{"title":"Are there quality differences between LED bulbs?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"category-description\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003eLED: KEY DIFFERENTIATORS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eHeat Sink Design \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr startcont=\"this\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eHeat sink design is critical to the long term life of your LED bulb. Always purchase name brand LED bulbs from retailers you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e trust and with written warranties. Cheaper LED imports will not have good heat sink or driver designs and will fail prematurely. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eGood heat sink design will:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cblockquote style=\"margin: 0 0 0 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e1. Improve overall performance\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e2. Extend Lamp Life\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e3. Minimize weight of lamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eDimming Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr startcont=\"this\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eDimming can be important for many people. First, check the manufacturers dimmer compatibility list and determine if there is a minimum or maximum number of bulbs needed to make the dimmer work. (LEDs pull less wattage than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eincandescent bulbs and many dimmers wont work with too little power draw) Always, test at least a couple of LED bulbs on your dimmer before making a major quantity purchase. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood quality LED bulbs will have:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"margin: 0 0 0 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e1.Wider range of dimming and smooth dimming performance from 100% down to 5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e2. Wider range of dimmer compatibility   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemember\nwhen selecting a LED lamp there are many certifications that ensure quality,\nsafety, and environmental friendliness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"margin: 0 0 0 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e1. Energy star is facilitated by the environmental\nprotection agency. Products are tested and meet strict energy standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e2. UL or Underwriters Laboratory ensures electronic\ndevices meet safety standards. UL listed lamps are tested for public safety and\napply to self ballasted lamps only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/3726\/3048\/collections\/apiupxcxf__75683.jpg?v=1778240004","url":"https:\/\/plumlighting.com\/collections\/lighting-resources-light-bulb-learning-center-led-light-bulbs-are-there-quality-differences-between-led-bulbs.oembed","provider":"Superior Lighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}