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Brush up on your pub quiz trivia know-how with our quickfire LED facts!1) LEDs Aren’t Technically Light Bulbs!We have an entire range of retrofit LED bulbs, but these are classified as solid-state lights (or SSLs), which means they’re not actually light bulbs in the traditional sense! Most bulbs make use of electrodes and gases to create light, but LEDs don’t.The actual bulb shape that our LED bul …

LED lighting is the best around! But how do different forms of it compare to each other?LED lighting is a universal upgrade compared to older forms of lighting, but which source of it is the best?There are two primary ways to get LED lights into your home. Retrofit LED Bulbs resemble older filament bulbs, but are loaded with advanced LED technology. These can be used with older fittings. Integra …

12% of all fires in the UK are caused by electrical appliances. How do LEDs factor into this?According to government statistics, in 2020/21 there were 27,021 dwelling fires in the UK with 186 fire-related deaths. Fire can strike at any time, and cause a huge amount of devastation even if they don’t result in a fatality.With 12% of all fires being caused by faulty electrical appliances, it’s import …

We’ve talked a lot about all the amazing advantages that come from using LED bulbs over other methods of lighting…but how do they actually work? LEDs are efficient, durable, long-lasting and amazing value for money. A major reason for these benefits comes down to the fundamentals of how an LED is built. Let’s take a quick and simple look at how an LED works and what sets them apart …