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by **3Mfanatic** on Thu Sep 12, 2013 10:24 pm

The two photos I posted were a set of clear-lens GE RX11s on top (a shameless Flickr grab) and the bottom shows a previous generation of tinted-lens Dialights shot by yours truly here in Portland. The Triana Boulevard and Memorial Parkway pictures both have tinted red lens LEDs, incandescent yellows and since the greens are on, I can't tell but I'd assume they're clear. Your last photo has a tinted yellow ball (I think) and a clear green arrow.

The average person probably couldn't tell the difference between a tinted lens LED and an incandescent lens if you put a gun to their head so there is an art to identifying the difference and that's learned through glorious nerdy practice. Basically if you can tell what color the LEDs are with the light off, the lenses are tinted. If they appear silvery-gray and you can't tell what color they should be when off, the lens is clear and this is due to the fact that the individual diodes themselves are not colored but instead, glow a particular color when energized so the tinted lens is more decorative than anything else. They certainly aren't necessary. LED units can be easily identified over incandescent signals by their 'snap' instant on (better seen at night) and differing green color whereas incandescent bulbs fade out relatively gradually and the green is not quite as blue.

by **Kilted_Econolite_Nut** on Fri Sep 13, 2013 3:52 am

Preference is for tinted. Just looks more normal. That said, a lot of the green LED modules in signals in the Seattle area are clear lensed.

-J

by **freebrickproductions** on Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:57 am

3Mfanatic wrote:The Triana Boulevard and Memorial Parkway pictures both have tinted red lens LEDs, incandescent yellows and since the greens are on, I can't tell but I'd assume they're clear.

The greens look similar to the reds, so I'll say that they're tinted LEDs.

by **2070** on Fri Sep 13, 2013 4:18 pm

The Yellows are Lens and Bulbs......

freebrickproductions wrote:Are these tinted or a different type of LED light? Sorry, I don't know much about the Different types of LED lights.
(I'd recommend clicking on them to make them larger.)

by **jab8356** on Fri Sep 13, 2013 5:12 pm

freebrickproductions wrote:Are these tinted or a different type of LED light? Sorry, I don't know much about the Different types of LED lights.
(I'd recommend clicking on them to make them larger.)

Winkomatic and T-con Traffic Lights by freebrickproductions, on Flickr

Eagle(Siemens) Traffic Lights by freebrickproductions, on Flickr

Peek Traffic Light by freebrickproductions, on Flickr

I think maybe you are making it harder than it is. If the LED is tinted, the plastic lens will be the same color when the unit is off as it is when it is on. If the LED is not tinted (clear), the lens is clear looking...no color...when the unit is off.

by **TAFeltman** on Fri Sep 13, 2013 6:27 pm

Prefer the Dialight - Old version with Diamond pattern in tinted, Arrows with Tint.,
New Dialight with the Squares is a good look also :thumbsup:

Really don't care for Leotek lenses :hurl:

by **3Mfanatic** on Fri Sep 13, 2013 6:56 pm

TAFeltman wrote:Really don't care for Leotek lenses

Have you seen the new IL6 modules? I'm so impressed I ordered a set for my 8" Econolite short groove, lenses tinted of course.

Leotek IL6 LEDs - Green by deloreanman14, on Flickr

That being said, I still love the original Dialight incandescent-look. :drool:

5-section right turn signal by deloreanman14, on Flickr

by **SignalLab** on Fri Sep 13, 2013 7:53 pm

when Georgia first took the pixilated to incandescent look plunge, we evaluated tinted vs clear. Either is an option here in the state spec. We prefer clear so as to get away from sun phantom issues that I have witnessed with tinted and that have been reported by other jurisdictions.

by **TAFeltman** on Sat Sep 14, 2013 8:01 am

3Mfanatic wrote:
TAFeltman wrote:Really don't care for Leotek lenses

Have you seen the new IL6 modules? I'm so impressed I ordered a set for my 8" Econolite short groove, lenses tinted of course.

Referring to the old Leoteks, with the exposed led's and little refracting lenses, haven't seen any new ones here :hello:

by **Stevejt66** on Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:20 am

I prefer all tinted because it looks more like the incandescent lenses.

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