LED lights

In the modern world, LED lamps are beginning to gain huge popularity, they have quite a few advantages over outdated incandescent lamps. There are quite a few of them on the market now, which raises reasonable questions about how to choose good products from all this volume.

LED lamps owe their popularity to the abundance of advantages:

• One of the main advantages of using such lamps is a long service life. - they can work for 20-25 years for ten hours a day; compared to Ilyich bulbs, LED lights work 6 or even 15 times longer. An important factor, speaking in favor of choice, may also be the fact that the luminous flux during the entire period of operation does not become less or weaker.
• Diode elements in such lamps can be used for a long time without replacement or need for repair.
• The product is energy saving.that helps the family budget and does less harm to the environment.
• They do not need specific disposalthat also speaks in their favor.
• Very well lit rooms, the so-called color rendering index is comparable to natural light.
• LED lamps can be completely different shadesThat will help them to easily fit into any interior.
• During work do not emit any harmful substances for the body., unlike the same fluorescent lamps.
• Can be equipped with a remote control or respond to movement.
• Have power saving function, if there is a voltage drop or other trouble with the supply of energy, the lamps do not stop working, they only shine a little more dimmer.

It is important when choosing LED lamps not only to build on the technical characteristics, but also to take into account the design itself and the principle of its operation. Special attention deserves compliance with certain characteristics: resistance to dust and humidity, and the device must have good thermal conductivity. When working in the office, it is necessary to pay attention to whether certain housings are installed on the lamps, which diffuse light and do not give high brightness of luminaires to spoil the eyesight of workers. As a rule, such diffusers are transparent or of a matte color, the lack of such a case or its replacement with reflector reflectors will be a distinctive feature of a product of poor quality.

Before buying should be fully acquainted with the design of LED lamps in general. They have a body made usually of reinforcement, the LEDs and a reflector are located in it. Also in the configuration provides a cooling radiator, which serves as a preventive measure when heating the lamp. In order for the product to work, you need to provide a heat sink.This helps a special thermal grease, it is lubricated in contact with the radiator elements for better conductivity.

You should also consider when buying and technical data available lamps. There are certain types of such LED lamps, different inherent characteristics of consumption. For example, modular LED lamps are designed for rooms that need to be brightly lit, but at the same time create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. As a rule, they are installed in classrooms and classrooms, office space or in supermarkets and shopping centers. A feature of this type of luminaires is their rather low energy consumption, but at the same time their luminous flux is quite powerful. Also an interesting point is that with the help of new modifications, you can get different versions of modular luminaires. Technical parameters allow them to be even in the form of an uninterrupted luminous line that forms various images and figures.

In addition to the fact that modular lamps fit perfectly into the interior, they have different temperature variations, while they are ergonomic and do not harm the eyes.One of the most common brands of LED lamps can be considered Faldi. Their body is made of aluminum with a thickness of up to 1.5 mm, they can be suspended, laid on or embedded. LED lamps can work in a wet room, in which there is no possibility to use 220V, for example, subway tunnels. This is possible due to the fact that they are low voltage. Another technical parameter that speaks about the advantage of LEDs over other types of lighting is the absence of inrush currents. Starting currents are, roughly speaking, the consumption of a large amount of power at the stage of connecting to the network. LED lamps have no such need.

When choosing a lamp should pay attention to the power of light. In LED, it will be very high, ranging from 70 to about 90 Lm / W. Also, such lamps have a fairly extensive range of light that they emit, so it is possible to purchase both a dim and bright LED luminaire. In the complete set of LED lamps can be devices that allow you to adjust the brightness - dimmers. This device has an interesting principle of operation - it changes the flashing frequency in the LED lamp and, thus, for a person the light becomes a little more muffled.However, sometimes the luminaire immediately has a certain level of brightness, and even with the help of a dimmer it is impossible to deviate from it.

Currently on the market represented a great variety of LED lamps. They differ in different parameters, but one of the most basic is the scope of their future application. For example, if there is a need to purchase lighting in the office, then LED lamps will fit perfectly, since the case for such models is made of high quality aluminum. This material is an excellent protector from dirt and dust, besides, it looks quite attractive. An additional advantage is that such devices are designed for diffused light, which does not harm the eyes, they are less tired. Thus, if you need top-notch and resistant to various extremes lighting, LED lamps fit perfectly, besides, they will help save the budget. When purchasing such lamps to the office, you need to build on the fact that to work you need to choose a cold range of illumination.

LED lamps for the home also have their advantages - designed for 220 V, can be remotely controlled by dimmers, which will control the brightness of the light in the room. Home LEDs can also be selected in various shades: warm, neutral or cool white. It will be pleasantly reflected in the family budget that such lamps are energy saving and will use only 11W / hour as opposed to 20 W of ordinary lamps. They are safe for health, do not produce any ultraviolet or other radiation, so they can be safely used even in the room where the child lives.

A special set of rules has been developed, to which medical lighting must comply, it states that lamps must be safe for health, eco-friendly, working without interruptions. The use of LEDs to illuminate the premises in hospitals,hospitals or other medical premises are dictated by the fact that they do not harm people's health, have a rather long lifespan, do not require repair or special maintenance, the light is flowing in a continuous stream without any noise. For medical institutions more suitable fixtures with a cold range of white light.

LED lamps are used not only for indoor use, but also for outdoor lighting. For example, the so-called underwater lamp is used for pools and fountains, it gives light to the jets of water, which will help to create a peculiar landscape design. The choice falls on them, because such lamps are very simple and easy to install, do not require special care, for a long time they can work completely without replacement and they have a special level of protection - IP68.

There are a great many varieties of lamps, as a rule, they differ from each other in the type of installation or in its future purpose.

• One of the most common types can be called a mortise or recessed lamp. They can be called the latest LEDs.Among the positive qualities of such lamps will be a powerful light output, the possibility of long-term operation without repair or replacement, high working efficiency, as well as the ability to embed such a LED in any convenient place. They can be used in various rooms and purposes. This is facilitated by the fact that the embedded LED lights do not have inrush currents, they work properly and stably, and also help to realize interesting ideas on interior design.

• Another type of LED light is a dome light.. It is used mainly in industry and for lighting warehouse space and retail space. The advantage of this type of LED is that it has a sufficiently large level of protection, a high degree of light transmission. These lamps have no filament, they are much safer to use. In addition, they also quickly begin their trouble-free operation, like other types of LED lights. To illuminate commercial premises, you can also use LEDs on a busbar, they are also called track LEDs.Such lamps can withstand a large load and are placed on several pieces on one chain.

• Ceiling or, as they are also otherwise called, overhead LED lamps or lamp "tablet" will be a good solution for suspended or modular ceilings. They also have a fairly high lighting index, and many models have manual brightness controls. An additional advantage of this type is that it has non-standard-sized walls that are longer on the sides, as well as a safety screen, which allows you to eliminate glare on the monitors.

• The next common type of LED will be a portable lamp.. This type is often used for repair work in car repair shops or just ordinary car enthusiasts. Such products work without interruptions for a long time, compact and easy to carry. The so-called profile luminaire is used to emphasize places that should be underlined, they can be suspended, tape or long.

• There are LEDs on a clothespin. Their advantage over a standard floor lamp or table lamp is that they can be rotated in any direction thanks to the movable design, and direct a powerful stream of light to the desired area.Returning to street lighting, it is worth mentioning that LED spotlights are gaining in popularity. Their advantage is that they will be able to adapt to any architectural design. In addition, they consume an incomparably smaller amount of energy, only from 25 to 35 watts, their service life is about 10 years, which will significantly help to save the budget.

Nowadays, dimmable lamps are gaining more and more popularity, they significantly increase the functionality of LED lamps and save energy. There are several types of dimmers:

• mechanical - a simple device, which with the help of knobs adjusts the brightness;
• sensory - the product is a bit more expensive, the lighting is controlled using a sensor;
• with remote control or via Wi-Fi - adjustment takes place remotely using infrared signals from a remote control or from a tablet, telephone using the “smart home” system.

Naturally, one of the main issues will be the question of the correct choice of LED lamps. To do this, you need to pay attention to some basic modifications and parameters. For example, luminaires with a motion sensor are equipped with a special device mounted in the body, which helps to catch the movement and after that it starts working automatically. There are various options for setting up such a sensor: it can react to heat or pay attention to changes in the frequency of movement. Most stop at the first option, as it is more convenient for lighting the area in front of the house. It is often not so economical to install fixtures on a manual control there, therefore they resort to LEDs with motion sensors.

Another common option was the LED lights, controlled by the remote control, which is, as a rule, house lighting. They received great popularity due to the fact that they contribute to energy savings and are easy to use, but not in installation. The advantage of this type of lighting is that the signal from the console can pass into any room, walls and other ceilings will not interfere.Allowed a huge range of colors for chandeliers with remote control, which can easily fit into any interior. An interesting discovery was the LED night light, which is included in the outlet. It consumes a small amount of energy, some models also have motion sensors. This night light will be a great decoration for a nursery and will help to use electricity with the mind.

Choosing the right apartment lighting is a very important step in the formation of the interior, because if you make the light too bright or very muffled, you can shine all efforts to decorate the room. LEDs have become an excellent way out of the situation, they are stylish, they are mounted quite easily, they can be of exactly the kind and shape that is needed for decoration. The advantage of such lighting will be that they will be able to help translate any author's projects, not only indoors, but also on the local area.

If you need to arrange lighting in the style of a loft or Provence, then you can safely refer to the LEDs, as they are a universal product.The market is filled with LED spotlights, modern models are able to illuminate the room and focus on the elements conceived by the designer. Such lamps often consist of two elements - one is built into the surface (suitable also for suspended ceilings), and the other remains in plain sight.

Manufacturers can offer a great variety of design options for LEDs - it can be a rectangular or round lamp, there are flat, frosted or transparent lamps. They can be decorated with gold, silver or other shades, which will create stylish splashes in the interior. There is also a specially developed version of the LED - turning, it can be rotated in different directions, to highlight that part of the room that needs to be emphasized.

Modern wall lamp models also have many variations.Developed not so long ago, the lamp with velcro has already found great popularity. They are very convenient in their simple method of installation, you do not need to drill the walls and install fasteners - they are simply enough to glue. They can be placed not only on the walls, but also on furniture or other interior items, it all depends on imagination. They will make a futuristic touch in the design of the room.

In general, the use of lighting installed on furniture, is used quite often in modern interior design. It is very convenient to highlight a certain area in the kitchen or to make the backlight LEDs in the wardrobe and pantry. For such an interior solution, it is better to use a round LED with a thin metal body. However, there is a small nuance - you should not connect LEDs to switches that have a backlight mode, as this can shorten the life of the lamp, as well as interfere with its normal operation.

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