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When you keep goldfish in an aquarium, you may sometimes place them in a slightly dimly lit place. When you put them in a place where people can see them, such as a reception room, you want to make them look as beautiful as possible. So this time, I would like to explain about lighting.

Types of Lighting Fixtures and Lights

There are many types of lighting fixtures, ranging in price from expensive to inexpensive. In this article, we would like to compare two major types of lighting fixtures. Please consider which one is best suited for you.

1. Fluorescent lamp

2. LED

About Fluorescent Lamps

Features of Fluorescent Lamps

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Fluorescent lamps have been a common type of lighting fixture for many years. They are the first type of lighting fixture that even newcomers to the market can think of.

Advantages of Fluorescent Lamps

The major advantage of fluorescent lamps is,

1. Inexpensive to obtain.

2. Light intensity and color can be changed by fluorescent lamps.

3. Variety of types

It is great for those who don't have a lot of money or just want to have a light fixture for now.

Disadvantages of fluorescent lamps

The disadvantages of fluorescent lamps are,

1. The main unit is heavy.

2. Fluorescent lamps need to be replaced every six months to a year.

3. Fluorescent lamps themselves heat up.

The heavy body makes it a little difficult to change water and fluorescent lamps.It may be. And because of the heat, families with small children, etc., should be careful.

About LEDs

LED Features

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LED is a relatively new type of lighting fixture. Recently, household lighting fixtures have been famously converted to LEDs.

Advantages of LEDs

What are the major advantages of LEDs?

1. Lightweight body

2. Some types of LED light can be changed with a single switch.

3. Long life of LED itself

Low running cost and low electricity bill

5. Heat resistance

This lighting fixture is especially recommended for women due to its light weight and low electricity bill.

Disadvantages of LEDs

The major disadvantages of LEDs are,

1. expensive

2. The main unit must be replaced when the LEDs reach the end of their service life.

Prices have come down little by little, but many of them still cost 10,000 yen.LEDs are a tough sell for first-time light fixture buyers because of the initial cost.But there is also.

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