Discover the Best Technology for Your Lighting Needs: LED vs Induction Lights

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the comparison of LED and induction lighting technologies, exploring their efficiencies, costs, and potential advantages. Participants share their opinions on which technology they find more promising.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants argue that LED technology is superior due to its low power consumption and high output.
  • Others introduce induction lights, noting that they operate without electrodes and use magnetic coupling for energy induction, which may contribute to their longevity.
  • A participant mentions recent advancements in LED technology, specifically the efficiency of OLET LEDs compared to OLEDs.
  • One participant questions the nature of induction lights, seeking clarification on their operation.
  • Cost considerations are raised, with one participant highlighting the price of induction bulbs as being around $50.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the merits of LED versus induction lights, with no consensus reached on which technology is more promising.

Contextual Notes

Some claims about efficiency and longevity depend on specific conditions and definitions that are not fully explored in the discussion.

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What is in your opinion most promising technology -LED or induction light?
 
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LED, low power with high output

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Barmaley said:
What is in your opinion most promising technology -LED or induction light?

What's an iinduction light?
 
Induction lights don't have any electrodes and so energy is induced via magnetic coupling.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrodeless_lamp

They have last for a very long time.Wow, one induction bulb cost around $50 bucks.

http://www.lightbulbsusa.net/Induction/Value-Brand-15-Watt-Venus-Induction-Light-Bulb.asp?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=comparsionshopping&aff=5107
 
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To follow up on OP, there has been much progress in LED technology. Recently it was announced that OLET leds are two times more efficient than OLED which are just hitting the market.

Here is the article:

http://www.physorg.com/news194506432.html
 

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