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LED"s

1. What is a LED ?

   Definition

   LED standsfor "light emitting diode”, which is an electrical component with twoterminals conducting electricity only in one direction. With an electricalcurrent, the diode emits a bright light around the small bulb.

   
   

    

2. What are the benefits of using LED's ?

   The benefits of LEDLighting are endless. LED Lights are energy efficient, cost effective, durableand more. They are the latest technology in lighting and offer a great alternative in replacing your current halogen or standard energy saving lights.Below is a detailed list of some of the many benefits of LED Lighting.

   Energy Efficient

   A standard 50W halogen lamp turns 90% of electricity used into heat with only10% into light. The benefit of LED Lights are that they use only 15% of the energy a standard halogen uses, provide up to 85% of the light output and create less heat making them cool to touch. This makes LED Lights not only energy efficient, but extremely cost effective as air conditioning use can be lowered. Some LED Lights can be operated by mains power, but when used with a Low Voltage LED Driver, LED Lights will produce more light output perwatt.

   Long Life Span

   LED Lights have the benefitof a super long life span of up to 80,000 hours which means you can cutmaintenance costs as the lamps last up to 8-10 times longer than standardhalogen lamps making them an ideal replacement.

   Improved Durability

   LED's have no filaments so can withstand a greater intensity of vibration andshock than standard lights making them durable with less risk of breaking andneed to replace.

   CompactSize

   LED Light bulbs can be as small as 2mm making them ideal for fitting into hardto reach and compact areas. Also easy to hide.

   FastSwitching

   LED Lights will start at full brightness, instantly, every time. LED Lights area benefit because they switch on and off instantly making them ideal for flashingsigns, traffic signalling and automotive lights, compared to standard compactfluorescent lights which fade in and out or flicker.

   Safety

   Most LED lights operate at low voltage so are cool to touch and muchsafer to handle during installation and maintenance and can be exposed to rainand snow. There is no opportunity for fire as with candles and/or paraffin, nosmells and dangerous fumes, and no need for dangerous illegal electricityconnections.

   EnvironmentallyFriendly

   The benefit of LED Lights is that they are an eco-friendly form of lighting asthey do not contain mercury or other harmful gasses or emit any harmful UVrays. For example, a 13w LED light emits 68% less CO2 than a standard 40wincandescent bulb running 10 hours per day.