Advantages of LED
• LED’s have an exceptionally long operational life ranging from 40,000 to 75,000 hrs when proper heat sinking is incorporated into the fixture design and the ambient conditions of the installation are factored in which allows for reduced maintenance and overall lifetime cost.• LED’s are vastly more efficient reducing power consumption by 30-50% of traditional light fixtures.
• LED’s can operate in extreme climate and temperature conditions to -50°C without the issues involved with traditional lighting systems.
• LED’s produce a minimal amount of heat which reduces HVAC loads. A fixture that operates hot is a sure sign of inefficient lighting as more power goes into producing heat than light.
• LED’s can emit light superior lighting quality and lighting levels.
• LED's produce no ultra-violet (UV).
• LED's contain no lead or other hazardous materials.
• LED’s are solid state devices which make them very durable, shock and vibration resistant.
• LED’s can be designed to project light at specific angles and directions unlike traditional bulbs which radiate in all directions.
• LED’s are instant-on and require no re-strike time. There are no delays or warmup time when switching on unlike traditional lamps which need time to reach their operatine lighting levels.
How many hours in a year?
| Hours Per Day | Days Per Week | Hours Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 5 | 2,086 |
| 12 | 5 | 3,129 |
| 16 | 5 | 4,171 |
| 24 | 5 | 6,257 |
| 8 | 7 | 2,920 |
| 12 | 7 | 4,380 |
| 16 | 7 | 5,840 |
| 24 | 7 | 8,760 |