Although it seems like a simple thing, choosing lighting for your environment is important for your operation. It is important to weight the pros and cons before choosing a system that is best for your operation.
The two main types of lighting discussed n in this article are LED lighting and tungsten lighting. While they both produce light when power is applied to them, they are distinctly different in how they operate.
LED Lighting
LED lighting utilizes light emitting diodes or “LEDs” as the light-producing element. LEDs are semiconductor devices that produce light when DC current is applied across a semiconductor junction.
Tungsten Lighting
Traditional tungsten lighting utilizes a filament of tungsten as the light producing element. Tungsten filament bulbs produce light by glowing when an AC or DC current is applied to them
Distinct Differences
There are distinct differences between the two types of lighting. The first difference is energy consumption. LED lighting uses much less electrical energy to operate compared with tungsten lighting, which needs to keep a metal filament glowing. The difference in power consumption is also significantly less with LED lighting compared to tungsten lighting, since an efficient power supply is used to convert AC to the DC power utilized by the LEDs. This usually results in LED lighting systems that run much cooler than tungsten lighting systems.
Temperature is another difference between the two lighting systems. Tungsten lighting produces a significant amount of heat. LED lighting is much more temperature friendly and does not product the heat that a tungsten system produces.
Conclusion
While LED lighting has rapidly become the first choice for many applications, there are areas in which Tungsten lighting is still preferred. Knowing the differences between these products can make a big difference in efficiency, cost savings and maintenance for your company.
Editor's note: This is a sponsored blog post from Radwell International.
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