Wednesday, April 6, 2011

LED Advantage


Man has invented many good things for the world, and one of them is LED technology. From homes to offices to industrial plants, LED lights have provided an enormous advantage over their incandescent or halogen counterparts. In fact, there are many advantages that these lights have to offer. Those who have seen how the technology works can attest to its benefits, and those who are curious are almost always tempted to try it themselves. Indeed, one can expect a lot from this type of lighting than what might be popularly known about it. And the only way to prove all of these is to give LED lights a try.

When taken individually, the reasons why these lights are considered more preferable over other types of lights are many. However, these can be summarized into three - cost-efficiency, durability and eco-friendliness.
Cost Efficiency
LED lights can consume up to 60% less electricity than what halogen or incandescent lights require to produce light. That means, if you decide to use LED for all your lighting needs at home, you will notice a considerable difference in your electricity bills compared to what you had to pay before you started using this technology.
Durability
In terms of durability LED lights can easily outlast incandescent lights by twenty times. In fact, LED lights can run continuously for eleven years without needing a replacement, as compared to incandescent lights which easily burnout after seven months, sometimes even earlier. Indeed, there is a world of difference between LED and all other types of lighting when it comes to lifespan.
Eco-friendliness
Unlike incandescent or halogen lights, LED technology is not based on filaments and does not require mercury which can contribute to environmental damage. Furthermore, these lights produce no heat nor UV radiation, thus, reducing CO2 emissions that cause global warming.
Minor advantages of LED technology include the bulbs' size which makes them fit easily into most electronic circuits being used today. Back then, it was created to produce dim red light, but today, it can produce various colors across different wavelengths. Plus, LED lighting is not affected by thermal factors nor vibrations.
Indeed, a lot has been said about LED lighting, but what most users are after is its efficiency in terms of utilizing electrical energy. These lights are capable of converting up to 80% of electrical energy into light, as compared to incandescent bulbs which are limited to 20%.

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