LED Lamp from LedLoket
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What is an LED lamp?
The history of an LED lamp: LED is a groundbreaking invention in the field of lighting. In 1960, the first tests were already conducted by illuminating semiconductor materials through electroluminescence (converting electrical current into light). Naturally, this was still in its infancy in the 1960s. It still needed to be tested and optimised for years. The underlying process has been made increasingly energy-efficient. Around 2006, the first energy-efficient LED lamps were introduced to the consumer market. Thus, you can imagine how long the development of LED has taken.
LED Lamp Operation: An LED lamp is a light source that stands for Light Emitting Diode (LED). These diodes use electrical current to convert it into light. An LED lamp is very popular nowadays due to its energy efficiency. They are often as much as ten times more energy efficient than a traditional incandescent lamp or energy-saving lamp.
Recognizing LED Lamps: You often recognize an LED lamp by the "Yellow" LEDs. This is characteristic of an LED lamp. Nowadays, LED lamps are available in many different types of fittings and shapes.
Why choose LED lighting?
LED lamps are a sustainable, energy-efficient and affordable alternative to conventional (incandescent) lamps.If you replace ‘traditional’ lamps with modern LED variants, you will immediately see the benefits reflected in your bills. Savings on energy costs can amount to as much as 90%! LED lighting is available in numerous types, light colours and sizes, which means virtually any conventional lamp can be easily replaced.
LED lighting therefore offers various advantages:
Energy-saving lamps: When energy-saving lamps were invented, they were 4 times more energy efficient than a traditional incandescent bulb. One of the most common energy-saving lamps was 15 watts. These provided as much light as a 60-watt incandescent bulb. However, a feature of an energy-saving lamp is that it required a warm-up time before the lamp reached its full brightness. Compared to an energy-saving lamp, an LED lamp is often 3 times more energy efficient.- Efficient: LED lighting consumes far less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs, allowing you to save on your energy bill.
- Long lifespan: LED lamps can last up to 50,000 hours, which is significantly longer than incandescent or halogen lamps.
- High brightness: LED lamps deliver bright and intense light, making them ideal for illuminating a home or office.
- Sustainability: LED lamps contain no toxic substances such as mercury, making them better for the environment.
- Flicker-free: LED lighting heats up quickly and immediately delivers full light intensity. This is in contrast to other lighting techniques that require time to reach full strength and may therefore start to flicker.
How long does LED lighting last?
It is now generally known that LED lamps last many times longer than their predecessors. The lifespan of an LED lamp varies depending on the quality of the components in combination with the optimal cooling used. The lifespan therefore varies between 15,000 and 100,000 operating hours. Even very cheap LED lamps with a lifespan of 15,000 hours still last longer than an incandescent lamp, halogen lamp or energy-saving lamp.
Lifespan of the predecessors of the LED lamp:
- Incandescent lamps: 1,000 hours
- Halogen lamps: 4,000 hours
- Energy-saving lamps: 15,000 hours
The difference between LED lighting and halogen lighting
There are several differences between LED lighting and halogen lighting. Below, the advantages of LED lighting compared to halogen lighting are listed.Advantages of LED lighting compared to halogen lighting:- Lower power consumption
- Long lifespan
- Contains no hazardous substances
- Low heat output
- Sustainable
Which LED lamp do I need?
LED lighting is available in various light colors. These range from light colors of:- 2200K (extra atmospheric light)
- 2700K (extra warm white)
- 3000K (warm white)
- 4000K (natural white)
- 6000K (daylight white)
In addition to the various shapes, you also have the choice of non-dimmable lamps and dimmable lamps. With dimmable LED Lamps you can determine the desired light intensity yourself. You can do this by dimming the LED lighting. This way, you always create the desired atmosphere in every space.
Which wattage or light intensity LED lamp do I need? Do you also find it difficult to determine how much wattage you need for a particular space? We receive this question quite often. Whereas in the past it was about the amount of wattage, nowadays it is mainly about the amount of lumens. Lumen is an expression for the amount of light output. If you have multiple lamps in your space, you can add up the number of lumens. For example, think of a pendant lamp above your table.The amount of lumens still required per square meter is dependent on the desired lighting level. There are various spaces and activities within these spaces. Some spaces and activities require more light than others.
Amount of lumens per m²:
- Living spaces: For general living spaces such as living rooms, bedrooms and hallways, it is recommended to opt for 30 lumens per m².
- Offices: In offices, a higher lighting level is recommended because this promotes productivity. We advise a level between 300 and 500 lumens per m².
- Kitchens and Bathrooms: For countertops, work surfaces, showering and other tasks in the kitchen or bathroom, we recommend a higher lighting level of 500 - 650 lumens per m².
- Workshops: In workshops or garages where active and detailed work is carried out, the highest lumen requirement per m² applies. We recommend selecting a level of 750 - 1000 lumens per m² here.
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- Measure your space (Length x Width = ...m²)
- Determine the lux level for the space you want to illuminate. (See lux index below)
- Multiply the amount of . ... Lux X ....m² = .... Lumens
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- Office of 50m² = 500 Lux X 50 m² = 25,000 lumens
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Which fitting do I need?
We often receive the question of which fitting is the correct one. This depends on the fixture that you have, on which it is always indicated which fitting you need. The two main types of LED lights are E27 LED bulbs and E14 LED bulbs. In the image below, you can see the difference, the E27 fitting is wider than an E14 fitting.
The two numbers (27 and 14) represent the diameter of the fitting. At LedLoket you will find a wide range of LED lighting. Our range of LED lights consists of various types and fittings.You can choose from various LED light sources, such as:
- E27 LED lamps (large fitting)
- E14 LED lamps (small fitting)
- LED filament lamps (with filament)
- LED modules
- LED spots
- GU10 spots
Wide range of LED lamps
The LED lamps come from premium brands such as Philips, Nedis, Aigostar, Optonica, Blinq and LED’S Light.Make use of our filters to quickly find your perfect LED light! Is the type of lamp you are looking for not included? Our range is much larger! Also check out our collections of LED Strips or LED Track Lighting, or use the search bar at the top for all results.
It is not always easy to choose the right LED lighting that suits your situation. For help, advice or more information, feel free to contact us or live chat with one of our employees. We are happy to help you further!
Replacing LED Lamps
Can you replace an incandescent bulb, halogen lamp or energy-saving lamp with an LED lamp on a one-to-one basis? The answer is yes. As long as the fitting is the same, replacing the old lamp is no problem. You do not need to take any other factors into consideration.All lamps with a screw fitting can be replaced without any problems. There are exceptions with other types of LED lighting. An example is fluorescent lighting, which cannot be replaced on a one-to-one basis. Modifications to the luminaire are required for this.