3 things to look for in high quality LED lighting
LED lighting is rapidly replacing incandescent
and fluorescent lights in almost every sector, be it commercial or industrial.
This is because they provide better illumination and higher energy savings
along with several other benefits. However, before deciding on LED lighting solutions for business, there are three
important things that one must understand i.e.
CRI, CT, and foot-candle.
The above mentioned are the most relevant and vital determinants
of low or high-quality light. To begin with, CRI stands for colour rendering
index and CCT stands for correlated colour temperature (also known as colour
temperature for several lights). Then comes the foot-candle, which is commonly
referred to as the measurement of the amount of light hitting a target space.
Now, let us talk about the three measures in detail so that one can better understand how they influence the quality of lights and help achieve energy-efficient lighting solutions.
1 Color Rendering Index (CRI):
CRI is the measurement of light’s ability to showcase the actual
colors of a product when compared to natural light. Lights that have high CRI
are considered to be more appropriate for a commercial space. However, in the
end, it depends majorly on the required application.
For instance, most retailers in
malls know exactly how to showcase their products offerings in front and
centre, leading to an increase in sales. Here, the colour rendering index of
your lighting plays a huge role in influencing purchasing decisions. It can
influence consumers and buying impulses.
2 Colour Temperature
Colour temperature is a way of describing the characteristics of
visible light from several emitters. It depicts the warmth and coolness of
light. Warmer light is more yellow and cooler is bluer. Furthermore, both LED lighting and fluorescent lights
come under this category and can be evaluated by using CCT.
Lights that have ratings on the lower end of the scale (~2000K)
are often referred to as “warm” (usually they are red and yellow colours) and
those at the higher end of the scale (5000K+) are referred to as “cool”(usually
white to light blue). It is the same for colour temperature scales.
It is a specification that is used to describe the most dominant
colour tone for the non-blackbody light emitters such that they can be fairly
compared and contrasted with the light emitters that on the other hand do
approximately emit blackbody radiation.
3. Foot-Candle
A foot-candle is a measurement of the amount of light that
reaches the targeted area as compared to the total amount of light coming
through the source. It is measured in Lumen per square as
measuring in lumen (alone) is considered to be deceiving as the light that is
illuminating the non-targeted area is not being productively used.
We at Wipro lighting
understand that deciding on an appropriate LED
lighting solution for a business can be cumbersome. Thus, we intend to
provide the safest and most efficient commercial lighting solutions that align
with your business's needs and requirements. They not only boast a robust built
and aid monetary savings but also help in building a productive environment.
