Know about the basics of LED Lights

1.What are LED lights?

LEDs is a shortened name for light–emitting diodes, which are semiconductor devices. They produce light when current is passed through them. Though, LEDs have been around for over 50 years, but it has gained much fame and acceptance with the introduction of white LEDs that are looked upon as a replacement for other white lights.

2.What are the advantages of LED lights?

• LED lights are energy efficient as they use 90% less energy than the traditional incandescent lights.
• They have a very long life.
• When switched on, they illuminate instantly.
• These lights work fine even in low temperature.
• These lights are not harmful for the environment.
  

3.Where LED lights can be used?

• At homes, these lights can be used in washrooms, kitchens, rooms, gardens, stair cases, balcony and stores, among any other place of your choice.
• At offices, these lights can be installed in cabins, washrooms, trophy cabinets, stair cases, elevators, canteens, reception, main office area, etc.
• At outdoors, these are used to light up parks or gardens, streets, side walks, roofs, hoardings, etc.
  

Limited to not only these applications, but LED lights can be easily installed at any place of your preference.
     
4.What are the different types of LED lights available in the market?

Following are the major types of LED lights available in the market:

• LED lampsLED ceiling lights
• LED panel lights
• LED spot lights
• LED battens
• LED downlights
• LED bulkheads
• LED floodlights
  

5. How to choose the LED lights?

• Choose the brightness level as per your requirement.
• Make a choice between warm and cool light.
• Select the base of the LED lights as per the available sockets. Basically, the base are of two types, 'pin' base and ‘screw' base.
• Never go for cheap bulbs as they won’t last longer.