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They’re Changing the Lighting at Buckingham Palace(Post)
The guard changes regularly at Buckingham Palace, as Winnie the Pooh’s creator A. A. Milne reminds us in a poem. But the lighting is changing as well. As part of its effort to reduce energy ...
Dimmable LED Bulbs(Post)The purpose of this blog is for information only and is not really intended to promote our products. With this in mind, this blog post has been written to explain the difficulties with dimming LED ...
LED Smart Floor(Post)Whether you loved or hated P.E. at school, we all have memories of the sport halls. Recently a company called ASB have developed an LED smart floor which can be used in schools to light sports h ...
What Does L70 Mean?(Post)Building regulations are an essential part of life which you can’t ignore. Whether at work, at home or out doing the shopping, your safety depends on them. All aspects of a building must meet the ...
Light Up Your Landscape(Post)For hundreds of years, people have been landscaping their gardens. Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown is probably the most famous landscape gardener of all time, and examples of his work still exist ...
Why Illuminated Bathroom Mirrors Are a Must-Have for Your Daily Routine(Post)When it comes to designing your bathroom, one element that should not be overlooked is the mirror. Illuminated bathroom mirrors have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good rea ...
Rise and Shine With an LED Eye Mask(Post)Getting enough sleep is essential to functioning well during the day. Too little sleepy can leave you grumpy, irritable and generally make getting through a day that much harder. Some clever ...
LED Lighting for Outdoor Spaces: Tips and Inspiration(Post)Outdoor spaces are an essential part of our homes, providing a space to relax, entertain guests, and enjoy nature. Illuminating these areas with the right lighting can help create the perfect ...
Voltage Drop: What is it and Why Does it Matter?(Post)The phrase “voltage drop” isn’t a piece of complex jargon. You can take it at face value. Voltage drop can refer to the passage of current which results in the dropping of voltage in an electrical ...
How To Make LED Cloud Lights(Post)These amazing decorations look awesome for any occasion. They would look great in a baby’s nursery or a young girl's fairy-tale styled bedroom. Or make them for your wedding reception and hang the ...
A Brief History Of The Light Emitting Diode (LED)(Post)Often viewed as being at the forefront of modern energy efficient lighting, it may come as a surprise to learn that the LED has a history stretching right back to the early 1960s. In October 196 ...
The Light Bulb Ban and the Alternatives(Post)The light bulb ban took place in 2009 and so began the phasing out of incandescent light bulbs. EU phased out the incandescent bulbs in a move to make Europe more energy efficient. With th ...
Dimmer Switch Back Box Depth(Post)Understanding the depth of the back box for your dimmer switch is crucial for a smooth installation and optimal functionality. Whether you're an e-commerce business owner looking to provide detail ...
Would LED Light Bulbs Have Amused Queen Victoria?(Post)Around 1900, Queen Victoria is reputed to have said ‘we are not amused.’ Whether she did of course is a matter of conjecture. But what would her reaction have been to lighting as we know it today? ...
10 Ways LED Light Bulbs Can Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency(Post)LED light bulbs are a great way to improve your home’s energy efficiency while providing high-quality lighting. In this article, we’ll explore ten ways that LED light bulbs can help you save ...
DIY LED Fairy Light Projects for the Home(Post)Fairy lights, also known as twinkle lights or string lights, are a popular and versatile decorative item for any home. These delicate and whimsical lights can add a touch of magic to any room, ...
Bulb Safety and Disposal(Post)Here are a few points to bear in mind to help ensure your safety when handling, installing, using and disposing of lamps: Always handle lamps with care and store them appropriately to minimise ...
Haitz’s Law Explained(Post)Some laws are not acts passed by parliament. They are predictions. Murphy’s Law, for example, says anything likely to go wrong will go wrong. This is a humorous comment on life in general, but other ...
Best Light for Studying | Back to School(Post)It’s hard to believe summer holidays are almost over and it’s time to go back to school again. It is a perfect time to start afresh and declutter your child’s room making sure it is study friendly ...
The Ultimate Lighting Glossary(Post)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 ho ...
Energy Saving Projects in the Middle East(Post)According to the World Bank, the production, processing and use of energy is responsible for 85% of greenhouse gas emissions in the Middle East. The World Bank is therefore anxious to promot ...
The Incandescent Phase Out(Post)The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have given their support to fourteen developing countries including Uruguay, Dominican Republic and Jordan, who all plan to phase out incandescent ...
A Brief Guide to Polar Curves(Post)Although the phrase “polar curves” suggests a snow-covered landscape of rolling hills, the normal definition is rather more prosaic. Polar curves relate to mathematics and appear on graphs. The ...
What do CE and RoHS Mean?(Post)CE (Conformité Européene) The European Union has a raft of Directives which specify the health, safety and environmental requirements for many products offered for sale in the European market, re ...
Light Bulb Voltages(Post)While there are many different light bulb fittings and bases, perhaps the most important difference is the voltage they operate at. You’ll find information on the voltage of each of the LED light ...
Recycling Old and Unwanted Incandescent and CFL Light Bulbs(Post)When you switch from incandescent or CFL (compact fluorescent lamp) light bulbs to energy-saving LED bulbs, it is important to dispose of the old ones responsibly. Proper disposal not only helps ...
Sounding the Death Knell of the Incandescent Light Bulb(Post)Technological progress since the Industrial Revolution has seen a series of advances which ‘kill off’ an older generation of product or activity. On the high seas, steel ships replaced wood ...
Useful Lumens(Post)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 fe ...
The Kelvin Scale(Post)The Kelvin scale (K) is often used to describe the colour ‘temperature’ of light in photographic and lighting contexts. A lower colour temperature will be ‘warmer’ with more red tones, and high ...
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