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January 23 2017 – Alex Nathan
How to fit plug and play LED strip lighting kits
Everyone has seen and loves the effects achieved from LED strip lighting, but attaining these results isn't as easy as changing a light bulb. Full strip installations do take some technical know-how, but LED strip kits can make implementing far easier. So, How to fit plug and play LED strip kits is being answered here today. Normal strip light requires...
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February 09 2016 – Alex Nathan
5 tips for creating the perfect night in on Valentine’s Day
Thinking of spending Valentine’s Day at home, but a bit a short on ideas? Well, have a quick flick-through our handy guide that’ll help you throw a night to remember including LED valentines lighting. Tip 1: Surprise them The element of surprise is always a winner. Depending on how far you want to push it, you could keep your special...
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October 15 2015 – Alex Nathan
LED-MAN’s Big Questions - 15/10/15
Q: I already have a power cable running to my existing flood light. Can the 30w slimline LED flood light you sell be fitted with my existing cable or is the unit sealed? A: The unit is sealed, so we would recommend a junction box for this. 30W Slimline Flood 30W Slimline Flood - With Sensor Q: How can I...
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October 07 2015 – Alex Nathan
LED-MAN's Big Questions - 07/10/15
Q: What are those yellow spots on the GU10 4 watt? A: Those are the LEDs, which are the light source. The yellow is not apparent when the light is on. Q: I want to swap existing MR16 downlights for LED bulbs - can you recommend a transformer? A: Just choose one large enough to deal with the total load,...
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September 22 2015 – Alex Nathan
Why Are LED Bulbs Expensive?
There are lots of reasons why LED bulbs are the best option when choosing lighting for your home; money saving, longer lasting and better light quality. However, one opposition from people considering the switch from, say, halogens to LEDs is Why Are LED Bulbs Expensive in price per lamp. It's true you can buy a halogen GU10 spotlight for under...
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August 03 2015 – Alex Nathan
How To Ride The SmartGlider Self Balancing Board
SmartGlider, the electric balance board sometimes called a hoverboard, is a great way to get around and have a laugh too. Before you can do this, you have to master how to ride it first. So here’s our step by step guide on how to ride the SmartGlider. Let’s get you going: Turn the board on here. Place one foot...
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June 22 2015 – Alex Nathan
LED-Man’s Big Questions 22/06/15
LED-Man strikes again with this week's big questions. Today he looks at dimmable MR16s, tubes and new gadgets. Q: Are your MR16s dimmable? A: Unfortunately there isn’t an easy answer to this; some LED MR16 are, some aren't. Please check the product description before ordering. The tab labelled "technical information" contains this information. When you find your dimmable MR16, in...
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June 15 2015 – Alex Nathan
LED-Man’s Big Questions 15/06/15
Welcome to the 2nd edition of LED Man's Big Questions. He's continuing his quest to help people make the change to LED bulbs by answering the most common questions raised by you. Q: I'm looking for GU10s that I can use with a dimmer. What have you available? A: All of our GU10s have dimmable options. Just select the dimmable...
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June 08 2015 – Alex Nathan
LED-Man's Big Questions 08/06/15
We are pleased to introduce LED Man. His mission is to help people make the upgrade to LED lighting and by doing so save them money and help save the planet, one bulb at a time. His first task is answer the big questions most commonly asked by you. Q: What is the range of the sensor on the LED...
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June 01 2015 – Alex Nathan
This Week’s Big LED Questions – 01/06/15
Welcome to this weeks edition of the most asked questions by our customers. Hopefully this will help you withqueries you may have. Q: Is it usual forLED downlights to have wide beam 120 degrees. We have used LED GU10's in spot light fittings but they had narrower beam than this. A: Due to their SMD (Surface Moment Diode) construction, some...
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May 21 2015 – Alex Nathan
This Week’s Big LED Questions – 21/05/15
Here's our next edition of the Big Questions. Today we cover subjects such as dimming and solar light installation. Q: How many lamps can I put on my dimmer? A: The Varilight V Pro that we sell has a minimum load of 10 watts or 2 lamps, and a maximum of 100 watts or 10 lamps. Not meeting, or exceeding...
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May 14 2015 – Alex Nathan
This Week’s Big LED Questions – 14/05/15
Q: Can I swap MR16s for Gu10s? A: Absolutely. In most cases the two lamps are the same size or very similar, so you should be able to keep your existing downlight fittings. Simply bypass the transformer with a fly lead, as shown here: http://www.ledhut.co.uk/gu10-240-volt-fly-lead-130mm-fire-rated-wire-flex.html The reason you may want to swap MR16s for GU10s is the transformer. GU10s have...
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May 13 2015 – Alex Nathan
The complete guide to LED panel lights
Why choose LED panel lights? Super-efficient LED panel lights are the recommended replacement for antiquated, inefficient fluorescent lights, which are still used in businesses, offices and homes across the country. LED panels have a longer lifespan of up to 30,000 hours, and reduce power consumption by up to 45%, while delivering a better quality of light. Also, LED panel lights...
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May 07 2015 – Alex Nathan
This Week’s Big LED Questions – 07/05/15
Our next edition of Big LED Questions is here, answering the most as questions of the week. Q: Can I run long lengths of colour changing LED strip? A: Absolutely, but for lengths of over 10m, we recommend that an amplifier be inserted to maintain the control voltage ,so that the strips remain in sync. Q: Can I replace my...
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April 27 2015 – Alex Nathan
Ten Questions About Dimmable LEDs Answered
Q 1: Are LED bulbs dimmable? A: Not always. Unlike halogen bulbs (that can all be dimmed) LED bulbs come in dimmable and non-dimmable varieties, so you will need to purchase dimmable LED bulbs. When purchasing dimmable LED bulbs, you must also understand leading-edge dimmer switches vs trailing-edge dimmer switches. A leading-edge switch is designed for traditional light bulbs; the...
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April 22 2015 – Alex Nathan
This Week’s Big LED Questions – 22/04/15
Welcome to our second installment of The Week's Big Questions, where we answer customer queries from the past week. Q: Can I use my existing 12v transformers when I swap to LED MR16s? A: There can sometimes be problems when upgrading to LED low voltage MR16 bulbs due to the difference in wattage between halogen and LED. The minimum load...
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April 15 2015 – Alex Nathan
How LED Lights Help The Environment
LED lights help the environment in four ways: Recycling - LED lights are made of 100% recyclable materials Longer Lifespan - LED lights last 20+ years (10-20 times longer than CFL or Halogen) Carbon Footprint - A long lifespan means fewer bulbs, less manufacturing and less shipping Energy Efficient - 18% less energy compared to CFL, 85% less energy compared...
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April 15 2015 – Alex Nathan
What are kelvins?
The different colour temperatures of LED lights and how to choose the best ones.> One of the great benefits of LEDs is that they come in different colours/shades of white, which can be used to create an optimised ambience in your home. However, you'll often see a kelvin (K) value next to these colours, and you may be wondering what...
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April 10 2015 – Alex Nathan
This Week’s Big LED Questions - 10/04/15
Every week we compile the most asked questions about LED lighting from customers or people visiting the website. Here is this week's; Q: Do LEDs really cure baldness? A: Yes, the more you buy, the more your hair will grow...* *This was, of course, an April fools prank. As great as our bulbs are, unfortunately they don't grow back hair....
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April 09 2015 – Alex Nathan
Which Bulb Is Right For Me?
Confused about which bulb is right for you? Here we break down the selection process into 4 easy steps. Click on one of the bases below to start your selection
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