Lighting purchase "three steps"
LED bulbs on the market vary greatly in quality. If consumers purchase substandard products, they may experience issues like premature failure or insufficient brightness. To ensure you get a good product, always check for certification marks first. Safety Certifications Are Essential Ai Xiaoming, CEO of Osram (China) Lighting Co., Ltd., emphasized that consumers should prioritize LED products that meet national standards and carry safety certifications such as CCC, GS, CE, and UL. These certifications guarantee reliability in terms of safety, performance, and design. Lu Jinqing, marketing manager for LED lighting in the Asia-Pacific region at Philips Lighting, added that these logos are typically found on product packaging or descriptions. She also mentioned that there is a mandatory national standard—GB24906-2010—which outlines the safety requirements for self-ballasted LED lamps above 50V. Consumers can check if this mark appears on the package. Select Lamps Based on Your Environment Another important factor is the light quality of the LED product. The color rendering index (Ra) should ideally be 80 or higher. Additionally, choosing the right color temperature based on your environment is crucial. According to reports, LED lights typically fall into the following categories: warm white (2700K–4000K), natural white (4000K–5000K), and cool white (5000K–6700K). Warm white and natural white create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, making them ideal for hotels, bedrooms, and living areas. Cool white, on the other hand, offers a refreshing and bright feel, which is more suitable for offices and workspaces. Pay Attention to the Bulb Chip During a visit to the market, some LED bulbs had multiple illumination points, while others used fewer. A salesperson claimed, “The more points, the better the quality and the brighter the light.†However, Lu Jinqing clarified, “Multi-point and single-point illumination are just different technological approaches. LED technology has evolved into various forms, so it’s not accurate to judge brightness solely by the number of LEDs.†Ai Xiaoming further explained that LEDs with strong anti-static protection tend to last longer. Therefore, it's recommended to choose LED products with an anti-static rating of over 700V. “Larger wafer LEDs generally offer better quality than smaller ones, although the price increases with the size of the wafer,†he added. ZHITONG PIPE VALVE TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD , https://www.ztongvalve.com