How to pick an LED that is the same brightness as my old light bulb
Have you ever bought an LED bulb only to be let down by the light it produces when you switch it on? If you're switching from incandescent, halogen, or CFL goods, it can be challenging to find the ideal LED for your room.
LEDs have a lower wattage for a comparable light output because they were made to be more energy-efficient. Brightness used to be mostly determined by wattage. The amount of light that the bulb would emit would increase with its wattage. It is no longer a reliable indicator of light levels because LEDs now have lower wattages in order to save energy.
If you buy LEDs based on wattage, you'll probably end up with a light that's either too bright or doesn't fit in your location. When buying LEDs, it is recommended to focus on lumens rather than wattage to gauge brightness or light output from the bulb.
BENWEI Lighting to help you choose an LED
To choose the proper light output while buying LEDs, pay particular attention to the terms below.
Wattage is a unit of measurement for how many watts a lightbulb uses. It gauges energy, in a nutshell. The majority of LEDs utilize less energy and have lower wattages than conventional lighting goods since they are the most energy-efficient.
Lumens - Lumens are a unit of measurement for the brightness of a light bulb or the amount of light emitted by a lamp. If an LED light is bright enough to completely replace your existing lamp, its lumens should be compared to those of a traditional lamp.
The intensity of light at the center of a beam of light is measured by center beam candle power. This dimension is crucial for spot and accent lighting. Even though lumens will be the main topic of this essay, occasionally a lamp's brightness cannot be gauged just by its lumen output.
Efficacy measures the number of lumens (or how much light) produced per watt of energy used. Your product is operating more effectively the greater the efficacy ratio. This is comparable to miles per gallon. A more efficient car gets more miles per gallon (much like a more efficient light bulb). (more lumens per watt).
A lighting facts label, like the one shown below, will be present on many LED items.
Some of these specifications should be obvious on the label if you're looking for them. Additionally, you can evaluate several manufacturers.
LED solutions to the brightness issue
As we've already discussed, while buying LEDs, we should pay more attention to lumens than wattage.
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It's challenging to find a replacement for these. The greatest results in this situation can come from comparing Center Beam Candle Power (CBCP).
The brightness of many LED PAR38 lights makes them excellent for accent lighting. Consider another shape (such a PAR20) or a matching dimmer if you're searching for a lower-output PAR38.
Choosing the proper LED replacement
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any queries regarding locating the LED replacement for your existing lights. Our lighting specialists will assist you in making the best choice of product.
Feature:
● 120 degree beam angle
● Slimline design
● White powder coated aluminium
● Available in 4000K 5000K and 6000K
● External BOKE driver
Specification:
| Wattage | 18W |
| CCT | 5000K |
| Lumen output | 1440lm |
| Efficiacy | 80lm/W |
| CRI | >80 |
| Beam angle | 120° |
| Colour | White |
| Dimensions (D x H) | 225mm x 12mm |
