Friday, April 30, 2010

LED Light Bulb VS Incandescent Light Bulb

LED lighting has several advantages over conventional incandescent lighting options. First of all, they do not have a filament that will burn out, so they will last much longer. In addition, since LED lights do not have the fragile filament and tube to contend with, they are thus more resistant to heat, cold, and shock. Additionally, their small plastic bulb makes them a lot more durable. They also fit more easily into modern electronic circuits.

LED light bulbs can operate for 30,000 hours or more. One led light bulb can easily outlast 30 incandescent bulbs, or 6 compact fluorescents. LED light bulbs thus cost less than the bulbs they replace if they’re long-run cost saving effects are considered. In addition, even when operated 8 hours per day, LED light bulbs can still last up to 10 years or more.

LED light bulbs are less sensitive to shock, vibration, and the extreme temperature changes, which typically can quickly ruin fragile incandescent bulbs. Therefore, unlike fluorescent bulbs which wear out much faster if they are frequently turned on and off, LED bulbs are not affected by the frequent power switches.

According to The Christian Science Monitor, LED lamps produce “nearly 200 times more useful light than a kerosene lamp and almost 50 times the amount of useful light of a conventional bulb.” LED light bulbs possess extremely long life spans, making them more economical to operate over their span of operation because they need to be changed a lot less frequently, and LEDs can provide a more pleasant spectrum of light than regular light bulbs do. In conclusion, the long life of LED light bulbs will reduce the time, effort and cost of replacement, and is a better investment than regular incandescent or fluorescent light bulbs.

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