Philips New Zealand today announced the release of LED (light emitting diode) range of light bulbs for home. Providing significant energy savings and extra long life LED's are set to provide a significant change in the light of the house.
Range of Philips LED bulbs use up to 80% less energy and can last up to 25 times longer than an incandescent bulb and full compatibility with existing fixtures, making a hitch free to make switch.1 well as presenting an opportunity for households to reduce energy use, the Philips LED lamps provide the ambiance and comfort with high quality natural shade of white light color.
1 Actual lamp life is 25,000 hours and energy savings calculated based on 2.5 hours per day.
2 Source: Philips Lighting Global Market Study 2009, updated for 2010
LEDs are recognized as the future of home lighting, but it is only recently that technological advances allow production of lamps suitable for widespread residential use. The bulbs are now accessible to mainstream consumers, Philips expects at least 50% of global lighting LEDs since 2015 and 75% by the end of this decade.2
"LED light bulbs are incredibly effective, immediate production, warm white light and last a long time - it's a great alternative to standard incandescent lighting, expensive and require frequent replacement, so dependent We have a good response to the New Zealand market , "says David Procter, Marketing Manager, Philips Lighting New Zealand.
Among the key features of the Philips LED series at home:
Energy efficiency: energy savings offer up to 80% compared to an incandescent bulb. Whether replacing a single bulb with an equivalent energy efficient will save half a tonne of carbon dioxide emissions over the life of the lamp Long life:; They have a lifespan of up to 25,000 hours compared to 1,000 hours for an incandescent bulb. ? Safety features: the lamp is in compliance with the directive RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) regulations, and contain no mercury or other harmful substances. The lamps emit no ultraviolet or infrared radiation and no element Moonlight fade.Innovative design: lamps using remote phosphor technology to deliver the same time soft white light and shape people familiar with an incandescent bulb.
The new products launched by Philips in New Zealand comes with the Philips AmbientLED Clear glow, AmbientLED committed Beam, and 5W and 7W VisionLED ball. The new LED lamps will be available in DIY stores and selected supermarkets with prices ranging from $ 24.95 to $ 49.95.
"While the initial cost of buying LED bulbs are more expensive than incandescent equivalent to choosing a cheap, inefficient bulbs could be a false economy. Given an LED bulb lasts 25 times as long as an incandescent bulb, and uses only fifth of energy, you can not only save the cost of replacement, but you can also save power in your account over the life of the LED ", said by Mr. Procter.
The new Philips home LED light bulb range 
Philips Ambient LED Clear Sparkle
The Philips AmbientLED Clear Sparkle is designed to be seen, and has a sparkling effect, making it ideal for chandeliers. This candle-shaped bulb provides comfortable warm white light and is dimmable with compatible dimming systems. With a power consumption of only 3W, the light bulb emits light output similar to a standard 15W incandescent bulb.
Philips AmbientLED Focused Beam
The Philips AmbientLED Focused Beam is a dimmable state-of-the-art LED light bulb that can be used to enhance and accentuate home décor and objects in the home with soft white light. This LED light bulb is available in 7W that provides light brightness similar to a 35W MR16 LV halogen bulb with a focused beam angle of 36 O.
Philips VisionLED Globes (5W version pictured)
The Philips VisionLED Globe is ideal for everyday activities and tasks. It provides high quality, low glare light for task illumination and is available in warm white and cool day light bulbs. With power consumption levels available in 5W and 7W, the LED light bulbs emit light output similar to standard 25W and 40W incandescent bulbs respectively.
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