Are LED Fluorescent Tubes Ready for Prime Time?
Software Advice, a website that reviews software for electricians, is hosting a survey on LED vs fluorescent tubes. Specifically, they want to know if LEDs will become a standard replacement for fluorescent tubes.
So many LED tubes...but not all are the same...
There has been much debate over this recently, especially among electrical contractors. Rightfully so. LEDs promise to be more energy efficient, less harmful to the earth and more economical in the longrun than traditional fluorescent tubes. Yet there are many experts who think the technology isn’t ready for “prime time.” LED tubes are more expensive up front and improvements still need to be made in the strength of the lighting.
What do you think? Have you used LED tubes as a replacement for fluorescents? Do you think they will take the spot of fluorescents in the future? Voice your opinion by taking the survey at: Are LED Fluorescent Tubes Ready for Prime Time?
Posted April 29, 2010 - Filed In Eternal Leds, LED News, Uncategorized (Comment)
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Why You Should Go for Punched Tin Light Fixtures
Peter Gitundu asked:
Punched tin light fixtures are associated with early American chandeliers and lamps. Today, original punched tin light fixtures are going for a fortune, unless of course you want to settle for an imitation. Making them the old fashioned way, creates a high quality and beautiful product. Choosing between the finer hand crafted product and the mass produced product in the market is only dependent on the individual preference and the specific application that one needs the it for.
The handcrafted punched tin light fixtures are more expensive. They come in many different types such as Spun Wood Chandeliers, Tin Chandeliers, Exterior Lighting, Hanging Lights, Sconces & Lamps, Ceiling Light Fixtures, wall lamps, and lanterns. They blend in perfectly with a rustic home decor. Internet sites are one of the easiest ways to purchase these customized fixtures. You will be provided with high quality lighting fixtures inspired by American colonial traditions. they could be made of solid copper and brass. The lights are available in different finishes, aged finish, a dark gray color, wood finish and painted finishes.
Before buying punched tin light fixtures there are a few details that you need to check and certify; Check to make sure that the wiring is properly put in place, what kind of bulbs they use i.e. do they use fluorescent lights or light emitting diodes? Is it easy to access the bulb during replacement? How practical is the fixture? does it hang too low or too high? There are many small family businesses out there that deal in the production of Punched tin light fixtures as a matter of tradition and you can expect them to give you high quality finishing of these cultural and historic heritage of the American nation.
Punched tin light fixtures are associated with early American chandeliers and lamps. Today, original punched tin light fixtures are going for a fortune, unless of course you want to settle for an imitation. Making them the old fashioned way, creates a high quality and beautiful product. Choosing between the finer hand crafted product and the mass produced product in the market is only dependent on the individual preference and the specific application that one needs the it for.
The handcrafted punched tin light fixtures are more expensive. They come in many different types such as Spun Wood Chandeliers, Tin Chandeliers, Exterior Lighting, Hanging Lights, Sconces & Lamps, Ceiling Light Fixtures, wall lamps, and lanterns. They blend in perfectly with a rustic home decor. Internet sites are one of the easiest ways to purchase these customized fixtures. You will be provided with high quality lighting fixtures inspired by American colonial traditions. they could be made of solid copper and brass. The lights are available in different finishes, aged finish, a dark gray color, wood finish and painted finishes.
Before buying punched tin light fixtures there are a few details that you need to check and certify; Check to make sure that the wiring is properly put in place, what kind of bulbs they use i.e. do they use fluorescent lights or light emitting diodes? Is it easy to access the bulb during replacement? How practical is the fixture? does it hang too low or too high? There are many small family businesses out there that deal in the production of Punched tin light fixtures as a matter of tradition and you can expect them to give you high quality finishing of these cultural and historic heritage of the American nation.
Posted February 1, 2010 - Filed In Tools And Equipment (Comment)
The Importance of Hydroponic LED Lights
April Kerr asked:
Growing plants with a hydroponic system is becoming a lot more popular for a variety of reasons however it’s important that you understand that there are a number of different items you will require to carry out this effectively. Because you are growing plants in a wholly unnatural environment, you will want to make sure that all the different elements are given to the plants. One of the most important elements of course is light.
Plants take the light and turn it into energy using a process called photosynthesis. This is not just an option, it a necessity and will ensure that you have plants that thrive and give you the results you are looking for. Luckily there are ways to fool plants into thinking that they have been given all the light they need, and for this you will need LED grow lights.
You might already know what an LED is from physics class but if not then LED stands for light emitting diode. Basically it’s a very simple semiconductor which has diodes that have terminals that allow current to flow in just the one direction.
There are many things that need to happen in order for an LED light to work however you will end up with different colors of lighting depending on the gap that is present between the electron chain. The size of this gap changes the frequency and this is how the color is affected. LED lights are used for many purposes other than in hydroponics and you will see them in electrical items such as TV remote controls.
When you grown any plant indoors then you will need to make sure that you provide an excellent light source for your plants because you are not giving them natural daylight. The light that you provide directly affects the plants health and is the difference between poor quality plants and lush healthy plants. Blue lights are used for plants that are very young and need to mature. However orange and red lights are used for those plants that are already fairly mature or are flowering or producing fruits. So don’t base your buying decision on what your favourite color is. This is not how hydroponic lighting works. The color you choose will depend on what type of plant you want to grow.
The problem often experienced with other types of lighting is that fact that they get hot and this can easily damage the plants you are trying to care for. With LED lighting this isn’t a problem you need to concern yourself with. Another benefit is that they have a longer lifespan compared to other lighting.
LED lighting isn’t the only type of light you can buy. There are other options such as HID, MH and HPS. It’s well worth reading up on all the lighting options available to you so that you can become a really great hydroponics expert.
Growing plants with a hydroponic system is becoming a lot more popular for a variety of reasons however it’s important that you understand that there are a number of different items you will require to carry out this effectively. Because you are growing plants in a wholly unnatural environment, you will want to make sure that all the different elements are given to the plants. One of the most important elements of course is light.
Plants take the light and turn it into energy using a process called photosynthesis. This is not just an option, it a necessity and will ensure that you have plants that thrive and give you the results you are looking for. Luckily there are ways to fool plants into thinking that they have been given all the light they need, and for this you will need LED grow lights.
You might already know what an LED is from physics class but if not then LED stands for light emitting diode. Basically it’s a very simple semiconductor which has diodes that have terminals that allow current to flow in just the one direction.
There are many things that need to happen in order for an LED light to work however you will end up with different colors of lighting depending on the gap that is present between the electron chain. The size of this gap changes the frequency and this is how the color is affected. LED lights are used for many purposes other than in hydroponics and you will see them in electrical items such as TV remote controls.
When you grown any plant indoors then you will need to make sure that you provide an excellent light source for your plants because you are not giving them natural daylight. The light that you provide directly affects the plants health and is the difference between poor quality plants and lush healthy plants. Blue lights are used for plants that are very young and need to mature. However orange and red lights are used for those plants that are already fairly mature or are flowering or producing fruits. So don’t base your buying decision on what your favourite color is. This is not how hydroponic lighting works. The color you choose will depend on what type of plant you want to grow.
The problem often experienced with other types of lighting is that fact that they get hot and this can easily damage the plants you are trying to care for. With LED lighting this isn’t a problem you need to concern yourself with. Another benefit is that they have a longer lifespan compared to other lighting.
LED lighting isn’t the only type of light you can buy. There are other options such as HID, MH and HPS. It’s well worth reading up on all the lighting options available to you so that you can become a really great hydroponics expert.
Posted January 30, 2010 - Filed In Gardening (Comment)
Where $60 MILLION dollars in LED Research is going…
Blue LED + Yellow + Orange = ?
So where does $60 million in LED research going? It seems a large chunk of grants from the department of Energy is going towards improving the 3 things that we’ve been talking about for a while: Price, light output and color.
- Price - Bringing down manufacturing costs and ultimate end costs to the consumer by improving the materials used and finding cheaper alternatives to creating LEDs.
- Light Output - Focusing on creating LED dies that are brighter, lenses that don’t cut light output and cover the LED “dots” that people see in bulbs and fixture, as well as creating fixtures that can be used by consumers that are bright enough to replace a 100W incandescent bulb.
- Improving the color output - Researching new phosphor materials (which are currently being used in fluorescent lighting as well) that make LED light “warmer”
Looks like CREE, Philips and GE are receiving the bulk of grant money. It will be interesting to see what they can come up with as well as what the future brings for LED lighting… My question is how long until all this great research is APPLICABLE to us? 2,3,4 years? Let’s hope not…
Source: Popular Mechanics
Posted January 28, 2010 - Filed In Eternal Leds, LED News, Technology (1 Comment)
Led Police Lights
Chris Dallman asked:
LED Police Lights have a great significance in alerting people and differentiating the police vehicles from the ordinary cars. You cannot spot a car whether it is a regular one or the police car, until and unless you see the police lights. These lights are being used since 1960s’ and are becoming very popular these days due to their excellent specifications.
Light Emitting Diodes
“Light Emitting Diodes” is the expansion for the abbreviation LED. In the world of electronics, LED’s accomplish numerous jobs. From digital clocks to remote controls, watches and lights, these LED’s are exercised in every field and gadget. As a point of fact, these LEDs’ are the light bulbs that work with the association of electrons and last long.
Most of the departments make use of LED Police Lights as the light that comes from the tiny LED bulbs is purely directional, so the light will fall at the object at which you aim it. It has been proven by the studies that the light of LEDs’ is analogous to the daylight and is much better than fluorescent bulbs. Usually, the light of halogen bulbs get scattered and due to the characteristic of directional light, most of the police lights use LEDs’.
LED Police Lights
The LED Police Lights use these semiconductor devices and produce light from the moving electrons. LED Police Lights are comparably much better than the halogen and fluorescent bulbs and don’t even shine unsteadily. These non flickering characteristics of the LED Police Lights make it extremely easy for the police officers to look for the evidences and other entities, even in the extreme gloomy conditions. The best part is that LED Police Lights are heat sensitive and last for longer durations with less consumption of energy.
Benefits of LED Police Lights
LED Police Lights have proved to be very beneficial. They are not only cost effective, but are also perfect energy savers. Some of its benefits are mentioned below.
§ LED Police Lights being directional facilitate the officers to look in for substantiations even in the darker areas.
§ LED Police Lights work well even after a rough handling.
§ Being perfect energy savers, these LED Police Lights can work for hours continually.
§ LED Police Lights work ten times better and longer than the fluorescent lights.
§ Some of the LED Police Lights have focus option with which you can simply focus on a particular area. This is just the right thing when the police wants to rescue someone.
Types of LED Police Lights
§ LED Emergent Lights
§ LED and Xenon Light Bar
§ LED Lighting
§ LED Light Bars
§ LED Flashlight
§ LED Dash Lights
§ LED Module Lights
§ LED Emergent Lamps
Availability of LED Police Lights
LED Police Lights are easily obtainable from the various traders that are present online. Various Departments of Police can even opt for purchasing these LED Police Lights from the outlets available. These lights can be purchased easily by selecting the variant.
So, decide on for LED Police Lights and save energy and money.
LED Police Lights have a great significance in alerting people and differentiating the police vehicles from the ordinary cars. You cannot spot a car whether it is a regular one or the police car, until and unless you see the police lights. These lights are being used since 1960s’ and are becoming very popular these days due to their excellent specifications.
Light Emitting Diodes
“Light Emitting Diodes” is the expansion for the abbreviation LED. In the world of electronics, LED’s accomplish numerous jobs. From digital clocks to remote controls, watches and lights, these LED’s are exercised in every field and gadget. As a point of fact, these LEDs’ are the light bulbs that work with the association of electrons and last long.
Most of the departments make use of LED Police Lights as the light that comes from the tiny LED bulbs is purely directional, so the light will fall at the object at which you aim it. It has been proven by the studies that the light of LEDs’ is analogous to the daylight and is much better than fluorescent bulbs. Usually, the light of halogen bulbs get scattered and due to the characteristic of directional light, most of the police lights use LEDs’.
LED Police Lights
The LED Police Lights use these semiconductor devices and produce light from the moving electrons. LED Police Lights are comparably much better than the halogen and fluorescent bulbs and don’t even shine unsteadily. These non flickering characteristics of the LED Police Lights make it extremely easy for the police officers to look for the evidences and other entities, even in the extreme gloomy conditions. The best part is that LED Police Lights are heat sensitive and last for longer durations with less consumption of energy.
Benefits of LED Police Lights
LED Police Lights have proved to be very beneficial. They are not only cost effective, but are also perfect energy savers. Some of its benefits are mentioned below.
§ LED Police Lights being directional facilitate the officers to look in for substantiations even in the darker areas.
§ LED Police Lights work well even after a rough handling.
§ Being perfect energy savers, these LED Police Lights can work for hours continually.
§ LED Police Lights work ten times better and longer than the fluorescent lights.
§ Some of the LED Police Lights have focus option with which you can simply focus on a particular area. This is just the right thing when the police wants to rescue someone.
Types of LED Police Lights
§ LED Emergent Lights
§ LED and Xenon Light Bar
§ LED Lighting
§ LED Light Bars
§ LED Flashlight
§ LED Dash Lights
§ LED Module Lights
§ LED Emergent Lamps
Availability of LED Police Lights
LED Police Lights are easily obtainable from the various traders that are present online. Various Departments of Police can even opt for purchasing these LED Police Lights from the outlets available. These lights can be purchased easily by selecting the variant.
So, decide on for LED Police Lights and save energy and money.
Posted January 25, 2010 - Filed In Technology (Comment)