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Q. Do LED light bulbs
contain mercury?
A. No. LED bulbs do not contain mercury. They can actually be
recycled as they do not contain hazardous substances and are manufactured without hazardous
substances.
Q. How do LED light bulbs compare to CFL (Compact Fluorescent
bulbs)?
A. Studies show LED light bulbs use 50% less energy than CFL
bulbs and in many cases last 10 times longer than CFL light bulbs. They are much more durable,
environmentally friendly, shock-resistant and offer excellent light quality, both indoor and
outdoor.
Q. Do LED bulbs produce as much heat as CFL or Incandescent
bulbs?
A. LED light bulbs emit much less heat than a CFL or
incandescent bulb. In many cases, you can actually feel the temperature difference just by being
near the light. LED light bulbs will always operate at a lower temperature than a CFL or
incandescent.
Q. Why are LED lights more expensive?
A. LED light bulbs use an actual circuit board to operate and
are made of electronic components. Essentially, they could be considered an electronic device.
This technology continues to gain advantages almost daily. The manufacturing, supply and demand
of general lighting products are gearing up today, and you will see costs continue to decline as
the adoption of LED Lighting increases.
Q. How long do LEDs for general lighting really last?
A. Remember, the longevity of LED Lighting can be greater
than 50,000 hours. LED's are Solid State devices (SSL or solid state lighting"); they will not
burn out. Life expectancy for SSL lighting is upwards of 50,000 to 100,000 hours or more which
means low maintenance costs for facilities workers to replace lights. Over time, the cost of the
fluorescent or incandescent bulbs themselves can add up to a significant savings when converting
to LED's.
Unlike incandescent fixtures, LED technology does not
utilize a filament that suddenly burns out. Rather, it slowly degrades over time. This means that
at 30,000 hours, you will have at least 70% of the output.
Q. Can they be Dimmed?
A. Yes, dimmable version's of LEDS are now widely available
both in dedicated light fittings with a suitable driver (TRIAC leading-edge or 0-10V Line
Control)
Many of the LED bulbs/lamps we offer are mains dimmable lamps
i.e. they will work off many traditional mains dimming circuits already installed. Please see
individual items for details. In practice it's best to check before making a purchase.
If you have any questions, need advice we are here to help, get in
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