Our LED Evolution.

Way back in 2003 we introduced the Littlite LED gooseneck task light series. Those first-generation products used six (!) white LED chips to produce a rather modest light output with a cool, blue color temperature (6000K). It was a start.

Since most Littlite users were accustomed to the performance of our Q5 lamp, that became the initial benchmark for our LED lights in terms of output and color temperature. “More light” and “warmer color” were the most common requests from our customers.  

Thanks to improvements in LED technology over the years we’ve been able to make dramatic improvements in our LED products without increasing cost and, in some cases, actually lowering the cost of our LED lights. Additionally, LED technology has enabled us to manufacture a wide range of specialized task lights including Ultra Violet, Night Vision Green and Infrared task lights.

Our current Standard Gen V LED lights outperform the Q5 in output (398 LUX vs. 235 Lux) and produce a warm white light output (4000K) while our ANSER products blast out 795 Lux with a toasty 3100K color temp.

The we started getting requests for cooler light temperatures.

And that got us thinking about a Littlite that would satisfy different customer requirements in a single lamp which brings us to our new LED-3 and LED-3-UV products.

The Littlite LED-3 enables the user to select between three discrete light outputs: Warm (3000K) Daylight (5000K) and Cool (6500K). Littlite LED-3-UV products are selectable between White, Red and UV outputs. Both are available in all of our usual lampset configurations including IS/Installation and Automotive products.

One lamp, three lights. Goldilocks would approve.     

Where Did We Come From??

We've been around quite a while and a lot of people wonder how Littlite came to be. Well, if a picture is worth a thousands words, then a video must be good for a million words or at least the average acceptance speech at the Grammys.

Here's our story as told to the audience at the 2011 Parnelli Awards courtesy of PLSNtv:

Parnelli Littlite Video

Custom Color output for your Littlite LED.

Did you know that you can customize the light output of your Littlite LED?

Our standard LED lights have a clear filter that snaps in and out of the LED hood. These filters have two sets of slots designed to hold a piece of standard lighting gel enabling you to change the color output of your Littlite.

             Clear LED Lens                Add some color gel                                    Grinchy, man!



Detailed instructions can be found here: How Do I Do This?

FDB (Flat Display Bracket) Accessory

If you’re dealing with a tight work space and no place to put a much needed work light, we might have just the solution for you if you are also parking in front of a typical computer monitor.

Our FDB bracket is designed to piggyback on a standard FDMI/VESA mount. Our bracket accommodates both the 100mm and 75mm hole patterns and can mount a Littlite lampset in a variety of orientations depending on where you need the light to be. . over, under or on either side of the monitor. Heck, you could even mount multiple Littlites.

LITTLITE FDB

LITTLITE MOUNTED ON VESA ARM

Voilà!

And the FDB also works to add a light to rack rail:

DUAL ANSER LED

When we were approached to design a microscope light with two adjustable arms we immediately went to work adapting our ANSER series for this application. The results were better that even we imagined and a we knew it would be a great light for many other applications such as hobby and crafts and macro-photography. 

The two 3-Watt LED lights can be positioned to illuminate objects from two different angles eliminating shadows and the light quality and output remains consistent no matter how long the light is in use. The compact, low profile LED head is easy to position without intruding into your work space.

Sometime two heads ARE better than one!   

The LED Era

The growing acceptance of LED lights opens up a lot of new possibilities for manufacturers like Littlite. LED technology has advanced at a rapid rate enabling us to respond to some pretty specific task lighting requests including lighting compatible with night vision optics, infra-red lighting and, now, ultraviolet lighting.

Our custom UV-LED lights can be used to verify security watermarks in currency, driver’s license and other forms of I.D. Most of our UV-LED configurations also toggle between UV and a white light output enabling them to multi-task between a security check light and an ordinary task light . . . perfect for hospitality industry applications.

Littlite LED Task Lights . . . a lot of performance in a small package.        

No Connector? No problem!

It pains us to admit that sometimes a sound or lighting console fails to provide a connector for a task light! It keeps us awake at night but never fear, we at Littlite have some options that will enable you to light up your work space.


Option number one is a no brainer: Get yourself a Littlite lampset such as the the L-18-LED and install it in our Cast Weighted Base (CWB) assembly or, if you want a dimming LED light, our LW-LED series comes out of the box complete in a weighted base. Plop that thing next to your console, plug it into the wall or power strip and you are good to go. Heck, take it with you at the end of the night and use it a reading light, too!

Is work space tight around your console? Not enough room for a free-standing light? If you have an unused mic input on your audio console (maybe you can unplug the drummer’s vocal mic?), you can use it to hold our 18X-LED-NA. Power comes from the usual external power supply included with the light (nope, it does not use phantom power) and the light includes an in-line dimmer. Also available in a right angle version: 18XR-LED-NA.

          



Option number three is really slick. Our ANSER series LED lights are designed to operate on input voltage as low as 5-VDC. Yep, with an ANSER LED light and ANSER-USB accessory cable, that spare USB port on your console is now a power point for your task light. The ANSER produces a bright (796 Lux), warm (3100K) white light and includes a full range dimmer.

So there you go, no connector, no problem.

Struggles of the Everyday Reader

Do you want to read when your partner is trying to sleep but you don’t want to disturb them?

Do your eyes get strained when you read your book?

Do you not have your own personalized lighting but rather overhead lighting?

If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, we’ve got the perfect solution for you: an LED reading light from Littlite! A personal reading light will ensure that you can enjoy a good book without constant eye strain.

Littlite LED reading lights make the perfect addition to any living room, bedroom, or office. With a long, adjustable gooseneck, dimmer controls, and LED lights in red or white light, you’re sure to find what you need.

Littlite reading lights eliminate the strain on your eyes by offering cool operating LED models that deliver a warm, white light and provide excellent color rendering.

If you think you’re putting too much of a strain on your eyes, or are struggling to find a decent spot in your home or office to read or work, a personal LED reading light from Littlite is the perfect solution!

Call (888) 224-5801 to speak with a member from our team today! Browse our store or custom build a light to your exact specifications!

Why an LED Reading Light Would Make a Great Gift For Your Valentine!

Are you having a hard time deciding on what to get your valentine?

Skip waiting in line to buy your valentine the usual chocolate and flowers. Surprise him or her with an LED reading light! If you’re going the non-traditional route, your valentine may be impressed by your “outside-the-box” thinking!

An LED reading light from Littlite may be perfect for your valentine if he or she is a:

1.    Piano player
2.    Do-it-yourselfer
3.    Crafter
4.    Quilter
5.    New mother
6.    Hobbyist
7.    Stamp collector

About Littlite’s LED Reading Light

All our LED lamps are quality made in the USA with a limited lifetime warranty. If you like high quality products, our gooseneck LED reading lights are perfect for you or a loved one who works in an office or who engages in a hobby and needs to light up their workspace.

Our LED reading light provides many benefits, including dimming capabilities, mounting options, 60,000 hours of trouble-free service, easy installation, and more!

The Perfect Gift!

Just plug in a Littlite and you’ll have perfect lighting for your work or hobby. Our line of LED reading lights has uses in every room of the house- email info@littlitedirect.com to learn more or buy a light for the holidays from the Littlite store now!

Benefits of the Small LED Light From Littlite – The Stowlite!

Does the idea of a permanent light not sit well with you?

Do you hate clutter?

Do you like to keep things looking clean?

With the small LED light from Littlite – The Stowlite – you can store it in your glovebox when you’re not using it. It can easily be set up again for use whenever it’s needed!

Note:
The Stowlite is intended as a temporary map light and does not have an On/Off switch. It’s also only available in a 6" gooseneck light.

Nick S, a satisfied customer, says, “I’ve had a Stowlite for about a year, and I love it. I keep it in my glovebox when I’m not using it, and plug it in, usually for trips. When my passengers need light for something, it’s right there, but the light never interferes with seeing the road!”

Other lights can be bulky and get in the way. With a Stowlite from Littlite, you don’t have to worry about space being an issue!

Get Your Small LED Light Today!

Littlite strives to offer you the best LED lighting solution for your home, office, and car! To order the Stowlite today, visit our products page and make a purchase that will change the way you view lighting!

New White Gooseneck Task Light Available For Preorder!

The secret is out! Our new white gooseneck task light was revealed this month.

The new sleek white color finish makes it a perfect fit for any medical office, house of worship, or any location where a white appliance is a must! The white color gives the light a clean, bright appearance.

This new white task light will have the following features:

•    Available in 12 inch, 18 inch, and 24 inch goosenecks
•    Available as an LED
•    Easy surface mount installation
•    External power supply included

To preorder your very own white gooseneck task light and have it before anyone else, please call (888) 224-5801. All our products are quality made in the USA with a limited lifetime warranty!

Small LED Lights Can Come in Handy in Many Types of Vehicles!

Do you need to navigate at night?

Does your job require a lot of reading?

Is the interior lighting of your work vehicle limited?

Our small LED lights are commonly used in work vehicles such as:

1.    Police department vehicles2.    Fire department vehicles
3.    EMT vehicles
4.    Rally vehicles
5.    Municipal and service trucks
6.    Marine freighters
7.    Trains
8.    Flight simulators
9.    Personal aircrafts
10.  Military Humvees

About Littlite’s Small LED Lights

All our small LED lights are quality made in the USA with a limited lifetime warranty. If you like high quality products, our gooseneck small LED lights are perfect for you or a loved one who works in transportation or who engages in a hobby and needs to light up their workspace.

Our small LED light provides many benefits, including warm light output with cool operating temperature, accurate color rendering, dimming capabilities, 60,000 hours of trouble-free service, and more!

Call (888) 224-5801 to speak with a member from our team today! Or, visit our products page!

New Gooseneck Task Light Product Reveal in December!

Are you looking for a new gooseneck task light?

We have something up our sleeves, but we’re not revealing what it is until December!

Littlite is always looking for ways to advance their technology and stay at the cutting edge! “We’re really excited about this new light, especially for the medical and house of worship industries,” says Jim Fackert. Today, the simple-yet-elegant Littlites have become the standard worklamps of numerous industries, and are found around the globe in film and television studios, radio stations, dance clubs, live venues, emergency vehicles, medical and assembly equipment, and everywhere else a high quality gooseneck task light is needed.

This new gooseneck task light will have the following capabilities:

• Available in 12 inch, 18 inches, and 24 inch goosenecks
• Available as an LED
• Easy surface mount installation
• External power supply included

We won’t give it away just yet, so stay tuned for all the details!

5 Ways Desk Lights Make Your Office More Comfortable!

Is your office comfortable?

Does it have good ambiance?

Do you feel productive every day?
Desk lights could help make your office more comfortable by setting the mood for success! Imagine getting more done while also increasing profits!

Our lights can make your office more comfortable. They offer a variety of benefits, including:

1. Dimmable capabilities that are great for reducing headaches or setting the mood.
2. LED models provide excellent color rendering to help avoid eye strain.
3. Quality parts give you many years of operation.
4. Your workstation will be clutter free – you can move our lights wherever they’re needed.
5. Cool operating temperature allows you to maintain your room temperature preference because our desk light won’t overheat.

About Littlite Desk Lights

All our desk lights are high quality, made in the USA with a limited lifetime warranty. If you like high quality products, our gooseneck desk lights are perfect for you or a loved one who needs to light up their workspace.

Get Your Desk Lights Today!

Littlite strives to offer you the best desk light solution for your home or office, and we have many options available! To find the light that fits your needs, visit our products page and make a purchase that will change the way you view lighting!

Desk Lights Make The Perfect Christmas Gift!

Are you struggling to decide what to give your friends and family for Christmas this year?

What do you get for the person who has everything?

Do you have to buy a present for a gift exchange?

A desk light from Littlite may be perfect for people on your Christmas list like:

1.    Family members
2.    Woodworkers
3.    Piano players
4.    Do-it-yourselfers
5.    Fly tiers
6.    Crafters
7.    Quilters
8.    New mothers
9.    Hobbyists
10.    Stamp collectors

Help make someone’s holiday a little brighter by giving them a desk light from Littlite! You’ll be happy when you give a gift that people can actually use all year around.

About Littlite’s Desk Light

All our desk lights are quality made in the USA with a limited lifetime warranty. If you like high quality products, our gooseneck desk lights are perfect for you or a loved one who works in an office or who engages in a hobby and needs to light up their workspace.

Our desk light provides many benefits, including warm light output with cool operating temperature, accurate color rendering, dimming capabilities, 60,000 hours of trouble-free service, and more!

The Perfect Holiday Gift!

Just plug in a Littlite and you’ll have perfect lighting for your work or hobby. Our line of desk lights has uses in every room of the house- email info@littlitedirect.com to learn more or buy a light for the holidays from the Littlite store now!

How to Choose The Best Bedside Light!

Do you like to read before bed?

Is your existing lighting not focused or bright enough to see the pages?

Would you like to be able to change your position and have your lighting change with you?

Choosing good bedside lighting is a lot more complex than some people realize! You can buy any old bedside light and throw it on your nightstand, but you may discover that it’s not bright enough, that the light shines in your eyes and not on the page, or that it’s too tall to reach comfortably from your bed. There are a few fundamentals to keep in mind that will ensure your bedside light is perfect for your reading needs.

Size of the light

Think about how you sit or lie in your bed. You don’t want to have to stretch to reach the switch for your lamp, especially since you’ll be reaching for it every night! If your bedside light is too tall, the light will be hitting your eyes, and could strain your eyes. If it’s too short, the light won’t be where you need it.

The exact positioning and size of your lamp will depend on the layout of your bedroom, but here are some good rules of thumb. A light switch should be about 21 to 30 inches off the floor, and about an arm’s length away from the bed. Your lamp should be no bigger than ⅓ the size of the table you put it on to prevent it from being unstable. Our Gooseneck lights are perfect here because of way they mount, clipping to your night stand and preventing your light from falling over!

Color of light

Bedside light with base.

Some people complain about the glaring, piercing quality of white light, which can be helpful for detail work but can be irritating right before bed. You may find that a soft red or pink light provides the light and mood you’re looking for. On the other hand, the bright quality of white light may be perfect for rooting around in a bedside drawer or bin. Take some time to think about the kinds of light you may want, or contact us to ask about your options!

Design of your light

Don’t forget about the rest of your room when picking out your bedside light! If you have a large bed, a very small lamp may look out of place next to it. Before making a purchase, be sure to think about cost, utility, and design.

Littlite bedside lights make the perfect addition to any bedroom. With a long, adjustable gooseneck, dimmer controls, and LED or halogen lights in red or white light, you’re sure to find what you need. Browse our store or custom build a light to your exact specifications!

Bedside Lights Can Be Used in Many Places Around The House

Do you like to read at night before bed?

Do you worry about keeping your partner up with too much light?

Is it hard to search through a bedside drawer in the dark?

You’re not alone! It can be hard to strike the right balance between too much and too little light. Bright bedside lights can strain your eyes, keep others awake, and disrupt your sleeping habits. We’ve heard from many customers over the years that our bedside lights are a “marriage saver!” Many people have found that a small, flexible gooseneck light, is perfect for this situation because our lights can be mounted on the headboard or a nightstand. But these lights have plenty of uses outside the bedroom!

Additional lights can be used in a garage or workshop to work on a hobby or DIY project. You can use bright, focused light for reading, wherever you may be. If you need to see while others have the lights dimmed for a movie, gooseneck lights have you covered. If you want to create the kind of atmosphere or mood that bright, overhead lights destroy, gooseneck lamps can put the light right where you need it.

Littlite gooseneck lights have a variety of customizable features, from clamps and mountings to dimmers and focusers that will provide the exact amount of light you’re looking for. Any room with an outlet -kitchens, laundry rooms, or garages- can be easy to light. Just plug in a Littlite and you’ll have perfect lighting for your work or hobby. Our line of bedside lights has uses in every room of the house- email info@littlitedirect.com to learn more or buy a light from the Littlite store now!

Suffer from Migraines? A Desk Light Could Help Get You Relief Today!

Do you suffer from frequent migraines at work?

Do you suffer from constant eye strain?

You could benefit from a desk light!

According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), “high contrast between light and dark areas of the computer screen, horizontal work surface, and surrounding areas can cause eye fatigue and headaches.

Possible Solution:

• For computer work, use well-distributed diffuse desk light. The advantage of diffuse lighting is that:
• There are fewer glare surfaces in the visual field.
• The contrasts created by the shape of objects tend to be softer.
• Use light, matte colors and finishes on walls and ceilings to better reflect indirect lighting and reduce dark shadows and contrast.”

Imagine working in a headache-free environment! How much more productive will you be? How much more work will get done because you can now focus on your work, rather than worrying about when your headache will subside. Our desk lights may be your best medicine!

The Migraine Action Association have conducted research that proves exposure to “low-energy light” can cause migraines. However, there’s a difference between “low energy light” and “energy saving light bulbs.” Florescent lighting and regular light bulbs are “low-energy lights” but have been known to cause migraines, so switch to LED today!

About Littlite’s Desk Light

All our desk lights are quality made in the USA with a limited lifetime warranty. If you like high quality products, our gooseneck desk lights are perfect for you or a loved one who works in an office environment in need of lighting up their desk.

Get Your Desk Light Today!

Littlite strives to offer you the best desk light solution for your home or office, and we have many options available! To find the light that fits your needs, visit our products page and make a purchase that will change the way you view lighting!


Resources:

Occupational Safety & Health Administration
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/wkstation_enviro.html

Migraine Action Association
http://www.migraine.org.uk/index.php?sectionid=219

Customizable Desk Lights For Your Every Need!

Are you looking for a customizable desk light solution to fit your application needs?

Are older desk lights impractical?

Are you struggling to find the right light?

We have over 300 configurations to accommodate your every need and desire! Whether you need to illuminate your sheet music, read at your desk in your office, navigate the high seas, or nurse your baby at night, we have a gooseneck light solution for you. Our knowledgeable staff members can identify with your needs and recommend quality solutions with various mounting options.

Our lights provide many benefits including:

1.    Dimmable capabilities are great for reducing your headaches or setting the mood.
2.    LED models provide excellent color rendering if you suffer from eye strain.
3.    Quality made parts allow you many years of operation.
4.    Your workstation will be clutter free with the option of moving the light wherever it’s needed.

For more information visit LittliteDirect.com or call our experienced staff members at 888-224-5801 today for you customized solution!

About Littlite’s Desk Light

All of our desk lights are quality made in the USA with a limited lifetime warranty. If you like high quality made products, our gooseneck lights are perfect for you or a loved one that has a hobby or craft in need of lighting up their workstation.

Get Your Desk Light Today!

Littlite strives to offer you the best desk light solution for your home or office, and have many options available! To find the light that fits your needs, visit our products page and make a purchase that will change the way you view lighting!

Littlite Sponsors Hartland Boy Scout Troop 381 in Annual Fundraiser

The Hartland Boys Scout Troop 381 hosted 108 golfers at Hawk Meadows Golf Course in Howell, MI, on September 27, 2015, for their 5th Annual Golf Fundraiser. Littlite LLC. was a proud sponsor of the event.  

The fundraiser was open to the public to play 18 holes, with all proceeds going to the local troop. This annual fundraiser helped raise funds for camping fees and new equipment for the boy scouts. The day was especially beautiful for late September in Michigan. Littlite, LLC. employees John Parzuchowski, Jamie Devine, Ryan Bowman and Rick Niles teamed up to represent Littlite.

Littlite employees at the 5th Annual Golf Fundraiser.

The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.

Thank you to all for supporting Boy Scouts and helping to build moral leaders in our youth!