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Did you know we offer Third Party Sales Support?
Calling all Electrical Wholesalers!Are you dealing with Project Work?! Let us at D.G. Controls do the hard work for you! We love to get involved in project work and as we have been taking on more and more project work, we have been finding ourselves working directly...
How do our Stock Codes work…?
Our standard stock codes begin with three letters, indicating the type of beacon required, (i.e. Pulsed) and Series beacon required (i.e. Series E) followed by the voltage code, voltage required, then lamp type, then colour. For example: This stock code would give...
Warning beacon colours explained
Beacons convey strong and vital messages in the colours they use; they allow people to become aware of their surroundings and any possible dangers that might be on-coming. Beacons deliver clear messages not only in their colour, their position, place and time of use....
Did you know that beacons have various functions for different applications..?
There are many types of beacon lamps with varying modes, however the most common modes are Static, Strobe, Rotating and Pulsing. Here's a quick overview of each of these modes as the mode you select for your application will not only aid increased awareness, but it...
National IT Professionals Day
It’s National IT Professionals Day. Let’s hear from our internal IT specialist about their career and the day-to-day workload. “How did your career start?” Like many brought up in the 1980's, my first experience was at school and saving birthday/Christmas money...
Lamps Explained
In today’s modern world, global warming, the environment, and energy saving is a big concern for our planet’s future. For this reason, certain lamps are no longer beneficial to be using and we are gradually moving forward to more energy efficient and durable lamps...
Beacons and their Applications
When choosing a beacon or sounder as a warning signal there are many things that need to be considered for selecting the correct signal for the intended environment. As a general rule, when choosing the best beacon or sounder for your application you firstly need to...
UK Manufacturing at it’s best!
Did you know, here at DG Controls every single product is hand built, individually tested and hand packed at our site in Swadlincote…? We do this to give you total confidence and faith that every product that leaves our site is in top condition and ready to be used...
What is an IP Rating?
An IP (Ingress Protection) rating is a method of measuring how effective an electrical enclosure is of resisting liquid or particle ingress to ensure the internal parts remain fully functional. The first edition was set by the IEC Technical Committee (EN 60529) in...
The U Series Beacon
Did you know? The U series beacon is designed to be easily configurable. Multiple units can be joined together from the T, U, V and W series allowing you to create your own signalling system! - IP65 rated - Low current consumption - 12-36vdc and 115-230vuc available -...
How Warning Signals have Improved Throughout The Years
Today, you can see warning lights even at a distance as you drive in the streets. These illuminating devices allow you to expect the right circumstance of what lies ahead and react appropriately based on those expectations. For this reason, warning lights are...
How Audible Warning Signals Help with Evacuation
Above all, safety is our main concern, whether that’s at home, at school, at work, or in other public places. Nowadays, we can consider ourselves lucky because of the availability of devices that can help us avoid mishaps. One of the best examples of these are audio...
Effective Warning Lights for Better Awareness
Warning lights are used differently in varying states and countries. But the goal is to utilize warning lights that can provide better awareness for drivers, pedestrians, and others who are on or off the road. Motorists can associate varying flashing warning light...
The Role & Attributes of Aviation Signal Lighting
Aviation signal lights are of extreme importance, to ensure the safety of passengers, pilots, as well as cargo. Through the increasing use of LEDs or light-emitting diodes, lighting technologies have shown great improvement, whereas in the latter years, less efficient...
Beacon Lights for Safety & Automation
In the industrial environment, reliable lighting meets a growing array of tasks. It improves safety and allows the smooth flow of automation in several areas. Beacon lights often rise a little more than just illuminating a dark environment. In modern factories...
What Makes Loading Bay Lights Essential?
Loading docks with enough loading bay lights make it easier and safer for people to load and unload trailers, so these devices have become an essential safety tool on loading docks, far and wide. Loading Bay Traffic Lights Increase Safety And Productivity The most...
A Guide on Crane Warning Devices
Warning devices for cranes are essential, due to their tall construction. They give a message to people nearby, those who are passing beneath the crane, and also to nearby aircraft. Speed up Construction The erection of sturdy high-rise structures has never...
Stacking Beacons and Their Application
Stacking beacons are also known as indicator lights, signal tower lights, industrial signal lights, warning lights, Andon lights, light towers, and tower lights. They are most commonly used on equipment in process control...
Audible Warning Signals – Defeating High Noise
How can audible warning signals defeat high noise in a particular area? Sending a clear message to the public amid high dB levels becomes possible with the warning signals. Workers must be able to hear audible noise in spite of background noises. The conventional...
Installation & Maintenance of Visual Warning Beacons
Since warning signals are emerging as a necessity in the community, it is also essential to be sure about their installation as well as the proper way to maintain these devices. When installing hazard warning beacons, they should be placed in the most...
How To Choose The Right Warning Signal?
Choosing the right warning signal for a particular environment is easy if you know where to start. Different Warning Signal Applications Warning signals are generally used to increase safety in a certain area or location. They also help to prevent accidents in...
The Benefits of LED Lamps
LED lamps are becoming increasingly popular due to their efficiency and durability. They are mostly utilized as beacon lights due to their powerful illumination capabilities along with other promising advantages. LED Lamps: Explained LED – also known as Light Emitting...
The Importance of Amber & Yellow Beacon Lights
Yellow or amber beacon lights can be seen in numerous places, covering a wide range of different applications. They are also frequently found in roads and airport runways, among other places. Flashing Amber Lights For Road Safety Yellow or amber beacon lights are most...
Types & Usage of Industrial Warning Lights
Industrial warning lights are almost everywhere, but what exactly are they for? Flashing Strobe Lights A strobe light, also known as a stroboscopic lamp is used to emit regular flashes of light. Flashing strobe lights feature a high signalling effect through bursting...
Exciting Times at deegee!
Due to increasing demands, we are pleased to announce the recruitment of 4 additional team members! 3 of our new team members have been placed in the factory, providing assistance to the Manufacturing Team in the production and assembly of our products. Our entire...
LED Status Signals For Better Efficiency
LED status signals are illuminating devices that come in different lens colours, powered by LEDs or light-emitting diodes. LEDs are a semiconductor light source that produces light when an electric current flows through them....
When To Use Beacons?
What is Beacon? A beacon is a device that is tailored to grab attention to certain locations. One good example of this is the lighthouse that actually offers fixed locations that can be utilized to route around impediments. In order to offer relevant and...
A Comprehensive Guide to Audible Warning Signals
Audible warning signals can help to reduce incidents in a community and they allow people to become more aware of what is happening around them. Mostly, we can find this type of warning signal in places where there is a lot of traffic. They warn us of approaching...
Your Guide To Beacon Lights
Beacon lights can be found almost everywhere. They have become a part of our daily lives, but most of us are still not aware of their importance. Different types of beacon lights can each have their own unique uses. Each of these plays an important role in different...
What Can Beacons Be Used For?
Without a doubt, new technologies are becoming a part of our every day environment. Some of them remain either perplexing, or unnoticed. Warning beacons are one of these technologies – they are bright and unmissable, but in many instances can be over looked as...