{"title":"How to Choose an LED bulb","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"category-description\"\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\"\/content\/vspfiles\/prettyPhoto\/js\/jquery.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/content\/vspfiles\/prettyPhoto\/css\/prettyPhoto.css\" type=\"text\/css\" media=\"screen\" charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\"\/content\/vspfiles\/prettyPhoto\/js\/jquery.prettyPhoto.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n  $(document).ready(function(){\n    $(\"a[rel^='prettyPhoto']\").prettyPhoto();\n  });\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003eHOW TO CHOOSE AN LED BULB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/content\/vspfiles\/assets\/images\/watts-to-lumens.jpg\" rel=\"prettyPhoto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003eWhen choosing a new LED light bulb for your space the 3 most basic compatibility issues to consider are:\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-size: 14pt;\"\u003eCorrect Base Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eCorrect Base Size or connection size as well as glass size. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003eCorrect Lumens or light output vs wattage consumed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eBest Color Temperature for your space. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe base size is just the screw in or plug connection part of your lamp. Do you have a regular size (E26) screw in base, a mini chandelier screw in or a pin base light bulb. Common LED retrofit lamp bases are E26 (Edison or Standard\nBase), E12 (Candelabra Base), GU5.3 (low voltage usually for directional light\nsources such as MR11, MR16) and GU10 (line voltage 120V). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003eGlass shapes include PAR reflectors, Standard A-Shape, Chandelier, Globe, decorative and mini MR16 reflectors. Like most lamps the number following the shape represents\nthe diameter of the bulbs in eighths of an inch. A MR16 for example is 16\neights or 2’ in diameter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eLight Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLight Output should be considered when considering brightness for your LED lamp. LEDS while having low wattage, still produces a\nlot of Lumens and a great amount of light. You should compare the lumens produced by the existing bulb and check with the LED to ensure it produces the same amount of light. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eColor Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCCT (Correlated Color Temperature) is a numerical\nmeasurement of the color appearance of a light source measured in degrees\nKelvin. LED lamps on the warmer end of the CCT (Correlated Color Temperature)\naround 2700 Kelvin’s are great for ambient environments such as homes.  While the cool tones near 6500k produce a\nbright light and are typically used in places such as jewelers store or art\ngalleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eColor Rendering or CRI is not an accurate measurement of\nLED’s since they produce light with color mixing or RGB. White lights can vary greatly, LED phosphor based LEDs show\nsignificant color variations, such a warm yellow white vs. a cool bright white\nlight.\u003c\/p\u003eLED’s progressively dim over time and don’t burn out. The\nEnd of Life of a lamp is when the light output drops below 70% of the initial\nlight level also known as L70. \n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt\"\u003eRemember\nwhen selecting a LED lamp there are many certifications that ensure quality,\nsafety, and environmental friendliness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"ListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnergy star is facilitated by the environmental\nprotection agency. Products are tested and meet strict energy standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUL 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\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot all LED lamps are dimmable, check with manufacturer for\ndimmer capability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--[if gte mso 9]\u003e\u003cxml\u003e\u003c\/BODY\u003e\u003c\/HTML\u003e--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/3726\/3048\/collections\/apicleefb__91546.jpg?v=1778240001","url":"https:\/\/plumlighting.com\/collections\/lighting-resources-light-bulb-learning-center-led-light-bulbs-how-to-choose-an-led-bulb.oembed","provider":"Superior Lighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}