Led fluorescent tube is suitable for commercial lighting is very cost-effective
What is the lifespan of LED fluorescent tubes? Good LED products can reach 50000h life, and the failure rate is also very low. In the actual operation of commercial space, it means that if 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, LED fluorescent tubes can serve for 11 years, which is beyond the reach of traditional light sources. Of course, the reduction of lighting effect caused by light attenuation is inevitable, which needs to be considered in the early stage of lighting design. For LED fluorescent tubes, effective heat dissipation is very important, because the accumulation of heat will cause a sharp decline in luminous efficiency. Therefore, in actual use, high-quality lamps with good heat dissipation design must be selected. The life of the LED tube is longer, so the replacement cost and maintenance cost during the whole life are lower. The infrared radiation of the LED tube is almost negligible, and it generates less heat than traditional light sources, so the energy consumption of the air conditioning system is lower. LED fluorescent tubes can be controlled more flexibly through the control system, including switching and dimming through personnel and daylight sensing, which greatly expands the energy-saving potential. Finally, LED fluorescent tubes are safer and easier to recycle. Unlike many traditional light sources, because they contain hazardous substances such as mercury, special equipment and complex processes are required for recycling.
In terms of color rendering, the general color rendering index CRI of LED tubes can reach 98. For retail space, CRI>90 can achieve a good color rendering effect that is difficult for human eyes to recognize the difference. At the same time, the role of special color rendering index is also very important, so we should pay attention to the entire R1-R15. Like color temperature, LED fluorescent tubes have the ability to adjust in this respect, which is difficult for other light sources. In commercial spaces, the wide range of available color temperatures and high color rendering capabilities of LED fluorescent tubes can enable any product to be fully and realistically displayed, while RGB can be used to enhance the fun and dramatic effect of the retail space.
LED tubes are so expensive, why are they said to be cost-effective? Yes, although LED fluorescent tubes are more expensive than ordinary lamps, it is only one of the considerations for cost-effectiveness. If we consider cost-effectiveness in a comprehensive way, we must look at the whole life cycle, that is to say, we must have the concept of life cycle cost, not just the initial cost. As mentioned earlier, LEDs are more energy-efficient than traditional light sources. If all light sources are replaced with LED fluorescent tubes, 30% of energy can be saved, and lighting accounts for almost 20% of human energy consumption. For older and more power-consuming light sources such as incandescent lamps, a 70% energy saving effect can be achieved by simply replacing the LED tube.
