More and more households want to switch from traditional lighting to LED lights. LEDs, also referred to as Light Emitting Diodes, are much more energy efficient than the compact fluorescent lights commonly used in homes. If you want to provide LEDs, you want to ensure they work correctly. Read this brief article on the importance of testing LED equipment to find out more.
Must Meet Standards
The government has set specific standards for LED equipment. Before companies can sell LED equipment on the open market, it must meet the criteria laid out by the government. Mostly, they want to determine that the material is safe to use and adheres to the claims made by the manufacturer. The Department of Energy also created a light labeling system that tells you more about the product itself. The label tells you about brightness, energy efficiency, and how long the light should last.
Ensure High-Quality
Testing LED equipment helps ensure that it’s made with high quality. Equipment should be tested, so nothing slips through the cracks. Testing the equipment before it goes on the market makes sure that consumers only purchase high-quality products. One of the benefits of LED equipment is its long lifespan. If a consumer purchases an LED lightbulb because they were told they last a long time, it’s the manufacturers’ responsibility to provide what they promise.
Room for Upgrades
It’s also crucial to test LED equipment to see if it requires any improvements. Testing the LED equipment points out any issues it may have and provides an opportunity to determine if the objects can be improved at all. During testing, for example, researchers can see if they can improve the LED equipment’s brightness and energy efficiency.
It’s best to have your LED equipment tested at a third-party laboratory because they can perform the tests correctly. Laborites that have LED testing equipment, such as luminaire integrated measurement systems, goniometer systems, and integrating sphere systems, have to meet rigid standards set forth by the US Department of Energy and US Environmental Protection Agency. All third-party laboratories must meet this standard to ensure product quality. Screening LED equipment is an exact process, so establishing and adhering to these standards makes sure all steps are met. Gamma Scientific supplies laboratories with the most high-quality equipment on the market.
