What is LED Lighting?
LEDs are light-emitting diodes. According to energystar.gov, LED lighting products produce 90% more light than incandescent bulbs. We call LEDs tiny light sources that are illuminated through an electrical current that passes through a microchip. LEDs do not burn out quickly. Lights have evolved dramatically since the first LEDs were created in the 1920s. Be sure not to “burn out” or fail. In the early 2000s, white LEDs became popular in schools, offices, and healthcare environments. Designers continued to abandon halogen and fluorescent lighting by 2019, making LED lighting the most popular form.
Common Areas to Use LED Lights
Residential projects can use LED lighting in any area. Many designers and homeowners are choosing LEDs to add a touch of style and light to their spaces. Among the many uses of LED lights, here are some examples:
Cabinets: Often used under cabinets and in other potentially dark areas, LED MIRROR lighting can provide better lighting over counters and evoke a sense of luxury, similar to a showroom.
Shelf-bound: Adding light to shelves can light up dark offices or help you uncover books that have been hidden.
Bathroom: Vanity and mirror lights with LEDs are widespread.
Inky hallways: You can bring light to dark hallways or stairs with LEDs.
Benefits Of using led lighting
LED lights save money.
LEDs save users money in two primary ways. Their energy efficiency is far greater than all other types of lighting, which is obvious. Additionally, LEDs eliminate the need to replace bulbs during their rated lifespan, lowering maintenance costs to nearly zero. In the long run, these savings offset their higher initial cost. To promote energy-efficient lighting, rebates are also commonly offered to cancel the installation costs.
2. LED lights last longer.
There are tens of thousands of hours in the life cycle of LEDs, which is exponentially more extended than the life cycle of other lights. This type of lighting consistently produces light over time, unlike HIDs or fluorescents. When LEDs fade, they still have sufficient light after exceeding their rated lifespan.
3. LEDs are better for lighting.
Overall, LEDs provide higher quality and more accurate light. Enhancing ambient lighting and colour rendering enhances your facility’s appearance and gives customers and employees a better overall experience. Improved lighting accuracy helps workers avoid mistakes or hazards, enhancing their safety.
4. LEDs provide a better work environment.
The glare-free LED lighting is less tiring on your eyes. This will improve workplace productivity and increase employee satisfaction for business owners. Aside from improving workplace safety, these lights are more accurate, providing a higher degree of visibility. Moreover, unlike mercury-filled fluorescent tubes, LED lights do not contain toxic materials, reducing the need for particular disposal.
5. LEDs are easy to upgrade.
LED lighting has always been challenging to install. Straits offer drop-in replacement bulbs for existing fixtures and full replacement fixtures. Installing them is often simplified because no ballasts or extra supporting equipment are needed to operate these lights. Today, upgrade to our premium mercury-free and shatterproof solutions.
6. LEDs are energy efficient.
In addition to reducing CO2 emissions and converting electricity efficiently into light, LEDs can reduce energy consumption by up to 70 per cent. Depending on the application’s size, this can cover upgrading costs within a few months. Having already paid for themselves through energy savings, these lights will continue to save you money on energy for years to come.
Benefits of led lighting in commercial buildings
- Sports stadiums turn on their lighting well before dark because traditional bulbs take up to 15 minutes to warm up.
- When LED lighting is on, it immediately starts to light up to full power, so you can turn it on and off when needed without worrying about it warming up.
- When LEDs are dimmed, they become more efficient. A device running less than full power also increases the bulb’s lifespan.
- LEDs can be switched on and off frequently: Metal halides, for example, take 10-15 minutes to turn on).
- The lifespan of our LED lighting is 63,000 hours, 10 times longer than traditional bulbs. The result is less lighting to replace, less maintenance to perform, and fewer disruptions caused by replacing hard-to-reach lighting.