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Variety is the spice of light
(NC)—Gone are the days when a standard incandescent bulb was the only option for use in your home. Today, we are faced with many more decisions when it comes to the choosing the right bulb, including fixture style, application, décor, and energy consumption of the light bulbs we purchase.
It is amazing to think that the average household has 52 light sockets to fill. That said, it is virtually impossible to pick just one technology to cover all of your various lighting needs. The most common types of bulbs used in homes today are the age-old incandescent, but halogen, compact fluorescent, and now LED light bulbs have been gaining in popularity. It has become an intricate and involved decision to determine what type of light you need in each distinct area of your house.
Kristine Fisher of Philips Lighting helps break down the key factors that can help determine what type of lighting you require:
1. Is the use of light functional or decorative?
a. Functional tasks such as reading require a higher light output (lumen output) so look for at least a 60 Watt (850 lumen) bulb. Choices include incandescent, halogen or compact fluorescent technologies.
b. Decorative lighting often requires a lower level of light output and/or use a very tight directional beam. Either way, halogen or LED lighting are great options for this purpose as they provide a nice crisp and clean light beam.
2. Do you want to lower your energy consumption? When conserving energy, the options to consider are either compact fluorescent bulbs or new LED bulbs. These bulbs provide up to 80% energy savings versus a standard incandescent equivalent.
3. Do you have a preference for a shade of white light? Compact fluorescent bulbs come in a variety of “shades” ranging from soft white to a vibrant daylight, whereas halogen lighting provides a bright white light that some prefer due to its crisp and clean reflection. LED bulbs also provide a warm or cool white tone. The “colour” of the bulb can affect your décor, so it is important to determine your preference and avoid mixing colours in a given area of your home.
With countless options for output, colour, and energy consumption, the choices are limitless in the quest for the best lighting option for you.
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