Viewing of LED Light Through Polarized Glass

Polarized glass cuts out horizontal light waves. This type of glass can provide glare-free views of bright areas. It is particularly helpful around water when light rays bouncing off water cause harsh viewing conditions. Light emitting diode lights are specialized bulbs that burn more efficiently and brighter than traditional halogen bulbs. If you need to view LED lights through polarized glass, there is a trick to getting proper views.

Instructions

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      Power or plug in the LED lights. By using a pair of eyeglasses with polarized glass, hold the eyeglasses so you can tilt and pivot the lenses. Keep them close to your eyes but not on the bridge of your nose. You need to hold them so you they turn and pivot as necessary.

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      Place the pair of eyeglasses between your eyes and the LED lights. Slowly begin to turn the glass in a circular motion. Keep a keen eye through the lenses and turn the glasses in 1/4-turn increments. As the polarized lenses begin to pick up horizontal light waves from the LED lights, the lenses filter out the light waves, showing you what appears to be dead LED bulbs.

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      Continue to turn the lenses until you see a slight flash of light, indicating you are finding the proper angle to view the LED lights through the polarized glass. When the glasses are at a 90-degree angle to the LED lights, you should begin seeing refracted light. Think of the glasses (or single piece of glass) as a turning square. When the square angles are at 90 degrees to the horizon, you will see the refracted light from the LED bulbs.