Downlights Direct Lighting Advice & News
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Could an LED Revolution Give Us Light Like the Sun?
Headed by a group of scientists over in Germany, is a project that aims to see whether LED lights can be revolutionised, providing a whiter light in the process. As a direct result of the research undertaken, they have devised a new luminescent material for LED bulbs, with the Phosphor it includes improving energy efficiency and makes the artificial light provided almost as natural as the light provided by the sun. -
LEDs and Sustainable Ethos Light Up Glastonbury Once More
Once again, this years Glastonbury Festival has been a resounding success - some minor flooding aside. With around 200,000 people descending upon a small farm in Pilton every year, at first glance at least, the festival seems entirely unsustainable. This is in fact, far from the case and there are a number of green pledges that the festival makes; including one pledge about LED lighting, which ensures the festival can keep going year after year. -
Downlight Of The Month - July - Click 7W Inceptor Micro Downlight, The Swiss Arm Knife Of Downlights
Click Scolmore’s Inceptor Micro stands true by its name, with its high powered compact LED driver integrated into the body of the downlight. It can be fitted into the tightest of ceiling voids from 50mm without hassle. This compact design is a key selling feature which should leave most electricians untroubled and stress free. -
How to Choose and Buy LED Strip Lights
At present, one of the most popular LED products available on the market is LED strip lights (also known as LED ribbons or tapes). Depending on the intended purpose of your lights, there are a number of factors which will influence your choice: the size or type of LED, the number of LEDs within a metre strip, the colour or colour temperature, flexibility of the strip, carrying capacity and voltage, amongst others. -
Understanding the Science behind LED Lighting Colour Temperature
There are many obvious benefits to using LED lighting, from substantial energy and cost reductions to longer bulb life and lower overall heat generation, which the majority of people are aware of. However, many people are unaware that the colour temperature of their LED lights impacts the degree to which they are benefited.