Replacing your old incandescent or halogen lamps with energy efficient LED lighting is one of the most popular ways homeowners today are achieving savings on electricity consumption. An added benefit is that LED lamps have a much greater lifetime than conventional light bulbs and they do not generate as much heat. In every way they are better for the environment.

LED stands for “Light Emitting Diode” and they do not have filaments. These days they are available in in many sizes, colours and brightness ratings. They are now also widely used in vehicle headlamps and indicator lights.

They have a long life, and most are expected to last at least 5 years with normal use. It’s a bit early to say for sure just yet but it is likely that many will last for as much as 10 years or more.

There are many colour options and some can even be colour controlled by an App on your phone, but soft white and soft yellow colours are the most popular for residential interior use.

LED lights are incredibly energy efficient with examples of a 9 watt LED emitting as much light as a 60 watt incandescent filament bulb. With savings like this the cost of your electricity can certainly reduce over a period of time. For this reason they are the obvious choice for exterior sensor or security lighting too.

I offer a wide range of LED lighting solutions which are quality backed by Australian suppliers. Please contact me to discuss the best options for your home or business.

Mark Rawstorn

Canberra Electrician