PS25 Bulbs

There are three main categories of standard light bulbs which consist of different levels of lighting:

• LED light bulbs use small semiconductors, or “light-emitting diodes” to produce light. Unlike standard light bulbs, LED bulbs house wire filaments for operation, making them more efficient in power usage than standard lightbulb types.
• Incandescent Bulbs are traditional lighting systems that give off a warm light within the space. The light is emitted by heating a filament within the casing. Incandescent bulbs usually last up to 1000 light hours on average.
• Compact fluorescent lightbulbs are light sources that utilize argon & mercury vapor stored within its tubes to produce light. Compact fluorescent bulbs emit cool light that is usually paired with light fixtures in large spaces. CFL bulbs can last up to 10,000 hours on average.
• Halogen lightbulbs use halogen gas to produce light. These bulbs will typically emit a white light that is utilized as task lighting within an area, lasting for roughly 2000 hours on average.

PS25 bulbs featured on HomElectrical are only LED technology light bulbs that require less energy to operate, and last longer than halogen and incandescent bulbs while having a wider span of color ranges to choose from. LED light bulbs can operate for up to 50,000 hours when used for an average of 10 hours each day.

Lettering and number codes in reference to a light bulb identifies the size and shape of that specific bulb. In the case of PS25 LED light bulbs, “PS” refers to the “pear-shaped” structure of the bulb. Pear shaped light bulbs are a traditional style that is commonly found within indoor light installations. The number that follows, which is 25, will tell you the diameter of the bulb in eights of an inch.

A PS25 bulb is a type of light source that can be used in indoor light fixtures. Some models of LED PS25 lightbulbs are rated for dry to damp locations, making them suitable for spaces that could be susceptible to moisture such as bathrooms.

Fixtures that are compatible with PS25 light bulbs will also include information on appropriate wattage amounts to be used for the fixture.

LED and incandescent lighting differ in various ways including energy efficiency, lifespan and color temperature:

• LED light bulbs occupy 90% less energy than incandescent bulbs, which can save you up to 80% on energy costs. A reduced carbon footprint due to low energy use will mean that LED lightbulbs are a better option for the environment.
• Incandescent bulbs have a shorter lifespan of around 1000 hours, while LED bulbs can last for more than 25000 hours with care. Some models of LED lightbulbs can also withstand the potential of shock much better than incandescent bulbs.
• LED lightbulbs come in a variety of color temperatures to best suit the location in which they are installed. Colors can range from warm yellow to daylight and are identified by color temperature. Incandescent lightbulbs come in variations of only warm color temperatures that are best suited for more personal applications.

HomElectrical features PS25 lightbulb models that are best for their most common applications:

• 3000K is a soft warm white light temperature that can be used in personal and social settings such as homes, hotel rooms, restaurants and lobbies. Soft warm lighting can also be used as mood lighting in retail shops and boutiques.
• 4000K is a cool light temperature that is commonly used as task lighting in offices, classrooms and merchandising departments.
• 5000K is a temperature that resembles soft daylight that helps to create a bright and alert environment. 5000K is best used in places with constant operation, such as a hospital.