Software Advice, a website that reviews software for electricians, is hosting a survey on LED vs fluorescent tubes. Specifically, they want to know if LEDs will become a standard replacement for fluorescent tubes.
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There has been much debate over this recently, especially among electrical contractors. Rightfully so. LEDs promise to be more energy efficient, less harmful to the earth and more economical in the longrun than traditional fluorescent tubes. Yet there are many experts who think the technology isn’t ready for “prime time.” LED tubes are more expensive up front and improvements still need to be made in the strength of the lighting.
What do you think? Have you used LED tubes as a replacement for fluorescents? Do you think they will take the spot of fluorescents in the future? Voice your opinion by taking the survey at: Are LED Fluorescent Tubes Ready for Prime Time?
LED lights are definately the wave of the future and will help our economy a great deal. Thanks for your nice column! st. paul lighting gal.
I live in Sweden, where energy is atleast twice as expensive than it is in the US, if my sources are correct. I have invested in LED lights and expect to get a return on my investment within 12 months already.
We’ve had these installed everywhere at work and I must they are suprisingly good; sufficiently bright and they don’t buzz like the old fluorescents. I just wish they had diffusers because the individual leds create a wierd banding effect which is my only complaint.
Totally agree. I am marketing this kind of LED Tubes. But frankly speaking, I am not sure whether it’s marketable or not. Although LEDs are claimed to be alive for 50,000 hours, their are many other bottlenecks inside, such as power driver, PC shade, which discounts the lifespan. On the cost side, it’s much expensive than typical ones, the total cost is much higher even it’s energy saving. So currently the energy saving tips is replacing T12 with T8, and magnetic ballasts with electronic ones which cuts more bill. LED ones suit for a pure low-carbonist or volunteer,
Thanks for this great info. We find that as businesses embrace energy efficient lighting, consumer demand then follows. Not aware of any particular studies of this, but this is our experience. Great blog.
Yes – I think that LED’s will take the place of florescent. Actually we have recently started implementing LED lighting into our designs and have been able to create some really amazing interiors with the color changing LED lighting. LED’s are energy efficient and actually safer for the environment than other types of lighting. If you want to see some amazing examples of how LED’s can be implemented you should view the photos on the I-5 Design & Manufacture website.
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I don’t think we’re quite there yet. There are still some gaps in the LED replacement light market that need filling.
Great info. Thanks
From everything I’ve seen fluorescent LED retrofits don’t throw as much light as a traditional flourescent but I think the technology will be there soon.
I am sure LED lighting will be the future for our life, make the earth greener!
LED lighting is here to stay in a world which is environmentally aware and is constantly on the lookout for greener lighting options.
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Yes, I do feel that LED bulbs are the wave of the future. I have been researching LED bulbs and have found that even though the initial expense is greater, the pay out in the long run is well worth the cost. They are also better for the environment. I have to admit that I work with Sharp; I have always been happy with the quality of their products. This holds especially true for their
LED bulbs which offers a supreme lighting and unrivaled energy savings.
The probñlem is that if you use through hole led, like the ones in the picture, you will have less than 5K hours usual life.
I think Led technology is our future but every technology need a time to set up to the people’s mind.
definitely Led beat the fluorescent tubes.
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Actually, i think currently LED lighting is more suitable for supermarket, mall, commercial application, as the more LED lighting is used, the more electricity bill is saved. On the contrast, when used in residence by small quanities, it really not deserve. But, if take environment-protection into consideration, it’s another case. Since all know that LED is 100% eco-friendly while others kinds of lamps will harm our earth more or less.
Led lighting will get cheaper as more people adopt the technology, also the lighting will become softer and more natural in time with the advent of quantum dot technology. I agree though LED lighting still has some way to come.
The lifecycle of LED bulbs entirely depends upon its manufacturing process and it can go up to a million hours, when matched with the other compact fluorescent lamps and incandescent bulbs. LED’s by nature emits light in a very small band of wavelength and creates a strong colored light. LED bulbs even improve the energy efficiency and generate numerous colors of light. A light emitting diode is generally a semiconductor light source.
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Since this article was published many people are taking up LED lights, but it’s more industrial still. I think it will take some time before tubes are “prime time”. Right now most of what I see is factories, apartment buildings and street lights still.
for sure,florescent will be taken place,but it is leds?
althought the price of leds is coming down,but what about the problem of heat sink?
Thanks for this great info. I liked the posting & think that it will be helpful for others. LED’s are energy saving and actually safer for the environment than other types of lighting.
Its really a very informative post. Its a best way to save electricity bill. It can save 76% energy. Thanks for sharing such nice informative posst with us.
Led tubes will definately take over the fluoro. Using LED fluoro lamps can significantly save power and maintenance costs, and even have a high resistance to vibration.
Yes, I also think LED’s will take the place of fluorescent. The advantages of the LED Tubes are considerable with up to 70% cost savings not including maintenance and replacement costs due to the extended lifetime of our LED luminaires (up to 50,000 hour lifetime.
Yes, I defintately think so. LED tube lights have been designed to replace standard and high power fluorescent tube lights with up to 70% cost savings not including maintenance and replacement costs due to the extended lifetime of the LED luminaires (up to 50,000 hour lifetime).
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LED’s are energy saving and actually safer for the environment than other types of lighting.They are becoming increasingly more cost effective especially if you use your lights for long periods of time.
I’m selling the UL listed LED TUBE with a price 31.5USD/pc
Installed LED tubes and I am quite happy with the results. i hope they last as long as they say they should.
These are great bulbs that can save a lot of money as compared to standard bulbs.
Great blog thanks for the great information
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LED’s are lights of the future…they are a more efficient and economic solution to all the lighting problems…
this is true, Led lamps at these 2 years like the bamboo shoot after the rain at the spring season growing soon. It as a revolution and trend to replace the old lamps. Now nearly all the global lighting market seems crazy because of these new things. Along with the high power LED invented, widely used, LED bulb, LED tube, LED panel light, LED downlight, LED spot light, LED wall light, LED Table light, no only indoor useing lamps, but also outdoor, LED flood light, LED mining light, LED street light, The LED lamps installed nearly at all the places.
Power-saving, long lifespan, Eco-friendly all these sides make sure the LED lamps have a nice future. Though expensive now, but the money the LED lamps saved are equal to the cost well.
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I’d say led fluorescent tubes are not ready for prime time yet, but, it’s been on the way now. More and more people are now considering led tubes as replacement of conventional fluorescent tubes. We’ll see.
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yes, for sure, led tube must will replace fluorescent tube for more energy saving , what is more, led tube is more attractive to people than the traditional tube. We manufacturer led tube,and there is a great demand for it in the market.
Thanks for this great info.
Yes, they will It’s cheaper, better for the planet and it produces more light. What else could you as for from a light bulb
LED Lights at are definitely ready!
They are now designed to last up to 80,000 hours, they are a much brighter/ natural light, perfect for homes, offices restaurants etc.
They are an energy saving light reducing the cost of bills.
They are the future and they are here to stay.
This article was very informative.
hi,guys,yes,i think the led lighting one of the great products,it’s can save energy ,it’s very important to us.
The incandescent is now obsolete, soon that will happen to CLF’s. LED’s will become more popular once the price comes down. By 2037, LED’s will save 33% in energy globally. That’s amazing.
we deal with the LED since 1995, LED lightings are poplular for market, long lifetime and power consume, most we choose is T8
I firmly believe that designers and consumers are starting to use LEDs more and more as they become affordable. There’s no denying that LEDs are better for the environment and last longer than CFLs. Thanks for the informative blog post!
LED lights are a step into the right direction indeed. i’m thinking of getting LED bulbs to replace my current room lighting – which is CFL. they are expensive but i do know that it will help me save money in the long run. so yeah, let’s give LED bulbs a big hand!
It is a fact that LED tube lights are better and more efficient that the fluorescent tube lights. They will be able to save the typical household a great deal of money on their lighting / electrical bill.
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LED tubelight will replace flouroscent tubelight or we may say all conventional lighting source will be replaced with LED lighting.
Totally agree, we are produce the LED T8 tubes and LED Bulb, good, hope the LED filed can be popular in worldwide