LED Bulb from MeinLED
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What is an LED bulb?
The history of an LED bulb: LED is a groundbreaking invention in the field of lighting. As early as 1960, the first tests were conducted by illuminating semiconductor materials through electroluminescence (converting current into light). Naturally, this was still in its infancy in the 1960s and required years of testing and optimization. The underlying process has continuously been made more energy-efficient. Around 2006, the first energy-efficient LED bulbs for the consumer market were introduced. So you can imagine how long the development of LED has taken.
How LED lamps work: An LED lamp is a light source, which stands for Light Emitting Diode (LED). These diodes use electric current to convert it into light. LED lamps are currently very popular due to their energy efficiency. They are often ten times more efficient than a traditional incandescent or energy-saving bulb.
Identifying LED lamps: You can usually recognize an LED lamp by the "yellow" LEDs. This is characteristic of an LED lamp. Nowadays, LED lamps are available in many different fittings and shapes.
Why choose LED lighting?
LED lamps are a sustainable, energy-efficient, and cost-effective alternative to conventional (incandescent) bulbs.If you replace 'traditional' lamps with modern LED alternatives, you will see the difference immediately on your utility bills. Energy cost savings can add up to as much as 90%! LED lighting is available in countless types, light colors, and sizes, making it easy to replace almost any conventional lamp.
LED lighting therefore offers several advantages:
Energy-saving lamps: When energy-saving lamps were invented, they were 4 times more energy-efficient than traditional incandescent bulbs. One of the most common energy-saving lamps was 15 watts. At the time, these provided just as much light as a 60-watt incandescent bulb. However, a characteristic of energy-saving lamps was that they required a warm-up time before reaching their full light intensity. Compared to an energy-saving lamp, an LED lamp is often 3 times more energy-efficient.- Efficient: LED lighting consumes much less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs, allowing you to save on your energy bill.
- Long lifespan: LED lamps can last up to 50,000 hours, which is much longer than incandescent or halogen lamps.
- High brightness: LED lamps feature clear and bright light, making them ideal for illuminating a home or office.
- Sustainability: LED bulbs do not contain toxic substances such as mercury, making them better for the environment.
- Flicker-free: LED lighting warms up quickly and immediately delivers full light intensity, unlike other lighting technologies that need time to reach full strength and therefore begin to flicker.
How long does LED lighting last?
It is now well known that LED lamps last many times longer than their predecessors. The lifespan of an LED lamp varies depending on the quality of the components combined with optimal cooling. Therefore, the lifespan ranges between 15,000 and 100,000 burning hours. However, even very cheap LED lamps with a lifespan of 15,000 hours still outlast an incandescent bulb, halogen lamp, or energy-saving lamp.
Lifespan of the LED lamp's predecessors:
- Incandescent bulbs: 1,000 burning hours
- Halogen lamps: 4,000 burning hours
- Energy-saving lamps: 15,000 burning hours
The difference between LED light and halogen lighting
There are several differences between LED lighting and halogen lighting. Below, the advantages of LED light compared to halogen light are highlighted.Advantages of LED lighting compared to Halogen lighting:- Lower power consumption
- Long lifespan
- Contains no hazardous substances
- Low heat emission
- Durable
Which LED bulb do I need?
LED lighting is available in various light colors. These range from light colors of:- 2200K (extra atmospheric light)
- 2700K (extra warm white)
- 3000K (warm white)
- 4000K (natural white)
- 6000K (daylight white)
In addition to various shapes, you also have the choice of non-dimmable and dimmable bulbs. With dimmable LED bulbs , you can determine the desired light intensity yourself. You can do this by dimming the LED lighting. This allows you to always create the desired atmosphere in any room.
Which wattage or light intensity LED bulb do you need? Do you also find it difficult to determine how much wattage you need for a specific room? We get this question quite often. While it used to be about the amount of wattage, today it is primarily about the amount of lumens. Lumens are a measure of the amount of light output. Do you have multiple lights in your room? Then you can add up the number of lumens. Think of a pendant light above your table, for example.The required amount of lumens you need per square meter depends on the desired lighting level. You have different rooms and activities within these rooms. Certain rooms or activities require more light than others.
Amount of lumens per M2:
- Living spaces: For general living areas such as the living room, bedrooms, and hallways, it is recommended to choose 30 lumens per m2.
- Offices: A higher lighting level is recommended in offices as this promotes productivity. For these spaces, we recommend a level between 300 and 500 lumens per M2.
- Kitchens and Bathrooms: For countertops, work surfaces, showering, and other tasks in the kitchen or bathroom, we recommend a higher lighting level of 500 - 650 lumens per M2.
- Workshops: In workshops or garages where active and detailed work takes place, the highest number of lumens per m² is required. We recommend a level of 750 - 1000 lumens per m² here.
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- Measure your space (Length x Width = ...m²)
- Determine the amount of lux for the space you want to illuminate. (See lux index below)
- Multiply the amount . ... Lux X ....m² = .... Lumen
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- Office of 50m² = 500 Lux X 50 m² = 25,000 lumens
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Which fitting do I need?
We are often asked which fitting is the correct one. This depends on the fixture you have, which always indicates which fitting you need. The two main types of LED lights are E27 LED bulbs and E14 LED bulbs. In the image below you can see the difference, the E27 fitting is wider than an E14 fitting.
The two numbers (27 and 14) stand for the diameter of the fitting. At MeinLED you will find a wide range of LED lighting. Our assortment of LED lights consists of various types and fittings.You can choose from various LED light sources, such as:
- E27 LED bulbs (large fitting)
- E14 LED bulbs (small fitting)
- LED filament bulbs (with filament)
- LED Module
- LED spotlights
- GU10 spots
Wide range of LED bulbs
MeinLED supplies almost every type of LED lighting to replace your current lighting as best as possible. Take a look at our wide range!The LED bulbs come from A-quality brands such as Philips, Nedis, Aigostar, Optonica, Blinq, and LED’S Light.Use our filters to quickly find your perfect LED light! Can't find the type of lamp you are looking for? Our assortment is much larger! Also take a look at our LED Strip or LED Track Lighting collections, or use the search bar at the top for all results.
Choosing the right LED lighting for your situation is not always easy. For help, advice, or more information, feel free to contact or live chat with one of our team members. We are happy to help you!
Replacing LED bulbs
Can you replace an incandescent bulb, halogen lamp, or energy-saving bulb one-to-one with an LED bulb? The answer is yes; as long as the fitting of the lamp is the same, replacing the old bulb is no problem at all. You don't need to take anything else into account.All bulbs with a screw base can be replaced without any issues. There are exceptions with other types of LED lighting. An example is fluorescent lighting, which cannot be replaced one-to-one. This requires modifications to the fixture.