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LED lights or light emitting diodes are one of the advancements in lighting technology. LED lights are small electronic lights. They function with the help of a semi-conductor device called diode. The function of the diode is to direct current flows through it.

They are extremely energy efficient and have a very long life compared to their incandescent counterparts. The size of a led light is as small as a pencil eraser. They do not have a fragile filament inside, so led light bulbs last forever.

LED was first developed in 1960. But, they gained popularity only in recent years. They are widely used in traffic signals and electronic panels. Their operational expenses are much lower than incandescent lights. They use 80-90 percent less energy than the conventional incandescent lamps and last 5-10 years.

Before the introduction of led lights, incandescent halogen bulbs of 50 and 150 watts were commonly used. Compared to incandescent halogen bulbs, LED lights are brighter, longer lasting and save energy.

LED lights have a number of advantages over other conventional forms of lighting. They are smaller flexible lighting systems, ideal for both indoor and outdoor lighting applications. They emit only a small fraction of the heat or infrared energy of conventional lights. They are very safe and produce robust lights. Read the rest of this entry »