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This varies from LED to LED and is used as a guideline rather than a guarantee . The shortest is currently 20,000 hours and the longest is 100,000 hours, although the Aurora M10 which was originally 100,000 hours but got reduced to 40,000 hours in 2014.

Power LED bulbs or downlights usually contain 3 or 4 high powered LED chips which combine to create a focused beam of light, usually with a 25 or 40 degree beam angle. SMD LED bulbs are made up of a cluster of very small LED chips, usually around 20 per bulb. SMD LEDs are often much cheaper and if you've ever compared SMD against a high quality power LED GU10 then you'll see why.

Can I lay insulation directly over downlights? Find out why you shouldn't do this and how to deal with this issue.

Purchasing lightbulbs has become slightly more confusing with the advent of energy saving LED bulbs. They have their merits in the sense that they last longer and they keep more money in our pockets, but the problem arises when one goes to purchase one of these gems of the cost-effective lighting revolution.

Consumers often get mixed up with spotlights and downlights, let me explain the difference. A spotlight is a surface mounted light fitted that either has a single, double, tripe or quad spots. They are frequently used in kitchens but are also used in living rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms.

Here at downlights direct you will find we stock many different types of lamps and light bulbs. Each lamp has its own purpose, cost and energy usage. Please read below to understand more about the most common and more popular types used to date.

There are a few things that you need to consider when looking for LED lightning since there are some misconceptions about this technology. Commonly it is assumed that LED bulbs are brighter than conventional lightning and this is partly the case. More importantly, LED technology is as bright as traditional lightning at a lower power requirement.

With the advancement of LED technology in lighting fixtures, there are currently two types of LED downlight available on the market; Integrated and Retrofit LED downlights. This blog post aims to explore the pros and cons of each.

When working with electricity remember to follow the basic safety isolation procedures if you are not going to employ an electrician to fit the downlights. Locate the correct isolation point then check the condition of the voltage indication device - confirm that it is in working order.

With mood lighting you can quickly produce your dream room appearance, whether it be a cosy warm lighting feel for your lounge in the winter months or a dynamic colour-changing effect for your house parties. These effects and more can not be achieved with conventional ceiling lights or wall lights, which supply exceptional task lighting however can sometimes be monotonous and bland.