LED light sources are the most promising, reliable and safe devices. Thanks to their advantages, people are actively replacing outdated incandescent bulbs with LEDs. To choose the right light bulb for a chandelier, you need to know the selection criteria.
Features of LED lamps
Light emitting diode lamps are devices in which light is emitted when an electric current flows. Alternating current is converted to direct current by means of transformers and other light bulb components. The light intensity is directly related to the voltage.
LEDs are energy efficient and economical light sources. They require less electricity than classic lamps. One 100W incandescent lamp equals a 15W LED fixture. The benefits of electricity consumption are obvious, but due to the high cost of the device, it will be noticeable after a couple of years after constant use.
There is a wide range of LED products on the market. They differ in base, power, shape, size, color and other parameters. For a crystal chandelier, miniature appliances of a classic shape are suitable.
By the type of glow, light bulbs can be distinguished:
- Warm. Emit yellow light.
- Neutral. The color has the maximum similarity to daylight.
- Cold. A white light flux is emitted.
Chandelier LEDs are very popular due to their long lifespan. The operating time reaches 50,000 hours. Also, LED lamps have no restrictions on the number of on and off.
Types of LED light sources
LED lamps are divided into several groups - according to intensity, type of base and other characteristics.
Intensity compared to incandescent lamps:
- The 25-watt incandescent lamp is replaced by a single 5.5-watt LED;
- 40 V - 8 W;
- 70-90 W - 15.
The most important characteristic of any light bulb is the base. LED products are of the following types:
- pin G9;
- standard E27;
- E14.
- G4 for small bulbs used in backlighting;
- GU10 for spotlights;
- GU5.3 for chandeliers.
The most common plinths are E27 and E14. They are similar, but with different thread diameters.
Luminaire characteristics
LED lamps in a chandelier have a number of characteristics that the user should consider when buying.
- Power. In everyday life, products for 3-20 W are used, but you can also find powerful lighting devices up to 50 W.
- Voltage. There is a network 220 and a working one for 12 W LEDs. 12 W devices are connected via a power supply. 220V devices have a driver.
- Colorful temperature. Shows the type of radiation - cold, warm, neutral. At home, lamps are used for 2700-3000 K.
- Light flow. Depends on the brightness of the light.
- Lighting angle.
- Working temperatures.
Additional characteristics include a complete set of a radiator and a dimmer.
The most reliable and well-known LED manufacturers are Philips, Gauss, Osram, Navigator.
Benefits of LEDs
LEDs are unique products that allow you to recreate any designer's idea.Thanks to their variety (both in shape and color), you can create any compositions. LED lamps are easy to install, maintain, they practically do not heat up and are completely safe for human health and the environment.
Diodes are used not only in chandeliers and lamps. With their help, you can illuminate floors, paintings, individual decorative elements, create an original ceiling lighting system (starry sky, geometric shapes).
Service life and replacement
LEDs in a chandelier have a long service life. Upon purchase, a product warranty from 3 to 5 years is given. The real period of operation can be up to 15 years. Such a long operating time justifies the high price of the devices.
LED bulbs in the chandelier are easy to insert into the holder. But there are situations when the device continues to burn or blink after a power outage. In this case, check the quality of the connection. The light bulb is pulled out of the socket, the contact point is cleaned, and then the device is put in place. If the situation has not improved, you need to contact an electrician for help or change the device under warranty.
Useful Tips
The main recommendation when choosing LED products is to buy devices in trusted stores from well-known manufacturers. Cheap Chinese light bulbs will not meet the stated specifications. Bulbs must be checked for integrity and the absence of cracks, as well as for operability. In stores, it is possible to install a light bulb for testing. Also, the package must contain a warranty card.
LED bulbs for a chandelier from an unknown manufacturer may flicker. This negatively affects the emotional and physical health of a person. If ripples are noticeable in an expensive product from a well-known brand, you should contact the store and change the device to a new one. Flickering in this case is associated with an incorrect design of the electrical circuit, and this is considered a factory defect.
Ripple can also be associated with voltage instability in the house. In this case, the phenomenon will be noted for all connected bulbs that will be installed after the checked one. The solution to the problem is to install stabilizers or replace the wiring.
There is a problem of lack of load. In this case, it is impossible to remotely control the luminaire. The likely reason is a breakdown in the power supply or the choice of an unsuitable one. It should be replaced with a new one.
