LED WATERTIGHT BULBS


Waterproof bulbs - what is worth knowing about them?
Bulbs used as an external light source should have significant power, energy efficiency, long life, and water tightness. The ideal the solution seems to be LED bulbs they reach a full stream of light immediately after switching on, emit light of the same intensity up to the point of use, which can occur even after 50,000 hours of light emission. They are resistant to shocks and are characterized by considerable durability. It is worth stopping for a moment over the specific feature of incandescent bulbs - their water-resistance
What are the watertight bulbs?
The light bulbs available on the market have different resistance to water and other weather conditions. An expression of this resistance is the marking of IP degrees (Index of protection). The degree of protection (tightness) is determined by the IP symbol and the following two digits. The first one indicates the degree of protection of the bulb against solid objects, where 0 means no protection, and 6 the total dustproof ness, i.e. perfect protection against all solid objects
How to use this knowledge in practice?
In standard rooms, you can use IP 20 bulbs. In order to illuminate the bathroom or kitchen, where the bulb is exposed to single water splashes, an IP 44 bulb is enough. All light sources that come into contact with external weather conditions should have higher protection factors.
Advantages and disadvantages of watertight bulbs
Waterproof bulbs have the basic advantage - due to their considerable resistance to adverse weather conditions, these bulbs are characterized by long-lasting operation and no need to replace them frequently. In addition, such bulbs give great opportunities for arranging gardens, terraces or water reservoirs, especially those with the highest degree of water resistance. Some as a disadvantage of LED waterproof bulbs exchange the price, but in the long run, such a one-off expense turns out to be a really economical solution.

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