FAQs
Installing LEDs at your properties that consume a large amount of energy makes financial and environmental sense. LEDs pencil out!
See some of the most frequently asked questions below.
Q: What are LEDs?
A: LED stands for Light-Emitting Diodes. LED is solid state lighting. This means that there is no glass bulb, no filament that is encased by glass in a vacuum. With an incandescent bulb heat is the main element while light is the by-product. LEDs have a circuit board and a computer chip. The chip creates light that is generated and focused through a plastic diode to create light.
Q: Do LED lights screw into standard household and commercial light sockets?
A: Yes. LEDs that have a base called E27 or E26 screw directly into your current sockets. There is no need to replace your electrical system to use LED lights. The “E” stands for “Edison” and the 27 refers to the bulbs base being 27mm in diameter.
Q: What are lumens?
A: Lumens are the amount of light emitted from a light source. A typical 100 watt incandescent bulb emits about 1,400 lumens. But this light is spread over a larger area, typically 270 degrees of beam area. LED’s light is focused in a specific area, between 45 and 180 degrees of beam area depending on the bulb. So an LED with 750 lumens with light focused on 120 degrees of an area is a much more focused and effective use of light.
Q: What is the difference between high powered LEDs that Standard-LED offers and low powered LEDs that your competitors sell?
A: There is a tremendous difference between low power and high powered LEDs. LEDs are run off of a circuit board and each LED has a chip attached to it. High powered LEDs use the best chips. These chips are 2 times more efficient and offer significantly brighter light than low powered LEDs.
Q: What are the color temperature differences?
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Q: Do you charge for shipping in the United States?
A: No
Q: Do you charge for shipping outside of the United States?
A: Yes. Shipments outside of the US will incur a flat $150 fee. Some countries inside Africa and western Asia may incur an additional fee. However, we will work diligently to keep all shipping prices at $150 if they are outside the US.
Q: Which one of your lights is best suited for a recessed fixture that has a single bulb in it?
A: The “Green Machine” is the best option for you, especially if you are looking to light an area brightly. The “Palm” is another fine option for recessed lighting. If you chose to use the “Palm” for recessed lighting you will be best served to purchase a socket extender for the light. These extenders screw onto the base of the light and into the socket. They are inexpensive and can be purchased in the lighting section of your local hardware store.
Q: What are the advantages of LEDs vs. incandescent and fluorescent lights?
A: 1) LEDs use up to 90% less energy.
2) Saves you tremendous amounts of money.
3) Last up to 50,000 hours. No need for constant bulb replacement.
4) Does not contain mercury or selenium.
5) Last 10X longer than a fluorescent (CFL or CF) and 50X longer than incandescent.
6) Can be disposed of safely.
Q: How are returns handled?
A: We do not accept returns on our large bulk purchases. We encourage you to purchase one of our test packages if your are unfamiliar with LEDs. You can customize the test packages to fit your specific needs if you like. Please refer to our test packages page.
Q: Do LEDs work on dimmer switches?
A: No. Some types of LEDs do work on dimmer switches but the current technology is not ready for these types of LEDs to be brought to the mass market. The dimmer switch wastes a tremendous amount of energy and will cause your LED to glow or flicker when they are turned off.
Q: Do LED lights turn on immediately compared to fluorescent lights that take time to warm-up?
A: Yes, LEDs turn on immediately. You do not need to wait for LEDs like you do with fluorescents.
Q: Who is using LED lighting?
A: Everyone is using LEDs! Architects, contractors, developers, REITs, property managers, factories, business owners, and homeowners. Whenever you want to save money on your energy bill you should use LED lighting; especially if you have lighting on for a long period of time each day.
LEDs can save you over $500 per bulb!