Sunday, October 21st, 2007
LED’s (Light Emitting Diodes) are rapidly replacing incandescent lighting in both decorative and commercial applications.
They achieve high brightness with only a small fraction of energy, using only a few Watts of power compared to conventional mini-lights consuming anywhere from 50 Watts per string of 100. The savings of up to 98% in electricity quickly add up.
LED lights may initially cost slightly more than conventional lights; but, they more than pay for themselves within a single season.
The many benefits of LED’s are:
- Long life span - L.E.D. lamps are rated for up to 200,000 hours of use.
- No filaments to burn out, therefore saving in maintenance costs.
- Nearly indestructible, solid epoxy lenses, no glass bulbs to break.
- Rust proof, Zinc-coated lamp contacts.
- Added safety - Lamps always remain cool to the touch, regardless of how long they are left on.
Follow the example led by our nation’s capital. In 2006 the tree at United States Capitol Building used LED lighting. This year the tree at the White House will be lit by LED’s as well!
It’s no wonder LED’s are quickly becoming the lighting choice of businesses and homeowners alike!!!!
For more information on this subject, click here (PDF).
