Environmental friendly motives are foremost on the minds of people today. There is a conscious effort to utilize the advances in technology to create alternative forms of devices which are energy efficient and do not cause any harm to the user or the environment at large. Researchers are constantly trying to improve upon available devices.
Amongst these is the need to invent a more efficient and power saving lighting device as opposed to the traditional fluorescent lighting. LED is the development that has come to the forefront as a front runner in the environment friendly cause. It is cost effective as well as safe as it does not emit any harmful forms of radiation and actually illuminates better than regular light bulbs.
LED or Light Emitting Diodes Avoid the use of toxic gases or chemicals in their working unlike the normal bulbs which are loaded with mercury and tungsten filaments and such. Fluorescent lighting is known to cause some discomfort with those who suffer from chronic forms of headaches and can be very uncomfortable when exposed for a long period of time. LED is lighter and less intenet than the fluorescent lamps hence voiding any discomfort issues.
LED has a consumption of less that 70% energy as opposed to regular mercury light bulbs. The life span of the LED lights is extremely long and this makes them extremely good value for money and cost effective. The life ranges from 50,000 to 100,000 hours on an average depending upon the amount of usage and wear and tear of the lights.
The installation of the LED lights is extremely simple. Even replacing old lights can be done by anyone. The maximum temperature that the LED heats up to is only 100 degrees and it can be touched without getting burnt.
LED lights are available in a variety of shapes and sizes. Depending upon the place it is being used in the arrangement of lights can be in such a way as to provide a soft lighting feeling or a brighter glow dependent upon if it is in the office rooms or at home. The level of lighting can be adjusted easily.
There are several companies which make these LED lights and one can order catalogs or brochures to go through the various possible options and discuss with experts who can assist on the purchase of the right kind of light for the requirement of the customer.
