{"product_id":"5622133-2-inch-license-utility-light-with-2-led-and-18-inch-male-bullet-connectors","title":"5622133 - 2 Inch License\/Utility Light With 2 LED and .18 Inch Male Bullet Connectors","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuyers Products 2 Inch License\/Utility Light with 2 LEDs is used on trucks and trailers to meet FMVSS\/CMVSS 108 regulations. The light has a clear lens and is available with either chrome or black housing. Two lights are needed to meet DOT requirements. The chrome version is available in bulk (sold in multiples of 10) with either blunt cut leads or .180 male bullets, or individually packaged. The black version is only available in bulk in multiples of 10. Lights are backed with a limited lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse; width:100%; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eAmp draw at 12 Volts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e0.047\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eBase \/ Mount Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eBuilt-In Switch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eClear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eHard Wired or Plug\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003ePlug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e1.375\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003ePlastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eLens Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003ePolycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eLens Shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eRectangular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eNumber of Wires\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eOverall Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e2.750\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003ePlug Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eType of Plug\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eBullet Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border=\" solid background:\u003eWattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e0.56\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Buyers Products 2 Inch License\/Utility Light, featuring two high-efficiency Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and engineered with .18 inch male bullet connectors, provides a sophisticated illumination solution for vehicle applications. Designed for trucks and trailers, this unit rigorously adheres to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 108 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) 108, ensuring critical regulatory compliance. Its clear lens design, complemented by robust chrome or sleek black housing, offers both functional clarity and aesthetic flexibility. To meet Department of Transportation (DOT) mandates for license plate illumination, a minimum of two such lights is typically required. Product availability includes chrome variants in bulk (multiples of 10) with blunt cut leads or .180 male bullet connectors, or individually packaged units. The black housing model is exclusively offered in bulk, in multiples of 10. This product is further supported by a limited lifetime warranty, underscoring its superior quality and operational longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRegulatory Compliance and Safety: Adhering to FMVSS\/CMVSS 108 and DOT Standards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2-inch LED License\/Utility Light's primary function is to ensure critical license plate visibility on trucks and trailers, mandated by stringent North American regulations. FMVSS 108 dictates photometric performance, color, and location for vehicle lighting, enhancing safety through adequate illumination. For license plate lamps, the standard requires specific illumination intensity and uniformity, preventing hot spots or dim areas that compromise legibility. CMVSS 108 imposes comparable standards in Canada, ensuring cross-border compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDOT requirements often specify that \"Two lights are needed\" for license plate illumination, highlighting a common dual-light configuration for uniform, sufficient luminance. This setup ensures redundancy and comprehensive coverage, particularly for larger plates or those obscured by environmental factors. The light's precise design, with its clear lens and optimized LED output, directly addresses these regulatory frameworks. Its purpose extends beyond simple light emission, projecting characteristics that fulfill legal mandates for vehicle identification, contributing directly to road safety and law enforcement capabilities by minimizing non-compliance risks and enhancing operational integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced LED Technology: Efficiency, Durability, and Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core of this light's superior performance are its two integrated Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). Unlike traditional incandescent bulbs, LEDs utilize electroluminescence for highly efficient light generation. This results in a significantly lower power draw: 0.047 Amperes at 12 Volts, equating to an exceptionally low 0.56 Watts. This minimal energy consumption is crucial for commercial vehicles, preserving battery life, reducing load on the electrical system, and contributing to fuel efficiency by lessening alternator strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEDs also provide substantial durability. As solid-state devices, they lack fragile filaments susceptible to breakage from common road vibrations or impacts. This construction offers exceptional resistance to shock and vibration, making them significantly more reliable and long-lasting than incandescent alternatives. Their operational lifespan, projected at tens of thousands of hours, drastically reduces maintenance and replacement frequencies, lowering operational costs and improving fleet uptime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light quality from these LEDs is optimized for license plate illumination. The clear lens and LEDs produce a crisp, white light, maximizing contrast and readability. Precise optical design ensures uniform light distribution, preventing hot spots or shadows. Beyond license plates, the robust output and wide beam pattern make this unit effective for general utility purposes, such as illuminating compartments, toolboxes, steps, or entry points on trailers. Instantaneous full brightness, a key LED characteristic, provides immediate illumination crucial for safety and operational efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering for Resilience: Housing and Lens Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structural integrity and long-term appeal of this light stem from its carefully selected materials. The housing, available in chrome-plated or black plastic, is engineered for resilience. High-grade plastic, such as ABS, offers an excellent balance of strength, lightweight properties, and corrosion resistance. Unlike metal, plastic avoids rust when exposed to road salts, chemicals, or moisture. The chrome variant features a durable plating for enhanced UV resistance, scratch protection, and a premium finish, complementing existing vehicle aesthetics. The black housing provides a more understated, integrated look, offering identical robust protection. Both options withstand significant temperature fluctuations without compromising integrity or sealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lens is meticulously crafted from high-grade polycarbonate, a thermoplastic polymer known for exceptional impact resistance, optical clarity, and thermal stability. Polycarbonate endures substantial mechanical stress from road debris or minor impacts without shattering, protecting the light source. It also exhibits excellent UV stability, resisting yellowing or degradation from sunlight, which preserves light output and aesthetic quality. Its optical properties ensure maximum light transmission, consistently meeting photometric requirements. The rectangular lens shape optimizes light spread, creating a broad, uniform illumination pattern tailored for license plates and utility applications. These advanced materials ensure the light's operational effectiveness and visual integrity throughout its extended service life, even under harsh conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrical System Integration and Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2-inch License\/Utility Light integrates seamlessly into standard 12-volt DC vehicle electrical systems, the predominant architecture for trucks and trailers. Its 12-Volt operating voltage ensures broad compatibility. The remarkably low amp draw of 0.047 Amperes (A) at 12 Volts (0.56 Watts) highlights the advanced energy efficiency of its LED design. This minimal current consumption is a significant advantage, particularly for commercial vehicles, contributing to battery life and reducing electrical system load, thereby potentially extending alternator service life and minimizing parasitic battery drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnectivity uses a robust two-wire configuration (positive\/ground), simplifying installation. The specified \".18 Inch Male Bullet Connectors\" are a common and reliable standard in automotive and trailer industries, offering a secure, quick-disconnect interface for efficient installation and replacement. The .180-inch diameter ensures a tight, vibration-resistant connection. For chrome versions, blunt cut leads offer flexibility for direct hardwiring or alternative connectors. While the female receptacle is not included, the male bullet connectors are integral, ready for direct connection. This design prioritizes ease of integration and adaptability. The absence of a built-in switch indicates its intended use as a constantly powered or vehicle circuit-controlled unit, typically activated with headlights or running lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOptimized Design, Versatile Applications, and Enduring Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact dimensions of this light, featuring an overall width of 2.750 inches and a height of 1.375 inches, along with its streamlined surface mount design, are engineered for exceptional ease of installation. This eliminates the necessity for intricate vehicle panel modifications, significantly reducing labor time and associated costs. The low-profile form factor ensures minimal protrusion from the vehicle surface, thereby mitigating the risk of incidental damage from impacts and preserving the vehicle's aesthetic and aerodynamic integrity. The rectangular polycarbonate lens is not merely a design choice but an optically optimized component, meticulously crafted to provide a broad, uniform light distribution. This precision illumination targets the entire surface of a standard license plate, ensuring full compliance with stringent regulatory demands while effectively minimizing unwanted light spill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its crucial primary function as a license plate lamp, the light's robust output and inherently durable construction elevate its utility for a wide array of secondary applications. It serves as an excellent utility light capable of effectively illuminating vehicle steps, interior compartments, specialized toolboxes, expansive cargo areas, or even critical engine bays. Its versatility makes it indispensable across diverse vehicle types, including commercial trucks, various trailers, recreational vehicles (RVs), utility service vehicles, and even marine vessels where challenging environmental conditions prevail. The product’s inherent resilience against pervasive elements such as dust, moisture, corrosive agents, and extreme temperature fluctuations ensures consistent, reliable performance in both interior and exterior applications, providing dependable illumination where it is needed most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAesthetic integration into a vehicle's design scheme is further enhanced by the availability of both chrome and black housing options. These choices allow for seamless visual matching with existing vehicle accents or the creation of a discreet, integrated appearance. The strategic packaging flexibility, encompassing bulk sales in multiples of 10 (with specific options for .180 male bullet connectors or blunt cut leads for the chrome variant, and bulk-only for the black version) alongside individually packaged chrome units, is tailored to meet the distinct procurement requirements of various stakeholders, including large fleet operators, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and individual end-users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of a limited lifetime warranty unequivocally underscores Buyers Products' profound confidence in the superior material quality, precise engineering, and meticulous manufacturing integrity of this lighting solution. This robust assurance translates directly into exceptional long-term value for the investment. The unparalleled longevity intrinsic to LED technology, coupled with the rugged construction designed to withstand the rigors of continuous operation, dramatically extends operational life and significantly reduces maintenance cycles and associated replacement costs. This product is engineered to be a truly \"fit and forget\" component, delivering consistent, compliant, and highly efficient illumination that actively contributes to enhanced safety, uninterrupted operational reliability, and substantial cost savings within the demanding commercial and utility vehicle sectors for an extended period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"buyersproductscompany","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62449245946227,"sku":"5622133","price":6.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/9513\/9187\/files\/5622130_45_bed958a5-8b34-442c-a6ca-f5e394b42f19.jpg?v=1768840513","url":"https:\/\/titustrucksaccessories.com\/products\/5622133-2-inch-license-utility-light-with-2-led-and-18-inch-male-bullet-connectors","provider":"Titus Trucks Accessories ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}