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With a wide selection of choices, it is important to have a basic understanding of terms such as wattage and lumens, and to be aware of issues such as connection and fitting types, and how viewing angles affect the way in which your LED light works.

Wattage is the measurement of electricity, or power. The more watts a light bulb consumes, the more power it consumes, the more expensive it costs to run. Until now you’ve probably associated power with brightness, being aware that a 100 watt bulb will light your room far more brightly than a 40 watt bulb. This has always been true for filament bulbs and halogen bulbs, but with LED lights it’s quite different.

The reason that LED light bulbs are different is that they are  more efficient, using much less power, yet still able to provide as much lighting. LED lights are typically rated from 1 watt to 5 watts, which is in stark contrast to the levels of power you may be used to. LED lights are much more efficient, and a 5 watt LED bulb is likely to give you the same amount of brightness as a 35 watt halogen bulb, or a 60 watt filament bulb. Since your bulbs are providing just as much light, but for far less power, whatever kind of LED light you choose, you will be saving money on running costs.

Lumens refers to level of  brightness. The greater the lumens, the greater the brightness.  The level of brightness achieved per watt helps to identify a bulb’s efficiency. So the more lumens per watt, the more efficient a bulb is.
But with LED lights it’s not just about lumens or brightness. Standard filament or incandescent bulbs generate light in a  360 degree radius, spilling light into every corner. You don’t always want this, especially in places such as kitchens, bathrooms, desks or reading corners. LED bulbs focus light at a specific area. Some LED light bulbs have a wide focus, directing light at a broad area, whereas others directs light at a smaller, more defined area.

This level of focus, or lighting angle, is important. When you are choosing an LED light it will be important to know how it will be used and where it will be installed. If you are fitting bulbs in a display cabinet, you may require a very tightly focused beam of light directed at a single item on display.
For a reading corner, bedside lamp or desk you may need a slightly wider cone of light, and for kitchens or bathrooms, wider still.
The advantage is that almost 100% of the light being generated by the LED bulb is directed exactly where you need it, rather than being wasted. Often this means that whereas a 100 watt filament bulb or a 50 watt halogen bulb was needed, a much lower wattage LED bulb is required because all of the light is right where it’s needed. In many kitchens home owners have previously installed two or three high wattage bulbs, overlapping them to create a bright work surface area. By using appropriately fitted LED light bulbs it is often possible to reduce 200-300 watts of light down to less than 10 watts. This represents a significant saving on energy bills, as well as being much kinder to the environment.

Another factor to be aware of are the fittings for bulbs. If you currently have fittings for either halogen or LED light bulbs it will be necessary to identify whether they are for 100-240 volt connections, or 12 volt connections. There are generally three types of connections - GU10,  GU5.3 or E27. Make sure you know which connection you need.
Once you know the connection, have a clear idea where your LED light bulbs will be installed, and what level and focus of light you need, then it’s time to look around for the right LED lights for your home.