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What’s an LED?

LED stands for light emitting diode. An LED is an electronic light source. A diode is not a light bulb. Traditional incandescent light bulbs heat tungsten filaments until they glow, like a toaster heating element. These filaments gradually evaporate until they break and burn out. LEDs work on a totally different premise, similar to transistors or other electronics along those lines. There is no filament to burn out. They're also a much more efficient light source, producing considerably more light per watt than a traditional bulb. Most LEDs are about 2/10 of an inch in diameter and about 1/3 of an inch in length. Whereas typical household lamps require 120 volts, an LED uses just two or three volts. What's more, typical household lamps are rated for 1,500 to 2,000 hours while LEDs can last 100,000 hours or more.

While most any sign will get your message across for the next year or so, what about 5 years down the road—and longer? Watchfire LED signs are rigorously tested for moisture resistance and durability underwater and in extreme temperatures from -40° to 120° F. Just a small part of why we’re so confident offering our gold-standard 5-year warranty.