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Why should you get a Smart LED for your home?

The acronym LED stands for light emitting diodes. LED’s can be found in many kinds of gadgets and can be used in various ways. They are the little miracles that form the numbers on digital watches, the light that comes on when an appliance is on, etc. They are actually tiny light bulbs that can fit into an electrical circuit. They don’t have a filament like ordinary light bulbs, and they have a longer life than regular light bulb.

Advantages of LEDs over regular light bulbs

  • LED’s are versatile, durable and long lasting. These days LEDs are being used to light up homes. Since they are small, they lend themselves to a variety of niches into which they can be tucked into, and can be used with a variety of fixtures. They have made a revolution in interior lighting.
  • They are a directional light source which means that they can focus light on one point. Regular light bulbs spread light in all directions. But since the LED is fit into the right fixture, the light can be focused on specific objects or niches in the house.
  • Regular light bulbs use a filament to burn, and after a certain time the filament becomes so hot that it produces more heat than light. This is not the case with an LED lighting system.
  • LED bulbs have an energy star rating as they are energy efficient. They do not use up electricity like how regular light bulbs do. All energy star rates products have undergone stringent testing before being awarded the prestigious rating.

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Solatube has gone one better and come out with the Smart LED which uses no-cost, natural light to illuminate your home. At night, these energy-efficient LEDs automatically trigger to light up your interiors after sundown. This great combination helps you reduce your energy use by up to 94%. Imagine the savings that you will make if you install the Samrt LED in your home. The Smart LED System has earned the prestigious ENERGY STAR rating* for its ability to minimize heat loss in extremely cold climates, and heat gain in extremely warm ones, giving you the ultimate in thermal performance. This award winning environmentally friendly product from Solatube is a pioneer in it’s field.

The Solatube Smart LED System beat out more than 300 other lighting-related products to win the coveted Light Fair International Innovation Award in early 2013.

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What is the secret behind the Smart LED system?

The secret behind the Smart LED System is SunSense Technology which is a patented control center that is continually assessing the levels of daylight. The result is an efficient combination of daylight and LED light that gives the most effective lighting.

The Solatube Smart LED System is the simple and smart way to brighten dark bathrooms, hallways, entryways, closets and more.

The Smart LED system uses sunlight and provides no-cost daytime light supply, and the energy-efficient LEDs use minimal electricity. The system requires virtually no maintenance and the lighting runs on autopilot. Daylight levels are continually monitored and there is automatic operation for a total hands free lighting.

Where is your nearest Solatube dealer in the Bay Area?

Sunlight Concepts is the nearest Solatube dealer in the Bay Area. You can visit their websites at http://www.sunlightconcepts.com/ and http://www.saveonpge.net/ to check out all their green products including the Smart LED. You can call them at 1-855-DAY-LITE and fix an appointment, to see how this great lighting system works. They have a rebate right now. If you hurry, you could get lucky.

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http://www.saveonpge.net/Blogs/2014/April/why_should_you_get_a_smart_led_for_your_home.html

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