subject: Advantages of LED decorative light bulbs [print this page] No UV light No UV light
LEDs provide a great value proposition when it comes to decorative lighting. LED decorative light bulbs are installed in chandeliers not just to reduce the need of frequent bulb replacement but also to protect the precious paintings and artwork displayed in the vicinity. LEDs do not produce UV light and consequently their light is much kinder on paintings and artwork and prevents photo degradation.
Long bulb life
LED bulbs last many times longer than either incandescent or halogen bulbs. In addition, at the end of its life an LED decorative light will not simply stop working. Instead, it will gradually dim and provide ample warning of its impending replacement. This means that the risk of a blown out chandelier bulb in the middle of an important party is reduced by an order of magnitude. Fewer replacements also reduce the risk to precious chandeliers from repeated handling.
Energy savings
LED lighting is the best choice for anyone looking to reduce his energy consumption. A 4-watt LED decorative bulb can replace a 40-watt incandescent. In a 10-bulb chandelier, the reduction in energy consumption will be 360 watts.
Low temperature operation
Indoor use of electrical appliances adds to the air-conditioning load. Still people standing directly under a bulb cluster can feel the heat from the bulb beating down on their head. LED lighting is the best choice to ensure that guests standing under hot burning lights do no lose their cool. Retail stores where costs and customer delight are of the utmost importance use LED wall washers to ensure high quality lighting and low heat emissions.
A green statement
Using 10 times less energy, zero mercury content and low replacement and recycling needs LED lighting make a profound green statement.
Versatility
While LED candelabra lights can be used in chandeliers, LED wall washers have a variety of uses. These can be used in stores, clubs, and art galleries and for stage lighting, faade lighting, landscape illumination and architectural lighting.
Tips for choosing the right decorative light
When choosing a decorative light it is important to consider color temperature, energy consumption, warranty conditions, requirement of luminous flux, size and profile of the light fixture and input voltage. Besides these, it is also prudent to ensure that the product fits is ROHS complaint, has a good IP rating is CE marked and built in accordance with ETL and/or UL standards.
The importance of high IP rating lighting products
Good IP ratings are particularly important for wall washer lights that may be used in areas that are exposed to rain or may be around fountains. IP is an abbreviation for "Ingress Protection". A two-digit number follows the abbreviation IP. The first number indicates the level of protection against hazardous objects while the second digit indicates protection from harmful ingress of water. Thus, an IP 65 rated product ensures complete protection against ingress from contact and dust and is not affected by water projected at it from a nozzle from any direction.
