LED Christmas Lights to Brighten a Writer's Holiday
November 13th 2007 08:24
Earn More or Save More This Christmas?
As we enter a new holiday season, we may be thinking of our need to earn a few extra dollars from our writing to cover the expenses that the holidays inevitably bring. To most of us this means seeking new clients, new opportunities to sell our work to old clients, and perhaps even new ways to market our previously published works. But, while hunting down these new means of bringing in holiday money, we might also want to consider a few simple and relatively painless ways to cut down on holiday expenses and make the money we already have go a little farther.
LED Christmas Lights Save Energy & Last Longer
One way we can do this is by using energy-saving LED Christmas lights in place of last year's incandescents, which use 10 times the electricity of the LED version. Aside from using much less electricity, LED Christmas lights also last about 25 times as long as incandescents: more than 50,000 hours compared to about 2,000 for regular incandescent bulbs. That seems like a pretty impressive difference to me.
Durability
One reason these LED bulbs last so long is because of their durable epoxy plastic construction. Unlike regular Christmas light bulbs, LED Christmas lights contain no glass. This makes a big difference in durability, as one might well imagine. Another reason they last so long is that they don't burn out anywhere near as quickly as regular Christmas lights because they don't contain the fragile filament that standard bulbs use, which happens to be the major cause of burned out bulbs.
Safety
LED Christmas light bulbs are also far safer than regular Christmas lights, because they don't generate nearly as much heat and actually feel cool to the touch. Because they only hit 1 degree above ambient, or surrounding, temperature, they've been approved by the Home Safety Council and can help you have a merrier, more safety-conscious Christmas.
Variety
As if these reasons aren't enough, LED Christmas lights come in three different bulb sizes/shapes: the mini light, the raspberry light, and the strawberry light, each of which fits a different decorating need. All have a textured finish, which adds to their brilliance, and each style comes in one of several individual colors, multi-color, warm white, or crystal white. The appearance of these bulbs is quite attractive, and they look as if they would add an air of festivity to the home during the holidays.
Great Reasons to Switch
There are many great reasons to switch to LED Xmas lights this season. Why in the world would we want to stick with the old-fashioned, outdated Christmas light variety, which is more costly to use, far less efficient, hazardous to our families, and much worse for the environment? Visit the HolidayLEDs website and check out their selection. I think you'll be impressed. And once you've switched to LED Christmas lights, I doubt you'll ever go back to incandescents again.
May your holidays be bright!
Jeanne
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Comment by AmyHuang
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Comment by Jeanne Dininni
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I think so, too! I think I'll be switching this year, myself! There are so many reasons why LED bulbs are better!
Thanks for the visit!
Jeanne
Comment by Michele L.
Smiles,
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Comment by Jeanne Dininni
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No, I can't! They always seem to sneak up on me!
Thanks for stopping by!
Jeanne
Comment by Brad Shorr
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You're so right about how much electricity we would save if we all made the switch! According to Holiday LEDs, a recent EPA report determined that if only 20% of American homes switched from regular incandescent mini Christmas lights to LED Christmas lights, over the 30-day holiday season it would save 400 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity, which is the equivalent of 400 billion watt hours! (Those who currently use the larger C9 bulbs would save even more.) Can you imagine how much electricity we could save if MORE than 20% of homes used them--if, as you suggest, EVERYBODY used them?
And of course, energy efficiency is only one of several advantages that LED Christmas lights have over traditional Christmas lights. Sounds like an overall great idea to me!
Thanks for your comment!
Jeanne
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They will save energy.
They're a bit to directional for me, I use color corrected bulbs that illuminate the entire neighborhood; I expect to go into severe debt at Christmas every year.
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Comment by Jeanne Dininni
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Since I haven't tried the LED bulbs myself yet, I can't really speak to their "directionality." But, you sound like a man who knows exactly what he wants in the way of Christmas lights and is willing to pay for it! So, I say, "Go for it!" I'd be willing to bet that, while it may be expensive, your neighborhood display is pretty impressive!
Thanks for your input!
Jeanne