Verbatim launches LED lighting business
Verbatim Australia has lauched a range of retrofit LED lamps in Australia. The LED range is made up of lamps that are direct replacements for conventional incandescent bulbs, halogen spotlights, downlights and compact fluorescent lamps.
Most models of the range are dimmable using common domestic dimmer systems.
The range has power ratings from 4 to 10 W with luminous flux from 90 to 500 lumens; can be used as replacements for conventional lights rated between 15 and 40 W; is claimed to provide energy savings of up to 80%; offers warm white light with a colour temperature of 2700 or 2800 K, depending on model; has a colour rendering index (CRI) of over 80; and is claimed ot have a life expectancy of 35,000 hours for all versions except the E14 candle lamp, which has a life expectancy of 25,000 hours.
The LEDs will be distributed through Verbatim’s Australia-wide wholesale and retail channels and will be available to consumers towards the end of the year.
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