Posted by Richard Clarke on 30th Jul 2012
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
Posted by Amit Soni on 27th Jul 2012
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.
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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
Posted by Richard Clarke on 23rd Jul 2012
When you’re shopping for LED bulbs, you’ll encounter two types of LED (Light-Emitting Diode). One is a regular LED, and the other is a more advanced type that’s called an SMD or “Surface-Mounted Diode”.
So What Is A Surface-Mounted Diode?
Before tackling this question, it’s good to know that a “Diode” is a semiconductor device with two terminals, typically allowing the flow of electrical current in one direc… Read more
Posted by Amit Soni on 16th Jul 2012
The impending EU ban on incandescent bulbs means that you’ll no longer be able to buy traditional halogen light bulbs. This means that the only lights that will be left on the market are energy efficient variants.Right now there are 2 choices – compact fluorescent lighting (CFLs), more commonly known as energy saving bulbs, and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Whilst CFLs have been on the market longer, you may want to weigh up the pros and cons.LED… Read more