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There are several factors to consider when we want to save money on lighting. The most important ones include the light source, the amount of used bulbs, the power of the single bulb, average usage of the chosen lighting per day, the cost of lighting, and the amount of bulbs that you burn out per year.
We would like to show you reasons why switching to LED lights is a good move. Traditional bulbs emit light in all directions, but the light is diffused and scattered. You will need a high power bulb to illuminate the chosen areas well. When it comes to LED lights, the light beam angle depends on the used diode.
For example, surface mounted SMD LEDs have a wide viewing angle. Let's compare classic halogen lamps with LEDs. One halogen will illuminate a greater area than one LED light. However, with the use of more LEDs, it is much easier for us to fill the room with light, taking into consideration that halogen's viewing angle is limited.
At first glance, you may think that LEDs are more expensive than traditional lights. Try to think about it differently. In the long term you will notice that buying LED lights is much more profitable. It's because LEDs are long-lasting and durable which means that once you buy them, you can enjoy them for the next few years. When it comes to traditional lights, they require replacing more frequently, which in practice means additional costs.
Using less energy seems to be an obvious way to save money. Illuminating your house and garden with LED lights will result in lower expenses. LED lighting uses 15 % of the energy that is used for standard LED bulbs. To be more precise, a traditional bulb uses 2400 Watts per day. An energy saving bulb (fluorescent lamp) uses 440 Watts per day. And, finally, a LED bulb uses 320 Watts per day. It is needless to add that LED bulbs are incomparably cheaper. They have so many benefits! Thanks to switching to LEDs, your lighting-related energy costs will decrease significantly!
There are many guides on how to save some money in the area of lighting. We have prepared a few tips for you and we hope you will be more willing to plan the arrangement of your lamps, split the apartment into zones and do a few more things that will help you keep the money in your wallet.
Placing the lamps in the room is crucial to have a functional and well-illuminated space. A ceiling lamp or a chandelier located in the middle of the room is uneconomical. That's because the ceiling lamp with a few high power sources and traditional bulbs use a lot of electricity.
Splitting the apartment into zones is a much better idea. Separate your relax zone, kitchen zone and bedroom zone. The thing is that you should get rid of the ceiling lamp which is placed in the central point of your room. Instead, you should focus on illuminating smaller areas and zones. In this case, more LEDs equals more saved money.
Illuminating a painting, staircase, bedside and different objects separately is not worse than main overhead ambient lighting. Thanks to that, you save energy and reduce your bills. You can use LEDs to illuminate small elements such as photo frames. An additional advantage of this solution is a pleasant atmosphere.
Another idea on how to save money by switching to LEDs is to use pendant lights. Resign from installing many halogen downlights because you would have to install many of them to obtain a satisfactory result. Installing many halogens will result in higher energy use and, consequently, higher running costs.
There are moments when you don't need to use lighting at all. Make the most of the sunlight that you get. After getting rid of traditional, energy-absorbing lighting, you will probably buy LEDs, which is good. However, remember that you don't have to use them when it's not necessary. Sunlight costs you nothing and is the best money saver!
LED strip lighting is a topic for a separate article. There are many advantages of LED strip lights! You can choose a LED strip light perfectly tailored to your needs and expectations. They have different IP ratings, numbers of LEDs per metre, types of LED chips, colour types, colour temperatures (warm white, neutral white, cool white), voltages and power supplies. Do they save your money? Absolutely yes!
LED light strips are really flexible, which makes them perfect lighting to illuminate shelves and cupboards. It's a beneficial solution, considering that you don't have to use the main lighting of the room to light up the things you want to see in the dark.
LED strips can be used both indoor (in kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms) and outdoor (in swimming pool areas, patios, gardens and driveways). What's more, you can easily control LED strips. In the case of a single colour LED strip, a controller is not necessary. Connecting it directly to a power supply would be enough. You would need a remote control or a smartphone app if you decide on colour changing LED strip lighting. How to save money? Do not use a dimmable power supply, which is more expensive than a regular power supply.
After reading this article you should be sure that using long-lasting, energy saving and durable LED lights is the investment that will definitely pay off. You are free to use them in a hallway, kitchen and bathroom. Don't forget about the areas outside your house. You won't have to change bulbs frequently. It's a matter of good planning, splitting the apartment into a few zones, employing tactical task lighting, choosing the right light fittings and simply not using any lights in daylight!
Finding the right LED light bar for your price point can feel like an impossible task.
As more products are made available online, they fall into two main categories: low-priced versions which can be purchased on sites such as Amazon, or professional-grade products from established makers in the industry.
So, how can you save money and ensure that your new LED light bar won’t cause you any headaches down the road? We will explain how to examine key traits like weatherproofing, LED chip quality, and material types to ensure that you are finding the best LED light bars for your budget.
The simple reason why you shouldn’t skimp on price when it comes to LED light bars is this: if you are driving off-road in challenging terrain where light bars are necessary, you don’t want to have to drive carefully out of fear you will damage your setup.
Lower quality LED light bars often fail in three key ways. Take time to examine these features when you are looking into budget LED light bars.
Low-quality light bars don’t take weatherproofing seriously. This includes everything from the waterproofing on your electrical components to the seal on the housing, which keeps dust and debris out of the insides of the product.
Ensure that any products you are considering have an IP (Ingress) Rating of above IP68, which means that the light bar is sealed and protected from both water damage and dust.
Even though many light bars will be made of aluminum, not all varieties are made equal. 6061 aluminum is always a good choice. You can also look for light bars made with 6063 aluminum, an alloy that is even more durable and corrosion-resistant.
Even if you have decent weatherproofing, your light bar will not get the job done without proper LED chips, which are considered the “brain” of the light bulb, and allow the light bar to emit the correct beam pattern for your vehicle’s needs.
Avoid LED light bars that do not list what manufacturer their LED chips come from. Light chip brands like Cree or Osram are safe bets since they are renowned for their reliability and brightness.
Amazon light bar sellers may not even be truthful about where their LED chips come from. The only way to know for sure is to disassemble the light bar, which voids the warranty on the product. Don’t take part in this guessing game - buy from sellers who advertise their LED chip makers proudly.
Cheaper LED bars often cut costs on hardware. For mounting gear, this means flimsier brackets and “one size fits all” accessories.
Often, these light bars will not come with their own wiring harness. This isn’t the end of the world, since standalone wiring harness sets can be purchased, but it is preferable to purchase a set that you are confident will work out of the box.
Even though we recommend against “cheap” light bars, there are reputable brands selling reliable products in the $100+ range.
Our favourite brand in this category is NightRider LEDS, a Canadian company with a focus on quality and performance. Our lineup of Night Rider products includes a wide range of configurations with Cree and Osram LED chips, burly weatherproofing, and wiring harnesses included.
Even with plenty of low-quality light bar makers flooding the marketplace, finding a reliable product at a decent price doesn’t have to be stressful.
Keep our guidelines in mind as you do your research and above all, remember that buying from a reputable seller with reputable customer service is the best way to ensure that you are buying a product that will perform in the outdoor environment.
Do you have more questions about finding the best LED light bar? Feel free to contact the Northern Light Bars team, we are avid users of our products, are proud to have satisfied customers throughout Canada and the continental United States.
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