30 November 2005 12:00
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(via)1. Choose LED (light emitting diode) lights - They are the newest form of holiday lighting and they don't only look great; LED lights,
· Save you money - The initial cost for a set of lights is higher than traditional lights but over a 30-day period, lighting 500 traditional holiday lights will cost you about $18.00 while the same number of LED lights costs only $0.19.
· Use less energy - about 90% less energy which means less pollution that causes smog and climate change.
· Last longer - up to 200,000 hours which is 100 times longer than traditional lights
· Durable - The bulbs do not fade or flake and are not easily damaged because they do not have a filament.
· Safe - LEDs do not emit any heat so they remain cool to the touch.
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