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A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor light source. LEDs are used as indicator lamps in many devices, and are increasingly used for lighting. Introduced as a practical electronic component in 1962, early LEDs emitted low-intensity red light, but modern versions are available across the visible, ultraviolet and infrared wavelengths. Early LEDs had their power measured in milliwatts but today, one watt or higher LEDs are common. Certain types of modern LEDs are capable of 120 lumens per watt or higher.
There are many advantages to switching to LED lighting.
LED lights have a lifespan of 50,000 to 100,000 hours. This translates to roughly a 6 to 12 year lifespan if left on continously.
They suffer no degradation in performance if switched on and off frequently, unlike compact flourescents (CFLs). They are not affected by the cold and require no warm up time.
The efficiency of LEDs means lower power consumption which means less greenhouse gasses. Longer lifespans mean less solid waste. LEDs contain no mercury or other hazardous materials.
Some LEDs have the ability to produce millions of colors using RGB color mixing. No filters, gels or other expensive add ons are required.
Some LED’s are fully dimmable and do not change color when dimmed unlike conventional bulbs.
Because LEDs are solid state electronics, they are much more resistant to shock and impact.
LEDs produce very little heat and no spark or arc.
Although LEDs are initially more expensive to purchase, the superior efficiency of an LED bulb can pay for itself with power savings in the first year of ownership. A 100 watt lightbulb burning 24 hours a day will cost approximately $100.00 per year to run. The equivalent LED version would cost $20.00 per year.
