The word ‘LED’ stands for light emitting diode. An LED Strip Light is a circuit panel board overrun by surface mounted light emitting diode (SMD LEDs), capsulated along with the other components. LEDs are versatile in nature and this versatility makes those suitable for both indoor and outdoor purpose. The beam angle is usually 120 degrees i.e. directed upward to the mounting surface, giving it a wider coverage. This constricted beam angle allows it to be used in narrower and edgy places.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF LED STRIP LIGHTS
LED Strip Lights are of various different types. It is its variability that probably makes it suitable for all sorts of purposes. The variables consist of colour, water resistance, voltage etc.
CAPSULATION PROVIDES RESISTANCE TOWARDS WATER
The non-capsulated LED strips have no resistance towards water admittance. These are characterised with low voltage. On the other hand, LEDs which are capsulated with silicone are water resistant given the fact that silicone prevents contact of the circuit with water thus making it water resistant.
ADDRESSABILITY AND COLOR OF THE LIGHTS
LEDs come with two type of addressability i.e. addressable or non- addressable. Here comes the ways to categorize as per colour and addressability:
Non-Addressable and Single coloured: LEDs are usually white in colour, where the colour temperature varies from 2800k to 6400k.
Non-Addressable and Multi-coloured: Apart from white color, LEDs can also emit red, blue and green colors individually and a combination of all three gives white colour. Each colour is emitted one at a time and by varying voltage of each colour, the colours can be manipulated.
Addressable: All the colours can be separately activated for chasing, colour changing or strobing.
VOLTAGE
Generally these LEDs operate on direct current at a voltage of 12 to 24 volts.
USES OF LED STRIP LIGHTS
Lamp posts can be risky during windy and cloudy day, on the other hand LED strip lights are a risk free option for roadway lights.
LED Strip Lights are used as backlight for various light-sensitive zones.
LED Strip Lights are brighter and flattering than the age old usual bulbs, incandescent lights and compact fluorescent lamps (CFL). Also LEDs are better at energy saving and thus are used for lighting and decoration purposes at houses, restaurants, movie theatres etc.
WHY TO OPT FOR LED LIGHTS OVER OTHERS
LOW COST MAINTENANCE - Lighting fixtures of commercial or industrial dome are the fixed cost ones in regard to maintenance, which include replacements, repair etc. LEDs are more long lasting compared to the standard fixture. Thus there is no need to replace it every now and then. That saves labour cost too.
LONG LASTING – LED lights are very strongly reflective and long lasting, thus making it an efficient choice for household, commercial and industrial lighting fixture. LEDs have no glass component and thus are sturdier than fluorescent lights.
ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY - Fluorescent lights emit heat along with light whereas, LEDs have no such drawback. So, LEDs allocate energy efficiently and are thus more environment friendly.
FLEXIBILITY – Having a beam angel of 120 degrees makes LEDs very flexible in terms of installation. LEDs strip lights can be designed in such a way that they fit every niche or corner.
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Having low installation and maintenance cost makes LED installable. LEDs used in public places ensure better safety in places like parking lots, areas surrounding schools etc. The LED strip lights being flexible are extremely versatile for several installations. There has been a lot of evolution in lighting fixtures, beginning from natural light followed by candles and torches, then gas lamp followed by electric lamp, then mercury lamp and incandescent light followed by fluorescent light and finally evolving to LED. Till date LED is the best evolution in lighting segment.
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