The Evolution of LED Lighting
LEDs were previously known as the eco-friendly, expensive little diodes that are not overly powerful. Sure, they were not too bright, but they were a good option because they consume little electricity and last a long time right? Well that is not entirely true anymore! LED Lighting has come a long way in the past decade.
Engineers have been hard at work over the years boosting light output and streamlining manufacturing. This has resulted in a broad acceptance of the technology in everyday life, a big leap forward from the LED indicator lighting days (remember when they were only red?).
led lighting system
How far have these products come? Let’s take a standard A19 (standard screw-in house bulb) and compare that to the LED version.
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Comparison |
Standard A19 Light Bulb |
LED A19 LED Light Bulb |
|
Consumed Wattage |
60W |
9W |
|
Expected Bulb Life |
~1000 hours |
40,000 hours |
|
Intensity |
~750 lumens |
700 Lumens |
As you can see in this chart comparison, LED lighting technology as caught up with standard lighting technology in both intensity and other efficiency aspects.
Today there are also a ton of different LED Lighting products available, including LED light strips, super heavy duty LED worklights, and vehicle bulb replacements just to name a few. These products are available in various shades of white and a wide variety of vibrant colors.
For more information about LED lighting, check out these posts from our sister sites:
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