Using LED Lighting In Your Home offers many advantages. With LED lights now seen as the most energy efficient way of lighting your home, there is no surprise they are fast being seen as the first choice for many households. LED (light-emitting diodes) are an electronic light source that differ from other common lights such as halogen and incandescent in that they last longer, use less energy and let out less heat.
Along with this they also do not contain mercury or lead so they are a safer option in comparison. With these benefits and the development of LED technology, they are a very good choice to use around your house.
Household Rooms
In your standard household rooms, such as; bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms and kitchens, LED lights are easy to fix. All that is required is a bit of time to plan exactly where and how you want to place the lights and to be fully aware of where the utilities are like water pipes, gas and joists.
Converted Rooms
In rooms, such as loft conversions, it poses a slightly different challenge in that walls will tend to have less wall space, underfloor space normally has insulation material and ceilings can be sloping rather than your standard flat type. It is best to consult professionals when looking to wire around these places as planning and safety are going to be paramount.
Health and Safety Considerations
With any electrics, safety is paramount so there are a few things that need to be considered:
- Planning – Always take time to work out how you are going to carry out the project so you are fully aware of what you are capable of doing and what requires a professional.
- How it will impact home life – Electricity will need to be turned off at times during any renovation and how the tools, mess, noise will affect you’re the household.
- Safety equipment – always wear the right clothing along with gloves, googles and face mask so you are protected at all times.
