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Lighting The Way To Savings!
Homes & businesses worldwide are catching on to the most environmentally responsible, cost efficient investment available. LED – or “Light Emitting Diode” – technology enhances a company’s “green” image while also providing immediate, measurable cost savings.
Unlike fluorescent and incandescent bulbs, LED lighting products contain no hazardous mercury or lead. Additionally, the average lifespan of the LED is estimated at being up to ten times longer than a traditional CFL bulb. Disposal and replacement costs are thereby significantly reduced. LED bulbs are also cool to the touch, which reduces energy costs historically spent on cooling systems. GoPower Electric will provide you with excellent, reliable service in helping you achieve your cost reducing, energy saving goals. We will work with you to create a reliable solution for your individual needs.
The time to “GO GREEN” is not in the future. It is here. It’s Now!
Six BIG Benefits For Going LED
1. An Immediate Cost Reduction In Your Electric Bill
2. Less heat produced by the light bulb. LED fixtures are extremely efficient converting electricity into light.
3. LED Bulbs last a very long time, typically 50,000 to 100,000 hours.
4. They are virtually indestructible.
5. They do not contain mercury or other hazardous materials
6. Highly recyclable – with no hazardous parts, you can easily reclaim most of the parts in an environmentally safe way.
Frequently Asked Questions About LEDs
What is an LED?
LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. LED’s are highly energy efficient – Less heat, more light, lower cost. They use less electricity for the same light output – 85% less electricity when compared to conventional lighting and around 18% less electricity compared to CFL
Why are LEDs measured in Lumens rather than Watts?
In simple terms, Lumens (lm) are a measurement of the light that’s emitted by a lamp or bulb which is visible to the human eye. Therefore, the greater the number of Lumens, the brighter the light will appear. Watts do not necessarily measure the brightness of a bulb, only the amount of electricity it uses.
How does an LED work?
LEDs are comprised of 3 main components: the LED’s (the chip set that produces light), the driver (converts AC to DC) and the heat sink (to keep everything cool). LEDs take DC power from the driver and create light. The heat sink captures heat from the LEDs and the drivers. Although LEDs produce significantly less heat than the light bulbs we have been used to over the past century, the heat they produce must be managed. The better this is done, the longer the life of the product. LED’s also performs the job of converting electricity to light more efficiently than other light sources, that is why we can replace a 400W metal halide bulb with a LED 100W solution. This would be a 4 times savings on just one light fixture.
What is the life expectancy for LEDs
Many LEDs have a rated life of up to 50,000 hours. This is approximately 50 times longer than a typical incandescent, 20-25 times longer than a typical halogen, and 8-10 times longer than a typical CFL. Used 12 hours a day, a 50,000 bulb will last more than 11 years. Used 8 hours a day, it will last 17 years!
Do manufactures offer warranties on LED Lights?
Yes, LED lighting manufacturers typically offer a 5 Year Parts Only warranty on fixtures and lamps. Be cautious purchasing LEDs from manufactures that do not offer a warranty. This is typical for poor quality which results in the early failure of the product. Remember, time = money
Can I use a dimmer controller on LEDs ?
Yes and No. First, not all LEDs are dimmable. The driver must be designed to allow dimming. Secondly, you must purchase the right type of dimmer. Most retail stores now carry dimmers specifically designed for LED bulbs. Please note, if you purchase a non-dimmable LED bulb and try to dim it, it will cause the bulb to fail and also void the warranty.
What color temperatures are available for LED bulbs?
Color temperature for light bulbs is measured on the Kelvin scale. LED Bulbs come in a variety of colors, but the most common are in a range from 2700 Kelvin to 7500 Kelvin. The unfortunate thing is that the only consistent measurement is the Kelvin scale, Many manufacturers like to use terms like Day White, Natural White, Warm White and Cool White, but there is not a standard that defines a Kelvin temperature to associate a color temperature with those terms. The warmer the light, the more yellow tones, the cooler the light, there are more blue tones.
Below is a rough basis for converting traditional light color names with the Kelvin Scale
Warm White = 2700 – 3200 (Home Lighting)
Natural White = 4000 – 4500 (Office Lighting & Bathrooms)
Day White = 5000 – 5500 (Commercial Warehousing)
Cool White = 6500 – (Growing Plant Life)
What does CRI mean in LEDs?
CRI is Color Rendering Index. It is a measurement of the quality of light. Where as lumens is a measurement of the quantity of light, CRI is the measurement of quality. It is a scale between 0 and 100. 0 is bad, 100 is great. LED’s typically are in the 70-95 range. The higher the CRI, the more expensive the LED chip, and therefore the more expensive the product itself.
Did you know?
LED lights do not attract bugs the way incandescent lights do. Just another reason to go LED, unless you like bugs…
Want To Learn More?
Energy Star offers a ton of great information. Click Here to visit their website.