Are you wondering if LED lights are really more efficient and less damaging to the environment than other household bulbs or devices?  The answer is “yes” to both.  The comparisons below are based on a higher-quality LED bulb, which could cost as much as $15—but the difference in energy consumption and lifespan clearly mark LED lights as a winning technology.

Energy efficient & maintenance free: LED-based devices are highly energy efficient. LED devices save up to 70% electricity, in comparison to conventionally lit devices. That’s equal to 10 -12 years of continuous operations.

Low power dissipation: LED devices offer high-energy efficiency, which means they emit less energy as heat dissipation, compared to conventional lighting.

Eco-friendly product: LED lights do not contain mercury like their counterparts, incandescent and fluorescents lights. Without poisons, these lights help to reduce toxic waste.

Quick Facts
Life Span (How long will the light bulb last?)

LED: 60,000 hours
FLUORESCENT (CFL): 10,000 hours
INCANDESCENT: 1,200 hours

KWh of electricity used over 60k hours
LED: 360
FLUORESCENT (CFL): 840
INCANDESCENT: 3,600

Electricity Cost ( @$0.20 per KWh ) for 60k hours
LED: $87.98
FLUORESCENT (CFL): $185.88
INCANDESCENT: $782.50

Bulbs needed for 60k of usage
LED: 1
FLUORESCENT (CFL): 6
INCANDESCENT: 50

From practical to decorative, Solutions carries a wide selection of lights with energy-efficient LEDs. What makes them so great? Read on to find out!

1. Less energy – lower utility bills
2. Last forever – less landfill waste
3. Battery-powered – no cords
4. Generate little heat – won’t burn on contact
5. Small in size plus shock-resistant

Visit our LED Lights category at Solutions.com for lots of bright ideas in LED lighting.

“I use the tap lights in many ways; they are so handy.
(1) over the litter box so kitty can see at night
(2) the corded phone is in a corner under a cabinet; I put a tap light over it to enable us to see and use it during a power outage
(3)a couple in the console of the backseat of the car and in the front seat console
(4) in the dark recesses of the armoire–who knows what lurks there!?
(5)the wine cabinet
(6)the pantry and coat closet
(7)deep clothing drawers so I don’t have to turn on the lights and wake my husband
(8)our southwest style house has an entire built in entertainment wall, but no built in lighting. tap lights are great for up-lighting behind baskets and other items on display.
(9)used as a headlight/rear fender light on my granddaughter’s tricycle. She was delighted!
(10)under the kitchen sink, of course
(11) on the top of the bottom bookshelf. now I see the books down there and also the dust. (an unexpected benefit)

I’m going to have to start ordering these by the case. My 4 year old granddaughter and I keep coming up with new places to use them, and she wants to take some home!”

-Jeanne

Editors note: Thanks to everyone for your great tips and suggestions on ways to use the tap light. Be sure to visit the original Tells Us How You Use Your Tap Light post to read them all.

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