Increased energy consumption requires energy conservation which demands energy efficient systems for all our needs. LEDs (light emitting diodes) are the most advanced, ever so progressing energy efficient lighting technology devised to date to meet our lighting needs. Over the span of last few years LED lamps have revolutionised the entire fluorescent and CFL lamps market due to the fact that they are versatile,energy and cost saving.
They are compatible with AC/DC power supply and have built-in power conversion electronics, a heat sink and optimizable light reflectors which makes them safer when replacing traditional CFL or fluorescent bulbs which is a big up for consumers from residential and commercial areas as they require 24/7 lighting technology both for indoor and outdoor spaces with minimal cost.
Not just the cost, LEDs are the most environment friendly option there is for a number of reasons:
- No carbon emission
- Do not contain any toxic substance like mercury or lead
- Are recyclable
- Easy on eyes, do not flicker have zero startup time
- available in wide colour ranges and temperature
When it comes to different lighting designs for various commercial and residential spaces LEDs have proven to be very versatile providing retail accent/task lighting, street, highway, parking lots and public architectural illumination, parks, facilities and niche applications in outdoor and indoor commercial building lighting.
Different application of LED luminaires available for commercial and residential spaces are:
LED tubes: easy replacement for conventional fluorescent tubes. Available in retro-fit designs and other variations. Most common lighting application in retail,homes and offices.
Recessed LED: for accent/task lighting. Integral part of decor with zero physical value and best lighting fixture for indoor illumination.
Strip LED: chic, versatile and most flexible lighting tech for indoor or outdoor ambient lighting.
High-bay LED: most efficient and cost effective warehouse or industrial lighting fixture.
Vapor tight High bay LED: designed to withstand extreme weather or physical conditions due to surroundings providing the most efficient and integral lighting in various spaces.
Flood Light LED: for commercial and outdoor spaces. LED lamps are the best eco-friendly integral part of this fixture.
There are certain factors to consider before selecting your LED bulb/fixture type to get the best out of it.
In order to choose the best light fixture for your LED light which meets your requirements and expectations you need to research what suits your business or environment best because LED is the most versatile option there is therefore it allows the consumer to experiment openly with a wide range of options available.
LED lights are available in different colours which allows the consumer to choose from warm to cool shades based on requirement i.e either for either inside homes or office or for outdoor security needs. The temperature ranges from 2000 to 6000K (kelvin).
The brightness of a LED bulb is measured in lumens. E.g a 100watts bulb has 1600 lumen output. Selecting lumen output is necessary to adjust brightness according to your need. LED light fixtures provide both illumination and task lighting efficiently. So it can be used for both direct and indirect lighting in your space adding ambience and making your work or home environment comfortable for daily use with added benefit of overall cost reduction providing longer lifespan and comparatively even lesser maintenance need.
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