Advantages of LEDs
small SIZES
A single LED is very small and produces little light overall. However, this weakness is actually its strength. LEDs can be combined in any shape to produce desired lumen packages as the design goals and economics permit. In addition, LEDs can be considered miniature light fixtures; distribution of light can be controlled by the LEDs’ epoxy lens, simplifying the construction of architectural fixtures designed to utilize LEDs. A controller can be connected to an LED fixture to selectively dim individual LEDs, resulting in the dynamic control of distribution, light output and color. Finally, DC power enables the unit to be easily adaptable to different power supplies.
Long Life, minimal maintenance
Some LEDs are projected to produce a long service life of about 100,000 hours. For this reason LEDs are ideal for hard-to-reach/maintain fixtures such as exit sign lighting and, combined with its durability, pathway lighting. This service life can be affected by the application and environmental factors, including heat and if being overdriven by the power supply.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY: SAVE UP TO 90% ON ENERGY COSTS
LEDs are highly efficient. Various estimates of potential energy savings range from 82% to 93%. LED products, which come in various forms including light bars, panels and screw in LED lamps, typically draw 1-5W per LED, resulting in significant savings versus incandescent lamps with the bonus benefit of much longer life, which in turn reduces maintenance requirements.
Reduced heat development
LEDs produce little heat, which makes it child friendly lighting.
Durable
LEDs are highly rugged. They feature no filament that can be damaged due to shock and vibrations. They are subject to heat, however, and being overdriven by the power supply
NO UV- AND IR-EMISSIONS
LEDs produce no UV radiation and little heat, making them ideal for illuminating objects, such as works of art, that are sensitive to UV light.
Other benefits
Other benefits of LEDs include: instant lighting (no startup time; ideal for digital controlling), can be easily dimmed, operates silent and uses low-voltage power supplies (increased safety).