LEDs, Lasting and Cost Effective
LEDs have become the world’s smartest lighting solution, boasting estimated energy efficiency of 80-90%. LED lifetimes vary, but even after the stated lifespan, LEDs can continue to work for years. However, they would not be operating at 100%.
Traditional incandescent bulbs can offer between 750 to 2000 hours of light. LEDs can offer around 50,000 hours, with up to 100,000 from certain brands. LEDs are also more durable.
Due to their long lifespan, the increased cost of purchasing LED bulbs is well made up for over future years, making them an attractive investment indeed. Despite sometimes being three times the cost of halogen, your energy payments could be 80% lower.
Things You Need to Consider
Obviously, there is a financial element to consider when purchasing LEDs, but as previously mentioned, the savings more than cover the initial investment. Lifespans can also be influenced by bulb faults, which despite being more durable, LEDs can still have.
Carbon emissions are reduced by using LED bulbs which is important as global warming is becoming a bigger issue every year. LED lights also do not contain harmful metals such as lead and mercury, which are classed as the most toxic heavy metals in the world. Therefore, these bulbs are much safer in the home.
Different brands provide bulbs with different lifespans, so it’s worth reading up on them and understanding the design and component quality. With LEDs, there are more options for your home due to being able to use compact bulbs with a high level of brightness. Of course, you can use our strip lighting to give your home a modern edge, but there are also options such as spotlights. Different colours and temperatures are available, as well colour changing strip lighting to suit your mood or theme.
See our range of LED options here.
