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LED Household Illumination - A Starter's Guide

Most people have come across LED Home Lighting in one form or another; usually in torches, Christmas light fittings and solar or mains powered garden lighting. But many are still ignorant that home LED home lighting is now not only possible, but very much the future of household lighting.

The Lighting Industry is rapidly dropping further investment within the current generation of low-energy lamps (Compact Fluorescent Lamps or CFLs - ungainly, garish and, being filled with Mercury vapour, a disposal nightmare). Companies such as the giant Philips Lighting Corporation have already stated their commitment to LED Home Lighting as the way forward.

As a result the provision, range and affordability of LED Home Lighting solutions is rising at an explosive rate. But as at this time it is still best to set up LED Home Lighting into your own home by approaching those application that LEDs are best in a position to replace.

The important distinction between conventional incandescent light bulbs and LED lights is that the former wastes up to ninety eight% of the electricity provided as heat however does shine light in all directions, whereas LED light sources convert almost all their electrical energy into light (hence the reason they stay cool to the touch) but shine a pure and very intense directional light.

The other key differentiator is value of ownership. LED light bulbs last an incredibly long time (three decades of normal use) and cost so little to run that the amount of electricity utilised throughout the entire life time of a bulb is almost certain to be less than the price of the bulb itself. It is in stark contrast to normal non-LED bulbs which are typically well over 500 times the cost of the bulb itself in operating and replacement costs.

These specific qualities (highly efficient, zero fire risk and focused light) make LED light bulbs a perfect alternative for spot lights, especially the popular halogen lamps now found in numerous homes and that waste heat and money in abundance.

However replacing domestic halogen down lighters is only one aspect of spot lighting that LED lamps are good for. In addition they make ideal display lights and as a bonus can be put in places where you couldn't even think about using conventional incandescent spot lights due to the risk of damage and fire from their extremely high operating temperature.

LED spot lights are a natural choice for bringing illumination to display units, shelves, beneath kitchen units and inside cupboards and wardrobes. They can be easily installed adjacent to objects and surfaces without any danger of causing heat damage and often give a much better light than ordinary light bulbs in such applications.

Another dimension that home LED home lighting is revolutionising is mood lighting, bringing completely new array of effects that existing lighting technology cannot begin to emulate. LED mood lighting makes available a whole new palette of vibrant color that may be altered and blended at will to produce striking effects, either as a focal point or cast against floor surfaces, ceilings and walls to change the ambiance of any room or space in your house.