When you want to replace your older light bulbs or light fixtures with newer LED’s, there can often be many options to choose from. Having been in the lighting business for almost 25 years, I’ve seen many technologies come and go. One thing that has been a steady, consistent option is the standard Edison screw-in
LED bulbs are saving us energy Did you know that LED light bulbs are installed into many, many energy saving products including TVs, toys, cars, electronics equipment, appliances, and tons more? An LED bulb is so much more efficient than other types of bulbs, that it makes it a benefit to use them not only
Whether you’re looking for light bulbs for your kitchen, bathroom, or outdoor fixtures, you’re probably going to find that what are available now are LED bulbs. Light bulb manufacturers have re-tooled their factories to produce LED bulbs in place of incandescent bulbs and have been doing so for years now ever since the newer energy efficiency
People ask me all the time, “Are LED lights more expensive than other types of light bulbs?” The answer is almost always “No”, but to figure out how much you will save by using LED bulbs, you have to know the wattage and hour ratings of both types. For example, a 23 watt fluorescent BR40
How to choose the right LED tube Since LED light bulbs are still fairly new, there are still a lot of questions on how to pick out LED T8 fluorescent replacement tubes. It can be confusing because there are different lengths, different colors, and different specifications for how they work. Here is a simple explanation
Are LED TVs better? Did you know that new flat-screen TVs use LED bulbs to light the LCD panels inside? This technology can save a lot of energy and they are constantly being updated and improved. The two different kinds of LED lighting inside of LCD TVs are Full-Array vs. Edge-Lit. A TV with full-array
If you’re unsure what light bulb colors are all about, you’re not alone. Many light bulbs have a bunch of numbers on them and sometimes it’s hard to tell what they mean. Light bulb colors are measured by Kelvin temperature so you will see a number on a bulb like “2700K”, or “27K”, or even
Now that the time has changed and it gets dark earlier, there’s even more reason to replace your older, high-wattage light bulbs with LED bulbs. It’s getting darker two hours earlier already, so your light fixtures will be on even more until Spring. Just to give you an idea of the extra energy usage, using
A few months ago I was wondering how to cut my energy bill. I’ll bet you have wondered this same thing. With the rising costs of electricity, people are looking for creative and responsible ways to save energy. The number one way to cut energy costs (other than installing a solar panel system) is replacing inefficient
Do LED lights save money? How much energy do LED lights save? I’m sure many people have asked these questions, but aren’t sure how to figure it out. Below is a simple energy savings formula and an explanation of what the numbers mean and how to get them. First, you need to figure out
