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<<Education-ResearchFrequently Asked Questions about LED Lighting Systems
LED lighting seems so costly. Why should I consider using LED fixtures?LED lighting systems does have a higher initial cost versus other lighting technologies and in most situations the return on initial investment is approximately 2 years. This is followed by ongoing savings in energy consumption and maintenance. Over the complete life of the LED light fixture, you will see a 40 to 50 percent reduction in energy expenses associated with lighting. With the tax credits available, the return on investment is accelerated dramatically. Why do I need to replace the entire fixture? Couldn’t I just install LED replacement lamps?LED replacement lamps seem to be a reasonable solution, however they do not take into consideration thermal management and light output. All of the LEDs are captive in a sealed tube and unable to receive the proper ventilation and heat dissipation. In addition, the light output angle is not optimized for LEDs as they are being forced to retrofit into the older existing fixture. Older lighting fixtures are not designed to distribute the LED light effectively, thus the quality of light is not improved. Does your LED fixture come in different color temperatures?Lighting colors are commonly described as “cool white”, “neutral white”, and “warm white”. The above terms refer to ranges of CCT that generally describe the color of light a source produces. Warm white ranges from 2,600K to 3,700K, neutral white ranges from 3,700K to 5,000K, and cool white ranges from 5,000K to 6,500K respectively. Warm white produces a light with a very strong hue of yellow. As the name states, neutral white produces a fairly true white light, while cool white produces a light that tends toward the blue hue. What does CRI refer to?The color rendering index (CRI) is a quantitative measurement of the ability of a light source to reproduce the colors of various objects faithfully in comparison with an ideal or natural light source. Light sources with a high CRI are desirable in color-critical applications such as work places that view color printed material. CRI 100 is how the sun’s light would display the colors. Are LED lights breakable or fragile?Absolutely not! Light sources like fluorescent and incandescent are fragile, while LEDs are far more durable. LEDs do not use glass, filaments, vacuum seals or chemicals in its product. They are a Solid State Light (SSL), meaning there are no moving parts that can break or leak. How long will LED lights last?Our LEDs have a life expectance greater than 100, 000 hrs, compared to fluorescents lamps 8,000-20,000 hrs. Since, LEDs do not have fragile or moving parts like traditional light sources their life expectancy is five to ten times longer. Can LEDs burn out?A common misconception about LEDs is that they will burn out regularly like fluorescent lights. LEDs do not have the same fragile parts that other light sources contain and they have a wider operating temperature range than traditional lighting, allowing them to work in colder climates. LEDs create light by passing electricity through a semi-conductor, then releasing energy in the form of a photon (Light). LEDs can only burn out if improper voltage is applied directly to the LED. Our patented power distribution engine prevents this by regulating the power. Do LED’s operate hotter than fluorescents?No. LEDs operate 10 to 15 percent lower in temperature than fluorescents. LEDs do not generate the same volume of heat as a fluorescent fixture when driven correctly. Fluorescent fixture ballast and lamps emit heat in the range of 95-120 degrees. What’s the difference in brightness between fluorescents and LED’s?Traditional lighting such as fluorescent and incadenscent usually operate at 3500 Kelvin emitting a yellow or dingy looking light. This number is at initial installation and will drop over the life of the lamp. LEDs operate anywhere from 3500 Kelvin to 6500 Kelvin with minimal drop off of the light. When the higher Kelvin number is achieved you will receive a warm white light source. Making lighted areas brighter and with less shadowing. Will I really save money by installing LEDs?Yes. Studies have shown you will reduce your electrical consumption for lighting by up to 40 percent. If you factor in the first year tax credits available from the IRS and the immediate elimination of maintenance costs, the savings add up very quickly and last for years. How much is the energy savings?On average an LED fixture consumes 40-50% less energy than traditional fluorescent lighting with the same light output. Lighting accounts for 30-40% of the energy consumption in a typical office building. By installing our highly efficient LED fixtures, you can impact your energy costs immediately after installation. If I had to replace an LED, how hard is it?If for any reason you would have to replace a part, our LED light fixture is simple and straight forward. The LEDs are laid out in a strip so there are many LEDs on a single strip. The process involves first removing the fixtures protective lens, then removing some mounting screws that fasten the strips to the fixture, and finally disconnecting the small two wire connector at the end of the each strip. These strips can be removed individually or all at once.
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