Thursday 9 April 2015

Why LED Light Bulbs Are Better Than Other Light Bulbs?

LED is highly energy efficient lighting technology and has the potential to fundamentally change the future of lighting in Australia. Here in this article it will be explained why LED lighting should be used and how they save more energy compared to the CFLs and Incandescent bulbs.

What is LED light

How LEDs Are Different?

Led lighting is very different from other lighting sources such as incandescent bulbs or CFLs, the key differences include the following:

Light Source

LEDs are the size of a fleck of pepper and a mix of red, green and blue LEDs is typically used to make white light.


LED lights


Direction

LEDs emit light in a specific direction, reducing the need for reflectors and diffusers that can trap light. This feature makes LEDs more efficient for many uses.

Heat

LEDs emit very little heat. In comparison, incandescent bulbs release 90% of their energy as heat and CFLs release 80% of their energy as heat. 
 

Cost Comparison between LEDs, CFLs and Incandescent Light Bulbs

 

LED light inforgraphic

 

This table will give you an idea on how much does it actually costs for different types of light bulbs and how using an energy efficient LED light saves your money.



LED
CFL
Incandescent
Light Bulb Projected Lifespan
50,000 hours
10,000 hours
1,200 hours
Watts per Bulb
10
14
60
Cost Per Bulb
$35.95
$3.95
$1.25
KWH of Electricity Used Over 50,000 hours
500
700
3000
Cost of Electricity (@ 0.1per KWH)
$50
$70
$300
Bulbs Needed for 50k Hours Bulb Expense
$35.95
$19.75
$52.50
Total Cost for 50k Hours
$85.75
$89.75
$352.50

Now that the difference is in front of your eyes, it is your decision if you want to switch to LED lighting or just stay with the old light bulbs. Here you can calculate the cost by yourself, give it a try and see how much money you are saving or can save by using LED lights at your home or workplace. To know more about LEDs drop your question in the comment section and also feel free to give any suggestion.


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    Direction: LEDs emit light in a specific direction, reducing the need for reflectors and diffusers

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