Dear Diary,
Using LED light bulbs have so many advantages, that even
though their price at the time of purchase is often a small investment, most
households are switching for this useful device. The most obvious advantage is
its very low consumption of energy, making it the most energy-saving form of
lighting on the market. Another main advantage compared to Kitchen lead free tap other forms of
energy-saving light bulbs is the long lifespan these bulbs have. According to
manufacturers promises, LEDs are expected to have at least 25000 hours of
lifespan. That is approximately three times longer than a CFL bulbs. LED
lights have a wide range of colours, beam angles and brightness, and its
advantageous features allows us to use them at various fields, but also there
are a few things best to avoid with them. So what are the dos and donts with
LEDs, besides the regular advantages?
LED light bulbs are available for low voltage systems and
for the mains as well. Since low voltage LED lights have somewhat different
requirements, here we will discuss only main voltage LEDs, since these light
bulbs are the most frequently used ones in households. So what are the obvious
advantages of LEDs for mains? Since they come with the regular fittings, like
E27, E14, GU10 or B22, B15 it is extremely easy to replace your old bulbs with
LEDs. First, always switch off the lights, then remove the old bulb turned
counter-clockwise. Once you pushed the LED light bulb into its place, turn it
clockwise as far as you can.
LED lights are not sensitive to switching, so once placed
in, you can turn them on and off as often as you wish. As a matter of fact,
they are dimmed with a technology based on this fact at a high frequency. The
LED diodes are sensitive to heat, but they are not so sensitive to cold, so if
you have a light bulb outside your home on the porch for instance, they will
turn on easily. LED lights are available with various IP ratings (IP rating
indicates the rate of protection against objects and water). LED lights with IP
rating over 54, they are suitable for use in humid places too. They also gain
their full brightness instantly, so you do not have to wait several minutes to
start working in the space they illuminate. LED spotlights are ideal solutions
for reading for instance, on the one hand because their light is directional,
so they are available with narrower beam angles as well, and mostly because,
unlike other types of energy-saving lights, the do not flicker at all. This
also makes it the healthiest lighting solution of the market.
There are a small number of things you need to pay attention
when using LED light bulbs for the mains. LEDs are very bright and direct
sources of light, so avoid looking at them directly when they are turned on. If
your LED diodes are uncovered, touch them as little as possible, since the natural
grease from the human skin will draw the dust on it, and lower its brightness.
The best solution is to buy LED light bulbs with glass cover to protect the
diodes from dust. Pay attention whether the bulb you bought is dimmable or not.
Non-dimmable LEDs can be ruined with dimming switches, but also dimmable LED
bulbs have special requirements for dimmer switches. The majority of dimmable
LEDs operate with TRIAC dimmers (which is the traditional, non-electronic
dimmer usually turned with a knob or moved with a slide), but not all of them,
so it is best to check the bulb with the supplier before you start using it.
It is easy to see that the advantages of LED light bulbs
simply outweigh the few things you have to pay attention to when using them.
The simple switch for these bulbs will reward you with long-term savings and
the minimal effort for their maintenance, so why not switch for them right now?