LED stands for Light Emitting Diode.
At the beginning of the advent of LED, it was only used as a red light inside electronic devices. With the passage of time and due to the low energy consumption of LED lamps, these lamps opened their place in the lighting industry of the world.
In the LED lamp, which is the latest generation of lamps, it has been tried to solve the problems in other technologies as much as possible. This is the reason for the popularity of LED lamps. On the other hand, the cost-effectiveness of LED lamps, in terms of energy consumption and also less heat production, has brought it up more than before. Currently, various types of LED lamps and LED lights are used for lighting streets, highways, alleys, squares, places, and even interior lighting of office buildings and homes. We have products related to this issue that you can get from the Chique Lighting products page.
The growth and development of LED lamps has been so rapid and impressive that even the higher price of these lamps cannot prevent the use of these lamps in lighting projects. Because the return on investment in the use of LED lamps has turned it into a valuable and affordable product.
LED technology has existed since the 1960s, but it has become extremely popular in the last few decades, which can be attributed to the increase in public awareness of the benefits of using LED lamps and lights.
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Advantages of using LED lamps
- Longer lifespan than other technologies
- Create less heat
- Less power consumption
- High optical efficiency
- Very fast response time, less than 20ms
Why is the lifetime of the LED lamp high?
According to the statistics provided about the lifetime of the LED lamp, if you replace a low energy lamp (CFL) or incandescent lamp with an LED lamp, you will not have to worry about changing the lamp for the next 10 years.
But maybe you have a question, why the lifespan of LED lamp is so high?
In incandescent or low-consumption lamps (CFL), the working process of the lamps is based on raising the temperature (in the incandescent lamp, raising the temperature of the tungsten filament and in the low-consumption lamp, raising the temperature of the mercury gas particles inside the tube). But in the LED lamp, there is no such thing, and in other words, the depreciation of the LED lamp parts is very low. And because of this, they have a long lifespan.
In the figure below, you can see the schematic of an LED.
The affordability of the price of LED lamps
Affordability may seem like an unusual term to associate with LED lamps, but in reality, their long lifespan makes them a cost-effective option.
This same cost-effectiveness applies to LED lights, which is evident in lighting projects. Due to their longevity, these projects rarely encounter issues such as hinges falling or lights burning out. In addition to providing proper lighting, LED lamps and lights also help reduce electricity consumption and maintenance costs.
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The cause of the failure of the LED lamp
LED lamps are known for their long lifespan and energy efficiency, which makes them a popular choice for lighting solutions. However, like any other electronic device, LED lamps may encounter issues that require repair or replacement of parts.
One common reason for switching off or dimming of LED lamps is the burning of one of the light diodes. This can happen due to a variety of reasons, such as overuse, overheating, or power surges. Another possible cause is a problem in the LED module, which can result in the lamp not functioning properly.
In some cases, one of the parts of the LED lamp, such as the IC, capacitor, resistor, or other components, may burn out or malfunction. This can cause the lamp to stop working or produce dim light.
However, the good news is that LED lamps are repairable. Unlike traditional incandescent bulbs, which need to be replaced entirely when they burn out, LED lamps can be repaired by replacing the defective part. This means that the cost of repairing or replacing a part is much lower than the cost of buying a new lamp.
To repair an LED lamp, one needs to identify the faulty component and replace it with a new one. This can be done by a professional technician or by the user themselves, depending on the complexity of the repair. In some cases, the repair may require specialized tools or equipment, which may not be available to the user.
Conclusion
In conclusion, while LED lamps may encounter issues that require repair or replacement of parts, their repairability is one of their advantages. By repairing the defective part, the lamp can be restored to its original state, which can save money and reduce waste. It is important to note that proper maintenance and care can help prevent issues with LED lamps and prolong their lifespan.
Important points in buying LED lamps
Power
The power consumption of each lamp is directly related to its brightness. This issue shows itself more when comparing LED lamps with other lamps. For example: the brightness of a 12-meter room with a 200-watt incandescent lamp is equivalent to the brightness of a 10-watt LED lamp in that 12-meter room.
The above example is apart from the discussion of the uniformity of light distribution of the lamp. In LED lamps, we try to have maximum uniformity in light distribution, but in incandescent lamps, this issue has not been paid much attention.
Up to this point in the article, you may have been able to have a correct understanding of the affordability of LED lamps and lights. Stay with us to tell you about other advantages of LED lamps.
Color temperature in LED lamp
The color of the light coming out of the lamp is called the color temperature based on the proximity to the sunlight. You can see its full spectrum in the image below.
Kelvin color examples
The correlated color temperature, which is displayed by the so-called Correlated Color Temperature (CCT), indicates the color of the light created by the lamp. In LED lamps and lights, unlike other technologies, there is no limitation in the production of available color temperatures, and any kind of light color can be easily provided by this technology.
Color temperature is expressed in Kelvin.
When buying a lamp, you can see the value of this characteristic on the lamp package. This characteristic is usually expressed by the titles of “sunny”, “moonlight”, “natural whiteness”, etc.
Optical flux
You may have heard the word “optical flux” a lot. The characteristic of the hinge, which is expressed as a unit (lumen), is the amount of light emitted from the lamp. And the higher the power and light efficiency of the lamp, the greater its flexibility.
Warranty
Due to the fact that these lamps can be repaired, as well as the high quality of the parts and the reliability of the parts used, long-term guarantees are considered for it. You should pay attention to this feature when buying a lamp.
LED lamp and its environmental effects
We all have a duty to preserve and maintain the environment and reduce its carbon content. So that we can preserve this divine blessing for future generations. For this purpose, we are always looking for ways to minimize environmental damage.
One of the important goals in making and using LED technology in lighting is to reduce damage to the environment. The following can be stated in proof of this claim:
LED lamps do not contain any toxic substances (such as lead and mercury) in their structure, and after their long lifespan, even if they fail completely, they will not harm the environment.
Another thing that can help reduce environmental pollution is the long life of LED lamps.
LED lamps do not produce ultraviolet light and in this sense are not harmful to the environment.
LED lamps are designed and produced in such a way as to cause the least light pollution.
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LED solar lamp
As stated about the goals of designing and producing LED lamps and lights, reducing energy consumption is the biggest and main goal, which we have achieved to a large extent with LED technology. As we know, the world is always progressing and developing and finding a solution to make things easier. Also, since energy plays an essential role in the progress and development of the world, therefore, people are looking for a solution to save energy consumption and also produce energy from renewable energies.
Solar energy is one of the renewable energies that we use to produce electricity.
Due to the wide range of topics related to solar systems, we have prepared a separate article titled the role of cooling systems in reducing electricity consumption, which you can refer to to get more detailed information.
LED lamps can also operate with DC voltage. On the other hand, the output of electricity produced by solar panels and solar systems is DC electricity. In this way, such lamps and lights can be coordinated and operate with the solar system without any restrictions.
But in general, in the field of lighting, solar LED lamps can be defined as follows:
LED lamps that are connected to the solar system and operate are called solar LED lamps or LED solar lights.
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The difference between LED lamps and energy-saving lamps
LED lamp is different from low consumption lamp (CFL)!
The LED lamp consumes less electricity than the energy-saving lamp (CFL). Also, in terms of lifespan, LED lights work much better. As far as it is said (nominally) the LED lamp lasts about 50,000 hours and the energy saving light bulb (CFL) only 8,000 hours. In addition, low consumption lamps (CFL) have high reactive power due to their low power factor.
The low consumption lamp (CFL) also has disadvantages that encourage us to use LED lamps more.
Among the disadvantages of low consumption lamps, we can mention the use of mercury in its internal structure. The inside of these lamps is covered with mercury, and due to the toxicity of mercury, if the lamp tube breaks, the mercury will spread in the environment and can be dangerous. Also, if a low-energy light bulb burns out, throwing it away will harm the environment. Because at the time of garbage collection, these tubes break and mercury spreads in the environment and causes pollution.
How does LED technology help plants grow?
In addition to soil and water, the growth of plants also needs proper light. that this suitable light is not always easily available. For example, in winter days when the day length and light intensity are low, plants do not get enough light. For this reason, artificial light (lamp) is used to compensate for this deficiency.
In using LED lamp light for plant growth, there are 3 plans with the titles “supplementary”, “intermittent” and “substitute full sunlight”.
These lamps must produce light that can be used and absorbed by plants. LED light has these characteristics and increases the yield and reduces the cultivation period. And because of the full light spectrum of LED lamps, using it for this purpose is a very perfect solution.
Note: It should be noted that each type of plant needs a certain amount of light different from other plants. In addition to light flow, plants are also very sensitive to light spectrum. And you should be careful in choosing the light. Therefore, regarding the guarantee of lighting systems, accurate calculations should be made and electricity losses should be avoided in order to achieve the best results. Read this post: LED strip lights for growing plants
In the end, we hope that you have benefited from reading this article and that we can take a step together in the progress and development of the lighting industry and especially LED technology in our life. We will be happy if you send us your comments and questions using the box below. You will definitely get a good answer from us.
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