The document discusses the benefits of LED lights compared to traditional high intensity discharge lights. Some key advantages of LED lights mentioned include much longer lifespan of up to 50,000 hours, lower energy usage that can reduce costs by 50-90%, and lack of mercury which makes them more environmentally friendly. However, some studies have found that energy efficient light bulbs may emit low levels of ultraviolet and blue light that could potentially be harmful over long periods of exposure.
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Traditional Comparison (LED vs. HID)
High Intensity Discharge (HID) lights include; Mercury Vapor, Metal Halide,
Ceramic Metal Halide, High Pressure Sodium (HPS), Xenon Short-Arc and
Ultra-High Performance lamps, with HPS being the most common.
Long life – LEDs last up to 50,000 hours (vs. 1000 hrs for Incandescent)
Lower maintenance/replacement costs
Energy efficient – LEDs use up to 50‐90% less energy
Directed light offers better system efficiency
High reliability, safety & durability
LEDs are solid state devices, no moving parts, no glass and no
filaments
No heat or UV in light beam
Environmentally friendly – LEDs contain no mercury.
Longer lifetime creates less environmental waste
Size and digital nature offers new possibilities, never before
accomplished
Dynamic color control
Instant re‐strike
Fully dimmable