For those who never ever heard about LED lights, so let me tell you that LED stands for Light- Emitting Diode. It is of a low emission lighting that does not contribute to any greenhouse gas or global warming problems as it does not contain UV radiation. But like everything around us, this type of lights has both advantages and disadvantages.
ADVANTAGES
- Have long lifespan about 50,000 hours than the incandescent lights who have 1200 hours and CFLs who has 8000 hours.
- Consume low energy and power.
- Produce more light per watt than the incandescent bulbs.
- It cannot be affected by cold temperature which means it can be used for both indoors and outdoors.
- Emit low heat.
- Don’t contain mercury or any other toxin that is harmful for any living being and the environment.
- Beneficial for environmental protection and energy saving.
- Make great color lights from anywhere on the light spectrum.
- Most importantly, you can save your money and electric bill.
DISADVANTAGES
- It has more cost. LED lights are more expensive than CFLs and incandescent lights.
- Have limited variety and selection for home as compared to other lights.
- Emit their light in one direction. It is not good for ambient light.
- Not of very high voltage.
- Hard to find in smaller towns.
But all in all, LED lights are very useful for the home. As they are eco- friendly and save money in the long run. Due to its popularity, the cost is predicted to fall as manufacturers produce more and more. Even you can also find light fixtures to offset their directionality. Brightest LED Christmas lights are a great choice for residential as well as commercial Christmas lighting. But the main thing depends on how you feel about it. Whether to install LED bulbs or not in your home is up to you after all you are the one who is living in it.
