Multipurpose, economical and durable, LED light bulbs are just as efficient outdoors as they are inside your home.
Energy Efficient
LED light bulbs are portrayed by their low energy consumption. They lessen power consumption by around 75-80% when compared with conventional lights. An LED light bulb will thus last around 25 times longer than an incandescent light bulb.
Picking the correct LED light bulbs
LED light bulbs can be used in each room of the house, just as outside (even in winter). Unlike compact fluorescent lighting, they light up instantly and endure being turned on and off over and over.
Before picking a particular light, consider the criteria underneath.
The correct shape
• Choose an LED light bulb that is the correct shape for your light or lamp. If possible, avoid having a light bulb that is excessively long and thus exceeds shade.
• LED reflector lights are accessible for outdoor light fixtures, sunken light fixtures or track lighting systems.
• If an LED light bulb is being bought to replace a current light bulb, consider picking one with an identical end.
Expert tip:
Ensure the LED light bulb is one that works with a dimmer.
The right lighting
• With LED light bulbs, luminosity is no longer calculated in watts, but in lumens.
• An 8-watt LED light will produce 400 lumens, which is a similar luminosity as that made by a 40-watt "standard" light bulb. A 20-watt LED light bulb will give 1,600 lumens, which is a similar luminosity as that made by a 100-watt incandescent light bulb.
The correct color
Warm white, soft white, cool white… While confusing, it helps to remember that warm white obtains the coziest environment and cool white is the lighting that is nearest to that of standard daylight.
• When looking to light a part of your home that is especially comfortable, (for example, a bedroom or the living room), it is normally best to go with warm white. For an open outdoor surface or the walls of a carport, cool white is commonly the preferred option.
• A color chart with the various shades will help you to pick the LED light bulb best suited for your needs.
Paying particular attention to the eyes
Abstain from installing spotlights or other track lighting equipped with reflector light bulbs in spaces where children spend time, as extremely direct light beams can be detrimental to their eyesight. Save these lighting systems for outdoor use or have the lights point towards a wall or ceiling.
Installation
Even if spotlight with LED light bulbs generate less heat thank those equipped with standard light bulbs, they should, in any case, be installed a specific distance from the ceiling and every flammable material. Check the manufacturer's recommendations carefully, as distances will differ depending upon the specific kind of lights you are using.
