Blog posts tagged with 'LED light bulbs'

LEDs are increasingly becoming the number one choice as means of a light source. Corporations and the Federal Government are slowly phasing out the use of the popular incandescent light bulb. As of January 2014, incandescent bulbs, greater than 40 watts, will no longer be manufactured. Companies must find a new bulb to replace the old incandescent bulbs, and LEDs seem to be the answer due to their outstanding efficacy.

 However, LEDs are starting to appear in many different forms. LED grow lights are now manufactured and produced, and have proved to provide the best plant results over any other type of grow light bulb. Recently, Hydro Grow, a company that sells grow lights, has come out with a new product. They now offer aquarium LED grow lights to encourage the growth of underwater sea plants. They function in the same way that other LED grow lights do, only with their technology they are able to penetrate through the water, unlike other light bulbs.

 LED lights are also appearing within other products. For example, Osram Opto, a German company, has created a mini projector to be embedded within smart-phones and cameras. This projector cube is superior to other mini projectors because it uses LED technology to display a much better picture on larger surfaces. Green LED lights are used to project the images and offer 110 lumens per watt, more efficient than any other. Since the cube is so efficient, it has a much longer lifespan and therefore can be used in mobile applications. “The new LED almost doubles the brightness in smart-phone applications, so embedded projectors with a system brightness of up to 25 lumens are possible,” says Wolfgang Schnabel, Marketing Manager.

 With the advance of technology, LED light bulbs are becoming better and better, and as the demand for them increases, the price lowers. It is only a matter of time before LEDs are officially the new incandescent bulb.

LED light bulbs have been around for quite some time, but have become increasingly popular within the last decade or so. Replacing old incandescent or halogen bulbs with LED bulbs in your home can cut down significantly on electric bills, but in a corporate or commercial setting, that amount turns into thousands of dollars saved! Here are ten reasons why businesses, big or small, should switch to LEDs:

 1.) Consume Less Energy

It requires far less energy to light a LED bulb than any other type of bulb. The energy is converted into light instead of heat as in regular bulbs. For example, a 50 watt incandescent bulb is equivalent to a 4 watt LED bulb. Think of how much energy a company can conserve by switching all of their bulbs to LEDs and what an impact that would make on the environment!

 2.) Longer Lamp Life

LED bulbs last longer than any other type of bulb, so frequent maintenance is not necessary. The average lifespan of a LED light bulb is 50,000 hours, which is ideal for long days at the office.

 3.) Emit Less Heat

As previously stated, LED bulbs convert their energy into light rather than heat. Therefore, they emit far less heat, making for a comfortable work environment. By not emitting heat this allows for companies to also save energy by not turning on cooling systems due to the excess heat in the atmosphere. This feature also makes them safe for work environments where heat is dangerous, such as a laboratory or factory.

 4.) No Toxic Materials

LED light bulbs do not contain any mercury unlike CFLs (compact fluorescent lights) making them a safe choice.

 5.) Durability

LED bulbs tend to be smaller but sturdier than most other types of light bulbs. The material they are made with is thicker than that of the glass of the incandescent bulbs.

 6.) Provide Better Lighting

LED lights are brighter than other lights, which could possibly increase productivity in the workplace. Grocery stores use this specific type of lighting to spotlight their produce and make them look more appealing to customers.

 7.) Easy Exchange

LED bulbs are designed to retrofit any existing incandescent or halogen lighting fixtures. Therefore, all you need to purchase is the bulbs!

 8.) Won’t Burn Out

These bulbs will never completely burn out. When they need to be replaced, they will provide a dimmer light than usual. Even when dimmed, these bulbs can still last for quite some time.

 9.) Incentives

Depending on the state you live in, your company can receive certain incentives, such as tax credits or loans, for switching to energy efficient LED light bulbs.

 10.) Saves Money

The most important reason of all why LEDs are perfect for businesses is the amount of money that will be saved. LED bulbs may be more expensive than other bulbs on initial purchase, but will save you a lot of money in the long run. According to previous case studies, companies have saved up to 70 – 90% on energy costs! Not only will you save money on that, but since these bulbs do not have to be replaced as often as other bulbs, money will be saved on maintenance fees.