Chances of Breakage

Breakage risk is much higher with a CFL than with an LED. Accidental breakage further reduces the

expected lifespan of a CFL besides exposing the residents to mercury vapors and the possibility of

laceration injuries.

CFL Lamps Take Inordinately Long To Achieve Full Brightness

A big disadvantage of CFLs is that they take a long time to achieve full brightness. The problem is

particularly accentuated in cold climate. This makes CFLs unsuitable for some applications like garage

lights. An LED bulb on the other hand achieves full brightness at the flick of a switch!

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LED Lamps Produce Unidirectional Light

Comparing LEDs with CFLs is like comparing oranges and apples. For starters there is no relation between

the wattage and light emitted by a CFL and an LED. Moreover, LED’s produce unidirectional light – this

means that it is easier to control the light. You can choose to focus it for spot lighting or use a lens for

diffused lighting applications. On the other hand, light emitted by a CFL, like that from incandescent bulbs,

is multidirectional and difficult to control. A lens can easily collect all the light emitted by an LED and

disperse it. A CFL on the other hand relies on a reflector to spread the light and a portion of the

light is always wasted. An LED lamp can thus be used to replace a CFL or incandescent lamp with a higher

light output.

LEDs Are Not Sensitive To On- Off Cycling

CFLs are not suited to uses that involve a high rate of on- off cycling like outdoor lights, motion sensors

etc. A high rate of on-off cycling drastically shortens the life span of a CFL. An LED, on the other hand, is

unaffected by on – off cycling. This is the reason LED devices are preferred for traffic lights.

Titan LED, Inc. Is A USA Manufacturer

One of the reasons I love working for Titan LED, Inc is that it is an American company, based in Southern California.  Many of our products are 100% USA made.  Some of our products still have parts coming from overseas, but it is the company's goal to have every single product 100% made in the USA by the end of this year!

This is great because it allows people to know that they are purchasing quality products and supporting the American economy.  We have very high quality control standards and are constantly revamping our inventory to meet those standards.  Many LED products come from China, and they just are not quality products.  Products made in other countries can put certain information on the labels even if they aren't fully true.  Unfortunately, retail stores like Home Depot and Lows sell these cheap LED lights.  In fact, many of the LED lights in these stores were recently put on clearance because their failure rate was so high!!

So, while you can find LED lights for pretty cheap in a retail outlet, it's not really worth it if the bulb isn't going to last any longer than a fluorescent bulb.  You get what you pay for.  Titan LED offers quality, American made LED products that are solid state and warrantied.

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LED lights are one of the biggest green technology advancements as of late and I want to help get the word out to everyone and educate people.  Some LED benefits include:

• Longevity: 30,000 to 60,000 + hours
• Efficiency: 50% more efficient than CFLs
• Durability: Vibration and shock resistent
• Earth friendly: Non-toxic and mercury free
• Very low maintenance
• Noiseless operation and no flickering
• No UV emission
• Low heat emission
• No ballast required
• Instant ON/OFF, motion sensor ready
• Over 90% recyclable
• 90% light / 10% heat
• Very low degradation rate

Incandescent bulbs and fluorescent bulbs don't even come close!  So, please share this blog address with your friends and family and also go to the Facebook link above!

LEDs Do Not Emit UV Radiation

CFLs produce UV light that can damage cells, reduce folate levels in the body and may even lead to skin

cancers. LED lamps on the other hand do not produce any UV light. Another disadvantage of CFLs is that

the emitted UV light can damage precious art objects and paintings.

FYI:  The LED bulbs in the picture are in a bedroom fixture.  You'll notice the fixture says that it can handle a maximum of 60 watts per bulb.  Each of the LED bulbs is just 5 watts!!  From 120 watts down to 10 watts.  Pure energy savings.  Not bad at all!