louvers in additionally to preclude wall washing and direct view exposure.\u00a0\u00a0 Each of the approved fixtures may require these accessories depending on placement and mounting heights.\u00a0\u00a0 Ask Synergy Lighting for assistance on choosing the fixture that will work best for your facility or residence.\u00a0 Each fixture must be paired with an approved Turtle Friendly Light Bulb<\/a> to form a completed package.<\/p>\n

FWC Approved Wall And Ceiling Mounted Fixtures- Turtle Friendly Lighting<\/h3>\n

\"TURTLE<\/a>\"ELECTRO<\/a>\"PROGRESS<\/a>\"DOWNLIGHT<\/a>\"SEAGULL<\/a><\/p>\n

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FWC Approved Landscape and Area Lighting – Turtle Friendly Lighting<\/h3>\n

All FWC<\/a> Approved Pagoda and Louvered Bollards used for Sea Turtle Friendly Lighting must be accompanied with Beach Front Shields installed to prevent any light emission in the direction or direct view from beach nesting areas.\u00a0 Due to salt water corrosion, Synergy Lighting<\/a> only uses FWC Approved Poly Carbonate, Fiberglass, Special Coated Aluminum, Brass and Stainless Steel fixtures.
\n\"PAGODA<\/a>\"LOUVERED<\/a>\"LOW<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"For more information on\u00a0FWC Approved Turtle Friendly\u00a0Lighting<\/a>, view our website and call Synergy Lighting<\/a> for a free estimate and consultation<\/a>.<\/h3>\n

Phone: (941)-756-4844<\/p>\n

Toll Free: (877) 220-5483<\/h2>\n

e-mail: sales@synergylightingusa.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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