Buyers Guides

Energy/Environmental

The LEDs used in fairy lights are hugely energy efficient, particularly in comparison with standard incandescent bulbs. A standard LED can produce around 32 lumens per Watt (lm/W), double that of a incandescent bulb at 16 lm/W. As technology advances so too will the amount of light generated from a single Watt, allowing for further energy savings. So why does how much light it generates matter? Well because it uses less power to generate the same amount of light it means that you can save energy and money, which in turn helps protect the environment as well as your bank balance.

Save Energy & Money

We have found that using LED based fairy lights rather than the more traditional filament based can save up to 90% on your electricity bills. This comparative energy saving quickly pays off any difference in product costs and takes some of the financial strain off of the Christmas period. But of course in a world that is becoming more and more aware of the threat of global warming, saving energy is something far more than just a financial incentive.

LED Production Benefits

LED bulbs are also manufactured in a more environmentally friendly fashion. Unlike most standard bulbs, LEDs do not contain any highly-poisonous mercury, therefore making it far safer to produce and dispose of when required. An LED light bulb can also have a staggering life expectancy of over 100,000 hours, meaning that they do not need to be replaced frequently, if at all, which again means that fewer need to be manufactured and ultimately destroyed.