FAQ

While most LEDs are dimmable, the LED driver quality and its compatibility with the control are two factors that determine true dimming performance. Not all LEDs are going to be compatible with your current dimmer switch, so be prepared for a little bit of trial and error. While dimming is technically possible, be sure to double-check that everything is going to be compatible and will function to your standards.

Many LED lights are waterproof or water-resistant, making them ideal sources for interior and exterior lighting of water-intensive areas.

LEDs are notable for being extremely long-lasting products. Many LEDs have a rated life of up to 50,000 hours. This is approximately 50 times longer than a typical incandescent, 20-25 times longer than a typical halogen, and 8-10 times longer than a typical CFL. Used 12 hours a day, a 50,000 bulb will last more than 11 years. Used 8 hours a day, it will last 17 years!

• LED bulbs typically last up to five times longer than CFL bulbs. According to the folks at General Electric (GE), LED bulbs can last up to 50,000 hours while CFLs tend to max out at around 10,000 hours. The lifespans of both greatly exceed the 1,200-hour maximum lifespan of incandescent bulbs, but bulbs of the LED variety last the longest by far.
• LED bulbs are twice as energy-efficient as CFL bulbs that put out the same amount of light. That means you can potentially save 50% on the “lighting” portion of your electric bill simply by installing LED bulbs instead of CFLs.
• LED bulbs are more durable than CFLs. Like their long, stick-like ancestors, CFL bulbs are quite fragile. A slight bump with an elbow or other foreign objects will often shatter a CFL bulb’s squiggly glass tube, and vibrations from a ceiling fan can cause cracks to form where the glass is molded to the bulb’s metallic base. Contrast that with LED bulbs which are more durable than both CFLs and their incandescent predecessors.
• CFL bulbs make a dangerous mess when they break. It’s easy to spread mercury and other contaminants throughout your house and beyond if the mess isn’t cleaned up properly and disposed of in the recommended manner.
• I think the light emitted from LED bulbs just looks better than the light put out by CFLs. I find LED light to be more natural-looking as well as more pleasing and comfortable to the eye.

LED lights are as safe to the eyes as any other artificial light source. They are not like lasers, the light is not focused to a single point, and the intensity is comparable to traditional bulbs and halogen lamps.

The simple answer is yes; if the LED bulb uses less wattage than your fixture.

Yes, the manufacturer can provide the proper control that works with a particular fixture.

No, its design very similar to the incandescent bulbs so it can be a seamless transition to LED.

Yes

In many cases no need to replace.

• Saves energy, because less energy is used for reduced output levels.
• Extends life; the electronic components run cooler. This not only extends the life of LEDs but also increases the life of the phosphor coating that is used to produce white light.
• Helps designers create ambient lighting presets to create mood settings.
• Increases flexibility in the usage of space. A brightly lit space for reading or office space can turn into a presentation/conference area by dimming.
• Increases productivity by enabling individual control of lights in order to reduce eye strain and fatigue, or to improve concentration.

NO, LED’s number one enemy is heat, which happens to be the best friend of fluorescent or incandescent lighting. Where a traditional bulb might perform well in an enclosed fixture, it could be the death of your LEDs.

Yes, LEDs are very similar to consumer electronics and quality really matters. For an LED to function properly and provide an acceptable light output, all the components must be built to last. It’s always a good idea to buy from a manufacturer and retailer that you’re confident will stand behind the product.

You need to know what wattage each light is currently to be replaced and what wattage you are replacing. Then subtract the different and times the hour or (Cost per Kwh) use per day and time by 365 days will get you an annual cost saving amount.

 Although it may seem counterintuitive, many electric utility companies offer significant financial incentives to install energy-efficient equipment that saves energy and money for the end customer. This also helps reduce the carbon footprint to the environment.

Prescriptive lighting rebate programs differ from point of sale rebates in that they are not designed to be claimed instantly. The incentives are paid out based on the parameters each Kwh save represent a value of rebate incentive for the replacement fixture assigned by your regional utility company.