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How offices and business premises can benefit from G13 LED bulbs
G13 LED lamps have been manufactured to replace the conventional, less energy efficient G13 fluorescent lamps and deliver a decisive saving and environmental benefit. Lights with a G13 fitting are used mainly in commerce. Fluorescent bulbs guarantee wide illumination of conference tables, entrance halls, cellars, corridors and industrial areas thanks to their tube-like, and very long design. Comparable lights are used in public shops and facilities, for example in the supermarket or in a hair salon. One thing is common in all of these businesses: the bulb is left on for a long time. Artificial light is needed throughout the day which makes light a large cost factor. In order to minimise this and do something good for the environment by reducing CO2 emissions and waste production, G13 LED lamps were developed as a replacement for fluorescent lamps - as a so-called retrofit.
What does retrofit mean in the context of G13 LED bulbs?
The G13 LED lamps have been designed to replace fluorescent lamps without the need to purchase a new luminaire. G13 LED bulbs fit in the G13 sockets of existing lights. It is necessary to check correct version of the replacement bulb, as various G13 lights use various lengths of G13 fluorescent bulbs. When changing the bulb from fluorescent to LED, also pay attention to the information on the respective product, specifically regarding whether it is compatible with the pre-installed transformer and starter. If all this applies, switching from fluorescent lamps to LEDs can save between 50 and 60 % energy - a great saving advantage. Light bulbs which can be changed to new technology without exchanging the light is called a retrofit. There are retrofits for almost every conventional socket. With E27 incandescent lamps, for example, switching to E27 LED lamps is even more lucrative. Up to 90% in energy and costs can be saved by switching to LED bulbs. In addition, LED bulbs also have a longer lifetime. Insert and operate maintenance-free is the motto of high-quality LED products. Additional information on the expected lifetime can be found in the product details under "Average lifetime".
Switch on and get maximum brightness immediately - how G13 LED bulbs can do what fluorescent bulbs cannot
Switch on and get light in the room immediately - for many fluorescent bulbs and corresponding lights, this was an impossibility. The initial flicker and buzz comes from failed starting attempts, each of which requires very high starting power. Often it took several seconds for the bulb to activate and begin to illuminate. With G13 LED bulbs, this shortcoming has been fully remedied. Due to the changed, improved lighting technology, LED lamps start immediately with maximum brightness. A switch-on time, in which the light output (the brightness) increases continuously (as with many energy-saving bulbs) is not required. During the era of the fluorescent bulb, we came to terms with this start-up time - the bulb would eventually burn in over a long period of time and the switch-on time would occur less and less. LED lighting technology, on the other hand, makes both possible: instant start and long operation. This also makes it possible to use them with motion detectors: LED lamps react immediately to motion detection with maximum brightness and can be switched on and off very frequently during the day without any significant loss of service life due to the immensely high switching resistance of high-quality products. For only occasionally used areas, such as entrance halls, the use of the G13 LED bulb is an attractive, cost-efficient and virtually maintenance-free option.
G13 LED bulbs for hobby rooms - savings for private users
The higher energy efficiency class of G13 LED bulbs offers a savings advantage in places where light is not needed constantly throughout the whole day. In hobby rooms, for example, light is probably used for a long time, but not every day. Nevertheless, the higher purchase price of LED bulbs quickly becomes worthwhile. Not just for your wallet, but also for the environment. This is because CO2 emissions and waste generation are reduced thanks to a longer lifetime and lower energy consumption. The former ensures active climate protection by every LED user. The latter also reduces the burden on the environment, as G13 LED lamps do not contain mercury. They are considered electronic waste after their lifetime has expired and must be disposed accordingly, but the absence of mercury compared to conventional fluorescent bulbs is a clear advantage for the environment and gets rid of the worry of one of the bulbs being damaged. Pollutants do not occur in this case; laborious disposal of the remains is not needed.
LED equivalents also have a high light output (lumens)
You often hear the preconception that LED bulbs are darker than conventional light bulbs. The starting point for this false assumption is the significantly lower power consumption. But this is precisely the advantage of LED lamps: despite lower energy consumption, the same brightness values are achieved as with other, conventional types of light source. G13 LED bulbs with just 20 watts of power consumption are able to produce around 2,000 lumens in light output, for example. Fluorescent bulbs would need around three times the amount of energy to produce the same light output. So anyone who wants LED bulbs as a replacement for their old fluorescent tubes, can do so with a clear conscience. Anyone who is undecided as to which light bulb to buy, can turn to our expert customer service team who will happily advise you with no obligation to buy. Contact us today - and start saving money and helping our environment.
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