Narva Pulse

13/08/2020

The Narva Pulse, a rebadged Juluen JB165 designed with different specifications for the Australian market is a highly popular LED beacon. The Narva Pulse is particularly popular amongst garbage trucks and airport vehicles as well as many other applications. The Narva Pulse is sold in two different models, a standard and a high-output. The standard model is available in three different colour options, Amber, Blue and Red (all come standard with a coloured lens) and two mounting options, 3 Bolt Fixed and Magnetic. The high-output model is also available in the same three colour options however a clear lens is standard. The high-output is offered in two mounting options, 3 Bolt Fixed and DIN Pole. A Magnetic Mount option was available for the high-output model however has been discontinued. The Narva Pulse features two flash patterns for the standard model (Quint Flash and Rotator 240RPM) and eight flash patterns for the high-output model (Single Flash, Quad Flash, Quint Flash, Ultra Flash, Steady On, Rotator 85RPM, Cross Rotator and Rotator Quint Flash). Both models feature top-firing LEDs to direct light upwards for greater visibility from the sky. Flash Pattern adjustment is conducted on the high-output model with a magnetic key whilst the standard model features a high-tech 'touch' adjustment, simply touch the top of the beacons for five-seconds to change the flash pattern. The Narva Pulse is virtually unbreakable with a polycarbonate lens sealed with an 'O'-Ring and diecast aluminium base whilst is also shock and vibration resistant. The Narva Pulse is SAE J845 Class 1 approved, backed by Narva's 5-Year LED Warranty and has a lifespan of 100,000 hours. 3 Bolt Fixed variants can be synchronised if more than one Pulse is required. The Narva Pulse is built with exceptional materials in Taiwan and is one of the most unbreakable lights on the Australian market. The Pulse shares its underpinnings with the (discontinued) Roadvision RB165 Series LED beacon (read that article here* - *article currently not written).

Main rivals include: (discontinued) Roadvision RB165 Series, Code 3 CL199 Series, Britax BF600 + BF900 Series, Hella UltraRAY + UltraRAY-R Series, IONNIC 105 LED and ECCO 7960 Pulse Series.

Performance Chart:

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SAE J845 Class 1 approved and 100,000 hour LED lifespan.

Good choice of mounting options and warning colours.

Unbreakable design and overall material quality.

Unique 240RPM Rotating flash pattern on standard model.

5 Year Warranty

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No magnetic mount option on high-output model.

No green and white colour options.

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Score: 9.3/10

If you're in the market for a reliable, cost-effective, well-made LED beacon, the Narva Pulse is truly worth a look.