Posted by Richard Clarke on 30th Aug 2013
Jargon can be annoying, especially if you’re not in-the-know, so here are 11 of ‘em to keep you in the loop when you’re shopping for LED Light-related products.
LED stands for ‘Light Emitting Diode’ and it refers to a type of electronic light source that uses a semiconductor. LED lights are unique in that they require 90% less power than similarly luminescent incandescent and fluorescent lights, and last a lot longer, with an aver… Read more
Posted by Richard Clarke on 29th Aug 2013
We’re always looking for new ways to enhance your experience with LEDs, and products that will give you even more choices.So we’re really happy to say that we’ve added some new products to our range of LED drivers and transformers.Brought to you by Mean Well, there’s the CLG-150-12A 240V-12V Transformer, the HLG 240H 240V-12V Transformer, and the HLG-320H 240V-12V Transformer.They’re all great for powering both 12V single colour and 12V RGB colou… Read more
Posted by Richard Clarke on 28th Aug 2013
A team of researchers from the University of Exeter, led by Dr. Dave Hodgson, have been using LED lights to track the movements of snails at night.
The team tagged around 450 garden snails with either LED lights or UV paint, and tracked them over a 72 hour period.
The research was conducted as part of an ongoing ‘Slime Watch’ study, looking into the transmission of lungworm (angiostrongylus vasorum) from snails… Read more
Posted by Richard Clarke on 27th Aug 2013
If you’re only just beginning to switch to LED as your Number One lighting source, you may have come across the term “Colour Temperature” for the first time. If this is the case, check out this list of FAQs, as it might help you choose the best one for you.
What Is Colour Temperature?
Colour temperature, or CCT (correlated colour temperature) as it’s also known, is a measurement in degrees Kelvin (K) of the perceived warmth or co… Read more