LED Environmental

Did you know that fluorescent lights are filled with a gas containing low-pressure mercury vapor and argon, or sometimes even krypton? The inner surface of the bulb is coated with a fluorescent coating made of varying blends of metallic and rare earth phosphor salts. Our government is in a typical knee jerk mode in telling the world to move quickly into CFL. Sure, the energy savings would be huge, and possibly almost worth the trouble caused by the mercury disposal, however – why, when there’s a much more sensible option? It only takes 4mg of mercury to contaminate up to 7,000 gallons of freshwater. Fortunately, consumers no longer have to bring mercury into their homes, businesses and other lit spaces through the use of fluorescent lights.

There's another option

LED lights contain absolutely no mercury or toxic chemicals, and conventional LEDs are made from a variety of inorganic semiconductor materials. They don't generate RF wavelengths that cause radio interference, or emit ultraviolet (UV) light - so LEDs will not readily attract bugs and other insects.

So what’s the downside you ask?

Well, in fact – the LED is almost a PERFECT product, with one short-term exception… Cost! Sure, the cost has come down greatly over time. In fact, the issue should not be titled Cost, but instead 'short term' cost, since even the cost is beneficial when stretched over six months to one year.