Characteristics of LED and CFL Lamps Products: Efficiency of Using Indoor Lighting Lamps

Efforts to save the use of electrical energy by consumers are carried out by using lighting lamps that are considered energy efficient. The considerations that are often used by consumers in choosing the use of lighting lamps are generally limited to choosing based on the type of lamp that is cheaper, which does not consider the quality of the light produced or the amount of electrical energy absorbed by a lamp. The use of different lighting products with known efficiency parameters can be considered in the use of lighting in the home by consumers. The research method uses an experimental approach. This research was conducted by testing and analyzing the electrical parameters of several types of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). This research is expected to be a reference for users to choose the type of lamp that is considered efficient in its use according to the parameters studied. The research data was obtained from the results of testing and measuring the lamps used as samples. The data obtained were analyzed using a quantitative approach, followed by a qualitative analysis based on needs. The test results show that: (1) LED type lamps produce better light intensity compared to CFLs at the same electric power consumption; and (2) the use of electric power from LED type lamps is lower and produces stronger lighting when compared to LED type lamps. CLF and (3) LED lamps have components that allow them to operate at lower voltages.