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Thursday, 9 May 2013

Kitchen Lighting and The Advantages of Downlights

By Louis O. Rollins


How can we have an attractive and bright kitchen? Can our lighting system help us cut down our energy expenses while allowing us to have the kitchen that we always want? As a homeowner, the ideal kitchen you probably have in mind is an attractive, comfortable, clean and bright one. However, the electricity bills that you monthly pay seem to be constantly increasing.

Luckily, kitchen downlights are much more efficient compared to the electricity needed to light up incandescent lamps which most houses often use. They are advantageous to use, not only for being functional and decorative lighting that last for years, but because they also save you a surprising amount of money over their lifespan.

These days, many homeowners consider down-lighters in their lighting plans because they lie within the level of the ceiling. Therefore, these lightings give an illusion of more height to make the kitchen area look roomy.

In addition, this lighting system does not have cables or wires hanging down which can catch grease or dust. This is the reason why homeowners love to use this lighting system is because they are more hygienic and easier to clean.

Whether for practical or aesthetic point of view, installing downlights for every homeowner's kitchen also permits better positioning for illuminated areas as the array of lights can be adjusted to best suit your needs.

You should also understand that using incandescent light bulbs as your lighting system can heat up your kitchen more. In fact, they become very expensive for the wrong purpose because only 10% of their energy is converted to light production and the other 90% is converted to heat. Therefore, the energy they use is converted to heat, more than light.

You also have to realise that using incandescent light bulbs as your lighting system become very expensive for the wrong purpose because only 10% of their energy is converted to light production and the other 90% is converted to heat. Therefore, the energy they use is converted to heat, more than light and makes your kitchen hotter.

On the other side of the coin, Downlights, particularly LED's, give little or no heat at all because they are designed with fine structure that takes away any heat build-up. This lighting system is focused more on producing light.

Always Remember:

The vert first step you can probably do after you install your light bulb to your kitchen is to identify the exact number of downlights you want or need. This is easy for anyone because it's more on personal preferences.

Then, ask yourself whether you can install the lighting yourself or should you get an electrician in. Do not forget to evaluate your skills and knowledge about electricity first before you install the lamp because electricity is too dangerous and it could cause you death.




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