What’s the difference between energy-saving and LED-lights?
There was a time when all the people started to turn to energy-saving lamps for savings. Now a new trend – LED lights. Many people wonder how they are different and what kind of it is still more economical.
Why LED-lights
LED lamps are a very attractive option for home lighting. LEDs are more environmentally friendly and energy efficient than alternative lighting technologies. Although initially their cost may exceed the cost of compact fluorescent lamps and eco-friendly halogen lamps, but in the long run, LED lighting will save you money, because the lifetime of LED lamps is much longer than any other lighting technology, and they will pay off many times before they require replacements.
Today, LED fixtures are really part of the “fashion”, like all other devices that help save and do not harm the environment. Their main difference from ordinary energy-saving bulbs is the principle of action. The energy-saving lamp contains argon and mercury vapor. When supplying mercury emits ultraviolet light, which, passing through a special coating, gives a light flux. And the LED lamp shines as a result of the current supply to LEDs. Incidentally, here is a link to a large selection of quality LED lights at quite reasonable prices, which can be ordered with delivery.
Another difference is the power consumption. With the same light-emitting diodes, LED lamps consume 2-3 times less energy than energy-efficient, that is, an LED bulb with a power of 3 W corresponds to a 5-watt energy-saving (or 20-watt incandescent lamp). In addition, LED lamps are more durable and less sensitive to voltage fluctuations, although they are more sensitive to high temperatures, so they require constant cooling.
LED Lights Are Good For The Environment
Since for many people environmental friendliness today plays an important role in the choice of electrical appliances, another significant drawback of energy-saving lamps is the use of mercury in their design. This means that, firstly, they require a more cautious attitude (if broken, such a lamp can harm households through mercury vapor), and secondly, they must be disposed of in a special way – they can not be thrown away with ordinary garbage. LED lamps in this sense are absolutely safe, but they are more expensive than energy-saving ones.
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