LED lightening

Today you will not surprise anyone with beautiful LED lighting. It is found everywhere. LED bulbs are found in various household appliances, gadgets, shop windows, billboards. Nowadays, many interior designers are turning to this kind of lighting.

An LED is a lighting device that contains semiconductors. It is designed to convert electric current into light radiation. LED lamps are very different from classic types of lighting. And it's not just about power consumption, but also about brightness. In addition, these modern lighting fixtures can come in a variety of colors, not just the standard cold and warm options.

LED lighting has become insanely popular due to its cost effectiveness. Such lighting devices significantly save energy, especially when compared with older arc, incandescent and discharge bulbs. Various LED fixtures are durable. The diode that makes the semiconductors burn is a crystal. Over time, it does not fade or fade. For this reason, the simplest light bulb can operate without problems up to 100,000 times.

Another important advantage of diode lamps is their harmlessness.... Such devices are made from environmentally friendly materials that do not pose a danger to human health. Many consumers choose LED lighting fixtures because of their high efficiency. Such products emit bright light, so they can be used to illuminate a fairly large area. In modern diode lamp production, more practical glasses are used. These high-tech lighting fixtures ensure optimal and even distribution of illumination in a given space.

The advantage of LED lighting devices is their inertia-free behavior. Simply put, such models give 100% of the light immediately after switching on. You do not need to wait until they are fully warmed up and give a rich light. Some devices come with special controllers. With the help of such elements, you can control the brightness level of the lamp and even its color.

Modern diode bulbs are characterized by low heat dissipation. Simple lamps together with light emit a lot of heat and get very hot. The LED varieties emit almost no heat. Almost all the electricity in such devices is spent on creating high-quality and bright lighting.

Modern lamps are completely silent. That is why they are so often used to decorate libraries, hospitals, offices and other rooms in which there should be silence. No ultraviolet radiation is emitted from diode lamps. Incandescent, luminescent and energy-saving bulbs generate ultraviolet light that attracts insects. LED bulbs do not possess such properties.

It is worth noting the compact size of such bulbs. Led light sources are very small. But in some situations, this characteristic is a disadvantage. For example, if a sufficiently powerful luminous flux is required, since it requires a large array of LEDs.

High-quality LED bulbs are resistant to negative environmental factors. Such lighting devices are not afraid of vibrations, temperature extremes, high humidity or aggressive ultraviolet rays. Due to their durability, LED lamps are often used not only in home interiors, but also in industrial facilities or outdoors.

However, such lighting has its drawbacks. For example, LED bulbs are more expensive than classic fixtures. But this criterion is purely conditional, since the purchase of such a modern lamp will pay off noticeably in the future.

Diode bulbs cannot be installed in freezers. They do not tolerate constant exposure to low temperatures. These conditions have a negative effect on the structure of the LED. In such an environment, the light bulb will not last long. At first, its light will become dim, and then it will completely burst.

Modern LED lighting comes in a variety of ways.

These long lasting luminaires are suitable for indoor lighting. They are used very often in living spaces. Home LED lamps come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They are screwed into conventional chucks of a specific diameter. Also in stores you can find light bulbs that come in a set with a built-in lamp for furniture, as well as a hinged or tension flow.

Also Led lighting can be office and administrative... In rooms of this type, compact luminaires are most often used, which do not take up much space and do not attract too much attention. Recessed or overhead ceiling models are ideal for this. The most common lamps are round or square.

LED bulbs are widely used to illuminate retail space. As a rule, special lighting devices are selected for such spaces - downlights with directional light, as well as special track lights that must be installed on the busbar. The main task of such specimens is to provide the most comfortable and high-quality lighting that will not cause irritation and eye fatigue.

Modern and economical diode lamps are used to illuminate industrial buildings. For such purposes, wall-mounted, suspended, built-in and surface-mounted devices with moisture-proof properties are ideal. It is advisable to select bulbs that are not afraid of temperature extremes, dust and various damages. Industrial luminaires come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.

LEDs are also suitable for emergency lighting. Such options are necessary for cases when the main light is turned off. Emergency lighting should be used everywhere. These can be industrial buildings or shopping centers, as well as hospitals, train stations, shops, etc.

Emergency luminaires are of two types:

• Instances of centralized power supply. These species are powered by a central emergency system.
• Standalone options. They are ready-made kits in which all the necessary elements are located in the inner part.

Also, emergency copies are divided into backup and evacuation... The first models ensure the maintenance of the required level of lighting in social and industrial premises. Evacuation lights are needed to show the way to the exit.

Outdoor Led lighting is widely used today. Lighting devices of this type are divided into several types:

• Console... Such lighting devices are needed to illuminate city streets and suburban areas, as well as highways, pedestrian crossings, railway stations. Such varieties are distinguished by very uniform, well-distributed and extensive lighting that saves energy.

• Architectural. This type of lighting is used to illuminate various sculptures and buildings. A bright LED strip is also suitable for such purposes.

There are 6 types of architectural lighting:

1. Hidden.
2. Local.
3. Pouring.
4. "Graphics".
5. "Illuminations".
6. "Media facade".

Concealed lighting devices are mounted so that the source is not visible, and only the light emanating from it is visible. As a rule, such options are used to highlight a particular section of the facade of a building or to create interesting compositions of light. Local illumination with LEDs is most often used in the event that it is necessary to focus on a specific element of the structure. For example, it can be window structures, luxurious columns, beautiful cornices, and other attractive details.

Flood lights are useful for fully illuminating an object. They can give uniform or uneven light. To organize this type of lighting, it is customary to use more powerful models of luminaires, which differ in a large dispersion angle. Such elements are installed at the required distance from the object. Most often they are placed on the ground or on supports.

Such type of diode lighting as "graphics" is the illumination of buildings and other objects with special devices with an optical component. In such models there are special lenses and light reflectors, with the help of which you can leave a beautiful pattern or pattern on the facade of the building. For the "graphics" type of lighting, you can also use LED strips. Illumination type consists of bright garlands, light figures or moving lights. As a rule, such options are used to decorate shopping centers or entertainment venues. Often they turn to beautiful light bulbs for festive home decoration.

The media facade is a screen of various sizes and shapes. As part of this design, there is a diode grid assembled from several modules on which LEDs are installed. As a rule, such bright and eye-catching models are used to form beautiful advertisements, TV broadcasts, etc.

For a large area, it is best to use powerful floodlights.... Most often, such options are used to design industrial areas, stadiums, large construction projects, and car parks. The power of LED floodlights can be 25, 50, 100 and more watts. They have 15 to 30 LEDs.

Today, high-quality landscape lighting is very popular. Such devices are used for street lighting of the backyard, garden, swimming pool, basketball court. Such appliances can be lawn, designed for walkways or built into the walls.

​Battery powered LED bulbs are multifunctional. Such devices can be used both at home and take them with you to a picnic. It can be a simple table lamp, a decorative decoration, a portable pendant light with a tent or gazebo mount, or a car light.

A light bulb with a motion sensor is ideal for decorating the courtyard of a private house. Today, such options are very popular, as they are economical and allow you to find out about the penetration of an unauthorized person or animal into the site.Such bulbs light up at the moment when a living object enters their field of action. After a while, they go out.

Linear lighting looks beautiful and original. Especially often such lamps of perfectly regular shapes can be found in office buildings and business centers. With the help of such lighting devices, you can make interesting geometric compositions on the ceiling or walls.

LEDs can also be found in automotive lamps. Such devices are used for interior lighting, and are also present in brake lights. Not so long ago, such bulbs began to be used for low and high beam.

Lamps differ from each other not only in the way they are used, but also in the type of LED used.

• SMD (Surface Mounted Device). Bulbs of this type are among the most common. Surface Mounted Device LEDs are installed directly on the board surface (as their name suggests). There are many different models, differing from each other in terms of current consumption and values ​​of light flux. These types of bulbs are distinguished by high-quality heat dissipation. Thanks to these characteristics, they are very durable and wear-resistant.
• Powerful and heavy duty LEDs... These bulbs contain diodes such as 5630, 5730. They are designed for currents up to 350 mA. Lighting devices with similar lamps are very powerful. Such varieties require additional cooling.

• COB (Chip on Board). Lighting devices with such LEDs are distinguished by a good uniformity of the luminous flux.
• Filament diodes. The technology for manufacturing such bulbs is still in the development stage, but it is already very popular. One filament gives you 1.3 watts. These varieties are inexpensive and have excellent heat dissipation properties.

LED bulbs are mounted on:

• hooks (for linear and suspended types of lighting);
• suspensions with base rings;
• adjustable uprights with bolts (most often used for stretch ceilings);
• lighting poles and walls (for floodlights);
• double-sided tape or plastic staples (for LED strip).

LED lighting fixtures can be matched to any conditions, whether it is a regular residential apartment or an industrial building. These options are ideal for decorative lighting. Multicolored illuminations look especially impressive. They can be both static and blinking, running over and changing colors.

Recessed ceiling luminaires are suitable for stretch ceilings. They have simple designs, so every user can change the light bulb. Beautiful landscape lighting and specimens for the terrace at the summer cottage will look spectacular and attractive in the courtyard of a private house. There are lawn lights or models that are installed along paths and paths. You can also use light bulbs on a railing or fence for lighting.

In addition, LED bulbs are often installed in a garage or cellar. For this, it is not necessary to buy models with a large scattering angle.

It is necessary to choose high-quality and durable diode lamps in accordance with the following criteria:

• Light flow. This indicator is not affected in any way by the power of the lamp. She can only describe her energy consumption. The luminous flux in diode bulbs changes by lumens. It is this designation that you need to pay attention to when buying a device.
• Color and spectrum of radiation. To determine the color gamut, a concept such as color temperature is used. This indicator is measured in degrees Kelvin. The less the number changes, the warmer the color is.
• Color rendering index. This indicator is necessary in order to find out how noticeable other colors are in the light bulb. It is measured in the range from 0 to 100. The higher this indicator is, the more qualitative is the color rendition.
• The angle of the direction of the flow of light. LED bulbs are ideal for spot lighting. As a rule, they have a small directional angle, not exceeding 120 degrees.
• Design. The design of the luminaire should match the interior in which you plan to place it. This is necessary so that the object does not stand out from the general ensemble, but harmoniously complements it.
• Manufacturer. It is recommended to contact popular and well-known manufacturers who produce really high quality and durable lamps.

• Recessed ceiling lights can be installed along the edges of a multi-level light ceiling, and hang an ordinary metal chandelier in its center. Such details will look harmonious in an ensemble with red walls and soft brown floors. Put a white corner sofa in such a room, a wooden TV stand and complement the window with white blinds.
• Spotlights cool light will look spectacular against the background of a glossy multi-level ceiling in a dark blue shade. Outwardly, this design resembles a beautiful starry sky and is suitable for a living room or bedroom.

• Blue LED strip you can decorate a white kitchen set. Attach it to the bottom of the wall cabinets. Such unobtrusive details can brighten and liven up kitchen furniture.
• Linear lighting can be added to the staircase... Attach these lights to the bottom of each rung. If the staircase is made in white, and the upper part of the steps is finished with wooden panels, then it can be supplemented with white or pale yellow bulbs.

• Against the background of a light staircase with a wrought iron railing a blue diode tape will look. Such a tandem will turn out to be very stylish, attractive and elegant.
• Blue LED strip will look attractive at the bottom of a white kitchen set in a room with peach walls and white tiled floors.
• Linear or strip lights you can decorate a mirror in a bright bathroom. Just attach the fixtures behind this piece and complement this tandem with another tape on the opposite wall. To do this, you can prepare a square niche.

For information on how to independently install LED lighting, see the video below.