Light Bulbs

LED Light Bulbs are one of the great new energy conservation inventions that has potential to make a significant impact on CO2 levels world wide. The new high powered LED Light Bulbs are approximately eight times that of incandescent lights, and twice as high as compact fluorescent lights. Led bulbs emit a much higher percentage of light in the desired direction.

Led light bulbs also generate very little unwanted heat. The energy savings may be doubled in air-conditioned environments where each watt of incandescent lighting can add another watt or more to the power needed for air conditioning.

The EPA encourages the use of innovative light source technologies such as LED Light Bulbs.

Led Bulbs can operate for 30,000 hours or more. One led lightbulb can easily outlast 30 incandescent bulbs, or 6 compact fluorescents! Led bulbs cost less than the bulbs they replace. Operating 12 hours per day, led light bulbs can last 7 years or more!

Led light bulbs are not sensitive to shock, vibration, or the extreme temperature changes that can quickly ruin fragile incandescent bulbs. And unlike fluorescent bulbs which wear out much faster if they are frequently turned on and off, led bulbs are not affected by frequent on-off switching.

How does an LED Light Bulb work? They give off focussed light that emits where the light bulb is pointed. The unique thing about LED Light Bulbs is that they emit light that is closer to sun light. The main use for LED Lighting is to replace the standard fluorescent or halogen light bulbs.

LED light bulbs have a tiny mirror that allows the light to be positioned perfectly without any wasted light. Traditional Light Bulbs created a glow effect in which the majority of both the light and the electricty is wasted. LED Lighting changes this paradigm.

LED Light Bulbs should be tested by the user to be sure it meets their lighting needs and money isn’t wasted on solution that may be environmentally friendly but doesn’t meet your utilitarian needs. Given the LED lights have a different lighting effect, it is recommended to experiment with different lighting combinations and see how their reduced light output works for you.

The LED bulbs have Edison style bases and will an existing lamps and fixtures. With LED Light Bulbs and just a bit of planning you can create a more interesting lighting environment while cutting down on your electric bill. Be sure to check out our Getting Started With LED Lighting page for more information.