Led technology versus Tungsten: the transition to effective and efficient lighting

The expert and responsible for the European market in ETC, Rory Fraser-Mackenzie, offers some keys to better understand what this technological change in the lighting market or 'transition to Led' means.

It is a fact that tungsten is going to disappear. The European Union is leading the race to ban this type of luminaires and replace them with the most modern Led. In the stage lighting sector, This change involves large investments, taking into account that it is not about changing a lamp for an Led, as we would do in our homes, but you have to buy a totally new product.

We are facing an advance in energy saving to create a greener industry in which appliances have a longer life. However, All these advantages will not be found in any product: Only a few manufacturers have developed a technology with long-lasting, high-quality components..

Among them stands out the manufacturer Etc, whose systems it distributes in Spain Stonex, offering a ten-year warranty on the Led chip, in addition to products that allow the migration of shows from tungsten to Led without losses.

The inclusion of lenses and other interchangeable accessories between the old luminaires and the new ones with Led technology make ETC a reference brand in this technological transition, making it easier to use and economical.

In this process of change, Some of the keys to keep in mind is that for both illuminators and end users it is very important that luminaires behave in the way they are familiar with.. In most spaces will coexist for a while tungsten light and Led, That is why it is very important that both devices look the same..

Certain technology, as applied to the cuts of ETC Source Four Led, has managed to replicate the effect of tungsten on the appearance that should have the skin or some architectural materials or textiles.

Another of the characteristics that are attributed to tungsten and that generated more distrust in the Led is its ability to turn off smoothly. A process in which the color temperature becomes warmer.

In this sense, Our work in the theatre and entertainment market also requires us to produce luminaires that dim perfectly without flickering or sudden changes in level., and we use this experience in the development of all our luminaires, achieving a technology that blends in with its predecessor.

Light quality remains the most difficult aspect of tungsten to imitate, as well as its ability to produce large amounts of white light. However, one of the great advantages offered by the Led is the possibilities offered in color mixing.

This not only translates into an increase in lumen/watt value., much more energy efficient, but also guarantee a much more refined color selection.

In addition, Another of the great advantages of the new Led technology is that it achieves a considerable decrease in heat emission, which reverts to greater savings in air conditioning of spaces and lower risk of overheating of appliances. Some properties that should not be lost sight of when deciding with which devices we will complete our installation.

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