LED lighting vs energy saving lamp

We have previously written about the differences between LED lighting and ordinary lightings such as fluorescent and halogen. LED lighting is a lot more energy efficient than regular lighting. But didn't we already have energy-saving lamps for that? What is actually "better": an LED lamp or an energy-saving lamp? In this article, we will contrast the two and compare them. Because if you would like to replace old lighting, it is good to know which type of lighting is best for you.

Advantages and disadvantages of the energy-saving lamp compared to the LED lamp

When you compare both lamps with an incandescent lamp, they both come out well. If you are unsure whether you should invest in energy-saving lamps or in LED lighting, it is smart to compare them with each other. An energy-saving lamp is often cheaper to purchase than an LED lamp. This is therefore often the reason when one prefers an energy-saving lamp to an LED lamp. However, energy-saving lamps also have considerable disadvantages compared to LED lighting. Energy-saving lamps need some time to "start-up"; it takes a while for the lamp to burn at full power. In addition, energy-saving lamps last less and often give very white light.
An LED lamp does not require a start-up time and gives more pleasant light than an energy-saving lamp. LED lighting, for example, has a lot less vibration, so that people are less likely to suffer from headaches or fatigue. In addition, there are many different colors on the market and nowadays LED lighting is also dimmable, so you are not bothered by bright, atmospheric white light. In addition, LED lighting lasts a lot longer and is, even more, energy-efficient and therefore more environmentally friendly than an energy-saving lamp.

Difference between the energy-saving lamp and LED lighting

That LED lighting has more advantages over the energy-saving lamp is, of course, a consequence. The cause of this is what is initially the difference between the two, namely the way they illuminate. An energy-saving lamp is a CFL, a Compact Fluorescent Lamp. The current passes through a tube filled with mercury vapor. When an electron from that current collides with a mercury atom, energy is released in the form of ultraviolet radiation, which is invisible. When this radiation hits the layer of powder in the glass wall of the lamp, the UV radiation is converted into light.
The light from an LED lamp is created in a completely different way. LED stands for Light Emitting Diode, which is small light sources. These LEDs are illuminated by the movement of electrons through a semiconductor material. Virtually no heat is released, which is the case with energy-saving lamps. Less than with incandescent bulbs - but still a significant percentage of the energy - goes to heat emissions. This is not the case with LED lighting, making it more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. LED lighting vs energy-saving lamp? Then the LED lamp wins!

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