How LED Works in Integra
What is LED
LED shower heads marry modern technology with everyday practicality, turning a simple shower into a visual treat. These shower heads have LED lights that light up the water stream, creating a colorful show. The LEDs can change color based on the water temperature, for both pleasure and practicality.
How LEDs are Integrated into Shower Heads
The LED lights are built into the shower head. Usually they are around the nozzle area so the light shines on the water as it comes out. They are waterproof and safe in a wet environment. They change color to indicate the temperature of the water - blue for cold, green for warm and red for hot. It’s cool and also helps you not to step into scalding or freezing water.
Power Sources for LEDs in Shower Heads
LED shower heads use two types of power sources: water turbines and batteries.
How LED Shower Heads Work
Water Powered LEDs
How Water Flow Creates Energy for LEDs
One of the coolest things about LED shower heads is that many of them don’t need any external power source. Instead they use the water pressure from your shower to generate the electricity. Inside the shower head is a small dynamo, or water turbine, that spins as water flows through it. This spinning creates enough electricity to power the LEDs.
Internal Turbine Mechanism
The internal turbine mechanism is designed to capture the kinetic energy from the water flow. As water flows through the shower head, it spins the turbine. This mechanical energy is then converted into electrical energy to power the LEDs. It’s clever and eco-friendly as it eliminates the need for batteries or external power source.
Benefits of Water Powered LEDs
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Energy Efficient: They use the existing water flow to generate power so they don’t consume extra electricity.
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Maintenance Free: No batteries to replace or electrical connections to maintain.
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Eco Friendly: By using water flow to generate power, they reduce overall energy footprint.
But some users find that the turbines are delicate and may not generate enough power if the water pressure is low.
Battery Powered LEDs
How Battery Powered LED Shower Heads Work
Battery powered LED shower heads are another option. These use replaceable batteries, usually AA or AAA, to power the LEDs. The batteries are housed in a waterproof compartment inside the shower head.
Types of Batteries
The most common batteries used are standard AA or AAA batteries. These are easily available and replaceable so battery powered LED shower heads are a convenient option for many users.
