Posted by Richard Clarke on 1st Aug 2013
You may never have thought about it before, but there's a whole lot of great science and stuff that goes into an LED light bulb.
Indeed, some might yearn for a simpler time when light was produced simply by heating up a bit of wire with an electrical current, but bang up-to-date, energy-efficient LED lighting technology is here to stay, so it’s a good idea to find out a little bit about the stuff they’re made of.
Fitting… 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