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LED lights have been commonly available since the early 1960s yet ask most people and they’ll only be able to think of electronic calculators or Christmas lights as appliances that incorporate these types of bulb. Recently manufacturers have discovered ways of expanding their use, and it is now possible to buy super bright torches, outdoor lights, and even indoor bulbs that use LED technology instead of less efficient older style bulbs.
The biggest reason to switch to LED lighting is that the energy used compared to the light emitted is only a fraction of the power used by other light sources, and that saves money where it is needed most, in our pocket. Most light emitting diodes (LEDs) use less than 20% of the power that other bulbs use, and that can make a substantial difference over a year.
LEDs are also better for the environment since they are ultra compact meaning the amount of metal contained within them is much less that standard tungsten light bulbs, and that means we mine less of the earth’s precious minerals, and since they contain no mercury, they are easier to dispose of.
A further advantage is that most manufacturers now produce LED bulbs with traditional screw-in or plug-in connectors allowing them to be retrofitted in homes and offices without incurring expensive electrical work to modify light housings.
As well, LED lights are much longer lasting than other forms of lighting, typically an LED will last anywhere from 30,000 hours up to 100,000 hours, and at 8 hours per day that could give you 10-30 years use from a single bulb. LED lights also produce a consistent light that doesn’t fluctuate so won’t annoy your eyes, and since they don’t emit ultraviolet light they can be used effectively to illuminate precious objects such as paintings, photographs, collections etc.
If you enjoyed this article by Andy, he offers great advice about LED reading glasses on his newest project, the LED desk light shop.