An Introduction To LED MR16 Light Bulbs
Posted by Amit Soni on 19th Mar 2012
The Multifaceted Reflector (MR) light bulb is a design that houses LEDs (Light-Emitting Diodes). Whilst the format has been around for quite a while and was used initially for halogen bulbs, it really began to take off following the introduction of low-voltage LED lighting.MR16 Bulbs The Story So Far
The MR16 format itself was originally sold in the US in 1965, after a patent was awarded t
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Choosing The Beam Angle For Your LED Bulbs
Posted by Richard Clarke on 12th Mar 2012
Choosing an LED light with the correct beam angle for a particular room is really easy when you know what you’re looking for, and can make all the difference when furnishing your home.
What Is A Beam Angle?
Let’s start off with the basics. A beam angle is simply a measurement, in degrees, that refers to the width at which light is emitted from a bulb. Most light bulbs rely on a se
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Low Energy LED Lights Make Mercedes Disappear From View
Posted by Amit Soni on 8th Mar 2012
German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has conjured up a rather ingenious approach to advertising its new range of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, and it involves LED (Light-Emitting Diode) technology.The car, called the F-cell, runs on compressed hydrogen gas making it virtually emission-free. According to Mercedes, a car of this kind; one that is imperceptible to the environment, might also be calle
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Why LED Lights Require A Low Load Dimmer Switch
Posted by Richard Clarke on 6th Mar 2012
LEDs offer all kinds of advantages over conventional incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs – they use 90% less electricity, last 20 times longer than halogen lights, and are much better for the environment.
But to get the most out of dimmable LEDs in particular, you’ll almost certainly need an LED compatible dimmer switch.
Dimming a halogen bulb is a relatively simple affair – the dim
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