LEDs’ Time to Shine
LED lighting technology has been around a while now. It has continued to grow in popularity in recent years but was first used routinely in facilities including schools, offices, and hospitals. Initially, the purchase cost of LED lights was prohibitive for use in many applications, especially in establishments that were already using fluorescents and compact fluorescents, which were more energy efficient than traditional incandescent. But as with most innovations, as the benefits of LED lighting were realized, they began to make their mark.
Early uses of LEDs date back to the 1960s when they were used as small indicator lights in electronics like computers, circuit boards, and calculators. Originally, they were created in single colors; red first, then green, yellow, and finally blue. But it wasn’t until the development of the white light LED in the mid-1990s that they began their march toward mainstream.
Today, if you’re not using LED fixtures in your home or business, we need to chat. Switching to LED fixtures can save you time, money, and maintenance headaches. And you can feel good about using them because they help save the environment and provide a higher-quality light than their older technology counterparts. How do they do all this? A lot of the aforementioned perks come from the fact that most of the energy expended by LEDs results in light, while most of the energy expended by incandescents and HIDs results in heat. This means they are much more efficient and reduce energy costs substantially. And because they are so much more durable and long-lasting, they need to be changed less often, saving even more in maintenance times and labor.
If you’re thinking, “Yeah, I’ve changed out the lights in my home to LED, and I love them, but the type of fixtures I need for my business aren’t available,” then think again! By browsing the pages of 1000Bulbs.com, you’re certain to find the type of fixture to suit your scene. Want to convert your warehouse space to LED? Explore a variety of high bay fixtures including futuristic UFO designs that supply powerful and long-lasting lumen output equivalent to metal halides (and they come in a stylish black finish!) Customize your environment further by choosing a selectable UFO fixture that features preset kelvin temperatures to adjust the color of light. Pair high bays with a compatible remote and achieve a mastery over brightness and motion sensing throughout your space.
Need to outfit your new office building with quality, affordable lights? Our selection of LED panels and troffers are exquisitely crafted to be aesthetically pleasing and to provide a uniform level of light that is conducive to employee productivity. Check out our convenient 2- and 4-packs of panels in varying sizes and lumen outputs to outfit conference rooms and cafeterias in a flash! Add architectural interest to the ceilings of lobbies and corner offices with selectable troffers.
If you’re lighting an outdoor public space like a playground or parking lot and nighttime safety is a concern, there is an array of LED fixture options including wall packs, area lights, flood lights, and pathway bollards. Even specialty venues as vastly different as sports arenas and barns have LED fixtures designed especially for them. It might seem a little over-reaching to say the options are nearly limitless . . . but we’re going to say it anyway!
Now is the time to let some LED light shine in every way, everywhere. Our team of lighting professionals are standing by, ready to serve you with their expert advice. Call 1-800-624-4488 or try our convenient pop-up chat feature at the bottom right corner of our web pages.
