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Welcome, fellow energy aficionados, to the illuminating world of LEDLightingSurplus.com, where we’re here to shed light on the dazzling dance floor of commercial and industrial lighting tech. Prepare yourself for a crash course in Lighting Lingo– delivered with a side of wit and a sprinkle of LED magic.
Let’s kick off our LED extravaganza with Lumens – the rockstars of luminosity. Picture this: a candle, a foot, and a wall. The amount of light filling up that one-foot square is your lumen jackpot. More lumens mean a brighter space – it’s science, but the fun kind.
And what’s with the “lm” in LED lingo? It’s the SI unit that tells you how much total light is throwing a party from your light source. For instance, a 15-watt LED bulb drops 1,100 lumens – that’s more luminosity per watt than your morning cup of coffee.
Now, let’s talk lux. It’s not a secret club; it’s the measure of light on a surface. One lux equals one lumen per square meter. It’s like the VIP section for lumens – where they get to mingle and make surfaces shine. Lux is the metric version of foot-candles, but with a little more pizzazz.
Enter foot-candles, the OGs of surface light intensity. They’re the luminous legends that equal one lumen per square foot. Back in the day when candlepower ruled, foot candles were the measure of brilliance. It’s like a throwback to the golden era of illumination – when candles were more than just a scent.
Now, let’s talk Kelvin, not the guy from your accounting class but the measure of color temperature in LED lighting. Warm whites, cool whites – it’s like having a thermostat for your light. Candlelight is a cozy 1,900K, while a blue sky rocks an 8,000K-12,000K party. It’s the ultimate color temperature spectrum – your LED lighting’s fashion show.
Ever wanted to paint your space with 16 million colors? Enter RGB – red, green, blue – the color chameleons of LED lighting. It’s the disco ball of illumination, allowing you to dance between colors and set the mood. Your space, your rules – it’s the LED way.
Let’s demystify SMDs – surface-mounted diodes. They’re not just brighter; they’re the mood ring of LEDs, changing colors like a chameleon. No wires, just direct soldering onto circuit boards. Think of them as the rebels of LED lighting – breaking free from the DIP (Dual In-Line Package) LED tradition.
Time for some color theory with CRI – Color-Rendering Index. It’s the judge of how well your light source paints a true picture of colors. A CRI of 80 to 90 is the sweet spot, while 90+ is like hitting a color home run. Ra joins the party as CRI’s sidekick, ensuring your LED lights render colors like a seasoned artist.
Meet PAR – Parabolic Aluminized Reflectors, the SWAT team of directional LED lighting. They’re the commandos of illumination, mainly rocking theaters and concert venues. But hey, sometimes commercial spaces need that spotlight, too.
Let’s talk Power Factor (PF) – your LED’s report card for energy efficiency. The lower the PF, the more energy your LED light wastes – not cool. It’s like figuring out if your light is an overindulgent energy hog or a lean, green machine. Time to ditch the low PF number – your utility bill and the environment will thank you.
