LEDs are amazing - they're a new technology, cheaper to run and safer because they don't produce heat, unlike other globes. Upgrade to LEDs today!
Take halogen downlights as an example; they’re able to reach temperatures of 300°c. They need to do this in order to generate enough heat to allow the elements inside to glow and create light. Incandescent globes are even worse: 95% of the energy supplied to an incandescent bulb goes into heating the lighting implements and only 5% into lighting.
Older light globes – the kind many countries are starting to ban and phase-out are old technology. Incandescent globes date back to the 1750s and lighting technology has moved on significantly since then.
So, why are we still using old globes?
A simple reason; we still use old, inefficient globes because they’re cheap. More modern globes, like LEDs can be expensive. Here’s why LEDs are more expensive.
LEDs or light-emitting diodes don’t require any heat to help their elements ‘glow’. We have helpful information on why LEDs don’t get warm. Because they don’t get warm, they’re safer to use in your home, especially near insulation, they’re safer to touch (they won’t burn your fingers) and they last longer (often decades-long!
Are LEDs bright enough to upgrade to? LEDs are brighter or as bright as the globes they replace. Here's some information on why.
If you upgrade your lights to LED do they really save energy and your money? Can you really reduce your bills if you upgrade to LED?
Buying new globes? Should you buy halogen globes or LED? LED might be more expensive but they're worth it in the long run. Learn more.
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