Although they are only the fourth lighting technology in the history of humankind, LED lamps are transforming the industry. Everyone in construction has heard of LED’s and most can tell you a thing or two about them: LED stands for light emitting diodes, they’re efficient, and they’re expensive. True, true and much more competitively priced than you may think. Here are a few informative facts.

1. LED Lighting: Just the Facts

2. Efficient
LED lamps convert a whopping 60 percent of their
electricity into light, compared to their cousin, the
incandescent bulb, which only converts 5-10
percent. Because they consume far less electricity,
you pay less, you pollute less. A win-win.

3. No “White” Light
Common LED colors include amber, red, green and
blue. Technically there is no such thing as a “white”
LED. To get white light, a phosphor coating is used
to mix down converted yellow light with blue to
produce light that appears white. These coatings
produce a variety of shades of white light ranging
from warm hues comparable to traditional
incandescent bulbs to cool colors that mimic natural
daylight.

4. Controls
One significant advantage of LED lighting is its
superior controlability. The semiconductors at the
core of LED lamps allow for remote control as well as
the ability to program your lighting settings to meet
your specific needs throughout the day.

5. Robust
LED lamps are unexpectedly rugged. It’s hard to
break an LED lamp, but should you manage to do
so, a special coating prevents flying shards. As an
added bonus, there's no mercury to clean up.

6. Responsive
Not only are LED lights dimmable but they turn on to
their full brightness immediately.

7. Competitively Priced
Today’s 60-watt LED lamps range from $10-$14, a
huge reduction from the $70 they were commanding
just 4 years ago.

8. Energy Star
Not all LEDs are created equal. Poorly designed
versions can skimp on efficiency, burn out much
sooner than expected and provide inconsistent
light. Opt for lamps which have met the Energy Star
certification to ensure the best quality.

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LED solutions are perfectly suited
for retail concepts. They provide a
wide range of effects contributing to
the overall customer experience and
allow you to customize the scene for
every occasion. Switching to LED
lighting lets you use the power of
light to enhance the ambiance in
your retail outlet.