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For easier understanding, here is a table that summarizes a comparison of the three lighting technologies available:
Lighting Technology |
Incandescent |
Compact Fluo. |
LED |
Equivalent Consumption |
Very High
60 watts |
Low
15 watts |
Very Low
6 watts |
Lifetime |
Low
~1 000 Hours |
Middle
~6 000 Hours |
Excellent
~50 000 Hours |
Lighting |
Good |
Middle |
Excellent |
Color |
Yellow |
Multiple |
Multiple |
Heat Dissipation |
Important |
Low |
Very Low |
Toxic Product
Irradiation
Health's Risks |
NO
Ultraviolet
NO |
Mercury
electromagnetic waves
YES |
NO
NO
NO |
Cost |
Low |
Middle to High |
High |
The LED Technology is therefore necessary today as the best solution to save energy without changing your habits while preserving the environment.
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