LED Lighting: Getting It Right
Avoiding common misconceptions about LED sources and fixtures
Myth #1: LEDs last forever
Myth #2: LEDs are not bright enough
Myth #3: White-light LED sources produce over 160 lumens per watt
Myth #4: Three-watt LEDs are brighter than one-watt LEDs
Myth #5: LEDs generate no heat
Myth #6: LED systems cost too much
Myth #7: LED light quality is poor
Cree’s XM-L LED can produce 160 lumens per watt: From Digi-key