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Tuesday, April 2nd 2013
Choosing the Right Brightness for Your LED Strip Lights
LED strip lights are the lighting solution of the future; there are no disagreements about that. With the CFL, tube lights and especially the incandescent bulb becoming less popular as the days pass, LEDs are here to become the next mainstay in lighting solutions. One thing is certain, in the next 10 years, LED lights will be used in just about every device, every house, and every street and corner in the world, and not without good reason.
LED lights are a result of the continuous refinement and application in the field of semiconductors and their applications to light up the homes of the future.
Too bright is not right!
As attractive and efficient as they are, LED strip lights should be used effectively and judiciously. These are devices which are capable of emitting significant amounts of illumination and when not properly placed, these can make a setting either overtly bright or inadequately dull. Hence these are to be placed and positioned perfectly to achieve the best ambience that is required for the setting. These strip lights are commonly available in standard lengths ranging from 9" to about 48”. Some can be but can be cut and others joined into customized lengths and configurations.
The arrangement of these lights can be done on a wide variety of surfaces and are available in resistant casings, therefore offering rugged and at the same time pliable lighting option. From walls to windows to doors and cabinets and even outdoor gazebos, these versatile lights can be employed most anywhere without worry of damage to the components by rain or the other forces of nature.
How to know what to buy and if it is right?
LED strip lights are flexible lighting solutions, but how does one know if they are making the right product choice for the job? And also how does one select the lights when purchasing? These are a matter of judgment, and take some experience to assess what type, brightness and color of lights to use where. The type of lights to buy usually corresponds to the type of setting that one is looking to create in the scene. A calming, serene setting will require the use of low intensity or dimmable lights. To attract attention, one would use brighter or possibly even multi-colored lighting. It is left to the judgment and imagination of the client to decide as to what they will do with the setting. However, we are here to help if you have any questions whatsoever about which lights to use for what purpose.
Are LEDs worth the investment?
Before you second guess about the investment, consider a few factors. LED lighting products generally have a useful lifespan fo 30,000 to 50,000 hours. That means no changing light bulbs, nothing to dispose of, and little or no maintenance. Consider also the impact on the environment. As we decrease our dependence on fossil fuels, we enhance our environment. As we put less toxic materials into our landfills, we not only have better living conditions today, but we preserve a healthy environment for our children and grandchildren. What better investment can humanity imagine?
By Mary at 8:04:59 PM
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