LED Candle Light
Currently, there are many options for lighting living spaces. They are characterized by different power, power consumption and shade of light. The most preferred of all experts call led candle lamps.
What it is?
LED bulbs or LED (from English Light-emitting diode) made a real revolution in the world of lighting. Candle lamps have a special shape. The glass dome resembles a quivering flame of a candle. Otherwise, they are no different from other LED lamps.
The principle of operation of such bulbs is much more complicated from the point of view of physics than that of ordinary incandescent lamps. It is based on the interaction of two materials: one with particles positively charged, and the other with negative ones. In the process of combining two substances and transfer them from one state to another, heat is released.
Back in the mid-twentieth century, substances were found that create luminescence during heat generation. For a long time, LEDs were used only as indicators, since they emitted a dim light of red or green color. But the level of modern science allowed to find substances emitting bright and powerful light. LEDs made from such materials give people the opportunity to get powerful lighting fixtures.
The design of the LED lamp is as follows. It consists of a basement, a metal case, a power board and a board with LEDs, and a transparent glass dome.
Unlike an ordinary Ilyich light bulb, a LED consists of many small elements combined on a special platform with current paths, since each individual diode is too small to illuminate the whole room.
It is important that the dimensions of the caps are identical to the dimensions of incandescent lamps. You can choose the right light bulb to any lighting device. This is very convenient, because you do not have to replace the lamp or the chandelier entirely when switching to a new type of lighting.
Advantages and disadvantages
The reason why LED candle lights are so popular with knowledgeable people is simple. They have many advantages that fluorescent lamps and incandescent lamps cannot provide:
- First of all, ordinary ones are not suitable for a particular type of chandelier. Pot-bellied bulbs. They will spoil the appearance of the lighting device. At the same time, special devices resembling candles and complementing the chandelier-candlestick are only LED.
- Among the other advantages of candle bulbs are their profitability. A 7 W LED lamp replaces a 60 W light bulb. At the same time, it consumes several times less electricity.
- LEDs are extremely durable. One lamp can shine 50 thousand hours, that is, it will be enough for more than 5 years of continuous burning. This property is especially important if the lamps are located in hard-to-reach places, at high altitude or on the street, since they will have to be replaced much less frequently than ordinary light bulbs.
- The inherent advantage of the lamp is environmental friendliness. In their manufacture does not use any harmful chemicals. For example, fluorescent lamps are filled with mercury. LEDs are absolutely safe for both human health and the environment.
- LED based lamps are often more durable and resistant to external influences, than other types of lamps. The glass used for the cap of such a candle is much thicker, and it is not so easy to break it.
- These products are very reliable. Breakage and burnout are excluded for a long time. In addition, LED lamps do not explode. In addition, they provide effective illumination of the space. The brightness of light exceeds many times the power of other types of lamps of the same power.
The disadvantage of LED lamps can be considered a high cost. Since their design is much more complicated, and the quality is higher, their price differs from the “Ilyich light bulbs” several times. However, they very quickly recoup their cost because they last longer.
However, over time, the LEDs fade. They do not lose the ability to shine, but noticeably lose their brightness. It is impossible to fight this, it is permissible only to replace the lamp.
Also, the LEDs emit a flicker that is unobtrusive to the eye. The first lamps of this kind shone with a cold light that irradiated too much the eyes. It affects eye fatigue and reduces vision.Flicker of light in general has the same effect. However, modern lamps are made in a warm color range and are specially adapted for the human eye. So you can no longer be afraid for your vision.
Where do they apply?
LED lamps are made in different shapes. This makes it possible to contrast them with standard incandescent lamps, since it provides more room for creativity.
In some cases, they are simply indispensable. We are talking about LED lamps, candles, without which the existence of a chandelier in the form of a candlestick is unthinkable.
Once suspended chandeliers with burning candles were a luxury. Today, no sane person will hang a chandelier with an open fire at home. Especially since it is useless, because the candle lamps perfectly imitate flickering fire.
Bulbs have an elongated curved shape, reminiscent of the tongue of the flame of this candle. A decorative candle-shaped light bulb in the wind is one of the most popular items. Without it, the view of the ceiling chandelier seems unfinished. It can not be supplemented with a conventional light bulb. They do not have lamp shades and just look casually while they would look incredibly stylish with candle lights.
Lamps with a flame effect attract many homeowners.It should be noted that the LEDs can be of different colors, because they are used to illuminate, for example, Christmas lights. You can choose candles white, orange, yellow and others.
How to choose?
When buying a suitable room or a lamp, you need to pay attention to its lighting ability. The number of watts of the LED is much lower than the same number for an analog lamp, therefore, when choosing, it is better to focus purely on the flow of light.
The ceiling lamp should illuminate the room well, so it is better to choose brighter light bulbs than to be in a room resembling a cellar. Although chandeliers and candlesticks are designed to remind of antiquity, you should not be like the Middle Ages.
There is another option: focus on Lyumy. This is another unit of measurement used to estimate the brightness of the lamps. The 60 watt incandescent bulb is equal to 700 lm. With an eye on this number, you can approximately guess the required brightness.
Artificial light has a different color. It is called color temperature. The LED can be any color from yellow to purple.But even within the same color there are many differences in shade.
Cold and warm shades of white look different. For example, a warm white with a reddish tinge creates a cozy feeling at home. Cool white low power resembles the operating room and creates a sense of purity. It often plays into the hands when creating an interior in style. high tech. LED lamps of neutral tone of high power use only in the professional environment, for example, when photographing. They do not distort the light perception, but are too bright for the home.
Most often, candle lamps are used in classic-style lamps, although there are undoubtedly exceptions. Therefore, to choose the type of lighting is based on the needs of the owner. So, for lighting a bedroom or a nursery, you need to choose lamps of warm tones with a yellow or red tint. They relax and soothe.
The person feels much more comfortable in rooms with a warm kind of lighting. However, this is not always appropriate, for example, in a hallway or public place, where chandeliers, candlesticks often decorate the interior. Then it is better to choose a neutral temperature in order not to put the visitors to sleep by excessively warm light.
You also need to pay attention to the color value of the lamp.This parameter is responsible for the correct lighting without giving it any shades. Home recommend products with a parameter of 80 and above. They almost do not distort colors. Poor color quality tires eyes.
You must select the correct scattering angle. LEDs by nature shine straight ahead. But the angle of light essentially depends on the construction of their location. It can be from 30 to 360 degrees due to the mechanism of dispersion.
The choice should be based on the appointment of the lamp. Candle lamps for ceiling chandeliers should have an angle of 90-180 degrees and more. This is done so that the lighting device throws the same amount of light into all corners of the room.
In addition, you need to pay attention to the size of the cap, because it depends mainly on whether the candle fits the lamp or not. The lamp socket has a standard size, the most common is the E27.
Where not to use?
LEDs are sensitive to humidity, so it is unacceptable to use them to illuminate wet rooms. So they quickly come into disrepair.
In addition, they are afraid of high temperatures. These two factors are detrimental to LEDs.
Although LEDs consume little energy and can burn continuously for a long time, it is recommended to turn off the light when leaving home. This is an elementary fire safety rule that should not be neglected.
In the next video you will find even more information about LED candle lamps.