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I believe many friends prefer to find a cheaper option when purchasing items. This is also true when it comes to buying LED street lights. When the specifications are the same from two different suppliers, customers may feel inclined to choose the cheaper option. However, what customers may not realize is that even with the same specifications, there can be significant price differences within the same industry, especially in today’s fast-paced information age. Below, I will outline some hidden issues related to LED street lights.
1. False Specifications
The popularity of LED street lights has led to decreased profit margins and intense competition. This has caused many businesses to cut corners and misrepresent product specifications, which is a result of customers constantly comparing prices and seeking lower costs. It is also related to actions taken by some manufacturers.
2. Counterfeit Chips
The core of LED fixtures is the chip, which directly determines the light’s performance. However, some unscrupulous sellers take advantage of customers’ lack of expertise by using low-cost chips, resulting in customers paying a high price for low-quality products and causing direct financial losses. This also poses serious quality risks to LED fixtures.
3. Copper Wire Posing as Gold Wire
Many LED manufacturers try to use alternatives like copper alloys, gold-plated silver alloys, and silver alloy wires to replace the expensive gold wires. While these alternatives may have certain advantages, they fall short in terms of chemical stability. For example, silver and gold-plated silver wires are prone to corrosion from sulfur and chlorine, and copper wires are easily oxidized. These alternatives make bonding wires more susceptible to chemical corrosion, reducing the reliability of the light source and leading to premature failures in the long run.
4. Poor Optical Design of the Light Distribution System
In terms of optical design, if the light distribution system of the street light is not well-designed, the lighting effect will be subpar. Issues such as “bright under the light,” “dark under the light,” “zebra crossings,” “uneven illuminance,” and “yellow circles” may arise during testing.
5. Inadequate Heat Dissipation Design
With regard to heat dissipation, every 10-degree increase in the temperature of the LED chip can significantly reduce the lifespan of semiconductor devices. LED street lights require high brightness and are used in harsh environments; therefore, poor heat dissipation can quickly lead to aging of the LED, and decreased stability.
6. Power Supply Failures
In terms of the driving power supply, if a fault occurs, testing and inspection processes may reveal issues such as “complete lamp outage,” “partial failures,” “individual LEDs not lighting,” or “flickering lights.”
7. Safety Hazards
Safety concerns must also be taken seriously: lack of leakage protection for the power supply, substandard quality of ballasts, failure to conduct sensitivity testing for circuit breakers, oversized rated trip currents, and the use of the cable’s metal outer sheath as the PE grounding method are all issues that can compromise reliability. Additionally, low IP ratings for waterproofing and dustproofing present further risks.
8. Harmful Substances in the Fixtures
The blackening of LED sources is a common issue faced by many LED companies. Most materials require thorough inspections for substances that could affect the lifespan of the light source.
Every manufacturer is capable of meeting these challenges; it all depends on how they approach their corporate culture and development goals. For instance, the Kobe Steel scandal is a clear indicator of how a company’s integrity can be compromised over time. Regardless of how well you do your homework, any long-term falsification will eventually come to light. Naturally, customers cannot wait for that long. I suggest that when procuring street lights, customers should consult multiple manufacturers for prices and choose the most suitable option. If placing a significant order, it may be worthwhile to visit the manufacturer to assess their capabilities firsthand.
To learn more about the pricing of LED street lights, feel free to inquire.
Bitpott LED street light manufacturers specialize in the research, development, production, and sales of outdoor lighting products, including solar LED lights. With years of production experience and advanced equipment, we guarantee quality, reasonable pricing, and configured options. For inquiries about the prices of LED street lights, please contact our customer service.
