LED Corn Light Bulbs

LED corn light bulbs have many advantages over HID or metal halide bulbs, such as energy efficiency, durability, and environmental friendliness. In this article, we will explain how LED corn light bulbs work, where you can use them, how they are more cost efficient, and what are the reasons behind their popularity.

You can use corn light bulbs anywhere that you need high lumen lighting. High lumen lighting means that the light source produces a lot of brightness or visible light per watt of power. Corn light bulbs are ideal for replacing HID or metal halide bulbs, which have low lumen efficiency and high energy consumption. Some of the common applications for corn light bulbs are:

•  High bay lighting: High Bay LED Lighting is used to illuminate large indoor spaces with high ceilings, such as warehouses, factories, gyms, or supermarkets. Corn light bulbs can provide bright and uniform lighting for these spaces, while saving energy and reducing heat output.

•  Street lighting: Street lighting is used to illuminate roads, sidewalks, parking lots, or other outdoor areas at night. Corn light bulbs can provide clear and safe lighting for these areas, while reducing glare and light pollution.

•  Parking Lots: Parking lot lights can benefit from corn bulbs and benefit property owner and businesses alike.  Brighter lots are safter while the LEDs save on the energy bill.

•  Household lighting: Household lighting is used to illuminate indoor spaces such as living rooms, garages, basements, or attics. Corn light bulbs can provide cozy and comfortable lighting for these spaces, while enhancing the décor and ambiance.

The best use might be a  Metal Halide LED replacement . Metal Halide (and other HID light)s are the most common large commercial bulbs out there.  LED Lights can be a big energy saver and many corn bulbs were designed to replace metal halide.

Corn light bulbs are more cost efficient than traditional fluorescent or HID bulbs in several ways:

•  Energy savers: Corn light bulbs have high lumen efficiency, which means they produce more brightness with less power. For example, a 40-watt corn light bulb can produce 5200 lumens of brightness, while a 300-watt metal halide bulb can produce only 3600 lumens. This means that you can save up to 80% of energy by switching to corn light bulbs.

•  Low maintenance requirements: Corn light bulbs have long lifespan and durability, which means they require less frequent replacement and repair. For example, a corn light bulb can last up to 50,000 hours, while a metal halide bulb can last only 10,000 hours. This means that you can save on labor and material costs by switching to corn light bulbs.

•  No more ballast: Corn light bulbs do not need a ballast to operate, which means you can eliminate the energy loss and maintenance cost associated with the ballast. For example, a ballast can consume up to 20% of the total energy used by a fluorescent lamp, and it can also fail or malfunction over time. Some think removing the ballast is annoying or difficult, but remember that ballasts only last 8-10 years, so by removing them you are saving cost and maintenance on your lights. This means that you can save on electricity bills and repair costs by bypassing or removing the ballast in the beginning.

Corn light bulbs have become popular because they offer many benefits over traditional fluorescent or HID bulbs:

•  Easy installation: Corn light bulbs are easy to install, as they have common and easy-to-find bases that fit into standard sockets. You just need to bypass or remove the ballast from the fixture and connect the corn light bulb directly to the power source. You can also use a compatible mount bracket to attach the corn light bulb to the ceiling, wall, or pole.

•  Bright and uniform lighting: Corn light bulbs provide bright and uniform lighting, as they have a 360-degree beam angle that evenly distributes the light. They also have different color temperatures to suit different applications and preferences, such as warm white or cool white. They can enhance the visibility and appearance of any space.

•  Energy efficiency and environmental friendliness: Corn light bulbs are energy efficient and environmentally friendly, as they consume less power and produce less heat than fluorescent or HID bulbs. They also do not contain mercury or other harmful substances that can pollute the environment. They can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save natural resources.

LED corn light bulbs are a type of LED light bulb that have rows of tiny LED chips on their sides, resembling kernels of corn on a cob. They are designed to replace traditional HID or metal halide bulbs, which are often used in large and bright lighting applications. They work by using a driver to convert the high voltage AC from the power source to low voltage DC for the LEDs, and they require a ballast bypass or direct wire installation to operate. They can be used in various applications, such as high bay lighting, street lighting, or household lighting. They are more cost efficient than fluorescent or HID bulbs, as they save energy, reduce maintenance, and eliminate ballast. They are also popular because they offer easy installation, bright and uniform lighting, and energy efficiency and environmental friendliness.

About the Author:  Dara Greaney is founder and CEO of LED Light Expert with deep expertise in LED fixtures and Light design.  LinkedIn, Wikipedia or Twitter.  Editing by David Peguero.

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