| Fibre Optic Lighting is a fairly new technology which is | | | | at all times, making them safe to touch, and safe to |
| sweeping the world very quickly. We are now seeing | | | | put near things which may be flammable. |
| fibre optic technology in homes, Christmas | | | | They are safe to use in wet/moist areas, such as |
| decorations, businesses, and museums. What is it | | | | bathrooms, spas, pools, and ponds. |
| about these lights that makes them different from | | | | They are easily configured to dim, change color, or |
| normal electric bulbs? Are they better, or worse? | | | | twinkle. |
| Well, it depends, just like any new technology, there | | | | The only real cons to these systems are: |
| are pros and cons to it. First, I would like to begin | | | | Since they are a new technology, they can be |
| with the pros, as there are many more positive | | | | expensive to purchase initially and to install. This cost |
| aspects to these products than there are negative. | | | | is easily gotten back through the energy and bulb |
| First, they are more Eco-friendly than other types of | | | | savings. |
| lights. This is actually because of a couple different | | | | When the bulb goes out (as there is only one |
| reasons. They use less energy than traditional lights. | | | | powering the whole system), your whole system |
| But they also do not emit harmful Ultra-Violet rays | | | | goes out. This can be avoided by having multiple |
| like may traditional light do either. | | | | systems. However, the bulbs are quick and easy to |
| Fibre optic lighting uses one, single light source, which | | | | change. |
| runs all of the lights in the system. | | | | Overall, a fibre optic lighting system can be a great |
| They do not release heat, they are cool to the touch | | | | investment for your home or business. |