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There is no doubt that the human population, especially in cities, would have a difficult time without outdoor lighting. This lighting allows you to drive and walk safely, clearly lighting the roads and sidewalks. However, many people have discovered the beauty of outdoor lighting around their home. There are many different ways to make your home and driveway attractive, which is evident in Dallas Outdoor Lighting.

Many have found LED lighting is especially attractive as well as having a long life and being energy efficient. In addition, it is possible to run lights for both the front and back yard on one 300W transformer . You will find that replacing a 400W of Mercury Vapor lights with 100W of LED will produce excellent lighting at a low cost.

 

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When compared to a 20W MR and a 175W Mercury Vapor lamp, the lumen output of a 12V LED is the same. It is obvious that this is a tremendous savings on your energy bill. In addition, they are available in two different colors, warm white and cool white. The warm white resembles halogen lights while the cool white is similar to Mercury Vapor lights.

Having your home illuminated can make a beautiful display as well as reflect your creative talent. You might want flood lights or just a reflected light on the front of your home. Some people just prefer a well lighted walkway with a stunning display around the entry way. An expert on the subject will be happy to discuss the different possibilities.

When contemplating this type of lighting it is a good idea to know how to read the label on the lamp bulbs if you are making your own purchase. Effective in mid-2011, the US Federal Trade Commission has ordered new labels. These labels will no longer indicate the watts of a light bulb but the brightness (lumens). This is designed to allow you, the consumer, to make a better choice on energy saving bulbs. This label will also indicate energy cost for a year, the bulb's life expectancy, if it is a 'warm' or 'cool' light and if the bulb contains mercury.

FAQ's regarding lighting are readily available on the Internet on several sites. This will answer all questions you might have regarding lighting, how much power different bulbs have and whether they are energy saving. It will also tell you how long a certain size type of light will last.

Having the proper lighting around your home can make it the showcase of the neighborhood. It brings out all of the details, and features, that makes your home special and attractive 200mm led downlight. In addition, it adds safety to your surroundings. With the many robberies and break-ins that are reported in the newspaper and on television, daily, it pays to be careful.

When a prospective thief sees a home that is well lighted they have no interest in trying to steal something or cause bodily harm. Obviously, with this much light they could easily be seen and identified. Many people have come to the realization that this is an excellent method of protection at a very low cost. Various kinds of lighting arrangements can be demonstrated by someone such as Dallas Outdoor Lighting.