LED Lighting And Why You Must Convert

With one winter behind us, there is always another one just in front. The closer it gets the darker the evenings become.
Inevitably that will mean switching on the lights earlier and for longer. That applies to every business and every home. They will all use more electricity so their power costs will go up.

Right now is a good time to look into what a more energy efficient lighting system could do for you. There is no need to change all your light fittings, just your light bulbs.
It will mean removing the old incandescent and CFL lamps and replacing them with LEDs. If you have trouble converting to LEDs this post will help. It’s a chance to see if LED lighting will help reduce your electricity bills.
Below you can find out how to reduce your energy costs and improve your environment.

LED Bulbs And Why You Should Use Them

Most people agree that LED lighting is the way to go. They are changing because of the potential to save money. It’s not only businesses that are changing but homeowners too.
LED light bulbs last a very long time. In the home, where they are used for a few hours a day, they can last for decades. And, they go to full brightness straight away with no warming up time.

The incandescent light bulbs convert very little energy into light. Most of it is turned into heat. But, unlike incandescent bulbs, LEDs are able to convert most of their power into light. So, you end up with the same light for less money.
LED bulbs are available in all the usual shapes and sizes. You will have no trouble matching them up with your standard bulbs.
You can replace a Candle, GLS, Globe, GU10, Reflector, Par38 and other lamps with similar looking LEDs. What’s more, they are all available in dimmable and non-dimmable versions.

LEDs are ideal for use in hot and steamy rooms. That type of environment is well known for shortening the life of incandescent bulbs. LED lamps show no adverse effects when used in those conditions.
LEDs are more expensive than incandescent lamps. But, you should consider them an investment rather than an expenditure. They are far more efficient than other lamps including CFLs. Therefore, you will eventually recover their full cost and then start saving money.

The Advantages Of Using LED Lighting

It’s true that LEDs initially cost more than standard light bulbs. But, they do have advantages over most other lamps.
No other light bulb is more efficient than the LED light bulb. The Energy Saving Trust tells us that 15% of the electricity used in homes is for lighting. The LED lamps will use as much as 90% less energy than incandescent lamps. You quickly realize there is a potential to save money.

After installation, you will almost never have to think about them again. They can last anywhere from between 10 years and 20 years. But that will all depend on where they are used.
In the home, they will last longest purely because they are switched on for fewer hours. That inevitably guarantees them a longer life.

LED bulbs will go to full illumination as soon as they are switched on. That does not happen with CFL energy savers. With CFLs, it is not uncommon to wait for a minute or two for them to warm up. And depending on how old the CFLs are, will decide on how bright they glow.

Getting Started With LED Lighting

Changing to LED lighting can be done in a very measured way. You do not have to replace existing light fittings if you don’t want too. Fitting LEDs into existing lights is much cheaper and will have the same effect.
You can start one room at a time. Start with the room you use the most, the room where the lights are in constant use. It’s in areas like this you will make the biggest savings.

The magazine ‘Which’ has published this article; Five tips for choosing the right light bulb. It will help you with wattage comparison, light colour and bulb caps. You will find all the information needed to make conversion easy.
I am in no doubt that LED lighting will help reduce your electricity costs.