{"id":8944,"date":"2011-12-13T20:08:35","date_gmt":"2011-12-14T02:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ishmaels.net\/blog\/?p=8944"},"modified":"2011-12-13T20:08:35","modified_gmt":"2011-12-14T02:08:35","slug":"electrician-explains-the-led-light-uses-energy-savings-and-capabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ishmaels.net\/blog\/2011\/12\/13\/electrician-explains-the-led-light-uses-energy-savings-and-capabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Electrician Explains the LED Light: Uses, Energy Savings, and Capabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Talk to any electrician, and you will soon discover that they will strongly recommend <strong>LED<\/strong> lights. At first, glance, <strong>LED<\/strong>&#8216;s may seem like they are too expensive, but when their energy savings, longevity, and capabilities are considered, it is easy to see why they are such a favorite. It is hard to argue against something that converts 80% of its energy to light and that may last up to 22 years. The traditional incandescent light <strong>bulb<\/strong> can hardly say that.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is an LED?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>LED<\/strong> stands for light emitting diode. They are housed in single small plastic bulbs that can be as small as <strong>one<\/strong> to two mm. Unlike traditional incandescent bulbs, they have no filament that can burn out. <strong>LED<\/strong>&#8216;s are designed so that the photons are released in an outward <strong>direction<\/strong>. While LEDs were originally red, they know come in a wide variety of colors that <strong>cover<\/strong> the <strong>color<\/strong> spectrum. These characteristics <strong>make<\/strong> the <strong>LED<\/strong> light ideal for a wide variety of jobs and a favorite of most any <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>electrician<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>History of LED<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Britain&#8217;s H.J. Round can find the roots of the <strong>LED<\/strong> light in the 1907 discovery of electroluminescence. Twenty years later Russia&#8217;s Oleg Vladimirovich Losev created the first <strong>LED<\/strong> light. However, it was not until 1962 that the first red <strong>LED<\/strong> was produced at General Electric by Nick Holonyak Jr. Holonyak was sometimes referred to as the &#8220;father of the <strong>LED<\/strong>.&#8221; Unfortunately, the <strong>cost<\/strong> of the <strong>LED<\/strong> made <strong>use<\/strong> of the technology impractical at the <strong>time<\/strong>. It was not until the 1970s that their <strong>use<\/strong> became more widespread.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Energy Savings <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Though LEDs do <strong>cost<\/strong> more than traditional <strong>lighting<\/strong>, an <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>electrician<\/strong> will still advise clients to <strong>make<\/strong> the switch due to the energy savings. Not only do they output more light per watt than a traditional <strong>bulb<\/strong>, but also they do so at 80% efficiency. That is compared to 20% efficiency of an incandescent. In addition, the <strong>LED<\/strong> has a longer lifetime, up to 100,000 hours depending on <strong>heat<\/strong> and current. That is an incredible 22 years for <strong>one<\/strong> <strong>bulb<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Capabilities of LED<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>electrician<\/strong> might also suggest switching to LEDs because of their superior capabilities. First, unlike traditional bulbs, an <strong>LED<\/strong> is more durable and reliable. Their plastic housing makes them more shock resistant. In addition, they are able to produce colors without any of the filters, they can be easily dimmed, and they produce little <strong>heat<\/strong>. Interestingly, the output of the <strong>bulb<\/strong> actually rises in colder temperatures, and the <strong>LED<\/strong> is very fast to switch on and off, making them perfect for cycling.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Uses for LED<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Originally, the <strong>LED<\/strong> light was used as an indicator light for devices &#8211; that little blinking red light that means the device is on. However, as the energy efficiency and the <strong>cost<\/strong> of the <strong>LED<\/strong> lights have evolved, so too have the uses. LEDs can now be found in everything from aviation, to automobiles, to traffic lights. Their small size makes them perfect for circuit boards and their lack of <strong>heat<\/strong> makes them ideal for <strong>heat<\/strong> sensitive products.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>LED<\/strong> has come a long way since the first <strong>one<\/strong> in 1927. Though the <strong>cost<\/strong> is still greater than traditional <strong>lighting<\/strong>, the energy savings and the capabilities of the <strong>LED<\/strong> light <strong>make<\/strong> them a favorite of most any <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>electrician<\/strong>. Just look around and chances are there are LEDs being used for a surprising variety of purposes. They might be found on the remote, the <strong>TV<\/strong>, or computer, in the car, or even in a plane.<\/p>\n<p>With over 30 years of experience, Bob Lord is an expert at installing and repairing electrical wiring. 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