LED: KEY DIFFERENTIATORS

Heat Sink Design

Heat sink design is critical to the long term life of your LED bulb. Always purchase name brand LED bulbs from retailers you

trust and with written warranties. Cheaper LED imports will not have good heat sink or driver designs and will fail prematurely.

Good heat sink design will:

1. Improve overall performance
2. Extend Lamp Life
3. Minimize weight of lamp

Dimming Performance

Dimming can be important for many people. First, check the manufacturers dimmer compatibility list and determine if there is a minimum or maximum number of bulbs needed to make the dimmer work. (LEDs pull less wattage than incandescent bulbs and many dimmers wont work with too little power draw) Always, test at least a couple of LED bulbs on your dimmer before making a major quantity purchase.

Good quality LED bulbs will have:

1.Wider range of dimming and smooth dimming performance from 100% down to 5%
2. Wider range of dimmer compatibility

Remember when selecting a LED lamp there are many certifications that ensure quality, safety, and environmental friendliness.

1. Energy star is facilitated by the environmental protection agency. Products are tested and meet strict energy standards.
2. UL or Underwriters Laboratory ensures electronic devices meet safety standards. UL listed lamps are tested for public safety and apply to self ballasted lamps only.

Are there quality differences between LED bulbs? Questions and Answers