Is It A Good Idea To Buy Cheap, Lower Quality LED Lights?

The LED lighting revolution has brought with it many new providers that have entered the market within the past 18 months or so, looking to capitalise on growing demand from the commercial and domestic sectors. Like in any market, there are high quality, more expensive LED products and lower quality options that are naturally cheaper. This article will examine a few characteristics of inexpensive LED alternatives and why investing in them may not reap the benefits you’re after.

Longevity Issues

Part of the appeal of LED lights is their longevity compared to halogen and incandescent globes, indeed research indicates that compared to some older lights, LED alternatives will last as much as 50 times longer. Not only is this obviously convenient and represents value for money in itself, but there is also the added incentive of spending less time and money on replacing these globes.

When you have regular globes, it can be a hassle to have to go out, get new ones and install them yourself. Part of the appeal with LED Lights is that you may only need to do this (or have someone do it for you) every 8-10 years.

When you buy cheap LED lights, you’ll be getting lower quality products that can often fail within a year and possibly less. This works against one of the biggest drawcards or benefits that come from purchasing LED lights. Make sure you check the specs and know exactly what you’re buying.

Warranties and Guarantees

Unfortunately, even if the details look good, accountability can be a problem with low-end LED providers.

A good LED company will stand by its products, meaning that you have a warranty in place if the lights malfunction or don’t live up to what is required of them. This means you have a guarantee in place that you are getting the return on investment, and essentially the cost savings, that you are promised. This may not be the case with the cheaper products on the market. When you’re looking into LED solutions, do your homework on the suppliers you’re considering. Make sure you understand the terms of their warranty policy (if they have one) as this can be very important down the road.

Potential Problems With Safety

They’ve been cases already of cheaper LED lights having faulty wiring, and giving a slight shock to those that have touched them within a few months of being installed. This is often a risk if you buy the products online from overseas; for safety reasons we’d recommend against buying LED products on eBay, for instance.

But there are other potential safety issues that come with LED lighting if you are working with an inexpensive provider, or simply buying cheap products and installing them yourself. Some blue or white light LED lights have low colour temperatures, meaning the light is highly concentrated and ‘scatters’ when it reaches our retinas. The safety issue is that this can cause significant glare is certain environments. Not only can this damage the eye, but it can also reduce the visibility of workers in warehouses and factories, for instance.

Working with a commercial provider that understands these risks and can deliver a safer solution given your needs is essential. Not only will a high-quality LED lights wholesaler company provide great customer service to understand your business needs, whether commercial or residential, but they will provide the best value for money on state-of-the-art LED lights, that will save you in the long run. Speak to the team at littil LED today for more information.