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 LED lightbulbs are widely recognised for their very long lifespan – up to 10 times that of a regular lightbulb. During that lifetime, they use very little energy to produce a lot of light, which is why they’re the first choice for your home or office if you want to reduce your carbon footprint . But what do the average rated LED lifetime hours mentioned on the box really mean? Here is some insights from accredited LED installers under the Victorian Energy Upgrades Program .  What are Average Rated Lifetime Hours and Why Do They Matter?  When LED lightbulbs are manufactured, batches undergo tests to determine how long they last. Essentially, they are switched on and monitored until they start to dim and fail. The results of this test determine the Average Rated Lifetime Hours for those lights. For example, if 100,000 lightbulbs from that batch were tested and 70% failed after running for 1,000 hours, these lightbulbs would have Average Rated Lifetime Hours of 1,000 hours...

When you’re picking out new eco-friendly lights for your home, you’ll see the letters “CRI” on the packaging followed by a number. So, what does this mean and is it important? Here are some insights from our team who are providing eligible homeowners with an LED upgrade through the Victorian Energy Upgrades program .  Firstly, CRI stands for Colour Rendering Index. This is a scale that measures how colours look under artificial lighting in contrast to natural sunlight. The scale ranges from 0 to 100, with 0 indicating that the light changes colour significantly from what it looks like in natural sunlight, and 100 indicating that colours will be the most similar in appearance to how they look in natural sunlight.   As a result, it’s very important to consider the CRI of your eco-friendly lights before you buy them, as they can have a big impact on the atmosphere and aesthetics of your home.  What is the Best CRI for Lighting a Home?  Almost no lighting offers a...