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
Posted by Richard Clarke on 10th Jul 2013
If you’re thinking of replacing your old, traditional light bulbs with some bang-up-to-date, energy-efficient LED light bulbs, you’re going to need to know that you’re buying the right bulbs for your particular light fittings.
The part of a light bulb that connects to the light fitting is commonly known as the "cap" or "fitting". This provides the electrical connection and a secure fixing for the bulb. It also makes it easy to replac… Read more