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Choosing a bulb with the correct beam angle can make all the difference when furnishing your home. The beam angle is the width of light that is emanated from the bulb. It is typically measured in degrees and can vary vastly among different styles of bulbs. Two of the key terms you are likely to come across when considering different beam angles are “spot” and “flood” light bulbs. A spot refers to a bulb with a narrow beam angle, as its concentrated beam gives the feeling …

MR16 bulbs are commonly used in 12-volt lighting systems, which require a transformer to convert mains electricity to the lower voltage. Previously, switching from halogen MR16 bulbs to energy-efficient LED light bulbs necessitated replacing the transformer with LED drivers.Some users opting for LED MR16 replacements take a shortcut by leaving the existing halogen transformer in place. However, this can lead to several issues. For instance, while a halogen MR16 bulb might consume 50 watts, an LE …

In 1868, the first traffic lights appeared. They were outside the Houses of Parliament and looked like railway signals. Unfortunately, the gas lanterns used to light the signals exploded a few weeks after installation. Needless to say, LED traffic lights don’t have this problem. Incandescent traffic lights Electric traffic signals date from 1912. They originally used incandescent lighting; in fact, many UK traffic signals still have 50-watt incandescent bulbs. These bulbs last j …