Monday, May 5, 2014

Reasons for Going With LED Signs

What’s the fuzz with LED lighting fixtures?


Many homeowners and entrepreneurs alike have been asking this question since the emergence of this innovative technology. Light Emitting Diodes popularly known as the LED have been proven to generate energy and monetary savings. Its many variations including scrolling LED signs, traffic lights and flood lights to name a few also carry the same advantages as the actual light bulb.

Here are some wonderful insights when placing different types of light bulb side by side:



  • 25% of monthly electrical home bills are attributed lighting use.

  • Incandescent bulbs consume 60 watts and can serve up to 2000 hours.

  • Compact Fluorescent bulbs consume 15 watts. This lighting fixture can last up to 20,000 hours of use.

  • LED bulbs consume 8 watts and are said to lasts up until one third of an average human life. That is about 50,000 hours.

  • LED lighting fixtures are environment friendly since they don’t give off UV or Infrared emissions.

  • CO2 footprint is significantly reduced with the use of LED lights.

  • The LED technology contains no mercury making it very safe to use even for homes with children.

  • Conserve heat with LED lights that stay cool.

  • With its rise, LED fixtures can be used for domestic lighting, flood lighting, traffic lights as well as in offices and retail stores.




BONUS TIP: Get the right tools

Businesses need different tools to carry out their tasks properly. In this digital age, it is very rare to find an office with no computers, printers and other electrical devices. Using electronics in the workplace is unavoidable. But what you can get away from is the high electricity costs that it may incur. To do so, simply opt for tools that make use of less electricity or are certified energy efficient. Make use of laptops instead of desktop PCs if possible. Portable computers generally need less energy to function as well. Also, multi-functional tools such as printers that double as fax and copy machine can generate tons of savings as well. And of course, don’t forget to unplug appliances and other electrical equipment before leaving the office especially on weekends.

Is your business environment friendly? Start today by investing on attractive and customizable LED signs that can surely generate big savings.






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