All about LEDs

How does an LED work?

LED is an acronym for light emitting diodes. They are used for lighting, but they do not need electricity. They are powered using electrons in a semiconductor and fit snugly into any kind of electrical circuit. You find LEDs almost everywhere these days, and though they have never been used as efficiently as they are these days, they have been around for a long time. The light in your watches, the little switches in electronic devices that tell you when the device is turned on, the pretty little lights hanging from paper lanterns are all examples of LEDs. When a bunch of them are used together, they can be used to light up something as small as a traffic signal, to something as large as giant billboards.

Advantages of LEDs

1. The biggest advantage of an LED is that it is very efficient. Conventional lights use a lot of energy to generate heat. This means a lot of electricity consumed, which in this age of conservation is something people do not want to.
2. LEDs produce more lumens of light per watt than incandescent bulbs. Their efficacy is high and that is what makes them more efficient.
3. Since you are not using electricity to light up your space, your power bills will come down drastically. So LEDs are good for the environment and for your pocket.
4. LEDs last longer than conventional lights as they don’t use filaments that burn out much faster. An LED can last as long as a transistor.
5. They don’t become as hot as regular bulbs, since they don’t have a filament burning inside them. This makes it easier to handle them.
6. They are usually encased in a plastic covering, which is more durable than glass.
7. They can be made to size and this helps them fit into any type of electronic circuit.

Why do people still buy incandescent bulbs?

The efficiency and durability of LEDs over incandescent bulbs is pretty clear. But many people still buy incandescent bulbs. This is because they are not aware of the advantages of LEDs. An LED is more expensive than an incandescent bulb, but it more than repays its buying cost during actual usage in lower power bills. Paying a little more at the start helps you save money in the long run.

Sunlight Concepts offers Smart LED systems to light up your space

After years of research, Solatube, the leader in daylighting systems offers a uniquely designed Smart LED system. These products have been designed to use the sun’s energy to power them up and these are used to light up spaces, residential and commercial. They use the sun’s rays to light up your home or office the entire day. This gives you a huge saving of 94% in lighting. Some of the reasons why LEDs are the way to go:

• They use sunlight that provides a no-cost daytime light supply
• These energy-efficient LEDs use minimal electricity
• The LED system requires virtually no maintenance    
• These LED systems use advanced technology and come with features that continually monitors daylight levels
• These features help operate the system automatically for hands-free lighting
• The LEDs use a technology called optional occupancy sensor that provides maximum automation    
• The LEDs use unlimited sunlight never runs out
• The energy-efficient LEDs last up to 20 years
• This LED system eliminates the need for replacement bulbs

LEDs are the way forward

As more and more LED products flood the market, it is important to understand why LEDs make sense. The fact that they are more efficient and use less energy is irrefutable. Making a change to LEDs products is a smart decision! Visit our websites at http://www.sunlightconcepts.com/ to find out more about our Smart LED system.