With the dozens of options available when dealing with lighting, it becomes difficult to discern the pros and cons of each type. Besides using LED lamp technology, there are incandescent, fluorescent, compact fluorescent, and halogen bulbs. As technology and advances in lighting continue to become more affordable, the advantage of LEDs also continues to grow. LED stands for light-emitting diode, which differs from traditional forms of illumination that rely on gasses.
Even though individuals may feel that options like CFLs provide a warmer feeling, there are tons of filters and screens that can alter the look of light-emitting diodes. Older bulbs are more likely to fail in a way that can harm residents or potentially damage property. Fires and exploding bulbs are rare but have occurred before, particularly with options like halogens. Typically, what happens is that damage often wears away at the sensitive parts in the socket of the bulb, causing it to overheat. Pressure can build up leading to the gas igniting, exploding the lamp, and creating a fire at the outlet. However, some diehard users may still argue halogen is brighter or holds some other advantage. However, that is rarely the case.
Which Type of Lighting is the Best?
When it comes to deciding between bulbs, you must take into account certain factors like average life-span, durability, safety, and quality of lighting. When it comes to the longevity of a bulb, no other type of lights come close to an LED lamp. Some experiments have LEDs outperforming other traditional lights by nearly five times. This means that if you were to buy a dozen CFLs for a couple of rooms in an office, you would end up replacing them all multiple times. On average, CFL lamps will last about 10,000 hours. That may seem like a lot until you find that LEDs can last over 50,000 hours.
Advantages of LED Lighting
Besides longevity, there are a dozen other reasons why using an LED lamp is preferable to different types of bulbs. For example, heat can be a danger to employees and customers. Rapid changes in temperature can cause bulbs to explode spontaneously. Exploding lamps can be for numerous reasons, but even a brand-new box may contain duds. It is a massive waste of money to put in a new light only to have it immediately spark and burn out. By comparison, an LED bulb is:
- Less likely to fail right out the box
- More resilient to damage and temperature
- Better at providing quality luminosity while staying cool
Less Likely to Fail Right out The Box
Storage is hot areas, and rough transport can damage the sensitive design of other types of bulbs. Since they rely on the gas being entirely contained to work, any minor damage can cause it to fail. Something as simple as driving on a rocky road can damage average lights in transport. An LED lamp will not deteriorate due to simple environmental factors like rapid changes from hot to cold or vibrations. You can store light-emitting diodes without having to worry about them prematurely failing.
More Resilient to Damage and Temperature
One reason traditional lighting often fail is due to damage and temperature. The bulbs produce heat so operating in a hot environment like a warehouse can cause them to fail way before their average time. They may also work less effectively in areas where there is a ton of heat. Many older lamp types have optimum operating temperatures that affect brightness. An LED lamp is less likely to suffer damage due to hot environments. They also deteriorate slowly because they are more than four times more energy efficient than incandescents.
Better Luminosity and No Heat
As the quality of LEDs continues to improve, so does the quality of lighting. While the advent of light emitting diodes was met with criticisms of the lighting quality, newer ones have never been better. They produce better lighting with no flickers while also producing no heat.
Regardless of if you are dealing with a commercial property or a home, the right LED lamp will outperform everything else currently available. Eco-Energy Management can provide you with professional LED installation services and more. You can get started today by going online or reaching out at (727) 444-4414.