LED Lights

1. Switch them off. It seems simple, but it rarely happens. Lights are often left on when not in use and you are left paying for energy that is simply wasted.
2. Replace lighting with energy efficient options. By replacing incandescent light bulbs with energy saving LEDs wherever possible, you will start making instant savings. LED are more reliable and use less power for the same amount of lumens (light).
3. Work with mother nature. Sunlight is free – use it wherever possible.
4. Save yourself a headache. By having too many lights on, or ‘over lighting’ you can actually create glare, eye strain and headaches. Save money and save headaches by working out which lights you don’t need and switching them off.
5. Install light sensors. They automatically turn on when someone enters the room and turn off again when no movement is detected.
6. Put a little romance in your life. Dinner or a movie by candlelight creates a special atmosphere for couples and novelty for kids (just supervise them).

EECA Energywise website estimates you can save approx $183.30 per year by replacing 10 incandescent bulbs to equivalent LED bulbs.

• This is based on replacing 10 x 75 Watt incandescent fittings with 10 x 13 Watt LED bulbs.
• Both bulbs would produce 1100 lumens of light.
• The estimate assumes 3 hours operation per day at 27c per kWh.

A $55 replacement cost for downlights would be recovered in about 4 years based on the light energy alone. The added benefit of LED downlights is that the ones installed by Smart Energy Solutions can be covered by insulation to keep you warmer in winter.

Have you ever noticed that some lights appear quite yellow (warm) versus bright white (cool)? Well LED lights are also available as warm white or cool white.

• Cool white LEDs: these are most suited for task lighting in either kitchens, bathrooms,offices, workshops and garages.
• Warm white: create a softer, more mellow light which is better suited for bedrooms and living rooms.

The choice is yours so choose carefully as LED downlights are a complete fitting - not just a bulb that can be swapped out. Trial a few LED bulbs in lamps to get a feel for the type of light you want.

Yes, some LED downlights are suitable for dimmers. We can let you know which ones.

Watts (100W) are a measure of the power consumed rather than the light created. Consequently the best measure to compare is "lumens" or light output.

A 100W incandescent bulb has about the same lumens as a 10-15W LED bulb or fitting.

The angle of light from an LED is also more focused so it may seem even brighter.