Why LED candle bulbs are so popular:

Presently LED candle bulbs are taking place of old lighting bulbs all around the world as there are no need of heating filaments in them to produce light. They consume less electricity and save your power bills. In this way they not only protect our environment from carbon emissions but also give green credentials to your business.

They consume 75% less energy in comparison to conventional bulbs. A significant feature of LED is that they do not produce much heat and remain cool to touch. This will provide safety to the small children in your house.

For making your special occasions more auspicious their stip lightening feature can really help you. You can use it on the wall, stairs, balcony, roof and doors in your house. At the outdoor places like house garden you can decorate the trees and plants also.

The use of LED Lighting increases

LED lighting is much faster introduced in households and in public places than initially expected. Fluorescent lamps, luminaires, halogen lighting and the good old ‘Edison bulb’ are being replaced in a surprisingly rapid pace by efficient LEDs.  This announces the foundation LightRec in its annual report for 2012, based on sales and collected old lamps. The sale of LED products increased last year by 36.6 percent to 2.6 million ‘bulbs’.

Fluorescent fixtures in offices and factories are replaced by the ledinaire, an LED lighting fixture which is integrated with an old type fixture. Of these, 692,000 were sold last year, an increase of 45 percent.

Lamp producers thought in the summer of 2012 it would take at least ten years before tubes were replaced by light sources based on LED.

Home stock

Nevertheless, it will still take some time before all the 450 million lamps of the old generations in households are replaced. According to the foundation LightRec, consumers have indeed still about 110 million old incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps on stock, which will be used first.

About 10 percent of all light sources sold now, consists of LED lights, said LightRec.

LED lamps at 100% after 25,000 hours

Tests conducted by the US Department of Energy (DoE) on 200 LED lamps that have been running continuously for 25,000 hours (nearly three years) shows they are still operating at 100% lumen output.

These 60 W lamps were manufactured by Philips which said in 2011 it expected to see lumen maintenance of 97.1% at 25,000 hours, based on 7,000 hours testing of 200 samples. When the lamps reached 25,000 hours of operation in April 2013, the results exceeded expectations. Not only were they still running at 100% lumen output, but the colour was stable (with less than 0.002 change in chromaticity according to the CIE 1976 colour diagram) and all of the lamps survived stress tests which had seen off two thirds of the compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) competitors.

The tests were conducted at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, in a specially designed facility kept at 45°C. The Philips lamp on test has since been superseded by lower wattage products designed to last even longer, and without the yellow phosphor outer surface, which proved unpopular.

The DoE report says “As this marks one of the first public opportunities to confirm actual performance of a high-quality LED product at 25,000 hours, it can serve as an indicator for the long-term potential for a well designed and constructed product, and validate the methods being used for extrapolating and predicting long-term performance.”

The DoE says it will continue to test a subset of the lamps, creating what it says will be the only publicly available, third-party data set of long-term LED product operation.

Its report says, “Depending on how the solid state lighting market evolves, how the technology changes over time, and whether buyers and producers coalesce around well-designed products with strong lumen and chromaticity maintenance performance, these test results indicate it might be possible to pay less attention to lumen and chromaticity testing in the future, saving producers and buyers significant money, and allowing them to shift their attention to other luminaire performance attributes.”

Why not use more LED Lighting?

LEDs are upwards of 80 percent more efficient than incandescent lights, but they comprise only a very small percent of retail sales. One research report I read says LED is less than 10% of retail bulb sales. With all the “talk” about greener codes and standards, better energy management, and general awareness of environmental issues, why the dichotomy?

As a designer, I see two major issues holding the consumer back.

First, there is the technology itself. There are lots of choices available on shelves with different bulb types, light output, beam width, and color temperature. The choices can be confusing. If not done correctly, this can lead to a lot of expense with sub-par results.

Color temperatures between 2700K and 3000K provide the warmth familiar to most homeowners, while temperatures between 4000K and 5000K work well for mostly interior daylit rooms. LEDs with a color rendering index (CRI) exceeding 80 will produce the best color output.

There are a number of performance and testing websites to help get accurate information on LED products, including the Department of Energy, but the best way is working with a professional and doing on site testing for your specific application. Every home exterior and interior is different and one light that works well in one case, may not work as well in another. Height and width of object lit, distance from object, area size, all will impact the final result.

The second objection is price. When we discuss an outdoor lighting system, LED can add as much as a 20% surcharge to the overall system price. LED bulbs are more expensive than their incandescent counterparts and this has a direct effect on consumer acceptance and adoption rates.

Some interesting research worth noting. In 2002, a study by D&R Research found that about 10% of the homes had converted to some form of efficient lighting. By 2012, this number had increased to nearly 30%. Their forecast stated that in another 10 years, the percent of homes with energy efficient lighting would be around 60%.

What this means is that manufacturers will be able to mass produce product and prices will begin to fall. We’ve seen this repeatedly in the past (i..e. computers) when technology gains widespread acceptance.

Prices will fall, technology continues to improve. With multi-year warranties and decade long lifespans, LEDs have made lamps a long-term investment that can exceed the life expectancy of the fixture it illuminates. Whether you do it yourself, or work with a professional, researching the right LED product is time well spent. The results of lower energy consumption and reduced ongoing maintenance costs are real and available today.

Why not start replacing your house with LED Lighting

LED lighting technology where electricity is converted into light using a semiconductor material. This technology is different from the other popular known lighting methods as LED doesn’t look like an incandescent lamp, halogen, as that is, fluorescent or neon or plasma such as arc lamps as the semiconductor material.

LED luminous efficiency up to 50 ~ 200 lumens / Watts, good color, narrow spectrum, almost all of the emitted light can be used, directly and without filters issued shade. Additional light sources not only operating costs low power consumption LED light source 2~10 times, also virtually every month replacement, parts replacement and labor in terms of expensive. Therefore, use long-life LED light source in the long run is economic.

LED lights with color have much use from proficient to. Like green, red, blue, and ultraviolet lights has all found their way into the realm of LED flashlights. They are varied and each color has particular uses that they are best suited for. All of the colored candle bulb is great for night vision applications because they do not bleach out the chemicals that allow the human eye to see at night.

The cost for colored LED candle lamp is more expensive than HPS lights as we all know. However, the electricity charges and the replacement charges that we spend for HPS are sufficient to buy a LED light after a few years using. This insignificant change from HPS to LED is not only good for us but also makes the world better! Why not do it right now, start right now replacing your own house with LED! You will feel the difference in your utility bills.

Lots of people expect to pay about $15-$25 for a bulb designed to replace standard 60w light. Some bulbs are damnable, so if that is important in the setting you have in mind, make sure that you check for that feature. Also, take some time to learn about lumens, which is the most appropriate replacement wattage and so forth.

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5 things you might not know about LED lighting

You’ve surely heard the hubbub about getting rid of old-style incandescent light bulbs and switching to more eco-friendly, energy-efficient bulbs to light your home. The hype has started for good reason – lights like LEDs really are longer-lasting and more efficient, and come in a multitude of shapes and sizes. But many people are still reluctant to make the switch.

If you’re curious about LED lighting, but not sure about making the transition, here are five key things you need to know.

1. What are LEDs, anyway?
LED stands for “light emitting diode” and it’s those diodes that make the lights different from traditional incandescent and CFL bulbs, which contain filaments inside a glass bulb. The LED “bulb” contains tiny light sources or lenses that illuminate when an electrical current passes through a semiconductor within the bulb.

2. Do LED bulbs really last longer?
Yes, they do! One LED bulb can have a life of 100,000 hours. Compare that to the average life span of a traditional incandescent light – just 750 hours.

3. Are LEDs actually eco-friendly?It’s not just a sales tactic – LEDs use less energy (less demand on the environment), last longer (fewer bulbs to throw away) and contain no toxic materials. They’re even recyclable.

4. LEDs are only for small fixtures, right?
Nope! LED light fixtures have come a long way in recent years, and homeowners with a strong sense of taste can rejoice – virtually any style of fixture is now available in an LED version. So from your living room chandelier to the pendants above your kitchen bar, LEDs can light the way – and do it beautifully.

5. Can LEDs be used outside?
Absolutely! Whether you’re lighting up a pathway to your patio space or welcoming your guests to your front door, outdoor LED light fixtures will do the task – and save you the headaches of having to replace bulbs on a regular basis.

Facts about LED Lighting Bulbs

We know that with everything our brains have to process every day, it’s hard to imagine that light bulbs are important enough to spend very much time thinking about them.

But what if you could cut down your lighting energy consumption by 80%, save a great deal of money on your energy bill every month and not have to think about changing a light bulb in your home for several years? That was certainly worth 60 seconds of my mindshare!

Well here are some quick facts and snippets of information to help you learn more about the latest generation of LED light bulbs .

LED bulbs can be used in many common fixtures in your home, including accent lighting, track lighting, room lighting and outdoor spotlights. They offer many unique money and energy-saving benefits over traditional bulbs.

LED bulbs have an exceptionally long lifespan. They can last up to 5 times longer than compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs and much longer than traditional incandescent bulbs. A typical LED light that burns 8 hours a day can last about 17 years before it needs changing, making LED bulbs an ideal choice for hard-to-reach lights.
LED bulbs have no filament or moving parts, making them extremely durable and low maintenance.
LED bulbs generate almost no heat or UV rays, which can help reduce air conditioning costs in your home and help keep fabrics and furnishings from fading.
LED bulbs provide greater energy savings by using up to 80% less energy to produce the same amount of brightness as that of CFLs and incandescent bulbs.
Did You Know?
Government legislation has mandated that light bulbs must be 30% more efficient than conventional incandescent bulbs by 2014, and by 2020, all bulbs must be at least 70% more efficient. Multisource Technologies is proud to be leading the way towards helping you make your home more energy efficient at the lowest prices.

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Choosing the right LED Lighting

LED lamps generate very little heat in the light beam, especially compared to incandescent bulbs. However, they are sensitive to heat, including their own. In most applications this is easily handled with cooling fins and heat sinks. In high-temperature environments, like commercial kitchens and factories, additional measures may be necessary, such as fans and liquid cooling. A quality LED lamp, has to be carefully engineered with its fixture to maximize heat dissipation.

Visible light covers a wide spectrum, from red to blue. Light near the red end of the spectrum is considered to be “warm” while light near the blue end of the spectrum may give a room a “cool” atmosphere.

LED lamps can deliver virtually any colour desired. White light is achieved either through the use of phosphors or by combining red, green, and blue LEDs — the primary colours. Using multi-coloured LEDs also makes it possible to tune the colour to specific frequencies and even to vary it as desired.

Where might colour make a difference? Think about an art gallery or a graphic design firm, where accurate colour fidelity is essential. Or an office setting where you wish to achieve a specific environment.

As is true of any manufactured product, LED lamps vary in quality. Low quality lamps may suffer shorter lifespan, reduced efficacy, and poor colour rendering. Therefore, it’s important to select a supplier who provides only the highest quality lamps and who backs up the products with a solid warranty. Multisource Technologies is this supplier. Their experienced team of engineers and designers will consult with you to tailor a reliable, high-quality LED lighting system that precisely matches your application. Contact us at +27 21 552 3394 or visit our web site at http://www.electroniclights.co.za or send us an email at info@electroniclights.co.za

Learn about LED lights – the advantages

ADVANTAGES OF LED TECHNOLOGY

+ energy saving
Thanks to its high efficiency, LED lamps allow savings of between 60 and 90% compared to incandescent lamps, and 10-20% on energy saving lamps.

+ High luminous efficiency
The higher lighting efficiency is achieved by the directional flow of LED lamps, which directs the light to the desired area, optimizing their use and consumption, also avoiding light pollution.

+ Reduce cost of maintenance
Long life offers exceptional savings, especially in those cases where service interruption has a great impact or in those cases where the replacement is a major cost or difficulty.

+ Long life
The average life of an LED bulb is approximately 50,000 hours (20 years with normal use), compared to 2,000 hours from conventional bulb.

+ Low heat emission
This is a huge advantage over other forms of lighting.

+ Green Technology
They contain no mercury or toxic materials as fluorescent lamps do. Their duration is longer, save a lot of energy and can be fully recycled.

+ High quality color
LED lamps offer infinite decorative possibilities to have a wide range of colors, also are more pure and deep, enhancing decorative resources.

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LED Lighting – The Best Light for Art

The blog post dated a couple weeks ago states that the Mona Lisa is now lit by energy efficient LED lighting. LED lighting is becoming more popular in a variety of different applications which now includes museums. With the introduction of the LED technology many people were skeptical but acceptance has grown widely over the past couple years. While using LEDs in museums is still a fairly new application, retrofits are beginning to take place. As LED fixtures continue to improve in quality and color, acceptance of the technology in the museum settings will most likely continue as well. There were fears originally about how LEDs could damage older famous pieces of artwork but it appears that, that fear is decreasing since these lights are now accenting the Mona Lisa.

Multisource Technologies offers a variety of energy efficient LED Lights suitable for all museums and art galleries. for further information about our products go to http://www.electroniclights.co.za or send an enquiry to info@electroniclights.co.za