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These days, technology evolves fast. But even though we accept this, new products can still surprise us. The latest LED developments are no exception. Take organic light emitting diodes (OLED light bulbs), for example. These can give high quality images on monitors and TV screens. They also provide the illumination for low energy lighting panels. Organic compounds are the main component of OLED light bulbs. The compounds contain carbon, which appears in its purest form as either graphite or diam …

Before we consider exactly what constitutes a useful lumen, it’s worth considering the two different kinds of light beam, and the effect which you wish to achieve by using either of them. If a lamp features a beam angle which is wider than 90 degrees, it’s classed as wide angle as opposed to directional, and is therefore unsuitable for accented lighting like spotlights. Conversely, a beam of less than 90 degrees is considered directional and can be used for dramatic lighting in and a …

Shopping for LED lighting can sometimes be confusing, especially with the amount of jargon that gets used. To simplify this process we have compiled the ultimate LED lighting glossary. We hope you find this resource useful and if there are any other terms you’d like to see included in our glossary please feel free to get in touch. Ambient Temperature (Ta): describes the temperature of the air around a light fitting. The performance of an LED light is affected more by ambient t …