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 by means of electroluminescence (converting electrical current into light). Naturally, this was still in its infancy in the 1960s. It still needed to be tested and optimized for years. The process behind it has been made increasingly energy-efficient. Around 2006, the first energy-efficient LED lamps were presented for the consumer market. So you can see how long the development of LED has taken.
How LED Lamps Work: An LED lamp is a light source that is short 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 ten times more energy efficient than a traditional incandescent lamp or energy-saving lamp.
Identifying 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 bulbs are a sustainable, energy-efficient and affordable alternative to conventional (incandescent) lamps.If you replace ‘traditional’ lamps with modern LED variants, you will see this directly on your bills. The savings on energy costs can amount to as much as 90%! LED lighting is available in countless types, light colours and sizes, which means virtually any conventional lamp can easily be replaced.
LED lighting therefore has various advantages:
Energy-Saving Lamps: When energy-saving lamps were invented, they were 4 times as energy efficient as 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 characteristic 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 as energy efficient.- Efficient: LED lighting consumes much 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 much longer than incandescent or halogen lamps.
- High brightness: LED lamps provide bright and clear light, making them ideal for lighting a home or office.
- Sustainability: LED lamps do not contain toxic substances such as mercury, making them better for the environment.
- Flicker-free: LED lighting reaches full brightness immediately and delivers full light intensity right away, unlike other lighting techniques that require time to reach full strength and 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. But 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 predecessors of the LED lamp:
- Incandescent lamps: 1,000 burning hours
- Halogen lamps: 4,000 burning hours
- Energy-saving lamps: 15,000 burning hours
The difference between LED light and halogen lighting
There are several differences between LED lighting and halogen lighting. Below, the advantages of LED light compared to halogen light are listed.Benefits of LED Lighting Compared to Halogen Lighting:- Lower energy consumption
- Long service life
- 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 the following light colors:- 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 between 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 allows you to always create the desired atmosphere in every space.
What 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 a term for the amount of light output. Do you have multiple lamps in your space? Then you can add up the lumens. For example, think of a pendant lamp above your table.The amount of lumens you still need per square meter is dependent on the desired lighting level. You have different spaces and activities within these spaces. One space or activity requires more light than another.
Amount of lumens per m²:
- Living spaces: For general living spaces such as living rooms, bedrooms and hallways, it is recommended to choose 30 lumens per m².
- Offices: In offices a higher lighting level is advised, as this promotes productivity. We recommend a level between 300 and 500 lumens per m².
- Kitchens and Bathrooms: For the countertop, worktop, 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 number of lumens per m² is required. We recommend a level of 750 - 1000 lumens per m² here.
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- Measure your space (Length x Width = ...m²)
- Determine the amount of lux 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 you have, which always indicates the required fitting. 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 bulbs (large fitting)
- E14 LED bulbs (small fitting)
- LED filament bulbs (with filament)
- LED modules
- LED spots
- GU10 spots
Extensive range of LED bulbs
The LED lamps come from A-quality 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 among them? Our range is much larger! Also check out our LED Strips or LED Track Lighting collections, 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, you can contact us without obligation or live chat with one of our employees. We are happy to help you further!
Replacing LED Lamps
Can you replace an incandescent lamp, 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 of the lamp is the same, replacing the old lamp is no problem. You do not need to take anything else into account.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 tube lighting, which cannot be replaced on a one-to-one basis. Modifications to the fixture are required for this.