LED Tubes replaces Fluorescent tube

Growing up I used to know only Fluorescent tubes. To us there were the most amazing and classy lights. They have been around like “forever”.  Fluorescent tube is a low pressure mercury-vapour gas-discharge lamp that uses fluorescence to produce visible light. Well I am not writing an article about fluorescent tubes rather I want to talk about LED tubes. I guess you are all wondering why then are you talking about them or even defining them? Well that's a good question. I want to use a technique of comparison enabling you to make an informed decisions when next you want to buy your lighting.

To me the adoption of LED tube technology falls into three categories: trust, technology, and cost. Do people trust this new technology over and above the one they are used to in this case fluorescent tubes? Well LED tubes are an excellent and energy-efficient replacement for conventional fluorescent tubes. LED’s can last as long as 50,000 to 100,000 hours, which is a full 3 to 6 years longer than fluorescent and neon. Not only do they outlast other bulbs, but because they don’t have any gases that can leak out and cause dimness, they also maintain a better level of brightness throughout their lifespans.

LED tube lights are green and eco-friendly lighting fixtures without any hazardous materials such as mercury and lead. They will not cause any environment pollutions when they are disposed. With Fluorescent, disposal has to be arranged through a registered waste carrier so switching to LED avoids the cost and time implications required for compliant disposal – and helps to protect the environment from further toxic waste.

The fact that LED tubes last longer than the fluorescent means that the cost is also less. You don’t have to constantly change it thereby cutting the cost of replacing. LEDs consume far less power than fluorescent tubes. While fluorescents are technically energy saving light sources compared to incandescent bulbs, when contrasted with LEDs, there is no contest. LEDs use less electricity, which is better for the environment and your pocket.

After knowing about LED tubes I decided to change as well.  It is always good to move with technology, you don’t get left behind. We live in a changing world and also with lighting things are changing. Let’s embrace it and make our lives better than before. If you are in South Africa and you need LED tubes, please contact AfriLED, wholesalers of LED lighting and electrical products and are sole distributors of Limelight LED Lights. They have a swap-out guarantee (up to 4 years) on LED products which is the longest in the country which means that they will provide you with a free replacement should the item be defective. Don't delay, contact them today!!!