1. Saves money
A good way of reducing energy emissions and saving money in the workplace is to change to low energy, LED lighting. After an initial installation cost the savings in energy can be as much as 80% which will have a big impact on the size of your electricity bill. It is worth getting in touch with a good electrician who will be able to offer advice and ideas on the different types of LED lighting that are available and be able to recommend the best type for your workplace.
2. Durability
The average lifespan of an LED bulb is 50,000 hours compared to 1000-2000 hours for a 50W halogen bulb. In addition LED lights do not just suddenly stop working. They usually get dimmer and dimmer over a period of time alerting you in plenty time that they need replacing.
3. Reduced Fire Risk
Halogen and incandescent bulbs get very hot after they have been on for any time. This is because with these bulbs, light is generated by an electric current flowing through a filament of tungsten metal until it is white hot. This can be dangerous as the very hot bulbs have the potential to burn people and materials as well as start fires. They are also very wasteful of energy as much of the energy is being turned to heat. With LED lighting almost all of the energy it uses is converted to light. This makes LED bulbs cold to the touch and therefore much safer if left on or unattended overnight in offices, factories or commercial premises.
4. Operational in low temperatures
Fluorescent lighting doesn’t operate well when it is cold whereas LED lighting’s performance actually gets better in low temperatures. This makes LEDs perfect for use in outdoor lighting e.g. in car parks and lighting on signs as well as good for indoor lighting in cold areas e.g. cold warehouses and cold storage areas.
5. Can be dimmed
LEDs are semi-conductor devices and can be dimmed to created different intensities of light for different areas of the workplace.
Low energy LED lighting is ideal for businesses wanting to reduce their carbon footprint. It can also save money as well as improve the overall quality of lighting in your workplace.
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Aberdeen Electricians Ltd is an NICEIC approved electricians in Aberdeen.
