Since its inception, LED technology has been rapidly adopted, and for good reason. Compared to traditional incandescent bulbs, LED counterparts consume 75% less power and have a 25-times longer lifespan. The long lifespan and lack of heavy and toxic metal render the LED lighting fixture an eco-friendly alternative. Traditional Incandescent lamps tend to have a warmer colour range, while the LED colour range can vary from 2000K to 6000K, making it suitable for versatile usage.
Unlike incandescent or fluorescent lights, LED lights exhibit more resilience to weather and shocks. Considering the fragility and power consumption of incandescent and fluorescent fixtures, it is only rational to choose LED over fluorescent counterparts for a device intended to help in emergencies.
Now that the superiority of LED fixtures is undisputable, let us learn about the commonly used types and their applications.
LED Battens
LED battens emerge as a superior alternative to traditional fluorescent light. They are 80% more energy efficient than fluorescent light and have a 95% energy-to-light conversion rate, with only 5% heat loss. The high energy efficiency translates to even longer illumination during power outages. Since they have a wide distribution range, a warm white LED would be ideal for corridors and hallways, stairwells, warehouses, industrial areas, classrooms and gymnasiums where attention to minute details is paramount. Beware of the cheaply made LED Battens with lousy high kelvins. Be sure to source the LED battens wholesale from a well-reputed vendor.
LED Oysters
LED oysters are usually circular but sometimes oval-shaped fixtures mounted to the ceiling. They offer a low profile, even and wide light spread. Considering their compact nature, they’re perfect for elevator lobbies, bathroom facilities, small offices or meeting rooms, residential hallways and hotel room entrances. They can also seamlessly blend with the existing light fixtures without disrupting the aesthetics. Ensure that the LED oysters are approved and certified to Australian Standard AS 2293.3, and ideally, they should be weatherproofed with an IP65 rating when you purchase LED oysters for wholesale.
LED Recessed Lights
LED Recessed lights are surface mountable and usually come with batteries. Mounting recessed lights requires no drilling or modification on the wall. LED recessed lights would be an excellent choice for concrete walls where drilling isn’t possible. Many shun at the sight of recessed lights and prefer their drilling counterparts to it. However, with the advancement of technology, LED recessed lights have become sleeker and slimmer, and they merge well with the background.
Unlike the traditional emergency lights, which generally have a centralized power backup system, the recessed lights have a power backup of their own, making them more suitable for emergencies.
Choosing LED recessed light wholesale from a reputable wholesaler is necessary to ensure it works where it’s required the most.