Why LED Lights Can Replace Energy-Saving Lights

Currently, most household lights on the market have gradually transitioned from traditional incandescent bulbs to energy-saving lights, and now most of them are trending towards LED lights. This is a result of the demands of the times and market testing.

Incandescent bulbs, needless to say, were the most primitive and initially used in various households and public places. Energy-saving lights are a new product that gradually increases brightness and reduces energy consumption.

From a technical perspective, the lighting cores of energy-saving lights and incandescent bulbs are essentially the same, both using tungsten filaments. The difference lies in the fact that incandescent bulbs emit light through the tungsten filament in a vacuum state without any filling material. On the other hand, the lamp tube of an energy-saving light is designed to be vacuum-sealed and filled with mercury. Accelerated electrons interact with evaporated mercury atoms, producing ultraviolet light.

Although the lighting principle has been improved, the presence of the tungsten filament and mercury increases two issues: filament breakage and mercury release after bulb breakage. The former reduces the lifespan of the bulb, while the latter increases environmental pollution.

LED lights, on the other hand, effectively solve these two problems. LED lights rely on the chip inside the lamp bead to emit light, eliminating the possibility of filament breakage. Furthermore, even if an LED light malfunctions, it does not release any other elements; it simply stops emitting light.

In terms of cost, the cost of LEDs is decreasing while the quality is improving. They are increasingly being used in many households and public places. Compared to energy-saving lights, LED lights have a lifespan that can be extended fourfold, ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 hours. This means they only need to be replaced once every five years, assuming there are no issues with the circuit or voltage. Additionally, LED lights consume 80% less energy compared to energy-saving lights when producing the same level of brightness. If the power consumption is the same, LED lights are much brighter than energy-saving lights.

Among the various light bulbs in homes, LED lights are gradually being used in living room chandeliers, bedroom ceiling lights, and kitchen ceiling lights. Factors such as electricity consumption, brightness, lifespan, and user experience are all considered. What type of light bulbs are you still using in your home?