
frequently asked questions
1. Why LED's?
In recent years there has been an increase in environmental awareness in terms of energy consumption, and everyone is looking for new ways to save energy. Sometimes people are just looking to save money on their electric bill, but other times they really are concerned about the planet. Whatever the case, LED lights have become quite popular today, and there are a number of reasons that people everywhere are deciding to choose them over other, more traditional light bulbs. The reasons may range from appearance to long-term economical savings. LED bulbs use upto 40 % less electricity than standard CFLs and 80% less electricity than the regular incandescent bulbs. They (LED lights) have an unparalleled even spectrum of light and have a lifespan beyond ten years. LED's provide us the most efficient way to save energy and conserve our natural resources.
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8. How much energy do LED lights use?
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9. Do LED lights cause Cancer?
When asking the question, “Do LED lights cause cancer?” it is essential to understand many forms of cancer in terms of UV radiation and why we are at such increased risk from these harmful rays. Of all the sources of artificial light, LED lights are least likely to play a role in contributing to the risk of cancer. Because they utilize such a small amount of power to operate, they have an extremely small carbon footprint. Less damage is done to the ozone, which in turn helps to protect against an overabundance of naturally occurring UV radiation from the sun. So in effect, when seeking to determine, “Do LED lights cause cancer?” the best answer is, they probably even help to guard against it!
10. How Much Energy Do LED Lights Save
LED lights are a far better choice when it comes to a light source that will function just as well, if not better than incandescent bulbs, using only a fraction of the electricity. The big question is, “How much energy do LED lights save?” Well, the answer to that question really depends on how dedicated a person is. In other words, if an entire house is lit with nothing but LED lights, the savings will be much more significant than if only one or two light bulbs are replaced in the home. The following statistics may provide the best answers to the question of how much energy do led lights save.
Lighting and the Average Household
An average household spends 35% to 40% of total energy costs in lighting alone. If a home is lit exclusively by incandescent bulbs, that amounts to quite a sizable amount of money to power those lights! Consider an electric bill that is Rs. 1000 per month in order to understand just how significant the savings would be by converting to LED lights. If 40% of that bill is electricity required for lights, the amount is Rs. 400. Since LED lights only utilize about 20% of the power that incandescent bulbs use, that’s Rs. 80 per month for LED lights. Add that to the 600 for other electricity needs and the bill is now only approximately Rs. 680. A savings of Rs. 320 per month, i.e., Rs. 3840 per year. How much energy do LED lights save in the average household? Roughly 1/3 of the electric bill!
LED Lights in the Office
Those tubular lights that are often seen in office buildings, schools, government buildings and even medical centres are normally fluorescent tubular lights. While these lights will save a bit of money in comparison to incandescent lights, the risks involved with them do not make them a safe alternative to incandescent bulbs. In fact, they are worse for the environment than extra energy expenditure because of the toxic metals and gasses they contain. So, even though they use less energy than incandescent bulbs, they still are not a good alternative because they are not as energy efficient as LED lights. How much energy do LED lights save in comparison to fluorescent bulbs? The ratio here is about 3:1.
When considering exactly how much energy to LED lights save, there are a number of variable which must be considered. First of all, it must be taken into consideration what types of lighting are currently utilized. Secondly, how much of the total energy bill is spent on providing lights. Because of these variables, it is safe to say that an average electric bill can be reduced by as much as 40%, and sometimes more, when converting to LED lights. That’s a significant savings in the long run.
11. Why are LED Lights so expensive?
They do cost more, but there are many reasons for this. One of the things people need to keep in mind is that LED lights are so much more efficient than standard light bulbs that they will surely earn their keep in a very short period of time. That is, the money spent on obtaining them will be made up for quite quickly in the form lower electricity bills, and the less frequent need to replace them.
Cost of Production
Anytime a technology is in its early phases, the cost of that product will almost always be a bit higher. Take the microwave oven, for example. Some of the very first models cost over Rs. 65000 – Rs. 75000 and now they can be purchased for as little as Rs. 25000, and lower in some cases. This is because LED technology, while already excellent, is still in its infancy. As a result, the materials and man-power hours that go into development are much more expensive. By the time the product reaches the store, it will almost always result in a higher price tag. As consumer demand is creating a need for more and more LED products, manufacturers are better able to mass produce these items, and this drives prices down. This is already happening with LED lights and the question “Why are LED lights so expensive?” is already a thing of the past.
Less Energy Consumption = More Money Saved
With all the talk about how expensive these LED lights are to buy, some people are probably thinking there is no way they are going to go out a buy a bunch of fancy, expensive light bulbs. Well, for those people, LED lights may be expensive and even fancy, but they are definitely a better buy! LED lights use approximately 80% less electricity or battery power to function. This is a huge savings! In fact, this type of savings would more than likely make it seem as if the LED lights had paid for themselves within a matter of a few months. And the bulbs themselves will last as many as 50 times longer than an incandescent bulb. If you are tired of changing bulbs two or three times a year, try changing LED bulbs every decade or two! The initial investment is really nothing when compared to how much money having LED lights will save.
12. Can I replace my existing CFL down-lights with LED down-lights?
With MAXLIT, yes it is very much possible as we also have retrofits which are direct replacement for the CFLs and can be fitted in your existing down-light fixtures.