When thinking about what lights bulbs to buy, LED (Light Emitting Diode) lighting is the best choice for a number of reasons.

LED light bulbs can cost more initially, but their energy efficiency and long lifespan make them the most cost-effective option.

  • LED light bulbs typically pay for themselves in around 18 months.
  • LED light bulbs fit your existing lights fittings, and you’ll find a suitable bulb for most fittings.
  • You might not know it, but CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp) bulbs contain mercury. If a CFL bulb is broken, it can release mercury vapour. This is hazardous to health and can even cause brain damage.
  • LED light bulbs do not contain mercury, so do not create a health hazard. It also means they are very easy to dispose of.
  • Most lighting flickers. This can cause a number of health problems. Eye strain and general discomfort are common complaints, as well as headaches. Because LED light bulbs work on a direct current, they have little or no flicker. This alone is a good reason to choose LED light bulbs.
  • LED light bulbs are especially useful in factories and other places where there is fast moving machinery. Flickering lights can make machines look as though they are moving more slowly than they actually are. This can be dangerous. Using LED lighting reduces flicker and provides the safest option.
  • Fluorescent lighting emits a humming noise. This makes people tired and irritable, as well as reducing concentration. LED lighting doesn’t hum, so gives a much healthier environment. This is especially useful for employers who want to create a healthy and productive workplace.
  • Incandescent bulbs get very hot. Around 95% of their energy is transformed into heat. Handling hot bulbs causes burns and there is also a risk of fire.
  • Because LED light bulbs don’t get hot, they won’t burn your hands or put your home and family at risk by catching fire.

Switching to LED light bulbs makes sense. Not only will they reduce your electricity consumption and save you money, they do not carry any of the health risks associated with other types of light bulbs.

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