subject: Led Luminosity Bulbs Versus Cfls [print this page] Environmentally friendly options for replacing incandescent lighting are generally either Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) or maybe Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs.
Solid-state lighting, more commonly known as LED (light-emitting diode) lighting is a firm semiconductor light source that doesn't use a gas tube very similar to that of the CFL. You cannot find any filament to burn out, and distinct CFLs, LED lights are free from the toxic mercury, nor do they create ultraviolet light.
To obtain a bright output, several older kinds of LED light bulbs had resorted to clustering numerous individual LEDs into one housing, however many of the newer LED bulbs drive a single high operated LED element. These LED light bulbs are substantially smaller than their CFL counterpart, and are offered in variety of forms that produce a directional beam through the use of a glass or plastic lens, or encased behind a frosted diffuser to produce larger light coverage.
Summary of Benefits
Less costly Electricity Bill:
Even if the cost of the light bulbs are initially more expensive, both CFL and LED lamps are cost effective in the future. Less electricity is needed, and bulbs are being exchanged much less frequently. LEDs use about half the amount of electricity than CFLs that output the same brightness use.
Long Lifespan:
Working time of CFL bulbs typically cover from 6,000 hours to 15,000 hours while the normal lifetime of an incandescent lamp is around 1,000 hours. A LED fixture can last 50,000 to 60,000 hours which means more or less 5 or 6 years (10 times more time than a CFL).
High quality light output:
Both CF and LED bulbs can now offer a range of color temperatures. People are no longer contented with the blueish, "cool-white", of past bulbs, and can now select warmer colored lamps. Not so good CF bulbs designed to use a magnetic ballast is going to flicker. Look for an electronic ballast when choosing a CF. LEDs are operated by electricity or solar energy to make sure that they don't flicker.
Versatility:
Indoor, outdoor, residence, or business LED and CF bulbs can be used in varied types of uses where conventional bulbs were once utilized. LED bulbs and CF Ls can be employed in trail lighting, table lamps, task lighting, recessed fixtures, as well as ceiling lamps. Both types of bulbs are available in dimmable styles for use with a standard dimmer control key.
Durability:
Since LED light bulbs don't apply a filament similar to incandescent, they are shock proof and can stand in high vibration products.
Summary of Drawbacks and Limitations
CF Ls:
Temperature sensitivity - CF Ls are sensitive to environment, their lifetime will be diminished if the appliance does not properly dissipate heat. CF Ls are also subject to cool weather. CF Ls will take considerably longer to reach full brightness in cold weather. In extreme instances they may not easily warm up.
Unhealthy waste - CF Ls have mercury and must be carefully disposed of. The EPA website provides proper disposal ways. LEDs do not contain mercury.
Repeated Cycling Lowers Lifespan - In high traffic areas, for instance home bathrooms, where CF Ls are flipped and off often, their life-span will decrease easily.
Ultraviolet Light - CF bulbs will be able to emit UV-light which might not be suitable for certain usages.
LEDs:
High introductory cost - The LED light bulbs themselves are really expensive, but the initial investment is very quickly recuperated in much less electricity bills.
Heat generation - Specific high power (5w or over) LED light bulbs may generate significant heat. Heat-sinks are often built into the bulbs themselves, and may need to have LED certain fixtures to make sure of proper air-flow.
LED light bulbs are getting the choice for energy efficient lighting due to their varied bulb features, and the ease of which the brightness output could be layered and handled when compared with CF bulbs.
