Are LEDs a good replacement for fluorescent lighting?
LED lighting is an excellent replacement for fluorescent lighting, for several reasons. There is a power savings of a factor of 3 when you use LEDs to produce the same amount of light as you were getting from the fluorescent. Fluorescent tubes contain a small but accumulating amount of mercury, and it is considered a hazardous waste. You must dispose of if in the proper way. Fluorescent lights produce a considerable amount of ultraviolet light that can damage the human eye and cause cataracts. This is of special concern for the older generation who have already had a bout with cataracts.
