One of the best new developments in lighting is the availability of LED ( light- emitting diodes) light bulbs. If you are concerned with the environment and your wallet, you may be searching for alternatives to traditional incandescent bulbs. There is talk of banning the manufacture of incandescent bulbs in the future so the lighting industry has been working on new products to bring to the marketplace. You may already have replaced your standard bulbs with CFL ( fluorescent). CFL's are economical but they shatter easily and they contain mercury, which leaches into the ground if dumped in a landfill. LED's are shatterproof, run cool to the touch and contain no hazardous chemicals. They come in all the varieties of standard bulbs for every application. They are more costly in initial outlay but the savings is tremendous.
You can replace a 75 to 100 watt bulb with an LED with the equivalent light output that only consumes 3 to 13 watts! LED light bulbs last upwards of 50,000 hours and consume very little electricity. You will definitely notice an difference in your monthly bill. A 7 watt LED bulb ( which replaces a 65 watt incandescent) will cost $2.00 a year to run left on 8 hours a day and last 10 years versus a standard bulb which will be replaced 2 to 3 times a year and cost $20.00 to run.
LED is the best GREEN alternative in lighting today.
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