LeonaThe history and birth of the LED Marine Globe
Marine globes have long been valued for their waterproof design, originally used to house incandescent or fluorescent bulbs. With the rise of LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology, many farms began retrofitting these fixtures with LED bulbs. However, marine globes were not designed to accommodate the specific needs of LEDs, which are highly sensitive to heat buildup. This mismatch led to frequent bulb failures—often on a yearly basis—increasing maintenance costs and posing a potential fire hazard. As a result, some insurance providers stopped covering installations using LED bulbs in these unsuitable fixtures, creating an urgent need for a safer, compatible solution.
LED Marine Globe Version 1.0 – compact, easy to install and maximizes grants
Working with agricultural electricians and farm owners, we designed the first LED marine globe on the Canadian market, meeting the specific needs of the agricultural sector.
Ease of installation of the Marine Globe
Our marine globe is compatible with ¾” or ½” diameter PVC pipes, providing great flexibility during installation.
High industrial standards of the marine globe
The first LED marine globe to achieve the three most rigorous certifications: Premium DLC , NEMA 4X And ETL .
Compatibility with automation systems
Our product integrates seamlessly into agricultural automation systems thanks to a specially designed dimmer. It accepts both “Sink” and “Source” signals from the controllers. Discover our Sink / Source dimmer designed for the agricultural environment here .
Dimming stability
In poultry farming, dimming stability is crucial. Chickens can be disturbed by flickering lighting, which can lead to panic, injury, and mortality. Our marine globe completely eliminates flicker, even during transitions from 0% to 5% lighting.
Dawn to dusk simulation
To optimize poultry farming, for both broilers and layers, we have developed a realistic simulation of lighting from dawn to dusk. Our system allows light to be reduced by up to 8% (1.6W out of 20W or 244 lumens out of 3060 lumens) while maintaining voltage stability.
Recommended by insurers
Our marine globes are the first to be approved by insurers to replace traditional bulb models, thus offering increased security to farmers.
Speclite's Research and Development (R&D) Strength Against Imitators
Since its launch, our Marine Globe has become a benchmark in the agricultural sector—recognized for its easy installation and exceptional resistance to corrosion, including harsh agents like ammonia.
This success has, however, attracted imitators to the market. These copycat products lack NEMA 4X certification and consistently suffer from overheating issues, primarily due to poorly engineered heat sinks.
To maintain our leadership and uphold the quality our customers trust, we made a deliberate choice: rather than compromising on quality to match lower-cost competitors, we returned to the drawing board. Our goal was to push innovation further by developing a new heat sink built to withstand the harshest conditions found on farms—without compromise.
Development of the ξ Prototype
Agricultural environments can reach extreme temperatures—as high as 65°C (149°F)—conditions that can severely damage standard equipment.
After months of design iterations and rigorous testing, we finalized the ξ prototype (pronounced “xi”), our 14th version, engineered with remarkably enhanced heat dissipation capabilities. It was built specifically to endure the most demanding farm conditions, ensuring performance and reliability where it's needed most.
Heat dissipation comparison:
Here are the results of our ξ prototype, tested under a more extreme ambient temperature of 40°C (104°F).
The data shows that our product successfully dissipates heat more evenly, and we've strategically relocated the hot spots to the far end of the luminaire. As a result, the LEDs and driver are shielded from harmful heat exposure, significantly enhancing their lifespan and ensuring long-term performance.
Designed for the most demanding environments and NEMA 4X certified, our new Marine Globe 2.0 (R26D series) was named a finalist at the MCEE trade show in April 2023.
At this prestigious event, our product stood out alongside leading industry brands such as Signify (the winner), Stanpro, and Liteline—a clear testament to our commitment to excellence, durability, and innovation.
Future concept of our marine globe
Through rigorous R&D and an unwavering drive to innovate, Speclite continues to stand out by delivering high-quality, reliable, and high-performance products.
Our commitment to excellence ensures that our customers benefit from the most advanced and dependable agricultural lighting solutions on the market today.
To learn more about our marine globes visit our dedicated page or contact us.
