!8: Leds Lighting Fast: December 2011

Friday, December 9, 2011

LED Recessed Lighting - All Things Old Are New Again

!±8± LED Recessed Lighting - All Things Old Are New Again

Remember that 1970's style house you lived in once upon a time? Or perhaps you have just moved into one from that era? There are certain signature architectural clues left behind with every generation of home styles. One of the most recognizable from that particular time is the "can light" or recessed lighting, as it is now termed. Well as it happens with fashion and music, so it goes with bits of architecture - all things old are new again. You now have the option of utilizing these as LED recessed lighting applications with all the benefits of low energy consumption and cool burning technology. Or even better, add some recessed lighting if you do not have any at present.

You can retrofit the old ones with new fixtures in about an hour. Or, if electricity makes your hair stand on end, try out the latest inventions that allow you screw a new housing directly into the old for updated LED recessed lighting. Although LED has not caught up with compact fluorescent for brightness there are options for countering this. You can add more lights or purchase LED bulbs that have a reflector housing component to increase illumination output. Also, choose frosted lens for a more even distribution of light. If you are someone who likes to "dim the lights," this is also an option.

One of the main benefits to LED recessed lighting is that this particular kind of bulb's construction makes it emit a focused beam of light. Lighting up the inside of the recess with an incandescent or CF (compact fluorescent) seems a bit silly! LED's make recessed lights desirable for many rooms in your home. They work wonderfully under the cabinet, over the sink, above the island and around the ceiling. Their direct beam is also useful above workbenches and in the laundry room. Another option is to purchase a swivel type bulb that increases your flexibility to approximately 30 degrees in all directions.

LED recessed lighting is a beneficial addition on your deck or patio. These can be wired or solar to extend your enjoyment of the great outdoors way past your bedtime. The use of this style has long been an integral part of marine craft and continues to be to this day. The options come in indoor and outdoor specifications. Be sure to match the right one with your intended use. Since these amazing lights last for years on end, you will not be climbing any ladders to change bulbs for a very long time!You can learn more about lighting by visiting the authors website at LED home lighting.