From the traditional Florescent to the ultra modern LED’s

Most of you are very familiar with the normal tube lights that are being used in your homes even now. With the introduction of the LED light tube, a new way of looking at the normal tube light has been revealed. This can be used to light up factories, warehouses and offices.

Some of their main characteristic features are that when compared to a normal florescent tube that requires 40 watts of energy a LED light tube requires only 18 watts of energy to produce the same amount of light. That means an LED tube save up to 70% of energy consumption. Florescent tubes are manufactures with mercury in it, which damages the eye but an LED light tube does not contain any such element which is a threat to your health. It is claimed that the life span of an LED is 50,000 hours i.e. 10 years or more and even if it’s kept on for 24 hours a day, it does not affect the life span in any manner.

When it comes to the energy saving part, there is more to be said. It uses a direct current driver which is the main reason for the lower energy consumption; the energy transformation rate reaches 95% which is the reason that 70% of electricity consumed is saved on even thought the same amount of light is produced. It emits low heat when compare to the traditional tube and an LED light tube transforms electric energy into light so it’s not harmful radiation which causes the color of the files and cloth faded and there is no energy wastage.

It’s easy to fit an LED light tube as you can fit it on an already existing tube holder, the only things to be kept in mind is to remove the starters and the ballast and connect the AC voltage directly. As a LED tube comes to life on as soon as the switch is turned on. There are two types of materials used in manufacturing the covers fitted to an LED light tube they are clear cover and frosted cover. You can choose the one you feel suits your environment the best.

LED can be used circularly, it works for a long time, and the temperature of the tube is less than 45 degree, so it is safe to touch the tube even when it’s switched on. It does no emit any sort of ultraviolet and infrared radiation. There is a decrease in the discharge of carbon and sulfur dioxide this protects the environment. It is soothing to the eye and thus it will not cause any sort of irritation to the eyes.

So, in case you have plans to replace the tubes in your office, warehouse or factory, then choose the LED light tube. This will help you save on your utility bills as well as reduce your visits to an eye specialist.