Today, Yuepu Optoelectronics shares how to determine the service life of LED plant lighting lamps?

The service life of LED plant lighting fixtures can be judged from the following aspects:
Check the product specifications and instructions
The specification sheet of a regular product usually indicates the expected service life of the lamp, generally measured in hours, such as 20,000 hours, 50,000 hours, etc. This is the theoretical duration under ideal conditions. In actual use, it may vary due to various factors.
Understand LED chips and packaging technologies
Chip quality: High-quality LED chips are the key factor determining the lifespan of lamps. Chips from well-known brands usually have better stability and anti-aging performance. For instance, chips from brands like Cree and Nichia can ensure a longer service life under normal usage conditions.
Packaging technology: Good packaging technology can protect chips from the influence of the external environment, improving the reliability and lifespan of lamps. For instance, LED lights encapsulated with silicone have excellent moisture-proof, dust-proof and UV-resistant properties, which can effectively extend the service life of the lamps.
Evaluate the heat dissipation design of the lamps
When LED lights are in operation, they generate heat. If the heat dissipation is not smooth, it will cause the temperature of the chip to rise, thereby accelerating the aging of the chip and shortening the lifespan of the lamp. Check whether the lamp has a good heat dissipation structure, such as heat dissipation fins and heat dissipation fans. Lamps with large and numerous heat dissipation fins or equipped with smart cooling fans usually have better temperature control and a longer service life.
Refer to user reviews and actual usage cases
The service life of the lamps can be understood by checking the user reviews, professional evaluation reports or actual usage cases of the products. If the majority of users report that the lamp can still maintain good performance after being used for a certain period of time without obvious light attenuation or malfunction, it can be considered that the service life of the lamp is relatively long.
Conduct a simple test
Light attenuation test: After being used for a period of time, such as several hundred or several thousand hours, the luminous flux of the lamp can be measured using a professional luminous flux tester. If the decrease in luminous flux does not exceed a certain proportion of the initial value (such as 30%), it indicates that the lifespan of the lamp is still relatively long. However, this testing method requires professional equipment and may be difficult for ordinary users to operate.
Visual inspection: Regularly observe the appearance of the lamps to see if there are any obvious yellowing, discoloration or damage. If the lamp housing shows deformation or cracks, or if the LED beads turn black or flicker, it may indicate that the lifespan of the lamp is about to expire.
It should be noted that the service life of LED plant lighting fixtures is affected by various factors, such as the usage environment, usage time, and power supply stability. Even for the same model of lamps, their actual lifespan may vary under different usage conditions.
Yuepu Optoelectronic Technology was established in 2024 and is a subsidiary of Guangzhou Jinyi Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd. and the Guangdong sales headquarters of Jiangsu Houmulai Lighting Technology Co., LTD. It is a solution provider integrating R&D, production and sales of LED light sources, lighting fixtures, smart products, Internet of Things smart software and other series of products, as well as offering comprehensive lighting solutions.
The company is based in China and looks to the world. It adheres to the five major principles of health, safety, aesthetics, economy and technology, and segments the characteristics and demands of domestic and foreign markets to be a source of love and green light.