Energy-saving lamps

Now almost everyone wants to save on energy consumption at home. Moreover, it can be done quite simply by replacing all the bulbs with energy-saving ones. Such products, in contrast to incandescent bulbs, use much less electricity for their work, but are no less bright and durable. Now the market has a large number of types of such energy-saving light bulbs. It is important to understand what they are and how they need to be properly selected.

The use of energy-saving lamps has a huge number of advantages. So, they are much more economical to consume electric current than incandescent lamps. Also, these bulbs are divided into types depending on the brightness, so you can choose the color and brightness of the room. You can choose the type of light that will come from such a device. In addition, these bulbs have high light output and low heat transfer, that is, they do not overheat at all during operation and give a bright stream of light.

The use of such bulbs contributes to the uniform distribution of light over the entire area both indoors and outdoors. They also have a rather long service life - usually these bulbs last for about 5,000 or more hours of burning. The specific life depends on their type, model and power.

The peculiarity of such a product is that it fully warms up not immediately, but in about one or two minutes. That is why they are often installed in rooms where the light is on continuously. Such bulbs will work especially long if you do not switch them on and off often. They are designed for continuous burning.

Also feature of such bulbs is that they can sometimes flash a light, even when even when turned off. These bulbs have a specific composition, so they require a certain method of disposal.

LED energy-saving products are safer models of light bulbs, which some even call ready-made lights. They include a base, a radiator that cools the LEDs, also related to the device of the lamps, the board on which they are fixed, the driver and the diffuser. The latter allows you to make the coverage wider.

Such lamps are longer in service life. There are even products designed for 80,000 hours of continuous work and more. You can also pick them up and the color of the glow, they are blue, green, red, white or yellow.

LED energy saving bulbs come in several forms:

• built-in lights that are used for lighting;
• products for landscape design;
• street LED bulbs;
• spotlights;
• LED lamps are the most popular LED models.

They are also divided into types and basement types:

• E27 or E14 is a classic type of thread base;
• tubular products with a socle-bulb;
• pin;
• plying energy-saving light bulbs.

They are also divided by power characteristic.When choosing, you need to know that for residential premises LED bulbs with a power of no more than 20 watts are best suited. Also characteristic of some products is the ability to scatter light. These bulbs evenly illuminate the entire room, regardless of where they are located.

There are also LED devices with or without a lens. Removing it, you can use such devices for zoning a studio apartment. LED bulbs also differ in color rendering ratio. This characteristic must be at least 90%.

All LED lamps have a large number of advantages, because they are quite environmentally friendly compared to fluorescent ones. They are able to better save energy, and also have a longer service life, which in some cases even reaches 100,000 hours. There is also a more extensive selection of glow colors. These bulbs will allow you to choose the direction of light, and its brightness.

These devices are considered much more secure than their counterparts, since they do not use harmful components. The only drawback of such products is that they are quite expensive compared to fluorescent products and incandescent lamps. But they are more functional, so buying this product is worth it.

There are a large number of classifications of energy-saving light bulbs. So, they are separated in form, they can be:

• spiral shaped;
• round;
• square;
• in the shape of a horseshoe.

They are divided by type and depending on the shape of their base-cap, which can be made in the form of a pear, candle or ball. There are also types of light bulbs that have the ability to adjust the brightness, and models that support the dimming function.

All energy-saving devices are divided into two large groups. Characteristics of each of which read on.

Such products are classic linear and compact. Both of these energy-saving devices have the same design structure. It includes a glass flask, inside it is a gas with mercury. Such products have the form of a bent pipe.

Inside these energy-saving lamps are treated with phosphor.They also have the shape of a base similar to that of conventional incandescent bulbs, so they can be easily replaced with each other. Previously, such products were called fluorescent lamps, but now they are called fluorescent.

They are more modern. Usually these are already finished fixtures that work on LEDs. These bulbs have a more advanced luminous flux, so they are installed both at home and on the street. They are used even in fine detail for lighting. These bulbs are the basis of lighting spotlights.

When choosing fluorescent lamps usually pay more attention to the base. It will always be necessary to find out whether he will enter the lamp or the cartridge. Also, these bulbs are chosen depending on the power, because it will affect the brightness of the light. When choosing, they are based on how many hours these products are designed for.

When choosing, many people pay attention to the temperature of the light. He is white, that is, cold, neutral or warm. Warmer around the world products are used to illuminate rooms designed for recreation, and cold - to illuminate wide halls.

There are two types of fluorescent lamps. Consider them in more detail.

They are larger in size, usually spiral-shaped light bulbs or pipe-shaped models that twist for greater compactness, but still they are rather massive. They are ring-shaped, as well as U-shaped or twin. Such products do not have a cap. At the edges of the tubes there are metal rods that are connected to the power network with the help of special structures.

They are distinguished both in form, and linear and in the number of arcs. Usually it is three, four or six. Linear lamps are different in length and diameter of the tubes. The larger such a bulb, the more energy it will consume. But at the same time it will shine very brightly. Such devices will have high power.

As a rule, these products are used for lighting in spacious offices.

As for the compact models, they have a small base size.Among them are also traditional and small, which are used for decorative purposes. They are also used for spot lighting or lighting. Using such bulbs for lighting the room, you can choose the type of light emitted, because there is cold and warm, as well as neutral daylight coming from different models of such devices.

Fluorescent lamps in the parameters vary depending on the form. Regarding the quality of the emitted light, there are also products for yellow lighting, as well as for white daylight. The action of such bulbs is based on the fact that mercury vapor mixed with gas emit ultraviolet rays. They themselves are not able to create daylight. But since such products are treated with phosphor from the inside, it is able to transform such rays into rays of daylight.

Often they are distinguished by parameters such as tube size. The most popular ones are models with a diameter of 7, 9, 12 or 17 mm.

As for compact electric saving lamps, according to their technical characteristics they are often divided into types according to the size of the base. Size 27 is traditional, followed by E14.There are E40 bases, which are suitable for a large-sized cartridge. There are small bases G53, G23 and others that are suitable only for spot lighting. And all the numbers indicate the diameter of the cartridge, measured in millimeters.

The technical characteristics of this type of light bulbs also differ depending on their service life. This can be a figure from 5,000 hours and up to 15,000. is he varies depending on how high-quality materials are used to create such products.

Fluorescent lamps have a large number of advantages, which include a high level of energy savings. Compared to conventional incandescent bulbs, the savings are approximately 80%. Such devices can be installed in absolutely any places, even in the most hard-to-reach ones, since they can last for a very long time.That is why such products are perfect for lighting rooms with high ceilings or for use in any lamps.

The area of ​​their luminescence is quite extensive, so they distribute the light well. Also fluorescent lamps allow you to play with the light in the house. So, you can install products with different types of light in color and brightness, thus interestingly placing accents in the room. This option is perfect for zoning studio apartments and other types of premises.

But these bulbs have some drawbacks. So, they include in their design mercury, so you need to be very careful with them. In no case can not break them. They must be disposed of properly. It is better if you take them to special collection points.

Some even claim that since such a construction works on mercury, they are all harmful to human health. They are dangerous because mercury releases some poisons.Therefore, these bulbs should not be placed too low in residential areas.

Some say that energy-saving products shine quite brightly, so it is often necessary to reduce the brightness of outgoing rays. You can darken the room before bedtime and further reduce energy consumption. That is why dimmers were invented that allow you to adjust the brightness of the light. The simplest of these are variable resistors, which are included with the lamp.

There are also other devices that work from laboratory autotransformers. They are larger, so modern dimmers have a different design, more practical. Now dimmable bulbs have a switch, but fluorescent linear lamps are not used with dimmers. Only the use of models of the compact type is permissible. Some newer LED models can be powered by a conventional dimmer that is suitable for incandescent bulbs, these are Philips products.

Now the use of LED lamps is quite wide, they are used both in electronic devices and in cars, and even in apartments and on the streets.Fluorescent bulbs are more focused on areas of use. Usually they are illuminated by large warehouses, as well as some residential premises. LED lamps are often used for street lighting.

They are also often used to illuminate any production and office premises, regardless of their area and household use. It is LED devices that are most often used for architectural buildings and other premises. They are installed on the outside of buildings for street lighting. LED bulbs are also used in searchlights, as well as in compact portable flashlights that run on batteries or on batteries.

For home, it is better to buy a LED spotlight. Also for home use are great fluorescent ceiling structures that are perfect for any chandelier. LED products, on the contrary, are more often used to create decorative lighting.

Now very popular are LED lamps called "candles in the wind."Such products have a very beautiful and interesting shape. They can be both completely transparent and matte. Such a lamp is suitable in order to install it in a chandelier of the classical type, where each light bulb is not hidden inside the structure, but is displayed for show. Such lamps have a pointed end and imitate the flame of a burning candle. They have the same design as conventional LED lamps, but differ only in shape and design.

Also, these products can be very interesting in appearance depending on the type of flask. So, some manufacturers create such products with the effect of the glow of the flame, which will flicker and sparkle. There are also very beautiful color models with which you can create very bright and unusual lighting in any room.

We will understand more in a huge variety of manufacturers:

• One of the most high-quality and durable light bulbs brand produces Navigator. The NLL-P-G4 series is especially notable. Bulbs have a beautiful capsule shape, their bulb is very compact and practical. These products are highly efficient, they are based on the Epistar LEDs.Such devices are heat-removing due to the fact that their design consists of ceramics and polycarbonate. The angle of the light flux of such products is 360 degrees. Different models can be used for both general and decorative type of lighting.

• The newest and most modern models are represented by the Philips brand.. These are products of both luminescent type and LED. All of them have a very beautiful and unusual shape, so many of them are suitable for open-type lighting. There are also devices with built-in dimming function, they are very convenient to use. Manufacturer Philips is a very wide selection of such products. You can easily find the energy saving device you need, which you can afford.

• Manufacturer "Era" is a large number of energy-saving light bulbsamong which LED-models are very popular. Some of them have a remote control type, so they are very practical. This brand also presents products from the “Deco” line, which have an interesting design and are therefore great for decorative chandeliers.

• The brand "Photon" produces high-quality LED LED-lamps, for which it gives the whole 5 years warranty. They instantly light up and save about 90% of electricity compared to incandescent bulbs. Also, the manufacturer indicates that such products do not heat up at all, therefore they are permissible for use in delicate fabric shades. Feature of products from the brand "Photon" is that the term of their service does not affect the number of shutdowns and shutdowns, unlike many other similar products.

• Brand very popular Ecola. For more than 10 years he has been presenting a large number of various models of LED light bulbs. This ceiling lamps, and LED, and the classic energy-saving design. The brand offers a wide selection, which is presented in the form of LED reflectors, LED corn lamps, models in the form of candles, panels, as well as ready-made overhead and recessed lights.

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