Linear LED luminaires are gaining more and more popularity due to their high light output, economy and a variety of design solutions. They are used for industrial and office lighting, window dressing and in everyday life. LED linear lamps are safe and do not require special disposal measures, unlike fluorescent counterparts.
Scope of application
A variety of design and unpretentiousness to operating conditions allow the use of linear LED lamps for both indoor and outdoor lighting. As external lighting, they are used in spotlights and street lamps. Due to the fact that LEDs are able to give light of various shades, they are actively used as decorative illumination of facades and sculptural groups. Linear lamps are suitable for window dressing and outdoor advertising.
LED linear lamps are used in industry for lighting workshops and warehouses. Due to their high light output and the ability to choose a shade of light, they are used for general and accent lighting in shops and shopping centers. G13 linear LED lamps are actively used to replace obsolete fluorescent lamps with a similar base in educational and healthcare institutions. LEDs are not afraid of temperature extremes and high humidity, so they are used for lighting pools and saunas.
In everyday life, linear LED lamps are used to create general lighting in corridors and bathrooms. They are great for illuminating the worktop in the kitchen. Linear LED luminaires with motion sensors are especially effective . They turn on and off automatically, which helps save up to 30% of electricity. As a decorative accent lighting, linear LEDs are mounted in niches, staircases, furniture, suspended and suspended ceilings.
Benefits
The main advantages of using T8 linear LED lamps include:
- Security. They do not heat up, do not emit substances hazardous to health, and do not require special measures for disposal.
- Profitability. Such luminaires consume 5-7 times less electricity than incandescent lamps of a similar light output.
- Resistance to voltage drops. Unlike halogen lamps, LEDs are not afraid of power surges and can work without loss of lighting intensity in the range of 180 - 260 watts.
- Silent. T8 linear LED lamps do not create a hum, unlike fluorescent lamps. They immediately after switching on give the full light intensity.
- No flicker. This advantage is especially true for office rooms and schools, because from the flickering of light the eyes quickly get tired and performance decreases. Prolonged use in flickering lighting can cause visual acuity to decrease.
- Durability. The lifespan of LEDs is about 100,000 hours.
- Versatility. Resistance to various temperature conditions and high humidity allows the use of LED linear lamps in many areas.
disadvantages
LED lamps do not have functional shortcomings, but their cost is several times higher than other types of household lamps. This is due to significant energy savings and a long service life. Due to the high cost of LEDs, there are a large number of cheap fakes that heat up, flicker and quickly fail. An important factor when choosing LED linear fixtures is the reputation of the manufacturer.
Design
The LED lamp with a linear lamp consists of an LED strip placed in a diffusing polycarbonate tube and an aluminum profile. At both ends of the lamp are G13 base with two contacts. LEDs operate on direct current, so a transformer is installed in the lamp. There are models that operate both from a network with a standard voltage of 220 W, and low-voltage. When using the latter, the installation of a voltage-reducing module is required. T8 is considered to be the standard size of a linear lamp, however, models from 6 to 250 cm are available. Small linear luminaires designed to illuminate the keyboard, as well as desktop models, can be powered by USB or rechargeable batteries.
Ready-made industrial lights
Linear LED lights can be divided into two large groups: ready-made industrial and linear LED systems. The first group is ready-made lighting devices of various lengths. They are used for lighting industrial and commercial premises, as well as in everyday life. They can be classified by installation method:
- Overhead lighting devices are installed directly on the ceiling or wall.
- Built-in models look great with stretch ceilings. They are also installed in walls, niches, stairs. Such light lines allow you to create a unique design in the room.
- Suspended structures allow you to adjust the distance from the lamp to the illuminated surface. They are indispensable in rooms with high ceilings.
Separately, it is necessary to highlight lamps with a sealed enclosure that are used for street lighting, production shops, rooms with high humidity. These lights are IP rated and protected against dust and moisture.
Among the ready-made fixtures, models with motion sensors are very popular. They are installed in porches, corridors, bathrooms. The sensor reacts to the presence of a person in the coverage area and turns on the lighting, when the room is empty, the light turns off automatically.
LED Linear Systems
This type of fixtures is more universal and allows you to realize even the most daring design ideas. From the modules of the linear system, you can create a lighting fixture of a unique shape that will add a twist to any interior. Linear systems can be installed using an overhead, built-in or suspension method.
LED linear lamps are economical and safe, therefore suitable for many applications. They produce linear lamps of various sizes and configurations. For direct replacement of fluorescent lamps, LED models in the T8 housing and with the G13 socket are suitable. Ready-made industrial lamps are used in industrial, commercial and domestic premises, and you can create a unique lamp yourself from the modules of a linear LED system.