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In all probability government’s are likely to ban inefficient (incandescent) light bulbs. As these bans come into force the standard halogen and standard incandescent bulbs will be mandated off the market.

Prepare now so that you won’t be caught out. If you’re not already using compact fluorescent lights, it could be as simple as screwing-in a new light bulb.

CFL lamps provide more light with less power. All compact fluorescent lights use less electricity. The typical CFL lamps uses 66-75% less electricity to produce the same amount of light as a comparable incandescent bulb. The reason for this is that as much as 90% of the energy used by a standard light bulb is used to produce heat, not light. Standard bulbs make light by passing electricity through a small wire or filament. CFL bulbs utilize a gas charged tube. Electricity passed through the tube creating a chemical reaction that produces the light. The result is a cooler, more efficient light source, producing more light (lumens) with less power.

CFL lamps reduce pollution. The electricity you use to power your lights is produced by a fossil fueled (coal) power plant. Every watt of energy you use can be translated to pollution created at its source, to generate that energy. Conversely, by every watt you reduce your power usage; you reduce those same polluting emissions – power you simply don’t need anymore. If you were to change all of your lights from the standard bulbs to CFL’s you would reduce your energy needs for lighting by 66 to 75%. That’s a significant reduction.

CFL lamps last longer. High quality CFL’s can last from 8,000 to 15,000 hours. The standard light bulb will usually last at maximum 1000 hours.

CFL lamps do cost more. The long term benefits far outway the initial set up expense.

CFL lamps contain a trace amount of mercury and should be disposed of properly; in the same manor as other household hazardous waste products like paint, batteries and non-digital thermostats.

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2. LED
Another alternative is the LED (Light Emitting Diode). They are VERY efficient at less than 3 watts. They come in 240 volt and 12 volt versions so it’s as simple as replacing the lamp. The 12 volt version fits in the same lamp that fits in normal low voltage down-light fittings. It is advisable to try one or two before deciding on mass replacement of your halogen down-lights.

There are a lot of advantages in using LED lamps:-

-	They produce more light per watt than do ordinary (incandescent) lamps.
-	They can emit light of an intended colour or multi-colours without the use of color filters that traditional lighting methods require.
-	They are solid state components and are therefore quite robust in comparison to fluorescent and incandescent lamps.
-	They achieve maximum brightness instantly – no warm up time.
-	They have a very long expected life at 35,000 hours.
-	The cost of ownership is very low when the long life of the lamp and the low energy use is taken into account.
-	When replacing a halogen 50 watt down-light lamp with a 3 watt LED the total energy saving will be 94%.

Solution 1: ecoMaster down light solution 48 LED GU 10
If your existing fitting does not accommodate the 240 volt GU10, or you are installing down-lights, buy our 11 watt lamp and fitting and save. Have your electrician install them. Suitable for replacement of Low Voltage fixed or gimballed halogen down-lights.	order online

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