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+ What should I look for in a Permanent Led System?
In this fast-growing industry,. There are important things to be aware of that the state and buyers should look for before purchasing a permanent holiday system. PixelLights is our choice because it was designed in Canada with the highest standards and built by design, unlike any others.
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+ How is it installed?
System Comparison Chart
| Ratings, Patents and Certifications | Pixel Lights | Oelo | Everlights | Inception | Minizon | Trimlight | Jellyfish | Gemstone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertised Lifetime Use Rating | 50,000 hrs | 100,000 hrs | 50,000 firs | 50,000 M | 50,000 hrs | 50,000 hrs | 22,000 his | 50.000 hrs |
| UL Ustest (3rd Party Safety Certification) | Yes | Yes | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| Waterproof Rating | IP67 | IP68 | Undisclosed | IP67 | IP67 | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | IP67 |
| Fire Rating | Yes | V-0 | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Yes |
| U.S. Patented (select system elements) | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Industrial-Grade Covers | Cover N/A | 0.04 Aluminum, 0.07 Acrylic | Undisclosed | 10.06 Acrylic | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| System Warranty | 3 yrs Parts | 5 Yrs | 1-15 Yrs | 10 Yrs | 5 Yrs | Limited Lifetime | yr labor, 3 yrs Parts | 5 Yrs |
| LED/Control Features | Pixel Lights | Oelo | Everlights | Inception | Minizon | Trimlight | Jellyfish | Gemstone |
| Operating Voltage | 24v | 36v | 5v | 24v/36v | 24v | 5v | 48v | 12v |
| Standard Light Spacing | 9" | 9" or 10" | 9" | 12" | 6" or 12" | 9" or 12" | 9" | 9" |
| Light Per Bulb | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 or 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Multi-Color Capable (can display more than 2 colors at a time) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Individually Addressable Lights (each light can be programmed) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Box Location (Interior/Exterior) | Both | Both | Indoors | Outdoors | Outdoors | Both | Indoors | Both |
| Android and/or iOS Compatible | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both |
| Cloud-Based Operation | Comming Soon and WiFi | Yes and WiFi | Yes Only Option | Yes Only Option | Yes Only Option | Yes Only Option | Undisclosed | Yes Only Option |
| Ability to control via Web Browser | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Ability to operate without Internet | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Zones/Multi-Building Operation | Yes Unlimited | Yes Unlimited | Yes Qty Undisclosed | No | No | Yes Qty Undisclosed | Yes Qty Undisclosed | No |
| Outputs per Controller | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 or 4 | 1or 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Boosters or Power injections required | No | Yes | Yes | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Create Custom Static and Motion Patterns | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-set Static and Motion Patterns | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automated Timer Function | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Year-Round Scheduling Capability | Comming Soon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Security Spotlight Feature (selective LED illumination) | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| System Appearance / Installation Details | Pixel Lights | Oelo | Everlights | Inception | Minizon | Trimlight | Jellyfish | Gemstone |
| Material Options for LED Cover/Channel | Mental Aluminum | Aluminum Or Acrylic | Aluminum Only | Plastic | Plastic | Aluminum Only | Aluminum Only | Aluminum Only |
| Proprietary or Generic Channel Compatible | Not Limited | Proprietary | Not Limited | Proprietary | Proprietary | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| LED's Behind Lens or Protruding Through Channel | Protruding 2mm | Behind Lens | Protruding | Behind Lens | Behind Lens | Protruding | Protruding | Protruding |
| Face Mounting (outward facing, pointing out) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Under Mounting (down facing/wall wash effect) | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Holes and Wires in Gutters | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Built in space in Channel for Additional Wiring | N/A | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Splicing Required | No | Yes | Yes | __ | __ | Yes | __ | Yes |
| Difficult Miter Cuts When Installing | N/A | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No DIY Option |
| Open Miter Cut Gaps | N/A | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Authorized Installation Network Locations | US & Canda | Nationwide, Canada | Select States | Nationwide | Nationwide | Nationwide, Canda | Nationwide | Nationwide, Canda |
| Self-Install DIY Option | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Installation Cost | $ | $$$$ | $$$ | $$$$ | $ | $$$ | $$$ | $$$ |
| UV protected wire/cable coatings | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Shielded data wires | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |