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Since bursting onto the scene a few years ago, LEDs have grown – both in terms of overall performance and in sales too.They’re the next big thing in lighting at a commercial and domestic level, but how do they differ from the industry standards?The main physical difference is that LEDs belong to the SSL (Solid State Lighting) family, as they emit light through the use of a semiconductor material. You can find out more about this by taking a look… Read more

The lighting industry has many standards governing the safety and performance of lighting products. When testing the life-expectancy of a bulb, manufacturers must abide by these standards. There are, for example, testing procedures for CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lamps) and Incandescent bulbs, which have the respective LM-65 and LM-49 designations. LED lights have their own separate test procedure, called LM-80. Unlike older forms of… Read more

One of the best things about summer is embracing the great outdoors. Camping is a huge part of this – and a huge part of camping is your choice of lighting.After all, when you’re miles from civilisation, you can’t depend on street lights for visibility at night. You’ll need a light source that’s portable when you need to see in the dark – and LEDs are the best option. They are energy efficient, long lasting and reliable.LED lights use a lot less… Read more

If you're running a low-voltage (12 volt) lighting system in your home or business premises, you can save money and significantly lower your carbon emissions by switching to low-voltage LED light bulbs such as MR16 or MR11s. The MR16 LED Spotlight Bulb for example, requires just 4 watts of electricity to produce 300 lumens of brightness. This is the equivalent of a 50 watt traditional halogen spotlight bulb, meaning that it wil… Read more