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Lighting circuit domestic - Benefits of LED Lighting

By: Tom Sanderrs LED or light emitting diode lights are lights that convert electricity into light. They have a special circuit that uses less energy and lasts longer than a regular light bulb. They are often equipped with reflectors to enhance their lighting capacity. There are a number of advantages in using LED lighting: Save energy: LED illumination is a fairly new concept in general lighting. It has only been around since the 1960?s. The biggest advantage of this lighting is the fact that the bulbs use one quarter of the amount of energy that a regular light bulb does. This makes them very economical to use. With the rising cost of energy this lighting is becoming increasingly popular for domestic and commercial use. Longevity: The bulbs also last up to ten times longer than regular bulbs. In fact some say that they can be used for forty years! This saves you the hassle of replacing light bulbs and also saves you money. More light: as mentioned the bulbs have reflectors to increase their brilliance. For this reason they produce more illumination than regular bulbs. This is useful for areas in your home where you need more light. LED lighting can be used in a number of ways, here are a few: Strip lighting under cabinets: cabinets often produce dark areas around counters and work spaces in the kitchen. This can be dangerous and unhygienic, as you cannot see to work or clean the counters well. Well placed LED lights under the cabinets will give you the light you need and at the same time enhance the look and feel of your kitchen. Reading lamps: because these LED lights point in one direction they are good for reading lamps. They have a brighter light than regular bulbs which also makes them good for this purpose.

Highlight niches: There directional light makes them good for highlighting decoration pieces and for use as reading lamps. They can also create atmosphere to a room by highlighting various areas. Landscaping lighting: the directional light from LED lighting can be used for entertainment decks. They can highlight certain areas of the deck or can be used in a more general way to just illuminate the deck. They can also be used for accentuating parts of the yard. Different colors: LED lighting comes in many different colors. This can create a different atmosphere for various rooms in your house. You can also use different hues for displays in your business. The use of colored lighting can be used very effectively on your deck. It might even be a source of conversation when you entertain. As you can see LED lighting is the illumination of the future. You save energy, get better lighting and do not have to change your light bulbs as often. In short you are saving money on a superior product. So when you are looking for new lighting concepts for your home it is worth your while to do some research into LED lighting.