Yes. Entoquip lights become hot during normal operation. In our testing, the exterior surface has reached approximately 165°F (74°C) after the light has fully warmed up. This heat is produced by the dense spiral arrangement of 365 nm and 395 nm UVA LEDs and their supporting circuitry.
Actual operating temperature varies with ambient temperature, airflow, mounting position, power source, and how long the light has been running.
LEDs are more energy-efficient than incandescent and fluorescent bulbs, but they do not convert all incoming electricity into light. Energy that is not emitted as light becomes heat within the LED chips, resistors, wiring, and circuit board.
LED strip lights also contain current-limiting resistors and closely spaced electrical components that contribute additional heat.
Entoquip lights use a dense spiral of high-output LEDs. This places a large number of LEDs in a relatively small area, producing much more heat than a low-density decorative LED strip.
UV LEDs can run hotter than some visible-light LEDs because they often convert a smaller portion of their electrical input into usable light. The remaining energy is released as heat within the LED chips and supporting circuitry.
Entoquip lights use a combination of 365 nm and 395 nm UVA LEDs. The shorter-wavelength 365 nm LEDs are generally less electrically efficient than 395 nm LEDs and may produce more waste heat for the same electrical input.
A surface temperature of 165°F may cause a burn with sufficient contact time. The light should always be treated as a hot electrical device while operating.
Adequate airflow is important for both safety and long-term LED life. Operate in an area where heat can dissipate naturally. Don’t handle it until it has been disconnected and allowed to cool.
