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About LED lamps
Lamps with light emitting diodes illuminate apartments, office or industrial buildings and even our streets. You can find out how the LED technology works in detail and which LED bulbs are available for you in our "illuminating" guide.
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Lamps with light emitting diodes – LED technology explained simply
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Advantages of LED lamps
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Lumen, design, long life – important criteria when purchasing LED lamps
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Our practical tip: Design does not need a lampshade
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about LED Lamps
Lamps with light emitting diodes – LED technology explained simply
The term LED lamp refers to all lamps that produce light with the help of LEDs. While LEDs were initially only used for signal applications, their application area increased over time. The continuous further development of the bulbs has enabled a significantly higher Leuchtkraft to be generated. This led to an increase in demand, to the increase in mass production and to a decrease in the initial high prices for LED light bulbs. But how is the light produced? The principle behind this is explained quickly, read more about it in our guide
Advantages of LED lamps
Cold light, high price, delay at switching on and also not dimmable – the prejudices against LEDs are partly persistent. Many consumers were skeptical about the market launch of LED light bulbs and were particularly critical of the unnatural light colors and the high purchase prices. The well-won incandescent bulb has meanwhile been replaced by alternative light bulbs. The LED bulbs, which are available in various sizes, shapes and colors, play a major role in this.
Many consumers are convinced of the advantages of the LED bulbs. When you use high-quality light emitting diodes for lighting, you save a lot of electricity compared to conventional light bulbs. While you have to spend more money on buying an LED, the savings in power and long life make the investment pay off quickly. In contrast to conventional incandescent lamps, LED bulbs are considered very robust and resistant, and they do not become hot. Thanks to their low heat generation, they can be used for lighting in many areas. Thus, light diodes are installed in small light chains, which are operated via battery and can also be lit at places, where hot light bulbs would not be used. LED lamps of high quality also impress with natural color and a high light yield without a noteworthy start-up phase, as you may be familiar with other energy-saving lamps.
By the way: The term "energy-saving lamp" primarily comprises compact fluorescent lamps, but in fact energy-saving lamps also include lamps with LED or halogen lamps. According to a regulation of the European Union (EC No 244/2009), energy-saving lamps may only be labeled as lighting articles which achieve a certain efficiency. The type of light production does not matter.
Due to their compact design, the small light emitting diodes can be installed in different ways, for example in classic LED ceiling lights and LED ceiling spotlights, in LED tubes and in LED bulbs in different shapes and sizes.
Lumen, design, long life – important criteria when purchasing LED lamps
With LED light you can illuminate complete living, office and industrial rooms or set subtle accents. Which LED lamp is right for you depends on many different factors and the application area. Below you will find the most important purchasing criteria for LEDs.
Design
Light emitting diodes are extremely flexible and can be easily accommodated in different lamps. In our online shop you will find a large selection of LED bulbs in different designs, including classic bulb, candle and tube or in unusual variants such as bottle, vase or star shape. There are also special LED lamps for special applications.
Skirting
If you want to round the LED, the replacement is usually straightforward. Please note the socket of the replacement LED when purchasing. The base of light emitting diodes comes in the same way as with conventional bulbs as Edison threads. In this way, you can also find the thread identifiers E14, E27 or E40 in the LED range. In our online shop there are also "more extraordinary" types of bases, for example in rod and tube form.
Lumen value and Kelvin
With the modern LED-technology it was possible to implement the finest light nuances specifically. Thus, LED bulbs are available in different white tones. Depending on where and for what purpose your LED lamp is to be used, you determine the light temperature, i.e. the light color. This is indicated in Kelvin. The lower the Kelvin value on the packaging of your LED light, the warmer the color. Warm white ranges between 2,700 and 3,300 Kelvin, neutral white lamps between 3,300 and 5,300 Kelvin and LED lamps with values that go beyond that, emit daylight white light. Depending on the lighting situation, you can choose daylight white light for example for the workplace, neutral white in the household and warm white light for relaxation. In addition to light emitting diodes with white light, we offer a selection of light bulbs in many other colors in our online shop.
The value lm stands for lumen, i.e. the luminous flux, and tells you how much light is emitted by a lamp. With the light bulb, you could draw conclusions about the brightness of a lamp via the specified number of watts, with light emitting diodes this is possible via lumen.
Angle of radiation
The angle of radiation of LED lamps is measured in degrees and gives information about the possible diameter of the light cone that an LED lamp generates. If you only want to illuminate one image, you can choose a light source with a small angle of radiation. A larger angle is recommended for illuminating entire rooms, e.g. with an LED ceiling light. LED ceiling lights are available in various shapes and sizes, as well as in different lumen and Kelvin ranges.
Special functions
Some LED ceiling lamps and other lamps with light emitting diodes are equipped with various additional functions. This way you get LED ceiling lights with color change, star effect or even with integrated smoke detector. Even in terms of dimming, light-emitting diodes are in no way inferior to their predecessors. In this way, you can dim your LED ceiling light in no time at all, in order to spend a relaxing evening in discreet light.
Service life
Many manufacturers provide a guide to the service life. Check and compare the information to enjoy the selected bulb for as long as possible.
Our practical tip: Design does not need a lampshade
Design plays a special role in the LED range. Even LED retrofits, which were specially designed for a simple exchange of standard incandescent lamps, can be seen – partly without a lampshade. A variety of decorative LED bulbs in a minimalist style are quickly transformed into a real eye-catcher, skillfully set in the scene.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about LED Lamps
Does an LED light bulb fit into the socket of conventional light bulbs?
Yes, you will find LED lamps in the conventional sockets you know from incandescent lamps.
Is the Leuchtkraft of LEDs comparable to that of conventional incandescent lamps?
Yes, please pay attention to the brightness, light color and, if necessary, the angle of radiation to find the suitable lamp for your application. This way you can benefit from the advantages of the light emitting diodes without sacrificing the Leuchtkraft usual.
Can lamps with light emitting diodes be dimmed without any problem?
Only specially aligned LEDs can be dimmed. If you are looking for dimmable light emitting diode lamps to save power and to create a pleasant light mood for relaxation without much effort, you should check when buying whether the light bulb is dimmable or not.