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Product Description: LED Fixtures and How They Differ

For over a century, we have been accustomed to changing light bulbs when the old ones burn out. However, the majority of bulbs available today are now LED bulbs. The key distinction between a light fixture that accepts LED bulbs (most can) and a true 'LED Fixture' is that the LED Fixture has a permanently installed LED light source, eliminating the need to change light bulbs altogether. This is a game-changer, as changing light bulbs can be a hassle.

LED Fixtures don't use light bulbs. Instead, quality LED Fixtures feature a permanent, pre-installed light source designed to last at least 50,000 hours. This means an LED Fixture with a 50,000-hour life span will last over 22 years if used 6 hours per day. LED Fixtures represent the best investment in terms of lower overall cost and ease of maintenance, as you never have to purchase replacement bulbs and they consume much less energy, saving you on your power bill.

With LED Fixtures, you never have to worry about mismatched bulbs in different fixtures with varying wattages or color temperatures. Additionally, no more light bulb jokes!

Energy Saving and Less Maintenance = Money Saving

There are at least three main ways you can save by transitioning to LED Fixtures:

1. Use Less Energy: LED fixtures use significantly less energy while still providing bright illumination. Generally, a 100W incandescent light takes only 15-20W in LED.

2. Save Money on Bulbs: No more bulb purchases. Installing an LED Fixture will reduce your maintenance costs over the lifetime of the fixture, as you never have to buy a light bulb. Quality LED Fixtures have light sources that will last 50,000 hours, compared to most LED Bulbs with an expected life of about 10,000 hours.

3. No More Maintenance Costs: No need to grab the ladder and change the light bulb. Ever.

Color Temperature and Its Importance

LED Fixtures and bulbs are sophisticated enough to reliably produce a specific range of color temperature. Color temperature refers to a measurement on the Kelvin scale that indicates the warmth or coolness of a light source. LED Fixtures can be made to match a specific color temperature or offer a range of options.

In North America, we are accustomed to color temperatures similar to incandescent bulbs, which generate a 'warm' light at around 2700-3000 Kelvin (K). Consequently, the most popular color temperature for residential LED Fixtures and LED Bulbs is Warm White.

Outdoor Lighting: For residential outdoor lighting, Warm White (2700-3000K) is the most popular, creating a friendly light, unlike the cooler light temperatures often used in commercial settings.

Indoor Lighting: Inside the home, most light is preferred to be 'warm,' with exceptions in hallways, bathrooms, or dressing rooms. Brighter color temperatures like Bright White (4000K) or Daylight White (5000K) can help make hallways feel larger and provide a crisper white light in bathrooms and dressing rooms.

Color Rendering Index (CRI)

CRI describes how well an LED Fixture consistently produces light in relation to the representation of color, with 100 representing direct daylight. For outdoor fixtures, a CRI of 80 is generally fine. However, for indoor LED Fixtures, aim for a CRI of at least 80, or even 90 if possible. A high CRI is crucial in bathrooms and dressing rooms to accurately represent colors for clothing and makeup selection.

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