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LED Bulbs
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More on LED
Light Bulbs
LED is a
term that is becoming a little more familiar these days, but
understanding why to use them or how the technology works is a
completely different matter.
Light Emitting Diode
(LED) bulbs are more durable, energy efficient, and longer lasting than
standard or even fluorescent light bulbs. What is an LED? A special chip
that makes light when electricity is supplied to it. Most “LED light
bulbs” are actually a series of several LEDs combined into one unit,
shaped similarly to a regular bulb so they look as close to “normal” as
they can. Some you’ll find in a flood shape, others a globe, still
others in a tube shape or something entirely different.
LED chips use a low
voltage and need a steady current of electricity in order to work
properly. Many products available come complete with the transformers
and electronics need to function without the need to external parts
(like CFL's do), while some actually require special installation and
separate devices to operate and to last a long time. The models offered
at CBconcept LED Store are designed to work without special installation
or equipment.
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When looking at
replacing your existing halogen bulbs with LED bulbs, consider the real
benefits that you will achieve. First and foremost, there will be an
enormous savings in energy. This will help you greatly when calculating
your return on investment in your new LED light bulbs. It also can make
you feel good about what you are doing, since using much less
electricity really helps keep the environment clean and healthy. Another
huge benefit is they last a lot longer than halogen light bulbs, so
you’ll end up spending so much less time and effort switching out burned
out bulbs. Halogen miniature reflectors emit heat and UV light, which
can damage or discolor the items under the light over time. LEDs do not
do this, so there will be no fading or overheating involved.
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