How does LED lights work?
Traditional light bulbs have been steadily phased out in recent years. LED lighting is a great and energy-efficient option. But what distinguishes an LED lamp? And how do you choose the best variety?
What is the difference between an LED lamp and a regular lamp?
LED stands for Light Emitting Diodes, which translates to "light emitting diodes" in Swedish. LED lamps do not have a filament and instead use a semiconductor diode to produce light. LEDs were invented in the 1920s, but it wasn't until the 1960s that visible light diodes were created. LED technology has long been used as indicator lamps on electronics and displays, but the technology has progressed to the point that LED lamps can now be used for a variety of purposes.
The LED lamp uses considerably less energy and lasts significantly longer than a traditional light bulb. It is free of toxic substances like lead and mercury. The LED lamp is simple to switch on and off, and it illuminates quickly, even in the cold. The lamp does not get especially hot because so little energy is needed, which is a clear advantage in lamps with, for example, a cloth shade.
Until LED, the only energy-efficient alternative to incandescent lamps was low-energy lamps, also known as fluorescent lamps. The low-energy light bulb is made up of a coiled fluorescent lamp that is often encased in a glass globe to make it look like a regular light bulb.
These lamps use less energy and last longer than LED lamps, but they contain a small amount of mercury and produce more heat than LED lamps. Low-energy light bulbs normally take a while to reach maximum brightness. Low-energy lamps are becoming increasingly rare; today's LED lamps are more powerful and better. The LED lamp is the smartest alternative because it has the longest lifetime and the lowest energy consumption.
Traditional light bulbs were measured in watts, which showed how much energy the lamp consumed as well as how bright it shone. LED lamps, on the other hand, cannot be thought of in this way because they are much more energy efficient. The lumens on the lamp kit indicate how much light it produces (ch). A 470-lumen LED lamp shines as brightly as a 40-watt incandescent lamp.
The colour temperature of the light from the lamps varies as well. Color temperature is measured in kelvins (K), with a higher value indicating colder light. The colour temperature is experienced as warm white at 2,700 K, which is typical on lamps used in home environments. The 4,000 K colour temperature produces a neutral white light that is most commonly used in workplaces.
Is it possible to dim LED lights?
Many LED lights may be dimmed; if this is not the case, it will be mentioned on the packaging. It's important to keep in mind that older dimmers can not work with newer technology. If you're replacing the light source in a luminaire with a dimmer, you may as well replace the dimmer as well.
When a light bulb is replaced with an LED light, an average energy savings of 80% is achieved. A high-quality LED lamp, on the other hand, has a much longer lifetime than a low-energy lamp.
An LED lamp will last up to 15,000 hours, compared to 1,000 hours for an incandescent lamp and 10,000 hours for a low-energy lamp.
LED lamps are somewhat more costly to buy, but they are much less expensive in terms of service life and energy usage. Finding the correct model can be difficult, so use the details on the lamp packaging to help you out. In several shops, you can now see the lamp lit up before making a decision.