Power consumption is measured in watts, which indicates the amount of energy used by the light source. LEDs are highly energy-efficient, consuming significantly less power compared to traditional incandescent, halogen, metal halide, or fluorescent lights while providing the same level of brightness. Lower wattage in LED lights translates to reduced electricity bills and less environmental impact.
Water Resistance
Weatherproof
Water resistance indicates how a product will perform under various environmental conditions. Standards organizations like the IEC, UL/ETL, and NEC (National Electric Code) have multiple designations for water resistance. Which one is important to you will depend on your application.
Non-Weatherproof—This designation is for products used in applications that will not come in contact with water. You may see terms like IP20 or "Suitable for Dry Locations."
Weatherproof—Products with this designation may have occasional contact with water/humidity/condensation. They can typically be used indoors and in protected outdoor applications. "Suitable for Damp Locations" and IPx3/IPx4 will fall into this category.
Waterproof—These products may come in direct contact with water, and some ratings indicate that they can be fully submerged or cleaned with high-pressure water spray. "Suitable for Wet Locations" or an IP65 or above rating will typically accompany these products, which are intended for outdoor use.
Super Bright LEDs, Inc. offers a 5-year warranty to protect against manufacturer defects and malfunctions. If you experience failure of an LED or other component not caused by negligence, abuse, unauthorized repair or disassembly, we will replace the product within the warranty period. In the case the exact product is no longer available, a gift card for the value of the original purchase price will be provided. Super Bright LEDs administers all warranty claims in-house. Read More
Class 1
Class 1 LED drivers have output ranges outside UL Class 2 (UL 1310). Safety protection is required within the fixture (LED light) on Class 1 products. Class 1 circuits must be powered by a source with a maximum of 30V and 1 kVA.
Class 2
Class 2 power supplies must meet the National Electric Code (NEC) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL 1310) standards for wiring requirements and power limitations of AC/DC power supplies to minimize shock or fire risks. All Class 2 power supplies must meet the NEC overcurrent protection and wiring sizing regulations. They must be constructed with ‘In-Wall’ rated wiring for permanent installation inside walls or floors, where they may be surrounded by insulation. These wiring requirements help prevent cracking or melting of the wire, which could cause a fire hazard. These power supplies must have a maximum power capacity of 100 VA and cannot exceed a 30 VAC or 60 VDC output, minimizing the risk of electric shock or overheating from excessive currents.
Products with a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) label meet all requirements and rules set forth by the FCC and won't cause interference with other electronic devices. According to FCC's website, "The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories." Products that generate radio frequency (RF) energy, such as RF remote controls and certain LED light bulbs, are tested to ensure that they are within the FCC's guidelines and limits and do not cause harmful interference.
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) LLC is an independent testing agency that works to verify product safety and quality. A UL-Listed label means that product samples have been tested by UL and that the product meets their Standards for Safety requirements.