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BRIGHTNESS AND LIGHTING: HOW POWERFUL MY LED STRIPS SHOULD BE

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Did you know that light is emitted in lumens?  That means that the more lumens an LED emit, the more it will illuminate a room.  So, the question you should answer is: how big is my room and how many lumens will I need to light it? Light is the measure of brightness as perceived by the human eye.  Due to incandescent lighting, we are all used to using watts to measure the brightness of the light.  Today we use lumen.  The lumen is the most important variable when choosing which LED strip of light to look at.  When comparing the light output from one strip to another, keep in mind that there are different ways of saying the same. The questions you should ask are “Lumens why?  By foot, subway or reel?  How long is the reel? Different projects require a certain amount of brightness to achieve the desired appearance.  Our advice is to always go brighter than necessary and add a dimmer.  Operating your LEDs below their maximum pow...

THE FUTURE OF LIGHTING - WHAT WILL COME AFTER LED?

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The LED lighting is already being used to replace incandescent bulbs everywhere.  Even for applications where the accuracy of the light output pattern is important, such as car headlights, we see that manufacturers begin to create shaped diodes to emit light in that precise pattern. Even as the popularity of light-emitting diode (LED) lighting grows, the vast majority of end-users still have simple needs.  Turn it on, turn it off;  light and darkness.  Uncool. But that is changing, and change is coming fast.  LED lighting systems must be intelligent and efficient.  "Being able to adjust the light, not only the brightness but also the color, is very important," said Steve Kennelly, senior lighting and medicine manager at Microchip Technology Inc. to each other. " This is happening everywhere, in cameras, refrigerators, street lamps, and artificial vision systems.  In medicine, doctors, for example, want to increase or decrease lighting or ...

HOW TO STYLE YOUR SPACE WITH LED LIGHTING

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LED strip lights present the perfect solution.  The slim profile of the LED strip lights makes them a discrete lighting selection for unexpected and hard-to-reach areas that otherwise could not be turned on.  In addition to its flexibility, strip lights come in a variety of colors, are dimmable and can be trimmed to fit any space.  Therefore, the question is how and where these lights can be installed.  Below are some areas where the LED ribbon light will add a modern element to your overall lighting scheme. Stair lighting Imagine how disturbing it can be to turn on a bright staircase light in the middle of the night so you don't trip or fall.  Instead of turning on the switch to turn on the aisle light, use the LED light strip for a more elusive glow, which will not completely take you out of your newly awakened state.  Install a warm white light under the top edges of each ladder or under the railing for hidden lighting.  To give the...

HOW LED LIGHTS HELP YOU MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SOLAR PANELS

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It is no secret that solar panel systems are a great help in reducing energy bills and creating a "greener" environment.  They are becoming more popular each year as their prices continue to fall, allowing for more savings.  According to energy.gov, the price of solar panels has been reduced by more than 60 percent since 2010. Savings can be up to $ 30,000 depending on the cost of electricity in the country, the cost of solar panels and the size of the system.  However, the fact that you have a solar panel system does not mean that you are maximizing your energy-saving potential.  You can make the most of your solar panel system if you use energy-saving products, such as LED lights. LEDs are the most energy-efficient lighting technology available today.  They consume 80 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs, 75 percent less than halogen bulbs, 20 percent less than compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL) and 80 percent less than HID bulbs.  The use ...

LED BASICS: UNDERSTAND LED DIMMERS

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What is a dimmer or dimmer A dimmer or dimmer  serves to regulate the intensity of the light, the brightness it gives.  Normally the switch is usually a roulette wheel, which turns it gradually increases the brightness of the lamp. When you are furnishing a house, light is everything.  The level of light in a room determines what you can and cannot do, and it has a great effect on how you feel.  You can't read very easily with a single candle, for example, and a romantic dinner for two isn't as romantic under a 1,500-watt halogen lamp. There are many decisions to make when it comes to choosing LED lights.  You should consider the bulb, wattage, color temperature and more.  One thing to consider when choosing a new LED lighting is if a dimmer is applicable to your space.  If so, what type of dimmers are available for LED lighting?  Today, we will analyze the attenuation of the LED, how it works and what is the best option according to its ...