Different aspects of LED lighting

Gradually the technology used in the LED lighting is imposing on other systems such as the so-called low-power. But do we really know the advantages of this new system from different aspects?

In this article we talked about it.

1. ULTRA-LOW POWER

LED lighting consumes 80-90% less electricity than a conventional bulb of similar characteristics: 12LM / w to conventional bulbs and 90lm / w LED bulbs. This saves on the bill of considerable light.

2. LONGER

The life of LED is between 30,000 and 100,000 hours depending on the type of technology. It is up to 11 times higher when compared with 2,000 hours of an incandescent lamp or bulb 10,000 low current consumption. An LED bulb has a life of 25 years with an average of 5 hours per day. The LEDs are not "melt" like conventional systems, but it will reduce its light output depending on the quality of the semiconductor, dissipation, ambient temperature, the bias point in voltage and intensity of the LED, the transformation team and airtime.

3. NO DAMAGE BY SWITCHING

The lifetime of the LED lamp is not affected by the effect of the switching that is able to turn on and off many times as necessary without damaging it. Installing LED lighting in places like hallways, garages, gates, landings and stairs of a building or other place where the turn on and turn off the lights often avoid having to change often fused lamps. The low energy lighting life are reduced by 50% due to this phenomenon. The low energy lighting take a few minutes to reach its maximum luminous splendor, by contrast LED luminaires to light intensity nominal working without causing surges and need not wait for all the performance of the luminaire.

Advantages of LED lighting.

4. LIGHT QUALITY

The light emitted by the LED luminaire contains ultra violet (UV) which prevents us being under exposure to these harmful radiation health radiation. It is also free of annoying flicker or hum.

5. HEALTH

80% of the information we receive it through the view, no proper lighting can cause fatigue, headache and eyes, alter our mental state and even cause occupational or domestic accidents.

6. ECOLOGICAL

They contain tungsten as conventional bulbs, and mercury as fluorescent lighting, do not incorporate heavy metals, are recyclable and comply with European ROHS regulations pollutants. Saving energy directly affects the environment since lots of energy we consume is produced in highly polluting plants. This coupled with the fact that having longer life represents less waste.

7. PRODUCED SOME HEAT

A conventional light bulb uses 95% of electricity to generate heat and only 5% for lighting. LED luminaires reach a warm temperature, do not waste energy to create heat, which also do not damage the surrounding materials and avoid fire hazards. This makes them suitable for applications of industrial cold and not dissipate heat in cold storage.

8. CALCULATION OF SAVINGS

Savings calculations was performed comparing a home or dichroic halogen lamp with dichroic LED equivalent. The lifetime of the LED dichroic (50000h) is far superior to conventional dichroic (2000h). This calculation is also taken into account the cost of replacements made ​​in the lifetime of LED dichroic. Conventional dichroic just melting and must be replaced by a new one.

Components OF LED BULB

In this article we will look at what is one LED bulb. The bowels, which is formed every LED bulb, bypassing the diode or chip, we see that they have much more technology than it at first we might think for an object a priority as simple as it may seem a simple light bulb. We will focus on multi LED bulbs, being the most complex.

Key components of all LED bulb.

Cap or basis - the cap or base, is the part of the bulb with power connected. It also allows quick and easy bulb change if necessary. Clean Energy Systems LED bulbs use the same type that we find in traditional incandescent bulbs, so no need to worry about changing your lamps. You just have to choose the right model, remember that exist in the market many types of them (E27, E14, GU10, GU5.3 ...).

Conductor - LEDs are low voltage devices. Many domestic and commercial light bulbs, such as GU10 and E27 types are designed to operate at a voltage (220v). In order that you can use an LED bulb voltage appropriate network, something called a transformer is required. The electronic conductor (or driver) acts as a transformer, lowering the voltage to be compatible with LEDs. With low voltage bulbs such as MR16 type, the transformer is separated from the bulb.

Heat sink - When converting electricity to light a small amount of heat is generated, although less than a halogen bulb, the heat inside an LED bulb cannot escape so easily and stays inside. To be effective, this heat must be removed and therefore sophisticated heat sinks are used in this type of bulbs. The heat sinks are made ​​of a highly conductive material (metal, ceramic) and are designed to remove the heat of both the LEDs and the air around them. By keeping fresh LEDs, the heat sink ensures its longevity. The LED bulbs that have heat sinks low quality are likely to be damaged very easily, hence the importance of acquiring contrasted brands we offer such quality in all its components.

Matrix LEDs - Instead of having a single LED, there are several leads bulbs that are embedded in a plate. These matrices usually consist of a special type called SMD LED, which are much more compact and can be soldered onto the board.

Lens or optical - The LED emits light in a rather wide angle. In order to control the distribution of light. Clean Energy Systems design special glasses that close the angle of light to focus the beam on a given area. This allows us to save and get many more solutions in decoration, for example.

We pay special attention to when purchasing our LED bulbs in Canada, just because two bulbs may look similar, does not mean they are equal. Very cheap bulbs typically make use of low-quality conductive heat sinks or fail after a short time of use. The best recommendation is always going to prove brands, in this case the price will not be an obstacle in exchange for the assurance that we are buying a 100% reliable in each of its components product.