Question & Answer：
1.What does LED stand for?
LED stands for Light Emitting Diode, an example of solid state lighting.
2.Why Choose LED's?
LEDs' are the superior choice for a multitude of reasons.
- LED's use very little energy, often far less than the compact fluorescent bulbs that are currently being marketed as 'energy saving'. This translates to significant savings on your power bill.
- LED's may last up to and in many cases beyond a staggering 50 000 hrs which means they may last 10 years even with heavy usage. This makes them much cheaper than other bulbs in the long term but also saves the time and inconvenience of having to change bulbs regularly, particularly in hard to reach places.
- LED's emit no UV light and are safe for people with health problems that are affected by fluorescent lights.
- LED's produce very little heat, greatly reducing the strain on air conditioning systems and therefore further reducing energy consumption.
- LED's can be retro fitted into most standard lighting fixtures.
- LED's emit no audible buzz that can make fluorescent bulbs very annoying and interfere with radio frequencies.
- LED's are mercury free, they pose no immediate threat if they are broken and they do not require hazardous waste disposal. Compact fluorescents are highly toxic if broken and should be diposed of as hazardous waste.
- LED's come in a huge range of styles to suit any application.
- LED's are shock and vibration resistant, there are no fragile filaments that can be easily damaged.
3. Warm White, daylight white or cool white?
When buying lighting, white is not just white. Colour is measured in Kelvins (k) and we talk about lights having different 'colour temperatures'. A tungsten filament bulb (incandescent or halogen) will usually have a colour temperature of between 2500k and 3500k, this light is actually quite yellowish, it is often referred to as warm white and is used in rooms where a homey welcoming atmosphere is required. Warm white is usually chosen for rooms that have alot of wood furnishings, or for a more 'rustic' look. Cool Whites are generally 5500k -7000k, they are also sometimes referred to as daylight white. Cool Whites have more blue tones and are suited to more modern looking rooms with hard surfaces and stainless steel or chrome. Cool whites are good for working areas such as offices, they are associated with concentration and help to reduce visual and mental fatigue. In general cool white appears brighter than warm white. The warm white and cool white descriptions are only a guide to colour within a certain range, different bulbs or different batches of the same bulb may vary in colour within that range.
If you are replacing incandescent light bulbs in your living areas and bedrooms warm white is probably the way to go. If you are considering changing to Cool White try a sample first as the light can appear quite stark when you are used to an incandescents yellowish glow.
So which white is right for you?
LED's do emit a different kind of light to incandescent bulbs, it is recommended that you install them and give yourself a day or two to get used to the different look of the room. The first time you turn them on the room may feel quite different but you'll find after you've been away and then re-entered the room a couple of times you get used to the new look very quickly.
4. How much energy can I save if I change to LED's
Of course lights for various purposes will have different specifications but on average an LED will use 1/8th of the power of a standard incandescent bulb. LED's use less power than compact fluoro bulbs which are currently being marketed as 'energy saving'.
5. Can I put my new LED bulb straight into existing light fittings?
Yes. Our range of LED's comes in a range of bases and sizes to fit most commonly used existing light fittings
