What is Lumen Depreciation?

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...