LED lights

Technological innovations are quickly entering our lives and make life much easier. Modern LED lamps can not only save, but also choose the right size lamps with the optimum level of illumination. On the main types, features and feasibility of using LED lamps, read our article.

LED lamps have a wide scope and are introduced in all spheres and types of lighting. Another name - LED-lamp from the English combination Light-emitting diode, which translates as light emitting diode. Today, these lamps are substitutes for conventional incandescent bulbs. Consuming much less electricity, modern models transform many times more light.

The LEDs are built into the luminaire housing, which, by means of an adapter, convert energy into light flux. Lighting from the lamp is directed only to one hemisphere. And there is no need to install a reflector to limit the light. But this does not mean that LED lamps can be used only narrowly.

LED luminaires are a major discovery in the lighting world. The main advantages include:

• Comfortable tireless lighting.
• The possibility of translating any design fantasies and creating light exposures.
• Unlike fluorescent and standard incandescent bulbs, LEDs are distinguished by high-intensity light output and low power consumption.
• A long service life - from 50 thousand to 100 thousand hours - is approximately 25 years with daily 10-hour work. Which is 60-200 times more than other light bulbs.
• Quick turn on and silent operation.
• Easily combined with other types of lighting.
• LED lamps, ribbons and panels are compact in size with an optimal level of illumination. Therefore, LED-systems can be embedded in suspended ceilings and use quite compact.

• Ability to choose a color palette (warm / cold / color lighting).
• The body is made of polycarbonate glass, capable of withstanding mechanical loads.
• Structural elements do not require replacement during operation.
• Components with remote control and motion sensor.
• If the mains voltage drops, the LEDs do not turn off or blink. The light transmission index is comparable to natural daylight 75-85 Ra.
• Environmentally friendly lamps - LEDs are better than fluorescent lighting, because in the process they do not produce mercury vapors and do not require special disposal.
• Operating temperature range from -50 ° С to + 60 ° С.

Disadvantages of lamps:

• The cost of the lamps. Although the price of lamps is compensated by durability, reliability and energy efficiency.
• The need for additional installation of LED-driver. The adapter will serve to reduce voltage and help avoid sudden surges in the network.
• During operation, the brightness of the lamp decreases.

Manufacturers classify luminaires according to their main characteristics. The main criteria is power, resistance to temperature and structural strength:

• In order to correctly determine the required power of the LED, it is necessary to divide the power of the replaced incandescent lamp by 8. The smaller the indicator, the lower the power consumption and the greater the energy saving.
• LED lamps have a record low energy consumption - about 25-35 watts. And the average service life is 6-8 years.
• The color palette varies from warm light with a yellow tint to a cold one - an indicator of 2700 K-7000 K. For an apartment it is better to choose comfortable soft daylight bulbs - 3000K-3200K; for office - neutral white light 4000 K -5000 K; for the street - cold white with high luminous efficacy of 6500 K.
• The optimum level of light emission is measured in lumens (lm) and is determined on the basis of the application. The higher the indicator, the brighter the lamp shines. 3200 lumens are enough for an apartment and an office, and at least 6000 lumens are needed for the street.
• LED lamps have various degrees of protection: IP40 - for home and office; IP50 - for industrial premises; IP65 - for open space and street.

Comparative table of lamp power:

The design of the lamp is slightly different from the CFL. LED consists of a housing, a driver, miniature LEDs, a diffuser and a standard base. But unlike the standard incandescent bulb, the LED does not heat up so quickly. The design is equipped with a radiator necessary for heat removal and cooling. Overheating of the LEDs leads to a change in brightness and burnout.

Individually, the LEDs emit weak light, so the lamps use several elements. The upper part of the lamp is made of frosted glass or hemispherical plastic. The special body coating makes the lighting softer and less irritating to the eyes.

Interior wall and floor lamps have a more catchy design, in contrast to the ceiling. A lot depends on what type of lamp you choose:

• Modern designers often prefer spotlights. Such designs are easily mounted and fit perfectly into many styles. To create the optimum level of light, it is necessary to place one lamp for every two square meters on the ceiling and use lamp lamps as an individual lamp.

• But, if you can not imagine the interior without a beautifully decorated ceiling chandelier, then pay attention to the miniature LED light bulbs. Such lamps successfully complement the elegant crystal, colorful and bright, brutal metal with a heavy chain or an abstract author with the original chandeliers chandelier.

• A key feature of LED lights is to opportunities to improve the lighting system dimmers, motion sensor and light, remote control and brightness control. Such solutions are part of the smart home system: The maximum ambient temperature for a conventional LED is + 60 ° C.

• Embedded LED lamps are perfect for rack ceiling in the shower.
• Tape fixtures will help to divide the zone of the room, to highlight individual elements or create an illusion. With their help, you can add accents and highlight furniture, niches, shelves or mirrors with the help of light. Such models can be used for both home and street lighting. Only a small rectifier is required to connect the tape to the socket.

• Linear models - a combination of tape and profile. Such lamps are universal and also serve for the main, local lighting or decorative lighting. The design is simple: inside the long profile there is an LED strip with a power supply. Such narrow profile models can be with a switch on the case and work on batteries, a battery or a 12 V power supply.

• The original version of the use of LEDs in the interior - creating a well or tunnel with an infinity effect. To do this, the design of the lamp is complemented by a translucent mirror glass.

• Another option for decorative lighting - underwater lights. Only LEDs are suitable for this purpose. Multi-colored overflow of water in any version will look amazing, whether it be a pool or an aquarium.

• To illuminate the working area in the kitchen are perfect swivel or cardan lights. With their help, you can customize and combine the directional light. Such models are also very convenient when working at a desk. LEDs, among other things, do not strain the eyes and therefore can be used in the student’s room.

• Fit into a working office environment. lamp panel. Standard sizes 60x60 and 120x60 cm are easily mounted between the tiles of the suspended ceiling.

• Thin and ultrathin panels with opal diffuser absolutely invisible in the daytime. Such models have a width of up to 2 cm. Laser notches are applied to the front part of the case, due to which, when turned on, the panel looks like a light spot with a soft and diffused light. Modern manufacturers offer such panels in round and square shapes.

• Modular lighting create comfortable bright lighting.Such designs are suitable for educational institutions, offices, trade and exhibition platforms. Sizes and shapes can be different, as well as installation options: suspended, recessed or overhead. Modular lamps have a high degree of moisture protection and can be used in the subway and in underground passages.

• In crowded places and enterprises it is necessary to use only lamps with a low degree of danger: explosion-proof and heat-resistant. There are no distinctive design features. Explosion-proof devices have an additional diffuser that protects the LEDs.
• Street or industrial spotlights do an excellent job with the task of lighting buildings, facades, advertising posters, installations, shop windows and various structures. They also have a more reliable diffuser made of heat-resistant glass or transparent polycarbonate.

• Another type of street models - ground lights. With their help, you can illuminate the building and the local area. Low-voltage fixtures are mounted in the ground or in the outer walls and have a large number of lighting solutions.

• Lovers of active lifestyle will appreciate marching LED lamps. Such models have a small weight and size. There are various designs: ordinary lanterns, lamps for installation in a tent or around the perimeter of the camp and miniature with an elastic band for mounting on a belt or head while moving. Such lamps work from batteries or accumulators.

• To turn on and off sensory lights human involvement is not required. Light is controlled by a motion sensor.

• Remote controlled Control lamp can be used in various lighting systems and realize even the most complex design ideas. The light sensor adjusts to changes and maintains the optimum level of light in the room.

• Dimmable lamps will allow you to smoothly change the intensity of illumination.

The main task of any lamp is lighting. LED lights perform various functions, depending on the place of use:

• in room;
• on the street;
• in extreme conditions.

First of all, it is safety and technical necessity - lighting the roadway and courtyards, houses and doors in the dark. Further, we can note the decorative and architectural task - lighting of various elements, placement of accents, decoration of the interior or landscape. Accompanying function - for this purpose, portable or stationary devices with a motion sensor are used.

Dot LED lamps have a small shape, so they can be used in all types of lighting designs and in various styles. For a room with a stretch ceiling, the best solution would be to use round lamps. The design can be catchy, exquisite or inconspicuous. The most popular - flat-shaped tablets.

We list the unusual and original form of lamps:

• Candle - decorative bulbs for lamps in the form of a flame or miniature night lamps, resembling wax candles. Original addition for the warm and cozy atmosphere.
• Corner - designed to create a light design. It serves to connect continuous lines at right angles.
• Rings - pendant or table lamp of irregular shape. At the same time the design glows completely and evenly. Such lamps are an original decorative ornament.
• Flowers-lamps - are gaining increasing popularity. Such an original bouquet will decorate any interior.
• Suspended and recessed lamps of the original quadrangular shape - these models look very unusual and modern.
• The dome lamp illuminates the space evenly and is widely used at production sites and warehouses with ceilings up to 10 meters high.

Built-in (embedded) ceiling lights have excellent luminous efficacy, long service life and energy efficiency. Despite the compact size of the body, the spotlights illuminate the premises at different angles.The main advantages include fast start, remote control and stability. In addition, the built-in lights help to visually raise the ceiling, expand the space of the room, mask various defects and hide the flaws in the canvas.

A pendant lamp is used for local and general lighting of a room with high ceilings. With the help of the bracket you can adjust the optimum height and quality of the room lighting. These lamps are great for offices and industrial premises.

Suspended lamps have a sleek design and fit perfectly into the interior of the office.

For the office, you can use the complex lighting with lamps on the busbar and cables. In the living room or children's such models can be supplemented with various shades, adding room multicolor and colorful.

With the help of rotating structures, you can direct the light and place accents.Successfully, such lamps will complement the art gallery or exhibition hall. Luminaires on cables have different designs. For example, plastic cables look a bit strange, but very original.

LED tapes are flexible boards with light bulbs. Today, these types of fixtures are often used in apartments for decorative lighting. RGB bulbs have three lights - blue, red and green. Diodes of different intensity allow you to achieve different colors and create amazing light installations. The width of the tape is 8-10 mm, the thickness is 2-3 mm, and the length can be different.

Velcro tape can be used not only indoors, but also outdoors. Such lamps are widely used in landscape, interior and artistic lighting.

Track systems and luminaires on a tripod are excellent for illuminating trading floors and exhibition spaces. With their help, you can adjust the level of illumination and change the spotlight. Also, such designs are suitable for industrial premises.

Modern manufacturers produce a large assortment of LED lamps with various bases. And the larger the base, the bigger the light bulb. The dimensions of the LED-panels have a fairly large size range. But the most popular is 595x595x40 mm.

If we talk about spot-mounted luminaires, the diameter of the round part of the small ceiling is 5.5 cm, and the large part is 8.5 cm. But the LEDs have a small angle of light scattering, therefore, to illuminate the room you need to use 1 light bulb per 2-4 square meters.

Luminaires with a stainless steel housing are used in industrial premises and warehouses. Such products have a high degree of protection against dust and moisture. The main advantages of such a body is a durable anti-vandal design. Also, the aluminum case has an attractive appearance and protects the lamp from dirt and dust. These lamps can be used in manufacturing, office and educational institutions.

To date, many manufacturers offer lamps of the original form of plexiglass: flower arrangements, table lamps of the original form and elegant chandeliers.Such models can be used both at home and outdoors. The most common case material is plastic. These lamps can have a different shape and fit perfectly into different styles.

The most unusual material for modern fixtures is wood. Oddly enough, such models complement styles such as eco, modern and loft. Wooden lamps have a natural rough surface and natural strength.

The color of the fixtures is selected on the basis of individual desires. White colors are universal and therefore the most common. Such a lamp does not catch the eye and can remain invisible until dark.

Another popular color is dark gray or black. Such lamps contrast well with the white background of the ceiling.

Depending on their purpose, LED lamps are divided into street, household and production:

• Office lighting differ in bright cold white light.For industrial premises used industrial lamps with a high degree of protection. A wide range of operating temperatures and the absence of a glass bulb and a filament allow the use of lamps in rooms of different directions.

• Modular lighting specially designed for medical institutions, marketplaces and classrooms. They create economical and high-intensity lighting. Model lamps can have various forms: continuous lines or any geometrical figures.

• Household lamps are analogues of office, but with a softer warm light and low power up to 20 watts. The design provides for the replacement of light bulbs for suspended ceilings or chandeliers.

• Dotted lamps can be mounted in the ceiling, walls, floor, used as table lighting or bedside lamp for the bedroom.

• For kitchen lighting Touch panels will fit, which will light up if necessary. Also, these lamps will allow rational use of electricity in the hallway and corridor.

• For the steam room should choose heat-resistant lamps,having a wide range of operating temperatures of about + 100 ° C.

• Decorative lights may have a different shape: a pyramid, a ball or complex architectural figures. With several lighting modes you can create a relaxing cozy atmosphere. Decorative lamps have a high level of protection and can be used for home or outdoors in landscape design. For example, LED strips can be used to illuminate paintings, glass shelves, furniture, multi-level plasterboard ceilings, as well as trees and window openings. A point lamp with increased protection from moisture to illuminate the fountain or pond.

• Access lights and other models for common areas should be equipped with reliable anti-vandal protection. As well as street lamps to illuminate the roadway, pedestrian paths, courtyards and various buildings. The body of such lamps has a high degree of protection against moisture and dust.

Some tips:

1. Check out the trendy modern chandeliers for LED lamps. They have an original form and are not without elegance.
2. The ability to adjust the light is very important, so give preference to those models whose instructions indicate that they work together with the dimmer.
3. A remote control with a phased and full on / off light will also greatly facilitate the setting of the optimal level of illumination.
4. Choose such fixtures that do not require complex care.

LED lamps are used not only in residential premises and offices, but also in cafes, bars and restaurants.

LEDs can embody any design decision. Even mystical.

Or portray starry sky.

Lamps illuminate the room with bright light and fill the space with air ease.

LED lamps do not heat up and can complement unusual ceiling lamps and lampshades.

Light bulbs with LEDs perfectly complement glass and crystal chandeliers.

With the help of the tape, you can create an illusion on the ceiling, designate a multi-layered or highlight the decorative elements.

Ceiling panels are filled with water and illuminated with LED strip.Other lighting systems will not cope with the task, because they do not have a high degree of protection against moisture. A room in such a design decision looks elegant and magically at the same time.

How to make the LED lamp with your own hands, see the following video.