LED Spots – LED Spotlights

LED spot light (VS) Halogen lamp

Light Emitting Diode (LED) has found various applications for years, mostly with lighting systems due to its superior characteristics and high efficiency as compared with other light sources like the incandescent and fluorescent lamps. It is estimated that LED applications would stretch beyond electronics use and would find its place in the household and commercial or industrial applications. Global Industry Analysts report that by year 2010, the market for fluorescent and LED lighting systems reach up to $97 billion. This rapid growth is due to the extensive use of the device in industries like that in construction and industrial development.

In order to attain a more focused beam of light, industries use small halogen lamps. These types of lamps are good for accent lighting as they are more energy-efficient as compared to incandescent bulbs. At high temperatures, the tungsten filaments of halogen lamps are regenerated through some chemical processes. The filaments are placed close to the lamps small surface area. With this, heat is dissipated around the ambient lamp and the lamp itself should not be subjected to heavy vibrations in order to avoid permanent damage.

For halogen lamps, the range of the power dissipation is from 20W to 50W, that is, for the common MR16, GU10 or PAR20 halogen lamps. As regards the output range in lumens, the figure is from 160 lumens to 700 lumens. That amounts to a luminous efficiency of around 16% or about 16 lumens per watt. For halogen lamps, the lifespan of which is around 2000 to 3000 hours or roughly around three to four months of use in a typical business or commercial establishment.

In areas where lighting is hard to achieve, spotlight bulbs are used. This is sometimes called accent lighting. As those areas are oftentimes less maintained, people oftentimes used LED lamps as these lamps last longer than ordinary halogen lamps. The composition of LED lamp for spotlight use is a group or array of small LEDs in order to achieve brilliant, crisp, luminous and clear light which produces more desirable light and cost-effective and more efficient than the halogen equivalent.

How does LED lamp become energy efficient and energy-saver?

LED requires only a small amount of current to produce high lumen output which makes it energy efficient. The MR16, GU10 and PAR20 LED lamps consumes less current to produce light of what an ordinary halogen lamp can. With the recent breakthrough in LED technology, said lamps produce 110 lumen per watt using only three one-watt power LED. The result is around 300 lumens for the three power LEDs. The beam angle produced by such can be 15°, 30°, 45° beam which is more usable for different lighting needs, and the result is less wasted light as compared with halogen lamps. With LED lights instead of halogen, the area covered by the spotlight would be greater and more concentrated than that of the area covered by its halogen counterpart. Annually, the technology and design of LED is updated and improved, thus resulting in a more efficient, cost-effective, and abundant supply of LED in the electronics market.

Just like in any other field of electronics, when a device is mass produced and when there is a greater demand for it due to its efficiency, the price goes down and more people can now afford the same. As of this time, the LED bulb is priced somewhat higher than the halogen counterpart. However, the efficiency and the longer life span that LED offer could offset its price tag. Take for example, an incandescent bulb having a power rating of 60 watts can last up to 1,000 hours while a LED light bulb with 2 watts power rating can last up to 60,000 hours of sixty times as compared to incandescent. The great savings for settling with the LED instead of incandescent is what makes it preferred by many.

What are the distinctions between LED spotlights and incandescent lamps? Firstly, LED spotlights do not have filaments to produce light like that of an incandescent. Neither it use gas to produce light like common fluorescent lamp. LED also does not give off much carbon dioxide compared to fluorescent, halogen, and incandescent lamps. These are the primary reasons why LED lights can be used close to expensive and delicate things like jewelries, ornaments, photos, and other similar items that easily fade or discolor due to heat and direct light. With the new advancement in technology, LED can be customized for dimming purposes, aside from its already environment-friendly advantage over its counterparts.

LED Spotlight – Reduce Your Electric Bill

Using LED spotlight can help reduce your electric bill. This is because the amount of power consumed by LED lights is comparatively lower than its counterpart. Not only that you can save a lot from your electric bills, the extra benefit of using LED lights is that you don’t need to install new LED lamps more often due to its longer lifespan. Aside from the fact that power bill is greatly reduced, the maintenance or replacement cost is also lower as there is no need to call up the local electrician to change the usual incandescent or fluorescent lamp which is discharged as LED lamps lasts for more years.

LED bulbs consumes only 3.75 watts of power for the equivalent 120-volt bulb and only 4.7 watts for the equivalent 12-volt bulb. That is a great way of saving money and the environment as well by choosing LEDs that do not contain mercury or lead. Prior to installation, you must match the bulb to the lighting needs and the outlet source in order not to damage the LED lamps. With LED lamps, you can have a better, lighted, and numerous options as to the color or tone like soft white, in lighting your home or office without having to think of the power bill that comes to your doorstep or email at the end of the billing period. The outdoor LED lamps can last up to 50,000 hours use and that is a great deal of savings in terms of money and reducing your worry.

LED Spots – LED Spotlights