Comparing halogen light bulbs with LEDs is like comparing apples with oranges. They are poles apart in every way. The mere fact that LEDs are hi-tech is reason enough to consider them for use as underwater boat lights. Being hi-tech they are also convenient for any fishing enthusiast.

1. Comparing halogen light bulbs with LEDs is like comparing
apples with oranges. They are poles apart in every way. The
mere fact that LEDs are hi-tech is reason enough to consider them
for use as underwater boat lights. Being hi-tech they are also
convenient for any fishing enthusiast.
The real question is how are LEDs superior when compared with
bulbs? The reasons are many and they are:
Longevity
One noticeable distinction between halogen light bulbs and LEDs is
in terms of their longevity. LEDs are long-lasting for a maximum of
80,000 hours. Conversely, halogen light bulbs have longevity of
anywhere between 2,000 and 6,000 hours. Moreover, halogens
aren’t dependable in the sense that they may die all of a sudden
without any prior indication.

2. LEDs on the contrary are far more dependable as the strength of the
light emitted diminishes gradually. Therefore even after 80,000
hours of usage, the LEDs can be used for another 80,000 hours at a
reduced strength. The lifespan of a LED is usually denoted as L70%
life. When there is loss of light of over 30%, only then can the
human eye detect it. LEDs are therefore user-friendly as the
brightness of the light is stable until it gradually becomes weaker or
in other words loses strength.
The way they work and how efficient are they?
Halogen light bulbs use electricity for heating up filaments made of
tungsten. As the tungsten filaments become hot, they generate
light. LEDs generate light by transmitting electrical current among
electrodes. The procedure that is followed to generate light from
LEDs is more efficient when compared with a Halogen bulb. Halogen
bulbs are able to convert 10% of its energy to produce light and a
whopping 90% is nothing but heat that is generated to convert its
10% of energy to light. LEDs on the other hand have 80% efficiency.
Bulbs don’t have to be changed

3. LED bulbs don’t need to be changed regularly. Most halogen bulbs
though have longevity of 5,000 hours only and therefore changing
the bulbs after they become weak is necessary.
Power consumed is low and electrical charge not required at start-up
LED underwater boat lights consume very little power and currents required while
starting up are negligible. Anyone looking for underwater lights for boat would find
that underwater lights equipped with bulbs would have electrical charges of 18 amps
at start-up. What this means is that the lights ought to be switched on gradually and
in stage. In a few instances switching on the lights may take as much as 25 minutes
for all lights to be switched on. LEDs can be switched on simultaneously and yet the
generators wouldn’t be overburdened.
Colour consistency
LED underwater boat lights consistently emit light with colour temperature being
perfect which means; consistently there is radiance in underwater lighting. With
bulbs though, it’s impossible to exactly match colours.
Protection from toxic matter

4. LEDs are protected as far as harmful substances are concerned.
LEDs are safe
Comparing LEDs and halogen bulbs from a safety standpoint, LEDs
are far safer lighting than halogen bulbs as they don’t burn leading
to possible fires.
Eco-friendly
People are becoming increasingly conscious about how lighting is
used so as to ensure that environmental impact is minimal. Out of
the total energy generated on the planet, 25% is used to light up
our planet which is a lot considering the fact that there is a dearth of
global resources of renewable energy. Hence the necessity of
developing enhanced, cost-effective and far more efficiently lighting
our planet. With the technology of LED lighting, solutions to counter
any challenging situation is at one’s fingertips.