LED Lights: Weighing the Pros and Cons

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LED Lights Weighing The Pros And Cons
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While in its nascent stage, light-emitting
diode (LED) was used as indicator lamps often
replacing small incandescent bulbs. Fast forward
to today LEDs have evolved phenomenally over a
period of time. Nowadays, LEDs are used
extensively and have many advantages over
different types of lighting such as compact
fluorescent lights, or CFL. Some of advantages
include low energy, cost-savings, and long
lifetime. One misconceptions typically associated
with LEDs include harsh lighting.
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Here Are Advantages Of LED Lighting
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Energy-Efficient LED lights use a whopping 70
percent less energy than incandescent lights.
This can add to the savings of household. The
efficiency of LED lighting fixtures remains
unaffected by shape and size.
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Money Saving Undoubtedly, LEDs cost more
upfront. But, LEDs will save significant money
compared to both CFLs and incandescent lights.
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Flexibility LEDs can be transformed into any
shape to produce efficient illumination.
Individual LEDs can be dimmed to control light,
color and distribution. LED illumination systems
can create a fantastic ambience with lighting
effects not only for the eye, but also for a
calming and relaxing effect on the mind.
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Eco-friendly Unlike conventional lighting
bulbs, LED lights are free of toxic chemicals
considered to be dangerous for environment such
as mercury. This toxic substance is often
associated with severe birth defects and brain
disorders. CFLs use mercury to create light and
make it extremely risky to use around children.
LED lights will help to significantly bring down
your carbon footprint.
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Safety LED lights are safe compared to
incandescent lights. LEDs stay cool after several
hours of use. On the other hand, halogen lights
can be very hot to touch. While LEDs emit some
amount of heat, it is comparatively less than
incandescent light bulbs. This makes LEDs safer
for small children who are at risk to burn
themselves by accidently touching hot light
bulbs. LEDs are warm, but rarely burn skin.
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On The Downside Cost One of the biggest
deterrents for LED continues to be the high cost.
This makes LEDs a fairly expensive deal when it
comes to replacing many bulbs in the house. LED
bulbs cost more compared to CFL or incandescent
light. Consumers often pass out on the initial
cost and dont factor long life span and less
energy consumption.
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Path Oriented LEDs emit light similar to a
flashlight in a beam or a consistent path. They
dont spread evenly. As a result, the use of LED
is restricted to spotlights or accent lights for
decorative purpose. However, with every new
generation of LED bulb the technology seems to be
improving. Newer bulbs emit light in a more even
fashion.
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