Advances in modern technology have meant that you can now illuminate your home, venue or other area with low-energy, cost-effective, long-lasting light sources that offer the same amount of light as traditional light bulbs, without the heat and expense.
LED (Light Emitting Diodes) use very little energy and last a really long time. Unlike energy saving light bulbs, they light up instantly and do not take time to reach the desired brightness, making them the perfect choice for venues or events looking for full illumination at a fraction of the cost.
These types of modern LEDs produce light in a totally different way to how old-fashioned incandescent bulbs do. With incandescent light bulbs, the electricity is passed through a thin wire filament, With LED light bulbs, the light is produced with the use of a semiconductor that emits light energy when the electrical current is passed through it.
While it is true that LEDs can be more expensive to purchase initially, the low energy output and long shelf life make them an excellent investment for anyone looking to maximize their lighting abilities, either in the home or within a professional environment.
How Do LEDs Last So Long?
Because LEDs are as much as 90% more effective than incandescent light bulbs, they have a much longer lifespan. This is because they have no working parts that will burn out or break over time.
An average LED light is a very robust piece of kit. They are solid-state devices with no glass to break, nothing to wear out and they are not made from fragile glass that is likely to break. In turn, this means that they will last a whole lot longer than regular light bulbs.
For the technically minded, the way they produce light is a crucial element of their longevity. Because they are made of substrate semiconductor materials and have two specific two doped regions, P – positive and N – negative. When current passes through the PN junction it causes electrons to jump to higher atomic energy states. When the electrons return to the ground state, light in the form of photons is emitted. This phenomenon is called electroluminescence and it consumes very little energy since very little heat is generated.
How Long Should an LED Light Bulb Last For?
Well, if it has no way of burning out or becoming damaged, technically it should last forever? If you invest in LED lights for your home, it may well be the last time you have to purchase light bulbs for a very long time indeed.
LEDs are touted to have a 50,000-hour average life. This is a massive increase in lifespan when you consider that the average life of a halogen 50-watt bulb is only between 1,000 and 2,000 hours.
How the LED is fitted and how long it is used for will obviously affect the real-world efficiency of your light source. For example, an office that is lit for 10 hours a day using an LED light source should only have to replace the LEDs every 8-9 years. A homeowner with LED lights in the living room, where lights are only one for a few hours a day, may not need to replace them for almost 20 years!
Frank Gatto LED Stage Lighting Solutions
LED lighting has completely transformed the way in which are able to illuminate studio sets, outdoor broadcasts and large events and occasions. Our state-of-the-art LED lighting solutions provide high output, flicker-free, single-source lighting that runs cool with low current draw, saving up to 90% in energy costs while still providing the best-looking lighting for every event.
Frank Gatto & Associates, Inc. are specialists in lighting for television events of all kinds. If you have an event that needs expert lighting, please call us today to see how we can help.
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