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LED Downlights V/S LED Panel Lights- A Lighting Showdown

  People buy LED panel lights a lot because of its sleeker looks and so-called light distribution abilities. Though any lighting plan is incomplete without LED downlights or panel lights, we still need to compare LED downlights with LED Panel Lights .  The first difference comes in their light distribution capabilities. The best part about is its ability to direct light so precisely in a particular direction. LED downlights are also known as recessed lights, as they are recessed into the ceilings, which makes sure that light redirected in the downward direction, with a meager amount of light fringing around the edges.  Many downlights render 1.5 times more light in the downward direction at various angles, which is not the case with LED panel lights.   It is not true at all LED panel lights are all-good light in terms of lumen distribution. Lumen Efficacy LED downlights when adequately spaced, can distribute light as good as LED panel lights, and sometimes even ...

LED pole lights make their way into the Borough!

  The streets around housing complexes and other parts of a town are crucial, and their condition determines the plight of a city. Adequate lighting is a vital element that officials and authorities should consider a priority, as it has a lot to do with the welfare and wellbeing of the residents. Well-lit outdoor areas are a sign of safe and prospering neighborhoods. The use of Pole lights,  LED parking lot lights , and other security lights is a cost-effect, energy-saving, and eye-pleasing way of bringing a change in looks of public spaces in towns. To improve the lighting conditions of the locality, the Brough Council of Califon, New Jersey, has made an important decision. On May 18, 2020, the council agreed to work with the Environment commission to replace any existing sodium- vapor street lighting fixtures with new, energy-saving ones. Why Replace Sodium Vapor Lights? The sodium vapor lights are unshielded, which causes uneven light distribution. Under the orange glow of ...

From Dusk Till Dawn - Keep Your Outdoors Safe With LED Yard Lights

  LED Dusk to Dawn Lights  or LED yard lights is one biggest energy savers. These outdoor lights increase outdoor security levels while also saving time, energy, and money. Sun will be your companion and money saver as well. Upon detecting sunlight, the light will switch on and off, hence saving a lot of money on energy bills.  Light switches itself on when its night and off when its day.  Then, as the sun goes down in the evening, the current stops, signaling for the fixture to turn on automatically.  More the exposure to sunlight, the higher the efficiency. This is why it is preferred that while installing these lights, the lights should have maximum exposure to sunlight. If there are any other fixtures in the vicinity, their illumination will certainly interfere with the dusk to dawn sensors.  LED lights can last up to 20 years, and that too completely maintenance-free. This is unlike metal halides, which cost a lot on maintenance within 2-3 years of the...

Things You Should Know Before Installing Yard Lights To Avoid Blunder

  You need strong lighting in your outdoors, but pole lights would be a stretch? Well, then you need LED yard lights, also known as dusk to dawn lights.  LED yard lights  render bright illumination as well as are compact in size. LED dusk to dawn lights are “illumination on autopilot.” They are a perfect choice for outdoor lighting in commercial, residential, and industrial settings. They are perfect choices for Barns, driveways, sheds, yards, and garages. LEDs have an amazing energy efficiency. LED yard lights These lights are also appropriate for retrofitting your old yard light fixtures.  They are sometimes also known as LED security lights, as they are bright enough to keep the intruders at bay.  Working Of Photocell? These lights are equipped with a small photocell that measures the level of current ambient light. Based on the amount of light, it uses a semiconductor to control the electric current within.  When the photocell receives a certain amount ...

Some Questions You Should Know Answers To About LED Pole Lights

  LED pole lights or LED security lights are an integral part of outdoor lighting. Here are some questions that you should ask and know answers to, about  LED pole lights. Why Consider LEDs at all? The primary reason that people prefer LED pole lights is because of their lifespan.  A long life span is an important consideration for these lights. Here is a brief comparison of all lighting options in LED lighting. LED -- 25,000 to 100,000 hours(5 years-10 years) Incandescent light bulb -- 1,200 hours High and low-pressure sodium light -- 20,000 hours to 24,000 hours(2 years-2.5 years) Halogen light bulb -- 2,500 hours(6 months max) Mercury vapor light -- 24,000 hours(2.5 years) Fluorescent light bulb -- 7,000 hours to 15,000 hours(9 months-1.5 years) Metal Halide -- 6,000 hours to 15,000 hours(1 year-2 years) High-intensity discharge light -- 6,000 hours to 24,000 hours.(9 months-2.5 years) As one might observe, LED lights are one of the best lights in terms of long life....

Advantages of LED Downlights

LED Downlights are also known as Recessed Downlights and are the most versatile options out there—whether you're using them for downlighting, wall lighting, or uplighting. Uplighting means you can recess lights into the ground as well. LED Downlights are best for providing the ambiance to your space, whether it is residential or commercial, and can also be used as an accent lighting for highlighting the furniture, artwork, or the wall itself. If you are trying to find versatile lighting to suit your home or workplace, LED Downlights are the best way to go. Advantages of the LED downlights in comparison with the traditional bulbs: Long-Lasting Led Downlights  Yes! It is expensive compared to standard bulbs, but in the long run, you save enough on the hefty electricity bill, making it more cost-effective. It has an outstanding lifespan expectancy if we compare it with the average bulb that emits light for 50,000 hours, whether some brands even boast up to 100,000 hours of usage. If y...