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We all know by now that LED lightbulbs are the most energy-efficient lights – but did you know which type of LEDs is the best? Our lighting specialists who are accredited through the Victorian Energy Efficiency Scheme take a look at Chip On Board (COB) and Surface Mount Diode (SMD) LEDs.  Chip On Board (COB) LEDs  These LED lightbulbs have a single mounted LED chip, which concentrates all the light’s LEDs into a single area. They can have 9 or more diodes per chip, along with a circuit and two contacts. This extra tech means it needs larger cooling capacity, usually in the form of a larger aluminium heat sink. This addition often means that the bulbs are more expensive to buy. It also means that these bulbs aren’t usually able to change colour, so they are generally used in single colour applications.  However, you generally get better quality light from a COB LED – it’s usually cleaner and crisper, making it ideal for rooms with high ceilings, art galleries, and arch...

We all know that most things that we use in our homes and offices depreciate in value over time, like our cars or printers – but what is lumen deficiency? And what does that mean for LED lightbulbs ? Here are some insights from LED light installation specialists accredited under the Victorian Energy Upgrade Program .  LED lightbulbs have a much longer lifespan than halogen or compact fluorescents, easily lasting 50,000 hours or more. But no lightbulb lasts forever. In traditional bulbs, you’ll simply flick a switch one day and nothing will happen – but it’s a bit different when you’re working with LEDs. Rather than failing outright and leaving you in the dark, they simply get increasingly dim over time.  Lumens is the measurement of brightness – so, the brighter your lightbulb, the more lumens it is emitting. Over time, your LED lightbulbs emit fewer and fewer lumens – less than the amount it is rated for on the box you purchased them in. The process whereby they get dimmer i...

 If you’re growing your cannabis plants in a grow tent or indoor setting, then you need the best quality lighting solution – and that means LEDs . Here are just some of the benefits of these eco friendly lights , including their ability to reduce energy consumption, from LED light installation experts.  1 – Temperature Control  Unlike other lights, LEDs produce very little heat, which makes it much easier to control the temperature in your grow space. This prevents your space from overheating and overexposing your crop.  2 – Correct Light Spectrum  LEDs have the correct light spectrum for plants, maximising absorption to support plant nutrient uptake and growth. This makes them far more effective than other lightbulbs.  3 – Long Lifespan  Grow lights have to work all day, every day if you want the best results. LEDs have a much longer lifespan than other lightbulbs, typically lasting 6-10 years compared to the average 2-4 years. Generally, these eco f...

 One of the main reasons why homeowners are put off buying LED lightbulbs is because they are noticeably more expensive than other lights. Even though they will save you more in the long-term because they use far less energy and have a very long lifespan, the initial cost can be an issue. Here are some insights from free LED upgrade providers in Victoria who help homeowners reduce carbon footprints affordably.  Why LEDs are More Expensive Than Regular Lightbulbs  LED lightbulbs are very, very different technology to other lightbulbs and, simply put, the components that go into building the lightbulbs are much more expensive. These components include drivers, circuit boards and even phosphor (a rare earth compound).  It’s all because of how LED technology works. Instead of using a filament or chemical mix that uses electricity to heat up components to produce light, LED lightbulbs use a tiny semi-conductor called a Light-Emitting Diode to produce light. The diode e...

 When buying LED lightbulbs , you’ll see descriptive terms on the packaging that classify the light as warm or cool. But what does this mean? And what option is better? Here’s some insight from LED light installation specialists accredited under the Victorian Energy Upgrade Program .  Colour Temperature  It’s all about the concept of colour temperature. Essentially, warm lighting emits a light that is closer to natural lighting, ranging from a yellow to a reddish light. Cool lighting emits a more artificial lighting that is bluer in colour. To determine where the LED lightbulbs you are looking at fall on the scale, it’s important to ignore the description and focus on the Kelvin rating, which will be a number in the thousands followed by a (K) symbol. This scale measures lighting in numerical values, and while the word descriptions and labels on the LED lightbulbs will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer (they’re more like paint colour descriptions than exact, defined...

If you are looking to reduce your home’s carbon footprint, upgrading to sustainable lighting is probably high on your list of priorities. However, LEDs are very different to other lightbulbs on the market, so it’s easy to go wrong on this seemingly simple project. Here are some common mistakes and how to avoid them, from LED light installation specialists accredited under the Victorian energy upgrade program .  Mistake 1 – Replacing Watt for Watt  Usually, you’d replace a 20W lightbulb with another 20W lightbulb – but this doesn’t work with LEDs because they use far less watts than any other bulb. Replacing a lightbulb this way is going to light your house up like a stadium!  Instead, look at the lumen per watt measurement on each bulb before you buy. This tells you how much light the bulb outputs for the watts consumed. A 6W LED bulb can easily replace a 40W incandescent, 29W halogen or 8-9W compact fluorescent.  Mistake 2 – Not Considering Colour Rendering Index ...

The technology behind LED lightbulbs is different to any other lightbulb, and was so revolutionary that the scientists behind this invention won the Nobel prize for physics in 2014. Here’s some insight into the science and technology behind these bulbs from our lighting specialists, who are accredited under the Victorian energy upgrades program to install free LED upgrades .  LED Technology  LED (Light Emitting Diode) lightbulbs are what is commonly called solid-state lighting technology (SSL). This means that they work on a piece of solid matter called a semi-conductor. Unlike incandescent bulbs, which require a filament or fluorescent lightbulbs that need a gas, illumination in LED lightbulbs is the result of electrons moving in the semi-conductor material. As a result, they use very little electricity, don’t get hot and last as long as a standard transistor, as there is no filament to burn out.  Unlike incandescent or fluorescent lighting, LEDs do not...

If you want to effectively reduce energy consumption in your home and save money, then you need to take a two-pronged approach. In addition to installing LED bulbs, you also need energy efficient lights . Here’s what to do, from an accredited provider of free LED light installation services in Melbourne.  Choose the Best Quality Energy Efficient Bulbs   We mentioned LED bulbs earlier and there’s a good reason why – they are the most energy-efficient lightbulbs on the market. Not only do they last 10 times longer on average than halogen lightbulbs, they also use 85% less energy on average through their lifetime. They are cool while in operation because they produce so little waste heat, which is also safer for your home, and they contain no mercury, so they are better for the environment too. Fortunately, they are also very versatile and can be used for all home lighting purposes, from your bedside reading lamp and downlighters to outdoor security lighting, making installing ...