Frequently Asked Questions about LED

Q: What are LEDs?
A: LEDs are Light-Emitting Diodes.

Q: Do LED lights screw into standard household light sockets?
A: Yes, LED lights are direct screw in replacements for household lights. You unscrew your incandescent light bulb and screw in your LED Light bulb. You do not need to redo your electrical system to use the LED lights.

Q: Are automotive LED lights direct replacements for automotive bulbs?
A: Yes, the LED automotive lights directly replace the automotive bulbs you already have. You remove your incandescent light bulb and insert your automotive LED light bulb. You do not need to redo your electrical system to use the LED lights. The LED Bulbs are specifically designed to replace that incandescent light bulbs used in your automobile, motorcycle or RV.

Q: Do LED lights have a warranty?
A: Yes, the LED lights are warranted for a period of two year, but they can last a lifetime if no misuse!

Q: Do LED lights generate heat?
A: LED lights generate very little heat comparatively. They are ideal for kitchens, dens, offices, or anywhere you are working in close proximity to a standard light bulb. That is why LED Lights are so energy efficient.

Q: Do LED Lights work with dimmer switches?
A: Yes, some LED lights will work with dimmer switches. You need to check with the distributor if the model you buy is dimmable or not

Q: Can LED lights be used in the outdoor weather such as rain, snow, cold, heat?
A: Yes, the LED lights can be used outside all season, eg. LED flood light. The LED light bulbs are CE and/or UL approved for indoor and outdoor use.

Q: Do the LED tube lights turn on immediately compared to fluorescent tube lights that have a wait time to turn on?
A: Yes, the LED tube lights have instant turn on and there is no wait compared to the fluorescent lights that take time to light up.

Q: What is a single circuit LED light?
A: A single circuit has one brightness level and is commonly used for turn signals or lights that go on and off.

Q: What is a dual circuit LED light?
A: It's an LED light that will operate in both a dim and bright light mode creating two contrast levels. The dual circuit LED lights are used for tail lights and brake lights.

Q: Should you match the LED light to the lens color you have?
A: Yes, your LED light should be the same color as the lens you use.

Q: Does the automotive lens reduce the LED Bulb light output?
A: Yes, the lens can reduce the LED light emitted from the LED Bulb.

Q: Do the reflectors affect the light from the LED bulb?
A: Yes, they can affect the light emitted if they are side firing LEDs. So please choose the best LED light for your vehicle.

Q: What LED Light works good for recessed cans.
A: The PAR30 and PAR38 (led spot lights) work excellent in recessed cans.