Tips for Home Lighting with LED Lights

Posted: Aug 08, 2010 |Comments: 0 |

LED stands for light emitting diodes. LED lighting has become the preferred choice over fluorescent lighting when it comes to home lighting, as LED lights are more energy efficient. The reason for this is that they are very small, they can be focused easily, and they emit a small amount of heat.

Here are some tips about LED lighting to assist you in choosing the correct house lighting for your home:

LED lights can be white, red, green, blue, or amber. The color of the LED is based on the materials it is made of. Red LED lights are made from aluminum and arsenic. White LED lights are created by using a red, blue and green together.

LED lights are not very bright. Typically, even the highest power LED light will only produce 1/11th of the brightness that an 80 watt fluorescent light bulb. If you're looking to light a large area, it will require multiple LEDs. While they have still not caught up with regular fluorescent light bulbs in terms of brightness, LED lights have doubled their light output in the past few years.


While LED lights do emit heat, it is a small amount compared to regular light bulbs. They are equipped with "heat sinks" so they dissipate the heat that is generated. This means that LED lights are great for home lighting; especially in small areas. They are perfect for use in table lamps for this reason.

LEDs last longer than fluorescent light bulbs. LED lights do not burn out, but instead dim over time.  Some may have a rated life of 100,000 hours, but this is not the norm. Most LEDs operating in table lamps last up to 50,000 hours.  When used in a light fixture, such as table lamps, the LEDs life will be diminished due to the heat that is trapped inside the lighting fixture. Despite this, LEDs are a good choice for many house lighting applications.

A good strategy for home lighting is to choose a mix of LED lights and fluorescent light bulbs. There are a variety of lighting fixtures that are designed for varying applications. The best place to start is your local home lighting store, or online. They can assist you in locating the correct lighting fixtures for your home.

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