Advances in LED technology have lead to this form of lighting emerging as the leader for residential style lighting, outperforming CFL and halogens in terms of light quality, convenience and longevity.

 

Electricity savings can be as high as 90% with lifetimes of up to 70,000 hours. Good quality LEDs have enforcable warranties of up to 7 years.

However, not all LED lighting manufacturers are the same.When choosing an LED watch out for:

​*  LEDs that are made to a price not a standard

*  Overseas warranties that cannot be enforced

*  Lamps not complying with Australian Standards

*  Poor light quality and lumen output



Go Green Alliance performs due diligence of every product we recommend. You can be comfortable that the research has been done for you by an independent business.

 

This link gives basic information on the way LEDs

produce light.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How to identify existing lights suitable for LED upgrades

 

First, make a simple list of all your current lighting and prioritise by weekly use and wattage.

Look for halogen downlights, compact fluorescent bulbs, PAR38 security lights, T8 fluoro tubes and old incandescent bulbs.

List the following details:

 

• estimated hours used weekly

• wattage

• base type e.g. MR16 (12v) or GU10 (240v) halogen, E27(screw) or B22 (bayonet) bulbs.

• colour temperature, warm white (2700-3000K), cool white (4500K), daylight (6000K)

• transformer type if 12v, magnetic (heavy) or electronic (light)

• dimmable?

• on sensor?



Next, choose LED alternatives to suit your budget and needs.

 

• concentrate on replacing existing lights with high usage and wattage

• if upgrading downlights it may be worthwhile changing the existing transformer to a new 12v electronic transformer or a dedicated LED driver

• lower cost LEDs may have a shorter lifespan

• consider reducing lighting levels for bedrooms and areas of low use or with other existing lighting, i.e. do you need a 50w halogen replacement (10w LED) if a 35w (7w LED) would do the job.

• can you install yourself or do you need a qualified electrician?

• If in Victoria, can I get a reduced price under the VEEC scheme?

• Order, install and enjoy the savings

• if in doubt contact us for help

 

For new houses and buildings, Go Green Alliance can assist you with recommendations and lighting plans to achieve the best possible outcome to suit your needs while satisfying the BCA W/m2 requirements.

 

Whatever your requirement Go Green Alliance probably has a product for you, even custom built designs are possible where appearance needs to be maintained.