What is LED Lighting

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🌟 Basic Lighting Terms Made Simple

• Lumen (lm): The total amount of visible light a bulb produces. Higher lumens = brighter light.

• Efficacy (lm/W): How efficiently a light converts energy into brightness. LEDs >150 lm/W, compared to old bulbs (GLS 10 lm/W, CFL 60 lm/W).

• Lux (lm/m²): The brightness on a surface. Kitchens or work areas need higher lux than lobbies or corridors.

• Colour Temperature (K): Describes the “feel” of light – warm (yellowish), neutral (white), or cool (bluish white).

• Colour Rendering Index (CRI): The ability of light to show natural colours. Higher CRI = more realistic colours.

• Beam Angle: The spread of light. Narrow beams highlight, wide beams create ambience.

💡 What is LED Lighting?

LED = Light Emitting Diode, a smart technology that glows when electricity flows through it.

✅ Why Choose LED Lighting?

LEDs are the future of lighting – here’s why smart homes and businesses prefer them:

• Save up to 50% energy compared to CFLs

• Long life – up to 50,000 hours

• Eco-friendly – no UV, IR or mercury

• Can display millions of colour options

• Durable and reliable for all environments

⏳ How Long Do LEDs Last?

Unlike old bulbs that fail suddenly, LEDs gradually dim. Their lifespan is defined at 70% brightness output.

• GLS bulb: 1,000 hrs

• Halogen: 2,000 hrs

• CFL: 5,000 hrs

• FTL: 6,000 hrs

• LED: 50,000 hrs!

👉 That’s:

• 4 hrs/day = 34 years

• 8 hrs/day = 17 years

• 12 hrs/day = 11 years

• 24 hrs/day = 5 years

⚠️ Challenges with LED Lighting

• LEDs generate heat – smart heat sink design is crucial.

• Poor optics may cause glare if not engineered properly.

🔧 Why Heat Sink Matters

The heat sink ensures LEDs stay cool and efficient, especially in Indian climates (–5°C to +55°C).

• Must be high-grade aluminum

• Free from pores for better heat dissipation

• ShankuChakra uses advanced thermal management for reliable LED performance

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