Considering LEDs Over Traditional Lighting System LED screens are gaining popularity as they have wiped out the traditional lighting marketplace for a number of reasons, remarkably because of their reduced energy consumption, extended lifespans, and lesser maintenance requirements. More and more facility managers are looking to upgrade their lighting systems as the purchase price and lighting fixtures compared to the conventional fluorescent bulbs are much less. There are advantages that are apparent not only to professional users but also to the people who are not aware of display technologies. Against specific video solutions, there may be specific advantages of LED Screen Hire.
Energy Efficiency: LEDs use about 50% less electricity as compared to incandescent, fluorescent, and halogen options, resulting in substantial energy cost savings. Unlike conventional bulbs which emit light and heat in all directions, LEDs lights discharge light in a specific direction. As LEDs are placed on a flat surface, they emit light hemispherically rather than spherically, so they emit light in a specific direction. This directional lighting capability cuts wasted light and energy. Have Extended Life Span:
LEDs don’t burn out or fail, unlike traditional incandescent lighting, they just get dim as the time passes. Quality LEDs have an estimated lifespan of 30,000–50,000 hours or even longer, depending on the quality of the lamp or fixture. A conventional incandescent bulb lasts only about 1,000 hours. With a longer operational life, LEDs lessens labour costs of replacing bulbs in commercial situations, achieving a lower maintenance lighting system. Cold Temperature Operation: Unlike traditional fluorescent lamps, LEDs don’t produce heat thus keeps the room temperature low. Higher voltage is required to start fluorescent lamps, and luminous flux, so theses bulbs consumes extra voltage. On the other hand, LED performance increases as operating temperatures drop. This is why LEDs are a natural fit for refrigerated freezers, and cold storage spaces in addition to outdoor applications such as the building perimeter, signage and parking lot. Durability: LEDs are not affected by vibrations and other impacts and are breakage resistant without filaments or glass enclosures. Conventional lighting is usually contained in a glass or quartz exterior which is prone to damage. On the contrary, LEDs tend not to use any glass instead they are placed on a circuit board and connected with soldered leads that can be susceptible to direct impact. Instant-on: Most fluorescent lamps do not provide full brightness the moment you just switch on, with many requiring 2-3 minutes to reach the maximum light output. LED Screen Hire come on at 100% brightness almost instantly with no delay. LED Lights Are Environmentally Safe: LEDs are safe to use as per environmental perspective. They do not have environmental issues common to traditional lighting solutions like fluorescent or mercury vapour lights. On the contrary, the traditional lighting solutions contain mercury internal to the bulb. This thing requires special handling at the end of the product’s useful lifespan. None of these considerations is necessary with LEDs. LEDs Produce Virtually Zero UV Emissions:
LEDs produce virtually zero UV emissions, as they emit the vast majority of their energy in the visible spectrum, a small amount in the infrared spectrum, and virtually none in the ultraviolet portion of the spectrum. This means that LEDs are able to safely and reliably illuminate UV sensitive items like art that will break down and degrade over time if exposed to this type of emission. If you are looking for more information on LEDs or are considering an LED lighting conversion, please reach out to contact EMS Events. We can help!