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  1. The Future of LED: 150 Lumens per Watt by 2020

    The Future of LED: 150 Lumens per Watt by 2020

    One of the most common problems associated with the LED bulb industry is that it is trying to take too much control of the market too soon. For instance, before it is sufficiently cheap enough for ordinary working people to afford, and before the technology is as good as it potentially can be.

  2. Have We Discovered the Full Range of Benefits from LED Lighting?

    Have We Discovered the Full Range of Benefits from LED Lighting?

    Every year it seems as though LED lighting becomes more and more affordable. Gone are the days of high manufacturing costs, high retail value and low practicality. Over the course of the past 5 years, making and manufacturing LEDs in bulk has become cheaper than ever and, as a result, the price to the consumer has also decreased.

  3. Cutting Edge LEDs Contain Spy Cams to Keep People Safe

    Cutting Edge LEDs Contain Spy Cams to Keep People Safe

    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.

  4. The Past, The Present and The Future of LEDs at Home

    The Past, The Present and The Future of LEDs at Home

    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.

  5. LEDs Revolutionised by Galium Nitride Semiconductor

    LEDs Revolutionised by Galium Nitride Semiconductor

    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.

  6. Join Downlights Direct this Earth hour and Flick the Switch!

    Join Downlights Direct this Earth hour and Flick the Switch!

    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.

  7. Downlights Directs Reaches 9.4 Rating On Trust Pilot

    Downlights Directs Reaches 9.4 Rating On Trust Pilot

    Just wanted to say a big well done to the staff at www.DownlightsDirect.co.uk for achieving the 9.5 rating on Trust Pilot. Selling downlights and LEDs is not an easy task these days with so many variations and compatibility issues to consider.

  8. The LED Bubble is Bursting!

    The LED Bubble is Bursting!

    As LED prices continue to fall and as more retailers finally catch onto the craze – the future of LED is not bright, at least for the re-sellers! Prices are plummeting faster than expected and I believe many companies will soon go out of business as a result.

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