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deegee Part Codes
Here at D G Controls Limited we have many beacons to offer in our range each with a unique part code. We break our range down into Series models, then into individual part/stock codes. D G Controls part codes begin with three standard letters, indicating the type of...
🚨 Static Warning Lights!
Static warning lights stay continuously lit, guiding us and keeping us safe in everyday situations. For example, in every commercial building you enter you will see a static signal lighting up where a fire escape is throughout the building. Static warning signals are...
🚨 Beacon Colours Meaning 🚨
A visual signal must be applied in such a way that anyone who sees it can recognise it and is able to react immediately to it. Beacons convey strong and vital messages in the colours they use. They deliver clear messages not only in their colour, but also in their...
🚦 Traffic Lights
Traffic lights are signalling devices most commonly found positioned on roads, junction intersections and pedestrian crossings to control the flow of traffic. Additionally, they also appear in other areas, mainly on bridges, train crossings and stations, buildings,...
Meet the Team!
Matt is our Product Development Engineer, and the brains behind new product launches and product upgrades. He has an abundance of technical knowledge, which is key to our ongoing innovation. 🙌 Outside of work, he enjoys playing hockey at the weekend, as well as...
Behind the scenes – Production 🏭
At our purpose-built facility in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, every D. G. Controls product is built by hand from start to finish by our highly skilled production team. With over 5000 different product variations, D. G. Controls relies on hand assembly to maintain...
☎️ Telephone Initiated Beacons
Telephone Initiated Beacons provide a visual signal when a telephone rings. 🚨 People rely on these beacons in noisy environments with high ambient noise and in everyday places like care homes, where hearing a phone ring can be difficult. The visual beacon makes the...
Meet the Team!
Kyla has been a valued member of our Production Team since 2011, and is highly skilled in all aspects of the role. She is a fantastic problem solver, and always willing to try her hand at anything. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, gardening, and entertaining her...
deegee @ Elfack, Gothenburg 6th – 9th May 2025
Save the date! Our good friends at TOLEKA AB are exhibiting! You can visit the team at Elfack, Northern Europe’s No.1 Trade Fair on energy and electrification, to discuss your beacon and sounder needs 06-09 May 2025 at booths C00:15 & C00:16. They will be more...
Which is better, Xenon or LED? 🚨
Xenon strobe beacons and LED beacons are both a popular option for warning lights, however with technology advancing, LED beacons do seem to be becoming the go-to option. Here's a quick look into the key features between each unit. Which Should You Choose?...
A little bit about us….
About D G Controls Ltd: Our products are made in our purpose built factory in Swadlincote, deep in the heart of Derbyshire. Being a British manufacturer has its benefits. Alongside the pride we feel as a family owned company contributing to the British economy, our...
A little about LED & Filament Bulbs..
Here at D.G. Controls Ltd, we are constantly updating the technology in our beacons to make them more energy efficient. With that in mind, we have completed the process of replacing all our filament lamp beacons with LED lamp beacons. How they work: ⚡ LED Lamps In...
🚨 How Does Our LED Obstacle Warning Beacon Meet ICAO Standards?
The deegee SBB LED aviation warning beacon meets ICAO Annex 14 Chapter 6 regulations for low-intensity Type-B fixed obstacle lights. Units with the InfraRed option also comply with the IR requirements set by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency. Measuring...
What is a beacon..?
A warning beacon is a device designed to attract attention to a specific location. Beacons are one of the most beneficial devices that help to provide safety and security to any area or application. There are many different types of warning beacons on the market...
Did you know there are different types of beacons..?
There are different types of beacon lights – a static beacon, a strobe beacon, a rotating beacon and a pulsing beacon. The mode you select for your application will not only aid increased awareness, but it will also help people to know how to react. Looking a little...
Beacons & their applications
Deegee Warning Beacons and Sounders serve a wide range of applications, from Loading Bays and Aviation Warning to Emergency Evacuation, and operate worldwide! Shown here are the deegee XFL Xenon Strobe Beacon, and PSD Surface Mount LED dual Function Beacon in...
Warning Signal Applications – How to choose the right one 🚨
When choosing a warning signal there are many things that need to be considered for selecting the correct warning signal for the intended environment. Firstly, you need to start by looking at the location of the intended warning signal and consider:- The IP...
Beacon Lights – A Short Guide
🚨 Beacon Lights - A Short Guide 🚨 Beacon lights play a vital part in providing safety to todays world. They have become a part in our daily lives, providing safety even when we do not realise it. Different types of beacon lights and different colours are utilised in...
Modular Stacking Beacons
Modular Stacking Beacons are also known as Beacon Stacks, Andon Lights, Indicator Lights, Signal Tower Lights and Light Towers.They are a very easy to use product due to their click together mechanism, making them ideal for many applications, particularly for...
Did you know that an LED Rotating Mirror Beacon emits a more intensified beam of light than standard LED models?
Our range of traditional Rotating Mirror Beacons have a SOLID STATE LED LIGHT SOURCE.💡 No more unreliable filament bulbs to replace – less maintenance and an extremely high light output! Our Rotating Mirror LED Beacons (RM-LED) have an LED array, which is reflected...
Have you spotted a Yellow or Amber beacon on your travels recently…?
The colour Yellow or Amber naturally triggers a person’s thoughts to slow down and to be cautious. For this reason, yellow/amber coloured beacons are used on slow moving vehicles, on construction sites, airports and in other establishments to increase awareness to...
Loading Bay Lighting
Loading bay lights have become an essential safety tool on loading docks far and wide, making them a safer place for pedestrians and vehicles to load and unload trailers.Lets take a look at the three most common types of loading bay lights in further detail: 🚨...
Different types of Warning Signals
Industrial warning lights are used in a wide variety of different applications. There are three different types of flashing lights most used in industrial applications: flashing strobe lights, rotating lights, and pulsing lights. Here’s a brief insight into the...
Exactly what is a Beacon Light…?
Beacon lights provide warning, signal and guidance with their powerful light and colour - they play a vital part in providing safety to the world we live in. Their powerful light attracts instant attention to the end-user and even if the end-user does not understand...
Have you ever wondered how Hand Cranked Sirens work?
Hand cranked sirens are a simple warning signal, perfect for environments and applications where electricity is not available. They are also the perfect solution to use as a back-up alarm when there is a power failure.So, how simple is simple?! Easy! You hold the...
Have you seen our Traffic Management Lighting solutions?
We have several Traffic Light options available, with our IPN range being hugely popular for this particular application. Ideally suited to Loading Bay or Dock Lighting locations, these products are simple to install, long lasting, and maintenance free. Whether you...
Meet some of the Team!
Here at deegee we pride ourselves on our fabulous team! Our friendly Sales Team are always on hand to help do the hard work for you! They can help you to choose the correct product for your application, go to onsite visits on your behalf and help you gather all...
The different types of Audible Warning Signals
When choosing an audible warning signal for industrial purposes, there are some aspects you need to consider before choosing the correct signal. Firstly, you need to consider what type of audible warning signal you require from a range of: - Electronic Sounders In...
Are you in need of a Telephone Ring Beacon?
Telephone Ring Initiated Beacons are designed to be used where a visual signal of a ringing telephone is necessary. This type of beacon has become a necessity in noisy environments where high ambient noise levels persist to more everyday environments such as care...
Did you know we offer Third Party Sales Support?
Calling all Electrical Wholesalers!Are you dealing with Project Work?! Let us at D.G. Controls do the hard work for you! We love to get involved in project work and as we have been taking on more and more project work, we have been finding ourselves working directly...