LED bulbs were first used in the 1960s. Short for light-emitting diode, LEDs were small and red indicator lights in electronic equipment. Now they can take the place of a standard incandescent light bulb in almost any fixture. LED flood lights provide a lot of light, for longer periods of time, and for a lot less money than any other type on the market.
LED lights use up to seventy percent less energy. They also a lot longer lifespan too. They can cost more to purchase than other bulbs, but you will get your money back multiple times over.
Another plus is that LED bulbs are not harmful to the environment. Compact fluorescent and halogen bulbs contain harmful chemicals that could have been discharged into the environment if broken or disposed of improperly. LEDs have no such ingredients. They are also incredibly sturdy and used in many industrial settings.
LEDs are available for indoor and outdoor use. However they are more often used in outdoor lighting applications. They flood light in a wide angle. This spreads light across a larger space rather than focus in like spotlights.
Because LED lights work well on timers, they are frequently used for security and landscaping purposes. As the technology has evolved more LED bulbs have been developed to fit different sizes and styles of fixtures. This is especially useful for indoor lighting where older or even more modern styles require smaller bulbs. For indoor lighting, use of dimmer switches is discouraged because it could less the life of the bulb.
For hard to reach places LED lights are a good option. For example at the peak of a high roof. They require less frequent changing due to their longer life and durability. Shedding light on a large area should be much easier, safer, and more economic with LED flood lights.
