Chris

Airport security is notoriously tight. Every year since 9/11, airport security has been revolutionised. Now, boarding an aeroplane has become a complex routine requiring you to take off everything from your shoes to your belt to your watch. Generally, when we leave the airport, we breathe a sigh of relief; happy that the whole process is over.

LEDs are the future. Well, at least that’s what we’ve been told for what seems like an eternity by electrical experts. Supposedly more sustainable and more cost efficient, LED (light-emitting diode) lighting has long been heralded as the future for lighting.

Many different types of light fixtures use LEDs. Incredibly versatile by nature, light-emitting diodes produce their light when the electrons move through the semiconductor material. Unsurprisingly, because of their versatility, the last few years have seen thousands of homes switch to LED lights.

This Sunday, Downlights Direct will be joining together with millions across our planet to mark Earth hour. Earth hour is now a worldwide event that has become the largest global movement for the environment.

Launched in early 2013 the Elan has taken the downlight industry by storm. Using the latest COB (chip on board) technology it is brighter than any retrofit GU10 or MR16 LED currently available.

Now into its second generation and replacing the EvoLED and H2, the H2 Pro is brighter and more reliable. And is now available in a choice of two beam angles.

The main reason that LED's flicker when dimming them is that the LED(s) and dimmer switch are not compatible. Dimmable LED's were only introduced to the World in 2009; the first one I know of was the Philips 7W GU10 LED. How did Philips create this without an LED dimmer switch? They must have tested it using conventional dimmer switches and done batch tests with many different brands and kept testing it until they got achieved smooth dimming results.

Part L is a Building Regulation that relates to energy efficiency. Part L1 is for domestic use and Part L2 is for commercial use. Find out what it takes for you to comply with both.

Mains dimmable, also known as TRIAC dimmable LED drivers are now available that allow you to dim lighting products like LED strip lights without the need for installing a special analogue 1-10V dimmer switch.

As part of our LED Strip Fit brand we are able to design LED strip lighting to meet your exact needs. All we need is the dimensions or a drawing and we can supply you with an easy to follow wiring diagram. We can offer all the relevant LED drivers and controllers.