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LED (Light Emitting Diode) light bulbs represent the very latest in household lighting technology. They have in fact been around for quite a while but they are only just making their way onto the consumer market now. More and more people are becoming aware of the damage that we as a society are causing the environment and are always on the look out for ways of living a more environmentally friendly way life. Therefore, we are seeing a large number of consumers turning to LED light bulbs as a replacement for their existing halogen ones.
By replacing your existing light bulbs with more energy efficient bulbs you are not only helping the environment but you are also effectively lowering your energy bills as they consume extremely low levels of watts. In fact, some of the new LED GU10 bulbs drain less than two watts! The switch from halogen bulbs to LED bulbs is a gradual one but the more people who make the simple switch over the better! Despite the quite high initial purchase cost, they can really help you to save money on your electricity bills and they have an extremely long life, much longer than a standard halogen bulb.
LED bulbs sometimes called GU10 bulbs due to the GU10 mounts that they sport come on straight away just like standard halogen bulbs and they are similar in size and shape so that you can make the change quite easily. LED light bulbs have been specially designed so that they can easily replace the standard halogen bulbs but there are some fundamental differences in the sort of light that they produce. For example, a LED produces a more concentrated beam of light that will travel a long way whereas, a halogen bulb tends to produce a more widespread and uniform ray of light.
This means that GU10 LED bulbs are ideal when used in focused lighting but so not so useful if you are looking for general purpose lighting. It is worth considering just how much you need a wide beam of light in a certain place in your home and if you can deal with a more concentrated light then you should make the switch, both for the sake of the environment and your pocket. Because LED bulbs are only just starting to see widespread use, the output of the bulbs is still in need of some improvement, so if you're looking for a higher level of output, you're going to have to pay more.
LED bulbs may still be more cost effective than halogen bulbs, as they have a longer lifespan and do not need to be replaced as often. LED bulbs last 15 times as long as halogen bulbs, and use less than a fifth of the energy. As they're made of plastic rather than glass, they're also more durable than their halogen counterparts, and their internal components are resistant to vibrations and impacts, making them less easy to break. LED lights, like standard halogen bulbs, can be bought in a range of colours, and coloured LED bulbs are actually more energy efficient than white light LED bulbs, so if you're looking for coloured lighting for a special occasion, you should look no further than LED bulbs. LED bulbs will help you lower your electricity costs and will decrease the amount of damage you do to the environment. Make the smart choice and start switching over to LED bulbs today.
