{"id":114720,"date":"2026-06-05T15:31:50","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T12:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ledekspert.eu\/teadmiskeskus\/led-lighting\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T22:28:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T19:28:22","slug":"led-lighting","status":"publish","type":"teadmiskeskus","link":"https:\/\/ledekspert.eu\/en\/teadmiskeskus\/led-lighting\/","title":{"rendered":"LED lighting: an overview and how to choose"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LED is now the standard for lighting: cheaper to run, far longer lived and much more flexible in design. Here is a short overview of why, and how to choose the right fitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why LED<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>75\u201385 % lower running cost for the same light;<\/li><li>25,000\u201350,000 hours of life;<\/li><li>stays cool, safer near furniture and fabric;<\/li><li>compact \u2014 strips, profiles and very slim fittings become possible;<\/li><li>instant full brightness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to choose an LED fitting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Lumens, not watts<\/strong> \u2014 brightness is measured in lumens: <a href=\"https:\/\/ledekspert.eu\/en\/teadmiskeskus\/lumens-and-watts\/\">lumens and watts<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Colour temperature<\/strong> \u2014 2700\u20133000 K warm, 3500\u20134000 K neutral: <a href=\"https:\/\/ledekspert.eu\/en\/teadmiskeskus\/how-to-choose-colour-temperature\/\">more here<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>CRI<\/strong> \u2014 choose 90+ for kitchens, bathrooms and wardrobes.<\/li><li><strong>Base and dimming<\/strong> \u2014 check the type (<a href=\"https:\/\/ledekspert.eu\/pood\/sisevalgustid\/laevalgustid\/suvistatavad-laevalgustid\/regular-round\/laevalgusti-gu10-11\/\">Ceiling light GU10<\/a>, E27, E14) and whether you need dimmable.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where each type is used<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ledekspert.eu\/tootekategooria\/sisevalgustid\/\">Indoor fittings<\/a> \u2014 the main light in rooms.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ledekspert.eu\/tootekategooria\/ribad\/ribad-led\/\">LED strips<\/a> \u2014 indirect and accent light.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ledekspert.eu\/tootekategooria\/profiilid\/\">Aluminium profiles<\/a> \u2014 mounting strips, heat management and a clean line of light.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ledekspert.eu\/tootekategooria\/siinid\/\">Track systems<\/a> \u2014 flexible, directable light.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In short<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Count lumens, match colour temperature to the room, and do not skimp on heat management \u2014 it decides <a href=\"https:\/\/ledekspert.eu\/en\/teadmiskeskus\/led-lifespan\/\">how long the fitting lasts<\/a>. For planning a room see <a href=\"https:\/\/ledekspert.eu\/en\/teadmiskeskus\/lighting-layout\/\">lighting layout<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"tdk-products wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ledekspert.eu\/pood\/sisevalgustid\/laevalgustid\/suvistatavad-laevalgustid-led\/dark-lightreflector\/laevalgusti-led-12w\/\">Ceiling light LED 12W<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ledekspert.eu\/pood\/ribad\/ribad-led\/soft\/led-riba-soft-24vdc-9-6w-m\/\">LED strip SOFT, 24VDC, 9.6W\/m<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ledekspert.eu\/pood\/siinid\/3-faasiline-siinisusteem\/spot-siinivalgustid-gu10\/siinivalgusti-gu10-spot-2\/\">Track lights GU10, SPOT<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-lv-en-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Why is LED better than traditional lamps?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Lower running cost, much longer life, little heat and a compact form factor.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-lv-en-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What should I look at when choosing an LED fitting?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Lumens, colour temperature, colour rendering index and the base type.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-lv-en-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Which CRI should I choose?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>90 or higher for kitchens, bathrooms and wardrobes; 80+ is fine elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-lv-en-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Are all LEDs dimmable?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, only those marked dimmable, and the dimmer must be compatible.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-lv-en-5\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Where are LED strips used?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For indirect and accent light: under cabinets, in cornices and on shelves.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LED is now the standard for lighting: cheaper to run, far longer lived and much more flexible in design. 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