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
Posted by Amit Soni on 9th Jul 2013
We like to bring you the most up-to-date news from the wonderful, vibrant world of LED Lighting, so here’s the first of our weekly roundups, giving you the lowdown on everything that’s going on.I Could've Been A Contender!Creator of the LED, Nick Holonyak Jr., features in the number one spot on the BBC's list of 10 Inventors Who Didn’t Get Mega-Rich From Their Inventions.Holonyak said, "It's ridiculous to think that somebody owes you something. W… Read more
Posted by Richard Clarke on 3rd Jul 2013
After being around for more than a decade, LED lighting is a mature, reliable technology that has earned its place in the mainstream lighting market.LED lighting’s increasing popularity is based on its unique ability to provide us with dramatically more energy-efficient, sustainable and cost-effective illumination, so why have so many myths and misconceptions formed around it, and which are the main ones that require debunking?Myth One: LEDs Are… Read more
Posted by Amit Soni on 2nd Jul 2013
RGB strip lights are really cool pieces of kit – they’re even better when used with a DMX controller, giving you effects and lights that are simply not possible with normal controllers.
Wiring might be daunting for some, but our guide will help you put together a simple DMX system using RGB colour changing LED tape.
To begin with, you’ll need the following:
DMX Wall Plate;
DMX Decoder(s);
LED Driver(s);
RGB Colou… Read more