In our homes, semiconductor lighting fixtures are increasingly appearing. LED lamps for the home have created a lot of talk and conflicting information.
On the one hand, manufacturers claim that the life of such products is 10-11 years, but on the other hand, they give a guarantee of only 3-5 years. A lot of talk is being conducted about the degradation of LEDs, which reduces the operating time of semiconductor elements. Manufacturers disseminate information that LED lamps for the home have a high level of glow and brightness, and on the other hand, users unanimously say that such lamps are not bright enough. The advertisement says that the diodes give a soft light and do not flicker like fluorescent lamps, and people say that they have an unpleasant glow spectrum.
Now let’s also mention environmental cleanliness. There is a lot of information that LED lamps for the home, unlike energy-saving ones, do not contain mercury. Accordingly, they are not harmful in operation and are easily disposed of without harming the environment. On the other hand, manufacturers are completely silent about other harmful substances in their products.
Another conflicting information is the cost and payback of such lamps. Everyone can be convinced of the high price of LED lamps for the home, but the advertisement promises that in five years they will pay for themselves due to low energy consumption and long life. Opponents argue that the lamps give a weak glow, and therefore they need to be installed more often (more), as a result, the energy consumption will increase. And in order to extend the life of LEDs, it is necessary to install additional equipment - voltage stabilizers, which will significantly increase the cost of the system, which means that the issue of payback is not so clear. And how much do LED lamps cost for a home? The price of such products will depend on the power, on the number of LEDs, on the level of protection. The minimum price is about 5-15 dollars apiece, but above, as they say, there is no limit to perfection. For example, the price of such lamps can reach $ 50 apiece, and higher.
The main types of LED lamps
- With a voltage of 4 V, most often such products are used in flashlights, decorative candles.
- With a voltage of 12 V.
- With a voltage of 220 V, they have various types of socles. LED lamps for home E14, E27, GU10 have a built-in transformer, so they can be used directly in standard lampholders.
To summarize, let’s say that all the myths and conflicting information about LED lamps will remain unresolved in the near future. Therefore, the choice of these products must be approached carefully, carefully checking in practice their real characteristics and capabilities, and to calculate the economic benefits themselves. Particular attention should be paid to studying information about such lamps and checking the quality of products from different manufacturers. Do not trust someone else’s opinion, you need to check everything yourself, because everyone knows: how many people - so many opinions.