Posted by Richard Clarke on 25th Jul 2013
Outdoor lighting can be a problem. Not only can it be expensive, but picking the right option for your garden brings its own headaches too. Then you have to think about waterproofing. It goes on.
Today though, we’re looking at why you should be using LEDs, and how you can make some cheap, yet stylish lights for your garden that won’t cost you the earth.
So why should you use LEDs? Because they’re great for large open spaces!… Read more
Posted by Amit Soni on 23rd Jul 2013
Get an eye-full of these crazy light paintings.The coloured lines in these images are actually the light trails left behind by Roombas fitted with coloured LED lights.The craze appears to have started with a group of German photographers at the Braunschweig University of Technology who, thanks to a stroke of genius, or just out of boredom (who knows!), decided to attach coloured LED lights to several Roomba robots and leave them to roam around a… Read more
Posted by Richard Clarke on 18th Jul 2013
One of the reasons we like wiring diagrams here at Wholesale LED Lights is that they’re so easy to understand. Follow the lines, connect the dots, and off you go! This time, we’re looking at Dual Colour LED Strip Lights.
Firstly, you’ll need the following:
Dual Colour LED Strip Light;
Dual Colour Touch Controller;
LED Driver;
Screwdriver.
Step 1
Before starting anything, check that everything is in tip-top co… Read more
Posted by Amit Soni on 17th Jul 2013
What is a beam angle?
The term beam angle refers to the angle at which light is emitted from a source.
Beam angles are typically measured in degrees, but you will also find that some retailers give their bulbs specific designations, such as "narrow spot" or "wide flood".
Spotlights versus Floodlights
When shopping for LED bulbs you will come across two key terms; "spotlights" and "floodlights".
Spotlights cast a very narrow beam o… Read more