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A Guide to Using LED Lighting

LED LIGHTING A GUIDE TO USING LEDS IN YOUR HOME LEDS are growing in popularity, and now it is possible to use LED lighting throughout the home for any purpose, rather than relying on other less eco-friendly options. LEDS tend to be more expensive than traditional bulbs, but prices continue to fall. In addition, the fact that they are long-lasting, and the energy savings that they can lead to, can make them the most cost-effective option for lighting your home. Types of LED Lighting LED bulbs are available in a wide range of styles, including standard bulbs, candle bulbs, coloured bulbs and more, and they also come in a range of temperatures. If you want a warm light temperature for your LEDS, you will probably want something around the 2600 Kelvin mark - any higher than this can lead to colder lighting. You also need to think about the amount of output produced by a bulb. You can do this by comparing your new LEDS to traditional bulbs and making a quick calculation. For example, with a traditional bulb, 100w is often considered a good level for the main light in a room. With an LED light, you will want something about 10% of this value to generate the same amount of brightness, so choose a 10w bulb. You can use this basic calculation with any LED bulb if you are unsure how bright it should be. Where to Use LED Lighting in the Home LEDS can essentially be used anywhere in the home to replace older bulbs. LEDS are a great option for dimmable lights (unlike CFLS), but just make sure you are buying bulbs that are designed to be dimmable. If you do buy dimmable LEDS, you may need to change your dimmer switch to one that is LED compatible. LEDS come in a wide range of fittings, so often you can simply replace your old bulbs with LED bulbs without any problem. You may want to take your old bulb to the store with you so that you know which type of fitting you need. One thing to be aware of is that LEDS are low-voltage, so you may need to make sure they are compatible with your system. This is something that you will want to talk to an electrician about. When you are ready to replace your bulbs, start by replacing the lights you use the most, which will normally be the main overhead lights in a room, and this is where the biggest savings will be made. You can then move onto the smaller lamps and spotlights around your home. It is a good idea to buy one bulb first and test it in the room, then you can buy more when you are happy that you have made the right decision. Key Benefits of LED Lights Using LEDS can save you money over the years because they use far less energy than alternative options, and they use even less than CFLS. If you are still using traditional bulbs in your home, the savings you can make by switching to LEDS can be huge. And the great thing is that switching your lighting is one of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce your electricity bill. While CFLS are still a good option for saving electricity, they are not as efficient as LEDS. In addition, CFLS take time to warm up so you don't get the instant light that you do with LEDS. One of the things that has put people off LEDS in the past is the assumption that they have a cold light temperature. However, they have come a long way and it is now possible to get LEDS in a wide range of temperatures, so you can enjoy a warmer light in your home similar to that produced by traditional bulbs. LEDS also come in a wide range of colours and fittings to make them a truly versatile option. Always Choose the Best Quality Although LEDS have many advantages over other types of lighting, the quality always varies. If you want your bulbs to last the longest amount of time possible and to produce the best light in your home, it is well worth investing in the best quality bulbs you can find. It may mean a larger initial investment, but you will be able to enjoy the full benefits of LEDS as a result. "electrics your

A Guide to Using LED Lighting

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A guide to using LED lighting around the home, including info about the different types, how and where to use it and the benefits offered.

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