Have the Right Light to Replace Your Incandescent Lamp

Energy saving become more and more important factor when choosing new lamp for Home. You really know choose which one for your home.

Let’s see below text first then you should be able to make your choice.

Halogen

Pros:

• Halogen lamps are slightly more efficient than incandescent bulbs
• Available in the same classic shape as standard incandescent
• Fully dimmable and compatible with most incandescent dimmers
• Instant-on – no delays in reaching full brightness
• Perfect Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 100
• Produces a slightly brighter, whiter light than incandescent

Cons:

• Halogen bulbs and lamps burn hotter than incandescent bulbs
• Least efficient out of other replacements
• Its filament and glass tube are sensitive to rough handling and vibration
• Oil from hands left on the glass of the bulb can cause damage
• Although they’re still available, halogen PAR lamps have been banned due to the inability to meet government efficiency requirements

Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL)

Pros:

• Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) use significantly less energy than incandescent lamps (50 to 80 percent)
• Versatile shapes and base types that can fit into almost any incandescent household application
• Available in all of the same color temperatures as incandescent bulbs
• Can be purchased in dimmable options (CCFLs)
• Has an average life expectancy of up to 10,000 hours
• Produces less heat than incandescent and halogen bulbs

Cons:

• CFLs contain small amounts of mercury. Though it’s not dangerous while in the bulb, if the bulb is broken, it needs to be disposed of carefully and correctly.
• Most have warm-up times anywhere from 30 to 60 seconds
• Are not able to dim as well as halogens, incandescent, or LEDs (has the worst dimming capabilities of all)
• Frequent on and off cycling and cold temperatures can significantly reduce their lifespan

Light Emitting Diode (LED)

Pros:

• LEDs are 90 percent more efficient than incandescent bulbs
• Available in a variety of color temperatures
• Not sensitive to cold environments
• Produce next to no heat or UV emissions
• Available in dimmable options
• Able to withstand heavy vibrations and rough handling due to the lack of a sensitive filament
• Can be cycled on and off frequently without shortening the lifespan
• Longest average life expectancy of all incandescent replacements, lasting up to 25 to 50 times longer

Cons:

• Highest initial cost of all incandescent replacements
• Can’t be used in completely enclosed fixtures
• May shift color over time due to age and environmental factors
• May require the installation of LED drivers if not already built into the bulb

So you now make your decision, congratulations! Welcome to contact Liteharbor for more products information to help you build your project.

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