What’s so great about LED lighting?

At Champion Studios we are greeted by this question all the time when we talk to clients about choosing LED lighting over Incandescent lighting: “What is so great about LED lighting? Why should I choose LED over Incandescent?” Understanding which of these lighting techniques is most beneficial in terms of functionality and from a financial standpoint for your commercial holiday decor needs is very important when selecting new commercial holiday decor lighting.

Known as the more traditional option, incandescent lighting comes in many forms: C7, C9 and mini light bulbs. The difference between all of these is size. The smaller one of the two larger options, C7 lights can range anywhere from 2.5 watts to 7 watts and C9 lights can range anywhere from 3.5 watts to 7 watts. All are based on parallel circuits, which means when one bulb burns out the others stay lit, and use a base socket that holds the lights and can withstand rain and other elements.

Being the “new kid on the block,” LED lights have not been on the market as long as incandescent light bulbs. LED lights easily fit into an electrical circuit because they are small. Unlike its predecessor, the incandescent light bulb, LED lights do not have a filament that will burn out -which means they don’t get very hot, and because of this they do not burn out as quickly. They are more durable than incandescent and have little to no sensitivity to extreme weather conditions.

Although the initial purchase price of LED lights is higher than incandescent light’s price tag, the long-term benefits out-weight the startup cost. In terms of energy sufficiency, LED lights require about 80% less energy than incandescent lights which will save you money on your electrical bill over time. In comparison to incandescent lighting’s 1,200 hours, the average lifespan of the standard LED light is about 50,000 hours; that’s like comparing 71 weeks to 292 weeks!

The Bottom Line: While it may be tempting to go the less costly route when purchasing lights, by purchasing LED lights you will receive a return on your investment after the first couple uses and will have less of a chance of having to replace them. You’ll also be decreasing the carbon footprint of your holiday decor projects by going “green” with the eco-friendly LED lights.

Contact Champion Studios today to explore economical and visually beneficial lighting options for your commercial property today.

Set the atmosphere with LED Light Curtains

Lighting can make or break the atmosphere in any setting, whether in a venue or at an event. Champion Studios LED Light Curtains are the perfect lighting option to wow your visitors or guests!

Champion Studios commercial-grade light curtains allow for a lot of creativity because they are light weight, yet durable, and can be hung from a number of places. You can have light curtains falling from balconies or stairways or draping from chandeliers or ceilings, or hanging on the wall for a dramatic lighting experience.

Not only are light curtains versatile for decor, but they also save you money on your electricity bill and are the safest in the commercial holiday decor industry because they are outfitted with LED lights.

Call Champion Studios today to order your LED light curtains!

Light curtains: versatile and lightweight decor

Create a spectacular visual lighting effect in windows, on ceilings or against walls using LED or incandescent overhead light curtains. Light curtains are categorized under versatile decor, so they are considered an “evergreen” decor option. They can be used before, during and after the holiday season for indoor or outdoor use.

This decor element fascinates the eye and will have your visitors in amazement of these sturdy, yet lightweight overhead options.

We currently have overhead light curtains available in and LED or incandescent option on our specials list, which you can access here.

Create the illusion of snowfall or rainfall: Snowfall Lights

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Snowfall lights are a mystical and versatile way to create a dramatic snow fall or rainfall effect, meaning you can turn winter into spring without changing this lighting decor element. This animated lighting option can emulate falling snow in the night sky or light rain on a spring day. A unique and intense lighting technique, snowfall lights are easy to install, and are perfect for windows, high ceilings and trees. Our LED snowfall lights have a bulb life of up to 50,000 hours and are extra durable so that they can be applied in an exterior or interior decor setting. There are three types of snow fall lights that are available:
Single Sided Mini Snowfall light: offers 18 LED lights per tube

Double View Snowfall Light: offers 12 to 60 LED lights per tube

Double Sided Snowfall Light: offers 40 to 240 LED lights per tube

 These items are currently available on our specials list, which can be located here.

Easy install accent lighting: Rope Lights

How do you create an eye-catching, yet economically-friendly and energy efficient lighting display for the interior or exterior of your building? By utilizing the lighting design world’s secret weapon –Rope Lighting! Designed for both indoor and outdoor application, these high quality lights can illuminate for up to 50,000 hours with the new and improved LED lens. This new lens is created with a 120 degree angle, in comparison to the original 30 degree angle. The change has resulted in improved performance and reliability of the lights in order to create brighter and more visible decor. These lights come in a variety of colors: warm white, cool white, red, blue, green, yellow and orange.

This item is currently on our specials list, which you can access by clicking here.

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Illuminate your walkways and trees with festival lighting

Awe your visitors by lighting your live trees with bright and cheerful LED festival lighting. This lighting technique is a cheerful edition to walkways, courtyards and entertainment areas. Also known as “café lighting,” festival lighting is the perfect way to add a little life to your trees and shrubbery, as they are created with brown and green cording to allow wires to be as discrete as ever. Also, because the cords are outfitted with medium base LED bulbs, not only do they consume 90% less electricity than incandescent bulbs, but the plastic lens covers is virtually indestructible making it perfect for outdoor use. The LED bulbs, which come in cool white or warm white, have a life of 50,000 to 100,000 hours and are safe for indoor and outdoor use. This product is currently featured on our specials list, which can be accessed here.

Interested in more information about LED lighting? Click here to learn about LED v. Incandescent lighting.

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Create ambient accent lighting for the exterior of your venue

If you’re searching for the perfect way to make your venue stand out from afar, then utilizing the lighting concept of wall washers is your answer. Each wall washer uses an LED flood light to create a dramatic lighting effect that illuminates the exterior of your building, and features a water tight control panel on the back of the 11 lb. device. Flood lights come in red, blue, green and clear, and 18 flood lights can project up to 60 feet. The wall washers can operate independently, or can be synced up with each other to create seasonal themes or dynamic color fades, and all return to setting after shut down and subsequent start up. This product is currently featured on our specials list, which can be accessed here.

 

Get to know LED lighting

You don’t have to look far to find examples of LED (light-emitting diode) lighting. You can see this type of lighting being used in homes, buildings and on the streets. Most people don’t understand what exactly LED lighting is, how it works and the many benefits of choosing LED lighting.

LED lights are small light bulbs that can easily fit into an electrical circuit. “So how do these things work?” you ask. They are illuminated solely by the movement of electrons in a semiconductor material. Unlike the traditional incandescent light bulb, LED lights do not have a filament that will burn out, so in return they don’t get very hot.

Now that we know the basics, let’s look at the benefits of choosing LED lighting. As I said before, LED lights do not emit a whole lot of heat and they do not burn out as quickly. In comparison to incandescent lighting’s 1,200 hours, the average lifespan of the standard LED light is about 50,000 hours –that’s like comparing 1 1/2 months to 5 1/2 years! LED lights also require about 80% less energy than incandescent lights, saving you money on your electrical bill over time. Some added perks of LED lights are that they can withstand bumping and jarring much better than incandescent lights, and have little to no sensitivity to extreme weather conditions.

Here at Champion Studios we have a vast number of LED lighting options available to our customers. We have LED White Wire Strand Curtains, perfect for overhead lighting at special events. We also have LED lighting as an option for customers to light their Artificial Christmas Trees. LED lights can be incorporated into decor through anything from LED Manzanita SuperNovas to Topiary Deer.

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