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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 circuit. Such a reduction is common with LED light bulbs and can affect their performance. When you switch on LED lighting, the bulbs heat up. This increase in heat decreases the current flowing through the circuit. In other words, the voltage drops. The amount of this drop can var …

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 the ban in place it’s even more reason to go LED. The latest addition to the ban is the filament reflector bulb meaning that since the 1st of September, they stopped producing that type of bulb. However, there is an LED version available. Most companies have a range of alternative …

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 standards set by authorities, and lighting is no exception. If a room isn’t sufficiently lit, it could be hazardous to those inside it. So the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) introduced measures to promote safety and quality in the lighting industry. An LED light bulbs’ efficiency can …