LED Lighting

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LED lighting consumes less than 0.1 watts to operate, is more energy efficient than compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs), and has a lifespan of nearly 100,000 hours (in comparison, a regular incandescent bulb’s lifespan is about 1,000 hours.) LEDs cover the entire color spectrum of visible light, so the lighting can easily be changed from one color to another to create unique lighting effects. Unlike the mercury-containing CFLs, LEDs are made from non-toxic materials which are entirely recyclable, making them not only energy efficient, but safe for the environment as well. Because LEDs do not emit destructive UV rays, they are also a much safer alternative for illuminating pictures and artwork.

What is an LED? LEDs are illuminated by the movement of electrons in a semiconductor. A diode is the simplest semiconductor, which works by bonding materials containing electrodes and causing their fixed orbits to jump – producing extra energy as a photon, or particle of light. LED lighting (which stands for Light-Emitting Diodes) is specifically constructed to emit a larger number of photons than ordinary diodes, and are housed in a plastic bulb which concentrates the light produced in a focused direction.

Efficacy of LEDs The amount of light produced by a light source is measured in lumens. The following table shows the efficacy (the overall effectiveness of a fixture, or how energy-efficient it is) of LEDs compared to other types of bulbs, as measured in lumens produced per watt of electricity used. As you can see from the table below, LEDs produce more lumens and consume less watts to do so than both standard incandescent or compact fluorescent bulbs.



LEDs can be used in a multitude of unexpected places – from spot lights and outdoor landscape lighting, to task lighting in offices and kitchens – even holiday décor; so let your creativity shine with LED lighting.


















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