Tips For Energy Efficient Lighting Displays

By Odessa Edwards


When making preparations for a holiday season, the energy costs incurred in a home can be increase significantly by obscure lighting displays. Instead of a home owner changing their decorative plans so as to make savings in energy, trying alternative lighting technologies is recommended. Light emitting diodes (LEDs) and fiber optics that are energy efficient can save time, energy and money while still making it possible to have a bright and vibrant holiday display.

The manufacture of LED lights is done using a coated semi-conductor material that, when charged with electricity, emits light. For many years, they have been used to make applications like alarm clocks and exit signs. Although initially light emitting diodes were thought to produce a light output that was too low to make decorative lighting, recent advances in technology have improved the quality of their light and brightness.

LED bulbs come in a wide variety of styles, colors, and shapes. They can be used in a number of applications, and also have several advantages in comparison with traditional technologies applied in holiday lighting. Perhaps their biggest advantage is their high energy efficiency. The C7 bulbs that were in use traditionally utilize about 100 times more energy than LED bulbs, and about ten times more energy in miniature lighting.

Other advantages include lasting long, as LEDs are capable of lasting up to 100 000 hours, contributing a lot to alleviating replacement costs. They are constructed in a solid-state manner, making the durable water and weather resistant. Additionally, their safety has been improved during manufacture, making them cool to touch and hence reducing fire risk through contact of flammable surfaces.

Miniature incandescent bulbs and C7 are the most popular when it comes to decorative holiday displays. However, although they provide high-quality and bright light, they cost a lot more to operate and require frequent replacement than LED lights. Although LED lights are more expensive to purchase than traditional bulbs, their less operating costs definitely provides return on investment over the lifespan of the bulb. Additionally, their durability and longer lifespan can reduce replacement and maintenance costs.

Convenience and variety of decorative holiday displays can be added by fiber optic holiday trees, as setting them up as well as removing them is easy. Illumination of each tree can be done with a single bulb of 5 to 50 watts rating. From the one bulb, light can be transmitted to hundreds, or even thousands in some cases, of fibers, producing light all the trees branches. Since transmission is for light only, the fibers are cool to touch, decreasing the fire hazard risk that is associated with holiday trees, while at the same time saving energy.

When introduction of fiber-optic trees was first done, only incandescent bulbs were utilized. In modern times, many shops sell trees that have LED lights situated at the base. Just like other decorative holiday options, the LED versions have more energy efficiency and are longer lasting. The fiber-optic tree prices vary widely depending on their size, and are typically more expensive than incandescent models.

In the process of setting up lighting displays, it is vital to follow the manufacturers recommendations about operations, storage and safe maintenance. This not only increases safety but also makes the holiday season accident free.




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