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Led Tubes : Light Emitting Diode Technology

LED tube lighting is a recent innovation that capitalizes on the benefits of LED technology and the prevalence of existing fluorescent tube fixtures. In short, LEDs are are fixed in a tubular package that fits into existing fluorescent sockets. This is advantageous for a number of reasons, explained below. This article should also help one make an informed decision about the pros and cons of various LED tube lights.

 

 

An LED (light emitting diode) is a semiconductor that converts electricity directly into light. For a given output, it is much more efficient than an incandescent bulb, and up to eighty percent more efficient than a traditional fluorescent tube. Less heat is generated as a byproduct, so the area illuminated stays cooler. The life is an LED is quite long, with 50,000 hours or more being normal. LEDs are quickly being integrated into packages that allow them to replace existing lighting without the need to change fixtures. The LED tube light offers an alternative to a traditional tubular fluorescent light.