Solutions for the Challenges of LED Lighting

Compared to traditional florescent and incandescent lighting systems, LED lighting provides a low-energy (as low as 10 input watts), mercury-free, almost zero-maintenance (up to 50,000 hours per bulb) and low-heat solution.  This can help significantly in achieving EA credits.

But, the average LED also presents several application issues.  Among these problems are the warmth of the light, lack of adjustable brightness and difficulty converting existing lighting systems to LED.  Cree LED Lighting has developed a great line of LED products that addresses these issues.

Warm Light: Clustering red and yellow LED’s result in a great warm-toned light.

Dimmable: The output of the fixtures is adjustable fully adjustable to 5% at the wall.

Conversion: Cree’s LR6 product (see photo) installs directly into existing downlight housings.

Also in the product line is are two great lay-in options for ceiling grids and two additional downlight options for full fixture replacement.  If you’ve had a positive (or negative) experience with another LED  manufacturer, please share your thoughts with  us.